[Reellife] Canadian films take over the Cinematheque in Vancouver...

[dave olsen]

Starting with the latest Denis Côté's film, /Vic + Flo Saw a Bear 
<http://thecinematheque.ca/vic-and-flo-saw-a-bear>/ (okay, he may not identify 
as Canadian and they don't actually see a bear), Wednesday, January 22nd and 
running through to January 29th, Canada's Top Ten takes over the Cinematheque 
<http://thecinematheque.ca> in Vancouver.

/Vic + Flo Saw a Bear <http://thecinematheque.ca/vic-and-flo-saw-a-bear>/
Like I said, the title isn't accurate, but you'll understand it when you get to 
the end.

I like the pace, the acting, the storyline: two women, now out of prison, move 
into an uncle's farm to try and create a new life.  The system doesn't let them 
of course, and the tension increases as the respective wills try to overcome the 
other.

This ain't Hollywood and it is refreshing, despite the disappointments (in the 
storyline).  The acting is stellar and convincing and wholly believable until 
the end when Monsieur Côté has a bit of fun.

Quebec cinema continues to shine! /Vic + Flo Saw a Bear 
<http://thecinematheque.ca/vic-and-flo-saw-a-bear>/ screens next on:
Wednesday, January 22 - 6:30pm and 8:30pm
Thursday, January 23 - 6:30pm
Sunday, January 26 - 8:30pm

/Watermark <http://thecinematheque.ca/canadas-top-ten-2013/watermark>/
This is an epic film about the essence of life: water.  Very little narrative 
with incredible cinematography makes this one slow to start but wholly absorbing 
by the end.

Given the enormous range of possibilities, I admire the choices the filmmakers 
made, choosing primarily indigenous voices around the world but using 
technology's gifts to make the film spectacular and engaging.

If you didn't take water seriously before this film, you will when you leave the 
theatre.  And there's no guilt messages that I could perceive.  Highly 
entertaining with a strong and clear message...what more could you want, except 
maybe a glass of clean, delicious water!

/Watermark <http://thecinematheque.ca/canadas-top-ten-2013/watermark> /plays:
Friday, January 24 - 6:30pm
Monday, January 27 - 8:20pm.

/When Jews Were Funny 
<http://thecinematheque.ca/canadas-top-ten-2013/when-jews-were-funny>/
I'm not Jewish, not even religious, but I loved this film.  All talking heads, 
but ones that will make you laugh!

Basically this film is a lament for the 50's and 60's when comedy was delivered 
from Hollywood and TV almost exclusively by Jewish comedians.  The filmmaker is 
61, has a 2 year old daughter, and knows she will never have the same 
experiences that he has.  So he makes a film to preserve many of them.  I'm so 
glad he did!

If you're Jewish, this is a must see.

If you're not, you'll learn much about the Jewish culture and likely be very 
surprised at how many current comedians and comediennes are Jewish as well.

And best of all, you'll laugh.  These people are still funny!

/When Jews Were Funny 
<http://thecinematheque.ca/canadas-top-ten-2013/when-jews-were-funny>/ shows:
Monday, January 27 - 6:30pm
Wednesday, January 29 - 8:35pm
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Warmly,
dave/
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