Soviet Cult Films at Margret: The Quality of Esoteric Culture Lifting the Junction to New Heights

Poster: Soviet Cult Films at Margret:
The Quality of Esoteric Culture Lifting the Junction to New Heights
2009 @ artjunction.blogspot.com

Some elements of the cultural mosaic have a unifying effect that comes with the articulate expression of a unique perspective. Such a paradox and a wonderful joy to share. It is refreshing and invigorating as the discussions precipitated afterwards flow out in all directions -- pivoting through time and space -- connecting the most wonderful ideas and information, leaving you feeling expanded, satisfied, reassured, encouraged and optimistic.

Canada and Russia have so much in common, considered vast and cold but teaming with life and variety: challenge and adventure, subtlety and complexity. A conceptual wilderness so light and varied as to offer the space and opportunity to explore and create unique, articulate expressions of individuality, freedom and friendship. The often harsh conditions building determination and honing visions. Fun and excitement invariably bubbling through one way or another. I'm so looking forward to the next series. Many thanks to the Arts Junction, Big Daddy's and Margret for creating this cultural gem for us in the Junction.

2009 © Cara Reeves

The Arts Junction presents
Soviet Cult Films at Margret 2008/09 Season
Opening Night: Kin-dza-dza!
The White Sun of the Desert
Ashik-Kerib
Seasonal Classic and Masterpieces of Animated Shorts
Ivan's Childhood
Dersu Uzala by Akira Kurosawa
Lent by Big Daddy's DVD Shop
Venue: Margret Bar / Lounge for the Junction
2952 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON

Reminder: November Soviet Cult Films at Margret Tonight

Poster: Soviet Cult Films at Margret Movie Night
Presented by Big Daddy's DVD Shop

Just a brief reminder that tonight at 6:00 pm in the Margret Bar/Lounge for the Junction, 2952 Dundas Street West we'll be holding our 3rd movie night with the Caucasus folk-tale Ashik-Kerib by Sergey Parajanov.

In 1988, in the memory of Andrey Tarkovsky, Parajanov created "Ashik Kerib" his masterpiece based on the work of the Russian poet Mikhail Lermontov. "Ashik Kerib" is a delightful movie and probably the best one to start with for new-comers to this director. The costumes and decorations are beautiful and the music is absolutely gorgeous (Parajanov hired an Azeri composer. The score is lifted to the realm of high art; the music almost makes this movie worth seeing just by itself).

Details:
Eventful.com: Toronto Events: Soviet Cult Films at Margret

links:
Soviet Cult Films at Margret: Opening Night
Soviet Cult Films at Margret: The White Sun of the Desert
Soviet Cult Films at Margret: Ashik-Kerib