Free popcorn and drink at AMC Yonge & Dundas 24

In addition to celebrating the holidays with family, I have three other rituals this time of year:
• shopping on Boxing Day;
• catching up on movies; and,
• helping others in the community.

Volunteer Toronto helps people find great places to volunteer. They also provide training and resources to support their community of 400 non-profits in Toronto. They’ve started a program to screen social change films for free for their non-profit community. The first one was in November. It was such a success, they gave away all of their 450 tickets overnight!

Celina Agaton from Volunteer Toronto contacted me because they need our help in order to host another free screening at AMC Yonge & Dundas 24. They need to show AMC that their community can bring people out to AMC Yonge & Dundas 24 theatre.

What’s in it for you?
Enjoy a FREE small popcorn and drink offer at AMC Yonge & Dundas 24 courtesy of Volunteer Torontothis holiday season. Offer expires Dec 31, 2008.

How?
Print out the coupon and take it with you. Even it you aren’t going to the movies, click on the coupon link. (The more clicks and redeemed coupons, the better the chance Volunteer Toronto has securing the theatre.)

So this holiday season, you can enjoy a movie while helping the community at the same time.

Two movies on my list are playing at AMC Yonge & Dundas 24: Slumdog Millionaire and Doubt. What’s on your holiday movie list?

ChickAdvisor Chicks Night Out: Sex and the City Movie

With less than two weeks left before the Toronto premier of Sex and the City, ChickAdvisor has managed to score a block of 50 tickets for opening night. So if you want to have your Cosmo and sip it too plus a guaranteed seat to the most eagerly anticipated chick flick of the year, purchase your ticket now. Don’t forget to wear your Manolos!

What?
ChickAdvisor Chicks Night Out: Sex and the City

Where?
Cineplex Scotia Cinemas
294 Richmond St. W. (map)

When?
Friday, May 30, 5 p.m. (6:50 p.m. show)

How Much?
Tickets are $20 each and include:
• Movie admission
• 1 Cosmo
• Swag
• Chance to win prizes

Talk to Me

While at Vortex trading some old CDs, my husband picked up a free movie pass for the Mix 99-sponsored, Toronto premiere of Talk to Me.

What? Never heard of it? Neither had I ’til then and it’s too bad this hidden gem of a film hasn’t been getting much attention in the shadow of summer blockbusters like Harry Potter and Transformers.

Don Cheadle (one of my favorite actors) is wonderful in his portrayal of Ralph “Petey” Greene, an ex-con turned DJ and community activist in Washington, DC, during the turbulent ’60s. Director Kasi Lemmons elicits brilliant performances from the entire cast.

At any price, tickets for this movie are a bargain. But don’t just take my word for it. As I write this post, Talk to Me has a 74 rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

In case you’re curious, here’s a video of Petey Green I dug up on YouTube:


Technorati Tags: Don Cheadle, Kasi Lemmons, Mix 99, Ralph “Petey” Greene, Talk to Me, Vortex

Hughie, Drewy & coffee at Roots

When it comes to Hugh Grant playing a romantic lead, I'm a bit of a sucker. I've seen all his romantic comedies. And you have to admit, Drew is just as cute as a button. I may not see Music and Lyrics in the theatre but I will definitely rent the DVD release.

So what does all this have to do with Roots? It's a bit complicated, please bare with me while I explain it to you.

Roots on Bloor is having a Karaoke kinda Valentine's Day event this weekend promoting Music and Lyrics - the new Hugh/Drew romantic comedy opening on Valentine's Day - among other things.

I think you're supposed to show up during a 2-hour window and sing Music and Lyrics Karaoke to win a prize. I'm not sure if everyone wins a prize (in-store discounts, movie passes) but the "best singer of the day" will win something special. Sorry, I couldn't find any details on their website, read what Mike Sage had to say.

Did you know Roots sells coffee now too? Well as part of the VD promo, you can bring your special someone to the Roots Organic Coffee House for a complimentary coffee. Who knew?

It won't be able to make it today - it's my son's b-day - and I'm curious to see how this turns out. So, if you go please share your story and leave a comment.

What?
Roots Get Ready for Valentine's Day Event

Where?
Roots
100 Bloor St. W. (map)
Toronto

When?
Sat. Feb. 10 - 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Sun. Feb. 11 - 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Why?
• Music and Lyrics
• Roots' Valentine collection (I'm a sucker for their bags, love the heart tags too) and,
• Roots Organic Coffee House

Update - watch the movie trailer:


Technorati tags: coffee, Drew Barrymore, Hugh Grant, Karaoke, Music and Lyrics, Roots, Valentine's Day

Calendar girl and movie madness

Chapters-Indigo-Coles January sale - time to buy those calendars (read the fine print):

I also have 2 for 1 coupons for Cineplex/Famous Players/Galaxy theatres. They're good weeknights thru Jan. 28 but I can't post them on the website. E-mail me if you'd like me to e-mail one to you - type "movie coupon" in the subject line.

Technorati tags: bargains, books, movies, sales

DVD picks for '06

Still looking for that last minute gift for your favorite fashionista?

Here are Bargainista's DVD picks for '06:



Shopgirl - loved Claire - she looks amazing in anything, Steve and Jason, touching, original story.
4 coupons






Friends with Money - original story, hits close to home - especially the scenes with Jen at the Lancome counter. :) Joan Cusack, Catherine Keener and Frances McDormand (3 of my fav actresses) also star.
3 coupons






The Devil Wears Prada - the book was better, awesome clothing, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci are wonderful as always.
2 coupons




What are your favorite DVD picks of the year?

Technorati tags: Friends with Money, The Devil Wears Prada, DVDs, Shopgirl, shopping