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ART EXPOSED Regional Exhibition march 9—17 10am—5pm daily

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SAT MAR 3 • 2PM

When her father is wrongfully arrested, Parvana cuts off her hair and dresses like a boy in order to support her family.

When Anna arrives in Italy, she finds the people of her deceased mother's hometown waiting with open arms and flapping gums.

“THE PICTURE SINGS AND INSPIRES!” -Brad Wheeler, Globe & Mail

“PERFECTLY BALANCES ITS WHIMSICAL OUTLOOK ON LIFE WITH HEARTFELT DRAMA” - Film Axis

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“STYLISH, SURREAL, TENSE” - FIlmaluation

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"A GUARANTEED FESTIVAL HIT" - The Georgia Straight

FRI MAR 2 • 9PM

In a small, remote village in upstate Quebec the locals are not the same - their bodies are breaking down and they have turned on their loved ones.

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A search for meaning leads Ben to a woman who might have almost been his adopted sister.

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Follows acclaimed BC spoken word artist, Shane Koyczan, on an emotional road trip to reconnect with the father he never knew.

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Based on the bestselling novel and shot in and around Kamloops, the film follows a small town drifter as he falls in with a free-spirit and her dysfunctional family.

“MOMENTS OF POETRY” - The Guardian

A FANTASTIC WOMAN

CALL ME BY YOUR NAME

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SAT MAR 3 • 9PM

SAT MAR 3 • 11PM

It's not unusual for alcoholic cop Lou Garou to black out and wake up in unfamiliar surroundings, but lately things have taken a strange turn.

Alcoholic werewolf cop Lou Garou springs into action when an eccentric businessman with evil intentions seduces Woodhaven’s residents.

"WOLFCOP IS DESTINED TO BECOME A CULT PHENOMENON” - Dread Central

"FUN, GORY AND HILARIOUS” - Bloody Disgusting

THE INSULT

DIM THE FLUORESCENTS

TUES MAR 6 • 6PM

"ELECTRIFYINGLY BRILLIANT FILM” - rogerebert.com

TUES MAR 6 • 9PM

Follows the creative partnership between a struggling actor and an aspiring playwright as they funnel all of their considerable passion and talent into role-playing demonstrations for corporate seminars.

"SHARP YET ULTIMATELY POIGNANT” - Film-Forward

MEDITATION PARK

SUN MAR 4 • 12PM

Come celebrate with filmmakers from the region as they feature their short films on the big screen and compete for juried and sponsored prizes.

SUN MAR 4 • 2PM

When her mother falls ill under mysterious circumstances, young Eve is sent to live with her estranged father’s back-stabbing relatives in Calais.

“DARKLY FUNNY...AN ICY SOAP OPERA” - The Irish Times

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LOVELESS

WEDS MAR 7 • 6PM

MON MAR 5 • 6PM

Marina, a waitress who moonlights as a nightclub singer, is bowled over by the death of her significantly older boyfriend..

“STUNNING, DEEPLY INVOLVING” - The Playlist

IN THE FADE

WEDS MAR 7 • 9PM

THURS MAR 8 • 6PM

Janet hosts a party to celebrate her new promotion, but once the guests arrive it becomes clear that not everything is going to go down as smoothly as the red wine.

Katja's life collapses after the death of her husband and son in a bomb attack. After a time of mourning and injustice, Katja seeks revenge.

"AN OMINOUS, UNNERVING AND STRANGELY POWERFUL THRILLER...” - Indiewire

"A DELICIOUSLY HEIGHTENED CAVIAR-BLACK COMEDY” - Variety

"AN EDGE-OF-SEAT THRILLER. DIANE KRUGER IS SUPERB” - The Hollywood Reporter

ADVENTURES IN PUBLIC SCHOOL

WINEING DISCUSSION

FRI MAR 9 • 7PM

"WITH WARMTH AND HUMOUR, SHUM SUBTLY ADDRESSES THE TRAUMA AND ISOLATION OF THE IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCE” - Seventh Row

FRI MAR 9 • 9PM

A couple going through a divorce must team up to find their son who has disappeared during one of their bitter arguments.

"MESMERIZING. RICH ARTISTRY AND SLOW-BURNING MORAL ANGER” - Los Angeles Times

SAT MAR 10 • 12PM

The film follows the playful but passionate relationship between Turner and the eccentric Academy Award-winning actress Gloria Grahame in 1978 Liverpool.

"A SURPRISINGLY TOUCHING STORY OF UNLIKELY LOVE. BENING IS SENSATIONAL. BELL DOES PERHAPS HIS FINEST WORK.” - Vogue

THURS MAR 8 • 9PM

Switzerland, 1971: Nora is a quiet and unassuming young housewife and mother who begins to campaign publicly and aggressively for womens’ right to vote.

"A HILARIOUS COMEDY...A JUBILANT AND TIMELESS FILM WITH NO BORDERS” - Variety

INDIAN HORSE Q&A

Maria embarks on a journey of self-discovery by engaging with the world around her, something her husband has always discouraged.

“ONE OF THE YEAR’S VERY BEST FILMS. THERE’S MAGIC IN EVERY FRAME.” - Rolling Stone

THE DIVINE ORDER

A confused religious girl’s suppressed subconsciouslycontrolled psychokinetic powers re-emerge with devastating results.

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MON MAR 5 • 9PM

In the summer of 1983, in the north of Italy, Elio, a 17-year-old American, and Oliver, a 24-year-old graduate student working for Elio’s father, share a summer that will alter their lives forever.

WINE TASTING

BREWING DISCUSSION

STEEPING DISCUSSION

In today’s Beirut, an insult blown out of proportions finds Toni, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, in court.

BEER TASTING

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KAMLOOPS FILM FESTIVAL CLOSING PARTY

CLOSING NIGHT FILM

SAT MAR 10 • 3PM

SAT MAR 10 • 6PM

A socially awkward home-schooled kid forces his way into public-school against his suffocating but loving mother's wishes.

Based on the bestselling book by award-winning author Richard Wagamese, this film sheds light on the dark history of Canada’s Residential Schools and the indomitable spirit of the Indigenous people.

"AN ABSOLUTE RIOT” - Get Reel Movies

"THE FILMMAKERS EMPHASIZE THEIR HIGH REGARD FOR WAGAMESE’S WORK” - Hollywood Reporter

SAT MARCH 10 • 9PM

This party is a most-magnificent way to put a celebratory cap on the 10-day event.

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OPENING NIGHT MINGLE • 9PM • HOTEL 540

Be a star on opening night. Strut the red carpet and have your photo taken against the KFF backdrop. Bring a group of friends together or strike a solo pose; just make sure that the picture is memorable.

Following the Opening Night Q&A, guests will spill out directly into the Opening Night Mingle, which will be hosted in Blue and the Hotel 540 lobby. Enjoy cocktails, conversation and a sweet treat (or two) amid the live music provided by Madison Olds from Bees and the Bare Bones. Blue’s kitchen will be open so feel free to order a post-movie meal! Tuck away in a quiet space to chat about the film or get right into the mix with the music (or both!) The choice is all yours.

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SINGLE TICKET PRICES: $11: Adult Admission

$10: Senior (65+) Admission $5: Student/Child Admission $15 in advance, $20 at the door: The Festival Closing Party

$10 in advance, $15 at the door:

All films will be screened at the Paramount Theatre (503 Victoria Street).

Passes (available exclusively online), Single Film Tickets, and Closing Party Tickets are available online: www.kamloopsfilmfest.ca/tickets Single Film Tickets and Closing Party Tickets are available in advance from Moviemart (367 St. Paul Street) or at the Paramount Theatre (503 Victoria Street) during the KFF.

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PASS PRICES:

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$150: Full Fest Pass (includes a party voucher and a t-shirt) $80: 10-Film Pass (includes a party voucher) - FILMS MUST BE CHOSEN WHEN PICKING UP PASS $40: 5-Film Pass - FILMS MUST BE CHOSEN WHEN PICKING UP PASS

$20: DarkFest Pass (enjoy all three screenings of DarkFest)

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SHUT UP AND SAY SOMETHING Join SHUT UP AND SAY SOMETHING Writer/Director, Melanie Wood, and Rudy Buttignol, President and CEO of the Knowledge Network, who are a producer on the film, at an eye opening Q&A post-film.

MELANIE WOOD DIRECTOR/PRODUCER Melanie Wood’s work pursues themes that are both universal and deeply personal – from SCHOOL OF SECRETS, about girls who were instructed to keep silent about their sexual relationship with a teacher, to LIBERIA ‘77, about brothers returning to the war-ravaged land of their childhood. Melanie’s deep understanding of the complexity of human relationships is undoubtedly informed by the geometry of her own family. She’s the eldest of seven, from several different marriages. Melanie related immediately to Shane Koyczan’s search for family since her parents split when she was four and she didn’t see her mother again until she was a teenager.

Rudy Buttignol is the President and CEO of British Columbia’s Knowledge Network Corporation, and President of BBC Kids, a national channel operated as a joint venture with BBC Worldwide.

Buttignol was born in in Pordenone Italy, and immigrated to Canada at the age of four via Pier 21 in Halifax. Buttignol attended York University in the Faculty of Fine Arts. Throughout his forty year career, he has been an independent producer, director, writer and editor of documentary and children's programs, commissioning editor, television programmer, and broadcast executive. Known as the "Canadian broadcasting and documentary guru” and "friend of the auteur in Canada and abroad", Buttignol has been an active participant in the development of Canadian cultural policy, as well as the advancement of the funding and broadcasting of documentary film.

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ENTANGLEMENT ENTANGLEMENT is a smart comedy starring Thomas Middleditch, Jess Weixler, and the crowd pleasing Diana Bang, who will be in attendance for a post-screening Q&A that is sure to provide insights into the Canadian filmmaking process.

DIANA BANG TABBY Diana Bang was born and raised in Vancouver, BC. She got her start in acting with the Asian-Canadian sketch comedy group, Assaulted Fish. Since then, she has had film and television roles in THE INTERVIEW, THE KILLING,

BATES MOTEL, MASTER CLEANSE and ENTANGLEMENT. She performs regularly with The Lady Show, a live comedy show that puts the joy in feminist killjoy.

MARCH 3 AT 8PM

TOMATO RED

Joining us all the way from Ireland, Academy Award nominated Writer/Director Juanita Wilson is sure to be a treasurer trove of information regarding this powerful book to screen adaptation that was shot in Kamloops and region.

JUANITA WILSON DIRECTOR Irish writer and director Juanita Wilson is one of cinema’s rising stars.

Wilson’s first short film THE DOOR received an Academy Award® nomination in 2010 and went on to win numerous awards at festivals throughout the world. She followed this with an equally hard hitting true story of the Bosnian War, AS IF I AM NOT THERE, based on Croatian journalist Slavenka Drakulic’s book of the same name. The film went on to win many awards. At the Sarajevo Film Festival in August 2009, Stellan Skarsgard awarded Juanita the prestigious Katrin Cartlidge Foundation Bursary which recognizes a new creative voice in cinema, showing the independence, singularity and integrity of spirit that the actress exemplified in her own lifetime. In 2011, Juanita was named among Variety’s top ten directors to watch, and was the only woman to feature on the list.

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INDIAN HORSE

In attendance at our screening of the immensely powerful INDIAN HORSE, based on the book by Richard Wagamese, an Aboriginal Kamloops writer who passed away last year, will be producer Christine Haebler and actress Edna Manitowabi.

Deepen your experience of the film by staying to hear their stories.

CHRISTINE HAEBLER PRODUCER A 34-year film veteran, Christine earned a Best Motion Picture Genie nomination for her first producing venture HARD CORE LOGO, which was distributed by Miramax in the US. She served as a producer on Gary Burns’s KITCHEN PARTY, Malcolm Ingram’s TAIL LIGHTS FADE, and executive producer on Ben Ratner’s MOVING MALCOLM and Reg Harkema’s A GIRL IS A GIRL. Her subsequent producing credits include the 10-part television miniseries, TERMINAL CITY, and Peter Greenaway’s NIGHTWATCHING, starring Martin Freeman, which premiered at Venice and TIFF. Her first collaboration with Judy Tossel of Egoli Tossell was Sandra Nettelbeck’s HELEN, which starred Ashley Judd and Goran Visnjic. She acted as Executive In Charge of Production on Sony’s HARDWIRED starring Cuba Gooding Jr

and Val Kilmer. She then became Trish Dolman’s producing partner in Screen Siren Pictures, and brought another film she developed with Judy Tossell, HECTOR AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS to the company. It was directed by Peter Chelsom, and starred Simon Pegg, Rosamund Pike and Christopher Plummer. At Screen Siren Pictures she also produced DAYDREAM NATION, directed by Mike Goldbach, starring Kat Dennings, Josh Lucas and Andie MacDowell, and FOREVERLAND, starring Max Theriot, Juliette Lewis and Demian Bichir. In 2014 and 2015, Screen Siren was the service company and Christine the producer for EuropaCorp’s SHUT IN starring Naomi Watts. She also produced the Vancouver-shot portion of WARRIORS GATE, a $42 Million co-pro between EuropaCorp and Fundamental Films. She also Executive Produced Kevin Funk’s award-winning feature debut, HELLO DESTROYER.

translation/interpretation of stories, direction, teachings, and songs - Ojibway to English.

Though recently retired, as Professor Emeritus, Edna Manitowabi maintains her connections to the Indigenous Studies Department at Trent University. While at Trent University, Edna was the driving force behind the creation of Nozhem Theatre, Trent University’s dedicated Aboriginal Performance space, and The Indigenous Studies Departments biennial Native Women’s Symposium.

Edna Manitowabi currently lives in Wikwemkong First Nation and the Peterborough area.

EDNA MANITOWABI NAOMI - SAUL’S GRANDMOTHER Edna Manitowabi, Anishnaabekwe, is Bear Clan, a Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother, of Ojibway/ Odawa ancestry originally from Wikwemikong, Manitoulin Island.

A fifth degree Midewewin teacher and seeker of Indigenous knowledge, Edna is one of the founders and teachers of Minwaywaygaan Midewewiwin Lodge, Rosseau River, Manitoba. Her role within the Lodge includes

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Beer Tasting Mon March 5 at 8pm

Noble Pig will be offering three different types of beer to taste. Sample away between Oscar nominated features from the world cinematic stage.

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Wine Tasting Thurs March 8 at 8pm

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LOST & FOUND: cinematic escapism and emotional activation*

*and how it all somehow connects to AMÉLIE, James Dean and everything in between

BY ALICIA ASHCROFT A KFF Committee Member and blogger, who experiences the festival the same way she does life: with an open mind, an open heart and an open bag of popcorn.

As I approach my fifth Kamloops Film Festival season and meditate on my yearly essay about the KFF, I revisited old blog entries and KFF guide features from the past four festivals. Every year, when I begin writing about my love of film and all things KFF, it always lands right smack dab into the "work phase" of the festival, which let’s be honest, is the least fun part of the whole

process. It’s a lot of people piecing a lot of moving parts together. A lot of emails and meetings. As the festival approaches and finally arrives, everything clicks, it’s all kinds of magic: movies, the special guests, the events, popcorn smells, pinot noir stained lips, downtown dinners, sleep-deprived nights, cinema-inspired conversations and so. many. outfits.

I love the film festival on a myriad of levels. I like to think of it as cinematic reincarnation, where you experience several lifetimes in the span of a tempestuous ten days. What a whirlwind, to weave your intellect and imagination into innumerable narratives and subplots. I am inspired, devastated, dehydrated, infuriated and amused.

I fall in love. Fall asleep. I get my heart broken. There's wine and cheese and laughter and tears. At least once a season, I sit in the theatre until it empties because I'm still sobbing or stunned silent.

Mesmerized and relishing in the experience for one. more. moment.

Movies have transformative powers. There's nothing quite like that moment you leave a theatre, and everything feels different. You've experienced a life-altering, perspective-changing story, or you experience something so akin to what you do know, and that sense of familiarity and self-recognition is affirming and oddly comforting.

My first brush with the film festival was when I was in university, and a friend took me to see AMÉLIE. Set in a picture-perfect postcard version of Paris, it's a sweet and melancholic love story that celebrates life's small and simple pleasures.

Colourful and whimsical, sincere and quietly optimistic, AMÉLIE is cinematic comfort

food. A lost and lonely Amélie discovers her purpose in helping others, not in a practical way, but by appealing to their secret yearnings. She realizes her capacity through a strange turn of events: upon hearing the news of Princess Diana's fatal car accident, she drops a perfume lid, which leads to the discovery of a stranger's long-buried box of childhood trinkets. Amélie shuts off the sensationalized news story and single-mindedly focuses on returning the box to its rightful owner. This action leads to a series of joyful happenings, tapping into her deep loneliness, which she combats with curiosity and joy.

In the world according to AMÉLIE, life can be futile, bleak, forbidding and unfair, but reverence is reserved for delicate details that make our lives so special. Also, one’s capacity for joy is endless when offered even the thinnest shred of comfort and compassion.

When I re-entered the outside world after time spent in that

comforting cocoon, I felt reborn. That kind of love, that kind of magic was possible, probable and profound. From AMÉLIE onward, armed with bus fare and my membership card, my broke student self would travel internationally without the need for a passport. I'd get lost and found without ever leaving my seat. Afterwards, I’d step out into the night air, different than I was before. In a way, the theater has been like church to me, a dark, quiet, grandiose place for meditation, reflection, and epiphanies.

Perhaps that's the magic of movies; it's nice to get lost in another lifetime. Some days, if you glance at the big picture, it can feel like humanity is slowly toiling in never-ending lineups in a Margaret Atwood inspired theme park. Life is painful; the political climate is dark.

Poverty, reproductive rights restrictions, colonization, climate change, the #MeToo movement and aaaaaaaall the revelations of harassment, humiliation, assault, and abuse in Hollywood and

beyond. Inside my heart, I feel like a grief-stricken Holly Golightly in BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S when she trashes her apartment, smashing lamps and perfume bottles while wearing a cocktail dress and pink tiara. Fabulous, but feeling broken.

These are triggering times.

That’s the trouble with feeling too much. Although, through film, we can create safe spaces to explore the dark corners of existence; implement deeper levels of empathy and experience.

While we don't want to wield cinematic assaults on our senses, we should seek to be cautiously activated, with intermittent doses of cinematic escapism.

As much as I do love a challenging, well-crafted film, I've also been known to indulge in the "so-bad-it's good" kind of movie. I want to host my own movie review show called "Cinema that soothes Apocalyptic Anxiety" and focus primarily on cheesy, inconsequential romantic comedies.

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MARCH 6 AT 8PM

A STEEPING DISCUSSION

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AT FRANKLY COFFEE

The KFF will partner with Frankly Coffee to give filmgoers a chance to discuss the powerful film, THE INSULT, over a hot beverage and a treat. We cover the treat and the drink, all you need to bring is a little conversation.

Featured s t i f o r P n o N

In a new community engagement effort, the KFF will feature two local non-profits to bring attention to their causes and to align their work with the themes of the evening’s films. The given night’s non-profit will have a presence in the lobby and will have a short window before the films to share what they do with our audience.

KAMLOOPS PRIDE

Monday, March 5 for both A FANTASTIC WOMAN & CALL ME BY YOUR NAME In line with the themes of both films on March 5, Kamloops Pride will be on location to share information and engage with our audience members. We are proud to partner with this important community group and are excited to let them communicate a bit more about what they do.

THE BC INTERIOR COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MARCH 7 AT 8PM

MARCH 10 AT 2PM

AT RED COLLAR BREWERY

AT BLUE DINING + LOUNGE

A BREWING DISCUSSION Like the Steeping Discussion, but with beer. Our partnership with Red Collar allows our audience members to sample a delicious brew on us while discussing that night’s eerie and mysterious film, THELMA, and our entire slate of wonderful features.

A WINEING DISCUSSION After the Annette Bening helmed FILM STARS DON’T DIE IN LIVERPOOL, join us across the street at Blue for a complimentary glass of wine and the encouragement to discuss the film with friends old and new.

Friday, March 9 for both MEDITATION PARK & LOVELESS

Another excellent non-profit, that many still don’t know much about, is the BC Interior Community Foundation. We are excited to partner with them on March 9, when they’ll have a presence at the theatre, allowing them to get attendees up to speed on the wonderful work they do.

ROLL THE CREDITS Discover Après Kamloops

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MARCH 4 • 12PM

KISS

A celebration of the short film format, the KISS competition creates opportunities for local filmmakers to tell stories and experiment with movie magic. The Kamloops Film Society has been encouraging TNRD filmmakers through the KISS Festival for many years. This year, talented local directors will once again experience the excitement of seeing their films on the big screen at the Paramount Theatre. The screening of the 5-minute (or less) shorts is a FREE event, so filmmakers are encouraged to keep the content suitable.

Winners will receive cash prizes that are awarded by the KISS Committee, the Thompson-Nicola Film Commission, Mastermind Studios, Kamloops Arts Council and Joy Factory Films. This event is our way of celebrating the hard work and passion of our regional talent.

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r a c s O a m a j Pa ! y t r a P SUN MARCH 4 • 4:30PM AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE

A fun new addition this year: Celebrate the biggest awards show of the year in comfort!

Join us for the KFF’s FREE Oscar Pajama Party at the Paramount Theatre. Experience the broadcast on the big screen and be eligible to win fabulous prizes!

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Flavours and Flicks MARCH 1-10, 2018 AT BLUE DINING & LOUNGE, 540 VICTORIA ST.

In partnership with the Kamloops Film Festival, Kamloops Wine Trail and Hotel 540, Flavours and Flicks turns movie night into an all-out event! Blue, Hotel 540's eatery, is offering a spectacular menu that pairs appetizers and three-course meals with lovely local wines (at a discounted rate for all film festival patrons).

Family Party

SAT MARCH 3 • 10AM PRIOR TO OUR SCREENING OF THE BREADWINNER AT PARAMOUNT THEATRE Before our family film offering, THE BREADWINNER, join us at the Paramount theatre for some interactive fun. With creative crafts, delicious refreshments, and engaging roaming characters, our family party promises to be a hoot for all ages

Brunch at Blue

SUN MARCH 4 • 10AM AT BLUE DINING & LOUNGE, 540 VICTORIA ST. The fine folks at Blue want you to start your Sunday off right with a delicious brunch that will give you the energy for a day of film festing. Pop in for a quick bite and/or mimosa before heading to the Paramount Theatre for more film adventures.

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LOST & FOUND:cinematic escapism and emotional activation* *and how it all somehow connects to AMÉLIE, James Dean and everything in between Continued from page 9.

The men are handsome, but irritable and most likely architects, and the women work at magazines and spend their days in breezy open concept offices with their sassy, yet one-dimensional workmates forever waxing intellectual on life, love and that last bad date. As every single movie of this type decrees, communication and clarification is clearly for chumps, which leads to all

kinds of strife and complication. Following a thoughtful montage of the couple divided, they FINALLY reunite, spewing poorly scripted sentiments in a way that makes you shrug, and say: "Meh, I give ‘em six months tops."

Safe. Boring. Inconsequential.

Easy to check in and out without much effort; perfect for those nights when you feel dead inside, and just want anything “light.” Those kinds of movies are just fine to fall

asleep to or "half-watch," while absentmindedly scrolling on social media. Or if you’re a movie nerd like me, you're researching the movie you're watching—which can sometimes be more interesting than the actual production.

I recently attempted to sit through the 1956 classic GIANT, which, I will admit, felt like a total slog. I found solace in the epic film's fascinating back story—which was packed with juicy tidbits that had me like

the T-Bird's and Pink Ladies in GREASE singing: "Tell me more, tell me more" about Danny and Sandy’s summer lovin’.

Elizabeth Taylor spent several evenings with James Dean, having deep and meaningful conversations late into the night. Unlike Rock Hudson, who spent many a "liquid evening" with Taylor," Dean rarely acknowledged their closeness on set, often ignoring her completely after a night of baring his soul to her." Can you imagine those interactions?

James Dean spilling his guts and sharing secrets and simply ghosting Elizabeth Taylor the following morning? The mind reels.

Naturally, Taylor was devastated by news of Dean's fatal car accident, which occurred shortly after principal photography wrapped.

Saddened, but quite possibly not surprised. In his short life, 24-year-old Dean was known for his reckless racing. His reputation was a cause of great

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concern for GIANT director George Stevens, who forbid Dean from dangerous driving for the duration of the production. GIANT’S film’s legacy is now tempered in tragedy as being his third and final film. Dean's death, by the way, takes you down a separate and all-consuming research rabbit hole. No wonder I lost the plot of GIANT, I was completely captivated by Dean’s brief existence and the curse of the Little Bastard.

What heightens the tragedy most is that there were many, many premonitions calling attention to Dean’s premature death. Two months prior Dean participated in a public service announcement, where he sat, slouching and smoking in his cowhand costume, mumbling urgencies to young drivers to practice highway safety.

Adlibbing at the end of the interview, "The life you save might be mine." Seven days before Dean’s death, shortly after filming concluded, actor Alec Guinness spotted him and

his doomed Porsche 550 Spyder and said, "If you get in that car, you’ll be found dead in it by this time next week." (Whaaaaa?

The future Obi-Wan Kenobi prophesizes your imminent demise, and you don't even know it, so naturally you don’t heed the call. Also, who in 1955 was to know that Star Wars was going to be a whole big thing?)

Two hours before the deadly crash, Dean was pulled over by the police, and issued a speeding ticket. Poor James Dean. He was barreling toward a destiny he had no control over. Hindsight is a prophet that always arrives too late.

But I digress. The mind tends to wander. It’s all connected, don’t you know?

In the age of Netflix, it can take an hour to decide on a movie you’ll wind up half-watching and ultimately pausing at least forty times for snack and washroom breaks.

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Films for a Cause have always been a hit with KFF audiences, who have famously shown tremendous support in the past. Each year, the KFF features one worthy local cause that needs physical donations. This year, we’re featuring TWO! KFF 2018 is partnering with the BC SPCA and the Elizabeth Fry Society (on International Women’s Day) to help them gather much-needed supplies for their programs and operations. We look forward to helping bring awareness and supplies to these two important charities.

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Friday, March 2 before our 6pm screening of ENTANGLEMENT For our first of two Films for a Cause nights, we’re partnering with the Kamloops & District BC SPCA to help them gather some much needed animal care, cleaning, office, and medical supplies to help them with the wonderful work that they do. See the comprehensive list below. Representatives from the SPCA will be on hand to collect physical and cash donations. Please bring what you can.

NEEDS LIST: Animal Care Supplies: Cat & Dogs toys & treats • Dog Leashes • Kongs & Puzzle toys Pine shavings • Small animal treats & food • Cat/kitten wet canned food (pate style) Dog wet canned food • Cleaning Supplies: Extra-large industrial garbage bags Dish soap/ dishwasher detergent • HE laundry detergent • Bleach • Paper towels Toilet paper • Liquid hand soap • Office Supplies: Printing paper • Packaging tape & Scotch tape • 8.5”x11” file folders • Pens & highlighters • Correction tape • Medical Supplies & Others: Vet wrap • Cotton balls & Q-tips • Gift cards (pets or grocery stores…etc)

ABOUT THE KAMLOOPS & DISTRICT BC SPCA: The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BC SPCA) is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to protecting and enhancing the quality of life for animals. In Kamloops and the surrounding communities we serve, we sheltered over 1,500 stray, abused and homeless animals in 2017. Each year, we also investigate over 450 complaints about animal neglect and cruelty, providing education whenever possible and taking legal action when necessary. We respond to animals in need during natural disasters and provide medical care for injured and stray animals. We match homeless animals to new, loving families and reunite lost pets with their owners. One of our most critical roles is providing ongoing public education about animal welfare and responsible pet care. The BC SPCA is a not-for-profit organization which relies primarily on community donations to help animals in need.

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THE KAMLOOPS ELIZABETH FRY SOCIETY Thursday, March 8 before our 6pm screening of IN THE FADE and 9pm screening of THE DIVINE ORDER On International Women’s Day, the KFF is partnering with the Elizabeth Fry Society to help them gather in demand items for their Lizzy’s Closet and Family Stepping Stones programs. A representative will be collecting donations before both female led films that evening, giving our audience double the chances to help a couple of worthwhile local programs NEEDS LIST: Family Stepping Stones: Small kitchen appliances • Mixers • Coffee makers • Kettles Vegetable steamers • Blenders • Toasters & crock pots • Cutlery • Cooking utensils Dish drain racks • Tea towels • Dishcloths • Gift cards for Walmart and grocery stores Pictures/artwork for wall hangings • Lizzy’s Closet: New Hygiene products • Toothpaste Toothbrushes • Shampoo and conditioner • Deodorant • Pads and tampons • Clothing & accessories (can be used, but must be clean) • Bags • Scarfs • Spring coats • New items: socks & underwear of all sizes • Baby diapers and wipes

FAMILY STEPPING STONES: Family Stepping Stones houses five women and their children in safe, affordable, two bedroom apartments. While in the program an Elizabeth Fry Society support worker and other professionals in the community assist the women in meeting goals they identify that will allow for their transition into healthy independent living. Family Stepping Stones is a program for women, with or without children; who are impacted by relationship violence, addictions recovery, or mental wellness; and/or need extra supports in order to be successfully housed.

LIZZY’S CLOSET: This volunteer run program is offered to provide free, quality clothing to women in need.

Lizzy’s Closet provides a space for women to access quality, gently used clothing and new hygiene items at no cost to assist with employment, education, and legal needs.

Women will have an opportunity to look through and select clothing and necessities from the donation room during times when Lizzy’s Closet is open. Lizzy’s Closet is open two Thursday’s of the month from 9:30am to 11:30am.

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LOST & FOUND: cinematic escapism and emotional activation*

*and how it all somehow connects to AMÉLIE, James Dean and everything in between Continued from page 13.

There is immediacy about an unceasing film, who cares not for your need for more gummy worms. There is something about the shared experience. Sitting amongst your cinematic community. Even if you came by yourself, you’re not alone. You can always find a friend at the movies, which is something I had to do when I watched BLACK SWAN solo. I wandered through the lobby afterwards grabbing at patrons and screaming into their stunned faces: “What just happened? What did that mean? What do you know?” The security guard who escorted me out the cinema was so friendly, but sadly hadn’t seen the movie and couldn’t comment further.

That movie really messed me up, man.

The festival also offers a different kind of screen time. Living in a “phone in the hand, all day all the time” world, it’s nice to take a break from the gadgets. Unless you are an inconsiderate monster—you aren't glued to your phone during a public film screening.

It's set on silent and none of your concern for a whole two hours. How refreshing. How freeing.

Get carried away on a roller coaster of emotion. Feel all the feelings. Polish your sense of empathy. Blow the dust off that winter blues malaise. Let go of the to-do list. Slip into the cinematic waters. Soak up the stories. Just breathe. Not only activate your emotional landscape but stretch your attention spans as well. We are so busy, busy, busy; our thoughts compartmentalized like a million open tabs on a computer screen. We're breaking our lives up into all these teeny, tiny, and practical terms. How often do you delve into your inner world? Consider your existence on a deep and fundamental level?

Ain’t nobody got time for that.

Make room. Take time. Call the sitter. Invite a friend. Tuck the phone away. Devour the popcorn. Dress up. Dress down. Bring a blanket. Stay up late. Linger. Mingle. Step out of your comfort zone. Listen. Pay attention. Misplace and rediscover yourself within the length of a movie. Venture out into the world afterward. Feel grateful for all the stories that shape you.

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g n i s o Cl t h g i N INDIAN HORSE • MARCH 10 • 6PM CLOSING NIGHT PARTY • HOTEL 540 • 9PM

The only ticketed event of the KFF (outside of the films of course), this party is a most-magnificent way to put a celebratory cap on the 10-day event. Ticket price includes drink tickets, refreshments and access to a delectable spread—and the dance floor—with sweet beats courtesy of Common Sound.

Dance the night away with VIPs, festival attendees and organizers, there’s no better way to conclude the festival!

CLOSING PARTY TICKETS ARE: $15 IN ADVANCE, $20 AT THE DOOR OR $10 IN ADVANCE, $15 AT THE DOOR FOR STUDENTS

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DARKFEST March 2 and 3

RAVENOUS MARCH 2 • 9PM

WOLFCOP MARCH 3 • 9PM

ANOTHER WOLFCOP MARCH 3 • 11PM

For all you night owls, horror film enthusiasts, and spine-tingling thrill seekers, DarkFest is offering THREE gory genre features. The line-up includes Quebec's RAVENOUS, a zombie film with a twist, and the hilarious and bloody unabashedly Canadian double-feature: WOLFCOP and ANOTHER WOLFCOP. ENJOY ALL THREE DARKFEST FILMS FOR $20 SEE TICKET INFO ON PAGE 5 FOR MORE DETAILS!

In 1933, four friends set out to prove to Canada that a woman’s place is on home ice!

Told with electrifying swingdance, GLORY captures all the thrills, tension, and triumphs of a great hockey game.

Go Rivulettes!

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