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| - The Bloor Cinema is simply an institution of my Toronto experience. I love seeing its marquee as I walk along Bloor and I've had many lovely cinematic experiences here. I love everything about it.
I'm not an out and out cinephile but the Bloor always has a great repertoire for the casual cinema goer and the more serious crowd. Their website is comprehensible and their tastes eclectic, plus they host the shadow casts for "Rocky Horro Picture Show" and "Repo! The Genetic Opera."
On occasion Bloor has events, too, which so far have been a lot of fun. Last autumn they turned the place into a dance party that let people dance on stage while showing bizarre films in the back. It was a fundraiser for the place, I think, but also a good idea. They also showed Obama's inauguration. Considering the magnitude of the event, Bloor simply had to open its doors to have a successful time.
You'll most likely wind up at Bloor for a film festival, though. They host 'em all.
And you should know that there are no previews when they screen films. This means when a film starts at 7, it STARTS at 7. Be there on time!
My faaavourite part of Bloor is that it's vintage and old timey. One screen, big comfy seats, a ticket booth outside, lights, camera, action. I love it.
P.S. They filmed "Being Erica" here!
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