Science in the Cinema: 50/50 - Thu, Jan 15 2015

Science in the Cinema: 50/50 (1/15/2015)

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The Basics:

Event Type:

Social

Event Location:

Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre

Date(s) & Time:

Thu, Jan 15 2015 6:10 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Jan 15 2015 5:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

About 3 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Ryan
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Member Cost:

Voluntary Donation Only (See Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

10 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

The Science in the Cinema film series is organized by Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions. All of the film screenings in the series are free (they also provide free popcorn). After the film is shown, there will be a short Q and A led by a health science researcher who will discuss science issues relating to the film.

The film that we will see is 50/50 , a 2011 comedy that stars Joseph-Gordon Levitt and Seth Rogen. 50/50 tells the story of Adam, a 27 year old writer of radio programs who is diagnosed with a rare form of spinal cancer. With the help of his best friend, his mother, and a young therapist at the cancer center, Adam learns what and who the most important things in his life are. The discussion after the movie will focus on the latest research into the physical, emotional and social aspects of cancer.

You can also watch a trailer for the film.

Please meet me inside the Garneau Theatre at 6:10 PM, outside the doors to the main auditorium. To help you spot me, I will wear a yellow ballcap with the EOC logo on it. At 6:20 (or once everyone has arrived) we'll find seats together inside the auditorium. Based on prior Science in the Cinema events that I have attended, I would expect the film screening to begin promptly at 6:30 and that the theatre will be relatively full, so if you arrive late please find your own seat inside the auditorium and let me know afterwards (by text/e-mail) so that I don't flag you as a no- show for the event.

The film is listed as 100 minutes in length and will likely end around 8:15. The Q&A that follows should last 20-30 minutes.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
$$ for other snacks and drinks (the film, plus popcorn, is free of charge)

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

The Metro Cinema at the Garneau Theatre is located at 8712 109 Street, directly south of the High Level Bridge at the north-west corner of 87th Avenue and 109 Street. We will meet within the carpeted lobby just outside of the theatre doors.

Notes:

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Voluntary Donation: ( What is this?)
Suggested donation amount for this event is: $2.00/Person.

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