Tag Archives: University of Victoria

07.25.14
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The Five Must See Movies of July 25 – 31, 2014

Cinecenta is currently offering a great package for the movie lover in all of us. From July 27 – August 2, get 10 movies for $50. It is available to Students, Cinemagic Members, UVic Alumni, UVic Faculty & Staff and Seniors. There is a limit of two per customer. Offer is available weekdays at the Munchie Bar and nightly at the Cinecenta Box Office.

The Vic Theatre has announced their August movie line-up. For film aficianados who missed them the first time around, The Vic will include such titles as The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone), Snowpiercer (Chris Evans and Jamie Bell), Belle (Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Matthew Goode) and the box office smash (or stomp) Godzilla (Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Elizabeth Olsen).

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07.17.14
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The Five Must See Movies of July 18 – 24, 2014

The weekend is here and we all know what that means. No, it doesn’t mean you can sit in front of your computer and play World of Warcraft. It means you can do something better by going out with friends and/or loved ones to your local cinema. The smell of the popcorn, the rattle of candy and the slurping of soda hasn’t changed in generations.

Are any of you old enough to remember watching a film from the balcony or seeing your first film in Victoria’s Coronet. Do you even remember watching movies in the Royal Theatre? If the answer is no to the aforementioned then you are most definitely not old enough. And if you don’t have enough memories of going to the movies then perhaps a Saturday night out is what you’ve been missing.

Please check media for local showtimes, ratings and admission rates.

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07.11.14
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The Five Must See Movies of July 11 – 17, 2014

Vancouver Island has alot to offer our residents and visitors when it comes to outdoor festivals, foodie events and even a nature walk or two. But for people like me who enjoy a good film over a good hike, I look to our local movie houses. With the Langford Caprice suffering an early death thanks to progress, I lean on the four remaining indie theatres in my area. Although the Roxy may have converted to live theatre, as Blue Bridge at the Roxy, they still show movies from time to time.

Please check media for local showtimes, ratings and admission rates.

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04.07.14
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Your West Coast Events: April 7 – April 13, 2014

Just some of the events happening among British Columbia’s Gulf Islands this week.

Monday, April 7th

The Legacy Series: Yoon Plays Schumann – In his first concerto with the Victoria Symphony, Principal Cellist Brian Yoon will perform Schumann’s soulful Cello Concerto. Near the end of the evening, Maestra Tania Miller will conduct Brahm’s magnificent and haunting Third Symphony. Performance is 8pm at Victoria’s Royal Theatre.

Wednesday, April 9th

Jeeves In Bloom – P.G. Wodehouse’s portrayal of daft yet likeable characters from British upper class society continues on Chemainus Theatre’s stage. Adapted by Margaret Raether and directed by Mark DuMez, this version sees Bernard Cuffling as respected gentleman’s gentleman Jeeves and Warren Bain as young playboy Bertie Wooster. If you are a fan of the Richard Briers and Michael Hordern BBC radio plays or the Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie television series then this play might be a must see. The story is set in late June 1931 in Brinkley Court in Worcestershire. The show runs March 21 – April 26. Check the Chemainus Theatre’s official website for show times.

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