Saturdays are brighter spots on the weekly east side calendar with the promise of stimulating films for the masses. That’s right, the crew at the Biltmore have introduced their particular version of the Saturday Matinee. It’s free.

Pull quote from their Facebook page:

“Because they won’t serve you booze at the theatre, the Biltmore now shows movies.”

Too right. The new matinée series combines plenty of goodies. We’re talking Ronin, High Fidelity (clip above), Gross Pointe Blank, and Heathers, with guest DJ’s playing film-apropos tracks that resonate two sheets at the open bar. Popcorn is not on offer (the possibility is being investigated), but guests are welcome to bring snacks along. Word is they might be considering free pancakes with a beer purchase. If so, the classy Biltmore Saturday Matinee Series may soon be renamed “Hangover Film Day” (or so sayeth the booking agent).

Movie Matinees at the Biltmore:

March 7 – High Fidelity/DJ’s spinning top songs

March 14 – Heathers/DJ’s – 80’s music

March 21 – Donnie Darko – 90’s tunes

March 28 – First Annual Local Indy Documentary Short Film Festival

Saturdays | 12 noon – 4 | Biltmore Cabaret | FREE

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Michelle Sproule grew up in Kitsilano and attended Bond University in Australia and the University of Victoria before receiving her graduate degree in Library Sciences from The University of Toronto. She lives by the beach in Vancouver and enjoys wandering aimlessly through the city’s shops and streets with her best friend – a beat up, sticky, grimy, and uncooperative camera.

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