To celebrate the 10th Annual Calgary International Film Fest, the team at GetDown.ca have decided to publish a series of articles showcasing the films you need to see. We’ll be posting the top four films from each of our writers throughout the week so check back each day. Next up is Connor Turner.
All Tomorrow’s Parties
I’m a sucker for musical documentaries. So when you cram Battles, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Grizzly Bear, and Iggy and the Stoges into one guerrilla/DIY collage of chaos, of course I’m going to be there. More importantly, so should you. | More Information
The Damned United
Staring Michael Sheen (of Frost/Nixon and The Queen fame) as the doomed manager for Leeds United; you know this is going to be one of those great feel good sporting movies that leaves you walking out the door with an awkward and satisfying smile on your face. Think Bend it Like Beckham, but replace superstar hotties Keira Knightley and Jonathan Rhys Meyers with the awkward guy who played Tony Blair. | More Information
The Children
Ahh yes, the Children. Another submission from across the pond, but unlike the heart warming fun of The Damned United this one sounds about as warm and fuzzy as a midnight viewing of Pet Cemetery. The description on this one alone brings to mind Stanley Kubrik’s The Shining mixed in with the campy cheese of the Children of the Corn franchise. The last movie that made me squeal like a little girl was The Decent, another British horror movie, so I’m looking forward to this one. | More Information.
Dead Snow
It is this exact same scenario that convinced me to quit boy scouts some 14 odd years ago.
Okay… okay…okay, maybe not the ‘exact’ same scenario. But it would have been if you replaced Nazis, Zombies, Isolated Norwegian Mountains with Grizzly Bears and Frost Bite. | More Information
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Judy Chicago: Artist Talk, ConocoPhillips Theatre, Level 1 of the Glenbow Museum - Last exhibited in Calgary in 1982, world-renowned artist Judy Chicago comes back to Calgary exhibiting... [more]
Calgary Improv Festival, Engineered Air Theatre - The Calgary International Improv Festival runs Sept 30-oct 3rd 2009 in the Engineered Air Theatre. Wed... [more]
Calgary International Improv Festival, Engineered Air Theatre - The Calgary International Improv Festival goes Wed Sept 30-oct 3 2009 in the Engineered Air Theatre,... [more]
First Thursday presented by the Cultural District, Throughout the Cultural District. Within walking distance of Olympic Plaza and Art Central. - Theatre, art openings, food and drink specials, live music and more, all in the Cultural District on... [more]
Calgary Improv Festival, Engineered Air Theatre - The Calgary International Improv Festival runs Sept 30-oct 3rd 2009 in the Engineered Air Theatre. Wed... [more]
Calgary International Improv Festival, Engineered Air Theatre - The Calgary International Improv Festival goes Wed Sept 30-oct 3 2009 in the Engineered Air Theatre,... [more]
Busking for Change, Various Locations - Prominent musicians will take to the streets of Calgary for War Child Canada's second annual Busking ... [more]
First Thursday presented by the Cultural District, Throughout the Cultural District. Within walking distance of Olympic Plaza and Art Central. - Theatre, art openings, food and drink specials, live music and more, all in the Cultural District on... [more]
Living Library at the Calgary Public Library, Central Library, 616 macleod Tr. SE - Living Library � Look Beyond the Label
�The Living Library works exactly like your local library- readers... [more]
El Anatsui Talk, Glenbow Museum - FREE!
Known as one of the leading sculptors of our time, El Anatsui is best known for his 'cloths'... [more]
Calgary Improv Festival, Engineered Air Theatre - The Calgary International Improv Festival runs Sept 30-oct 3rd 2009 in the Engineered Air Theatre. Wed... [more]
Calgary International Improv Festival, Engineered Air Theatre - The Calgary International Improv Festival goes Wed Sept 30-oct 3 2009 in the Engineered Air Theatre,... [more]
Calgary Ghost Tours, Base of the Calgary Tower - Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these... [more]
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Calgary Improv Festival, Engineered Air Theatre - The Calgary International Improv Festival runs Sept 30-oct 3rd 2009 in the Engineered Air Theatre. Wed... [more]
Calgary International Improv Festival, Engineered Air Theatre - The Calgary International Improv Festival goes Wed Sept 30-oct 3 2009 in the Engineered Air Theatre,... [more]
Calgary Ghost Tours, Base of the Calgary Tower - Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these... [more]
Inn Pursuit of Happyness, Epcor Centre's Jack Singer Concert Hall - We could all use a little hope now and then.
Christopher Gardner is coming to Calgary for a special... [more]
Calgary Ghost Tours, Base of the Calgary Tower - Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these... [more]
Calgary Ghost Tours, Base of the Calgary Tower - Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these... [more]
Freshtival 2009, The Uptown Theatre - Fresh Sports is hosting the 7th annual FRESHTIVAL, Canada�s Premiere Freeski Film Festival to get you... [more]
Freshtival 2009, The Uptown Theatre - Fresh Sports is hosting the 7th annual FRESHTIVAL, Canada�s Premiere Freeski Film Festival to get you... [more]
Calgary Ghost Tours, Base of the Calgary Tower - Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these... [more]
The World of Wet-Felting-For Adults, The Art Gallery of Calgary - In this one day workshop you will learn the basics of wet-felting while creating your own small wall... [more]
So-Called Real Life Launch Party, Glenbow Museum - So-Called Real Life Launch Party
Pay what you can at the door! All welcome!
Join us to open the... [more]
Freshtival 2009, The Uptown Theatre - Fresh Sports is hosting the 7th annual FRESHTIVAL, Canada�s Premiere Freeski Film Festival to get you... [more]
Calgary Ghost Tours, Base of the Calgary Tower - Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these... [more]
Small Business Fair, Calgary Public Library 616 Macleod Trail SE - To celebrate the energetic and innovative spirit of Canadian small business owners and entrepreneurs,... [more]
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Antiques Appraisal Day, WR Castell Central Library - What's it Worth? Join Brian Lehmann and his team of experts . Bring your lost treasures for appraisals,... [more]
Real Life, Glenbow Museum - Feature Exhibition
Real Life pairs two internationally acclaimed artists, Ron Mueck and Guy Ben-Ner.... [more]
Michael Nicoll Yaghulanaas, Glenbow Museum - Feature Exhibition
Michael Nicoll Yaghulanaas
Exploring Haida Manga
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Calgary Ghost Tours, Base of the Calgary Tower - Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these... [more]
Calgary Ghost Tours, Base of the Calgary Tower - Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these... [more]
Monster Ball, Art Central - The 5th Annual Monster Ball!
in Support of Studio C - a Prospect Project
Join art supporters and... [more]
Calgary Ghost Tours, Base of the Calgary Tower - Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these... [more]
Calgary Ghost Tours, Base of the Calgary Tower - Join us for an evening of ghostly entertainment. Locals and visitors alike will be fascinated by these... [more]
