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"It was a funny story that came into my head one day and I thought about some of the contradictions in life: what we think is scary, what we perceive as scary, and what the reality is," Monster direct
I hope that people realize the value and the strength of the artistic community in Vancouver and BC. I think sometimes we take it for granted what's going on and I think sometimes people don't realize
They weren't there for anything close to a reality check. Quite the opposite. They were escaping for the sake of escapism. Pure, unapologetic escapism.
With a vast array of groundbreaking films, an evening with the incredible Albert Maysles, and a chance to listen to this visionary up close and personal, is clearly an opportunity of a lifetime.