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Freaks Come Out at Night Vol. 3 - Poster

Freaks Come Out at Night Vol. 3

Synopsis:

Rough Cut Video Presents: Freaks Come Out at Night Vol. 3


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December 7th
Globe Cinema

Doors open at 8:00

Show starts at 9:00

DOUBLE FEATURE

You won’t know what will play until the lights go down, and the films
start. What you will know is that they will be sick!

***Prizes and Giveaways***

Free mini-poster to the first 75 people.





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Upcoming Showtimes
  • December 7 - 9:00pm
One from the Heart - Poster

One from the Heart

Synopsis:

Calgary Cinematheque Presents: One from the Heart (1981)


After escaping the jungle with his masterpiece Apocalypse Now, Francis Ford Coppola turned his attention to utilizing technological advances at his Zoetrope Studios. Initially conceiving One From the Heart as a simple romantic comedy, Coppola’s ambitions grew larger. The story became a musical, with the soundtrack composed by Tom Waits and Crystal Gale. Gene Kelly was brought in to oversee the dance number. Millions of dollars were put into sets, backgrounds, miniatures and a mobile command centre that Coppola could direct from. The budget ballooned from an initial $15 million dollars to over $25 million dollars, putting Zoetrope Studios on the brink of insolvency. Without a mid-shoot investment from Alberta’s very own Jack Singer, the movie may have never been completed.


Coppola instead got to see his vision through. The film is dazzling to behold, with innovative cinematography by the legendary Vittorio Storaro. All of the extra money spent on sets went to create a fantastical version of Las Vegas. Surrounded by all of the glitz and glamour, the leading performers (Frederic Forrest & Teri Garr) bring a real core of humanity to the centre of the film. The bloated budget meant the writing was already on the wall for Zoetrope Studios. After an underwhelming critical response at the film’s premiere, One From the Heart only grossed $636,000 during its initial release. This lead to Zoetrope Studios going into receivership, and Singer eventually taking full control of the company.


The film’s story did not end there. Coppola has since revisited the project twice. In 2003, he shortened the film by eight minutes in a restored version, that incorporated more of Kelly’s ideas into the dance sequence. Twenty years later, the film looks better than ever after One From the Heart: Reprise was overseen and approved by Coppola. This 4K restoration got a theatrical release earlier this year, and is the version Calgary Cinematheque is proud to present.

Genre: Drama, Musical

Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Stars: Frederic Forrest, Teri Garr, Raul Julia              
Running time: 1 hr 47 min 
Rating: PG  





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  • December 5 - 7:00pm
The Right Stuff - Poster

The Right Stuff

Synopsis:

Calgary Cinematheque Presents: The Right Stuff (1983)


Critical acclaim does not always protect filmmakers from the harsh realities of money in the movie business. Unlike the last two films covered in the Movies that Broke Hollywood series, The Right Stuff came out to near universal praise. The film is an exhilarating look at the Mercury Seven, a group of almost mythical astronauts. These men would go on to be some of the first men to travel to space. Kaufman delivers a stunning ode to American exceptionalism that is not afraid to keep reminding audiences that the country has a long way to go still. Sam Shepard gives one of his finest on-screen performances, supported by strong runs from Scott Glenn, Ed Harris and more in the ensemble. To say that the flight scenes are gripping would be an understatement.


The film has gone on to inspire some of the largest blockbusters over the last forty years, with its influence felt as recently as Top Gun: Maverick, and Interstellar. The Right Stuff was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Supporting Actor for Sam Shepard. Four wins later, the film had cemented itself as one of the iconic pieces of 1983. Despite all of the success, the film floundered during its release. On a budget of $27 million dollars, the final box office return was $21 million. This meant that the film’s production company, The Ladd Company, was forced out of business. Interestingly, The Right Stuff was not initially developed by The Ladd Company. Development began in 1980 at United Artists, but after the failure of Heaven’s Gate, United Artists was forced to put the film in
turnaround.

Kaufman’s initial theatrical release has remained untouched, but The Right Stuff’s story has still been re-examined over time. The film was based off a 1979 novel of the same name, and has since inspired a documentary and a television series covering the same Mercury Seven.Audiences now have multiple entry points into an iconic American legend, which enriches the text.

Genre: Adventure, Drama

Director: Philip Kaufman
Stars: Sam Shepard, Scott Glenn, Ed Harris               
Running time: 3 hr 13 min 
Rating: STC  



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Upcoming Showtimes
  • December 19 - 7:00pm
Brit Rock 6 - Poster

Brit Rock 6

Synopsis:

Brit Rock 6 presents a stunning line-up of three superb adventure climbing films capturing all the action and wild characters in what are truly inspiring stories. Set in iconic locations such as El Cap, Devils Tower and also Switzerland!


The Films - Climbing Blind 2, Nose Job and Freya's Back

Imagine trying to lead climb a 5.10d, with your eye closed, placing gear, for 4 pitches ! Meet Jesse Dufton on his mission to be the first blind climber to lead El Matador on the legendary Devils Tower

Or what happens when 2 indoor comp climbers decide to go to El Cap and attempt to free climb one of the most iconic routes in the world, The Nose !

Then after a climbing accident and broken back, follow Freya's return to climbing in pursuit of a hard multi pitch trad climb in the mountains !

Age recommendation 12+


’NOSE JOB’ 50 mins - El Cap

Alex Waterhouse and Billy Ridal are two recently retired competition climbers that attempt to apply their indoor skills to real rock in the most extra-ordinary fashion. With almost no traditional climbing experience and barely a multi-pitch climb between them, our audacious duo set out to be the first Britons to make a free ascent of the world famous Nose on El Capitan, Yosemite.

The route was first climbed by Lynn HIll in 1993 and has sub-sequently only recieved eight ascents in 30 years. To say the odds were stacked against them would be an understatement comparable in size to the route itself.

Hold tight as the action packed movie tracks this most unlikely of journeys to success. Features contributions from Lynn Hill, Hans Florine and Leo Houlding.



’CLIMBING BLIND II’ 35 mins - Devils Tower

Following on from our first film ‘Climbing Blind’ (2019) where we see blind climber Jesse Dufton and sight guide Molly Dufton ascend the iconic Old Man of Hoy, this film picks up the story of Jesse’s incredible climbing career.

Born with a rare genetic disease; retinitis pigmentosa, Jesse no longer receives any useful information from his eyes. Despite this Jesse’s climbing has continued to progress. As well as competing on the para-circuit and making first ascents in Morocco, Jesse has managing to on- sight several E2’s. This season Jesse’ s ambition is set on a succesful on-sight of an E3 and chooses the infamous ‘El Matador’ rated 5.10d (E3/4) on the spell binding Devil’s Tower in Wyoming, USA.

What unfolds is one of the most remarkable feats of persistance and human endevour you will ever witness. As terrifying as it is inspiring; Jesse takes several leader falls on route to the summit in a gruling encounter of the blind kind. If advertisy in life presents an oportunity to grow then look no further than our movie Climbing Blind II.



‘FREJA’S BACK’ 25 mins - Switzerland

All-round climber Freja Shannon is back again for 2024. In the late alpine season of 2023 Freja took a serious fall on the committing North Face of the Droites in the French Alps resulting in a broken back. This film tell’s Freja’s story of initial horror and doubts to a full physical recovery. In Freja’s inimitable style and despite the physio’s prognosis, Freja returns to walking and then climbing in an unusually short time frame.

We follow the ups and downs of Freja’s rehabilitation, go on a near calamatus ascent of The Forbes Arete (Aiguille du Chardonnet) which sets up the main objective in the Swiss Alps. Here Freja attempts an ascent of ‘Ave Ceasar’ an immaculate 7c trad route on the spectacular Petit Clocher du Portalet. Whilst physically recovered, as the story transpires it seems the psycological aspects of such a traumatic event may take more time to heal.






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Upcoming Showtimes
  • December 4 - 7:00pm