| $9.99 |
| Saturday, January 3 at 7:30pm |
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Director: Tatia Rosenthal
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Anthony LaPaglia, Samuel Johnson, Claudia Karvan, Joel Edgerton, Barry Otto, Leanna Walsman, Ben Mendelson, Jamie Katsamatsas, Brian Meagan.
Have you ever wondered "What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist?" The answer to this vexing question is now within your reach! You'll find it in a small yet amazing booklet, which will explain, in easy to follow, simple terms your reason for being! The booklet, printed on the finest paper, contains illuminating, exquisite color pictures, and could be yours for a mere $9.99. This is the ad that alters the life of the unemployed 28 year old who still lives at home, Dave Peck. In his struggle to share his find with the world, Dave’s surreal path crosses with those of his unusual neighbours: an old man and his disgruntled guardian angel, a magician in debt, a bewitching woman who likes her men extra smooth, a broken hearted man who befriends a group of hard partying two inch tall students, and a little boy who sets his piggy bank free. Their stories are woven together, examining the post-modern meaning of hope. A thinking-person's humorously insightful and illuminating claymation exploration of the meaning of life and existence. Not-to-be-missed! (NR/78 min.)
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"With the exception of a couple of Tim Burton movies, there aren’t many
stop-motion feature films. But whereas Burton’s movies created
fantastical, gothic landscapes, $9.99’s director Tatia Rosenthal's lush,
organically constructed visual style, is a refreshing antidote to both
darker visions and the soullessness of most computer-generated animation.
$9.99 is a rich, unique film."
Screen International, Dan Fainaru

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