360 Screenings Review – February 2013

360 Screenings February 2013 – Toronto

T-Mak World attended the last two events – Fight Club in August 2012 was reviewed here, and 28 Days Later was reviewed here. Tonight we are asked to wear red, bring some discontinued pennies, an eco-friendly shopping bag, and a French dictionary.  Could the movie be Moulin Rouge?

360 Screenings February 2013 – Toronto

Every screening to date has been located in a Toronto heritage site that is easily accessible by public transit. Tonight’s setting was The Artscape Wychwood Barns. As soon as the doors open, you step inside the movie.  A wooden chair is in the corner with children’s books strewn along the floor alongside a bowl of dog food.  Across the hall, there is a pile of skipping stones, and a sign asking us to take one.  In the main hall, we see more actors and several unusual props set up throughout the room – a ladder with a set of binoculars directed at a sign written in French, a man watching a soccer match, and people sitting at picnic tables cutting out Valentines and pictures from a photo booth. These are all scenes from the movie Amelie.

360 Screenings February 2013 – Toronto

The list of sponsors is impressive and make for a superb night out. In the French market, delectable cheeses from Monforte Dairy can be sampled and purchased, perfect accompaniments to the baguettes from Ace bakery which are laid out for the taking. Tarts from Dufflet are offered to guests– big enough for two to share.