Festival Genius: AFF Programmers Weigh in on 2012 Films!
The programmers for the Atlantic Film Festival are all business, especially when it comes to films. That being said, they also know how to have a little fun and help you in the process! Below you’ll find a little insight into the minds of the AFF programmers and their picks for which films you should definitely see at this year’s AFF!
Lia’s Picks
And the year was 1725, no wait that’s how many movies we watched…
Ron’s Picks
Ron is the Film Curator at the Dalhousie Art Gallery and has programmed for the Atlantic Film Festival since 1986. That’s 26 years people!
Erin’s Picks
Erin enjoys spending her summer watching movies in a dark room, she hopes that you enjoy the results.
Andrew’s Picks
Some say don’t f*#@ with the babysitter, Andrew says don’t f*#@ with the programmers.
Jenna’s Picks
A product of 1990s romantic comedies and guilty pleasures, Jenna met John Stamos on a plane once and he told her she was pretty.
Mark’s Picks
Mark likes his movies like he likes his pizza: all the time.
Programmer’s Picks By Day
Friday, September 14th
Saturday, September 15th
Beauty is Embarassing
Park Lane Theatre 3 12:00PM - Mark’s Pick
Town of Runners
Park Lane Theatre 4 12:05PM - Lia’s Pick
Mars et Avril
Park Lane Theatre 7 7:05PM - Andrew’s Pick
The Ambassador
Park Lane Theatre 7 9:25PM - Lia’s Pick
Reality
Park Lane Theatre 3 9:35PM - Erin’s Pick
Grabbers
Park Lane Theatre 3 11:59PM - Jenna’s Pick
Sunday, September 16th
The End of Time
Park Lane Theatre 3 2:00PM - Ron’s Pick
The Nature of Frédéric Back
Park Lane Theatre 3 4:00PM – Ron’s Pick
How to Survive a Plague* Featured Programmer Pick
Park Lane Theatre 4 4:05PM - Erin’s Pick
Jack and Diane
Park Lane Theatre 7 7:05PM - Jenna’s Pick
Monday, September 17th
Charles Bradley: Soul of America* Featured Programmer Pick
Park Lane Theatre 4 7:10PM – Lia’s Pick
Life and Freaky Times of Uncle Luke (part of Shorts 3)
Park Lane Theatre 3 7:15PM – Mark’s Pick
Aaron Burr, Part 2 (part of Shorts 3)
Park Lane Theatre 3 7:15PM - Jenna’s Pick
Tuesday, September 18th
The Offering (part of CBC Atlantic Shorts Gala)
Park Lane Theatre 8 7:00PM – Erin’s Pick
Gravity and Grace
Park Lane Theatre 7 9:25PM – Erin’s Pick
Smashed* Featured Programmer Pick
Park Lane Theatre 3 9:35PM – Jenna’s Pick
Wednesday, September 19th
Jobriath A.D
Park Lane Theatre 7 9:25PM – Ron’s Pick
Thursday, September 20th
Ernest & Celestine
Park Lane Theatre 3 10:AM – Andrew’s Pick
A Royal Affair* Closing Night Gala Pick
Park Lane Theatre 8 6:30PM – Erin’s Pick
Tey
Park Lane Theatre 7 7:05PM – Lia’s Pick
It’s Such a Beautiful Day (part of Shorts 6)
Park Lane Theatre 7 9:25PM – Mark’s Pick
West of Memphis
Park Lane Theatre 3 9:35PM – Erin’s Pick
