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Rob Russell
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Gentleman of leisure, Patron of good art, Gin juicer.

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On Tuesday, June 15th we're watching Sinners (2025, 2:17)!

The zoom and download links are now posted at cinema.tion.ca for you to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the film, showing a Black congregation in a small white wooden church, all dressed in white except the preacher at the front in black. Caption reads: "Come on, son."
July 15, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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On Tuesday, June 15th we're watching Sinners (2025, 2:17)!

Check back at cinema.tion.ca after 6:00pm on Tuesday to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the film, showing a Black congregation in a small white wooden church, all dressed in white except the preacher at the front in black. Caption reads: "Sammie! Ruthie."
July 15, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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We have confirmed 7 carloads of weirdos convoypooling for tonight's drive-in #cinema_tion_ca adventure!

If you're in range, you can still join spontaneously. If you're out of range, you can still stream and heckle online.

Details at cinema.tion.ca/drive-in - film starts 9:30pm Eastern.
Image of a cartoon Superman, with a beard for some reason, behind the wheel of a large automobile.
July 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Voting has closed, Friday's #cinema_tion_ca movie will be Superman (2025, 2:09) at The 5 Drive-In in Oakville!

Carpoolers are aiming for a tailgating dinner nearby at 6:30pm, gates open at 7:30pm, film at 9:30pm.

Claim a carpool seat and review details: cinema.tion.ca/drive-in
Image of a plushie of Krypto the SuperDog from the Superman movie. A white terrier in a red cape, flying against the backdrop of a partially cloudy sky. Bar chart of voting results, showing Superman with 6 positive votes, Jurassic World with 1, and How To Train Your Dragon with 4.
July 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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This Friday, 2025-07-11, the #cinema_tion_ca weirdos are going to the Drive-In movies (Oakville).

If you are reading these words, then you and yours are invited. Put it in your calendar already, jeez.

Voting, details, and planning progress tracked as posted at cinema.tion.ca/drive-in
Screenshot of the Muppet Movie, where all the weirdos have piled in to a car for a road trip.
July 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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June 27, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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You got this
June 27, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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June 25, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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June 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
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On Tuesday, May 13th we're watching Conclave (2024, 2:00)!

The zoom and download links are now posted at cinema.tion.ca for you to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the film, showing Cardinal Stanley Tucci in conversation with Cardinal Ralph Fiennes gazing at a chessboard. Caption reads: "He was always eight moves ahead."
May 13, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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On Tuesday, May 13th we're watching Conclave (2024, 2:00)!

Check back at cinema.tion.ca after 6:00pm on Tuesday to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the film, showing Cardinal Stanley Tucci in conversation with Cardinal Ralph Fiennes gazing at a chessboard. Caption reads: "Hey, do you think that anybody would mind"
May 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Voting for #cinema_tion_ca has closed! Here's our transparency link: jcszamosi.github.io/MovieNight/
Stacked bar chart of voting results, with winner announced in the next toot and detailed results as posted to GitHub
May 13, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calenderps for Friday July 11th as our #cinema_tion_ca drive-in movie day.

Online Summer Tuesdays: May 13, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 12, Sep 9, Sep 16
Screenshot of the Muppet Movie, where all the weirdos have piled in to a car for a road trip.
May 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Voting has opened for which movie we're watching on Tuesday, May 13th!

Submit your votes now at cinema.tion.ca and check back after 5pm on Tuesday to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the Muppet Show, where all the Muppets are in little boxes, just like my friends are on zoom.
May 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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On Tuesday, Apr 29th we're watching Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999, 1:56)!

The zoom and download links are now posted at cinema.tion.ca for you to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the film, showing a white-gloved hand picking up a copy of Rashōmon by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa from the floor. Caption reads: "Ancient Japan was a pretty strange place.
April 29, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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On Tuesday, Apr 29th we're watching Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999, 1:56)!

Check back at cinema.tion.ca after 6:00pm on Tuesday to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the film, showing two old white men, dressed like gangsters, in conversation while both facing the camera. Caption reads: "It's going down tonight. I'm using my special guy."
April 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Voting for #cinema_tion_ca has closed! Here's our transparency link: jcszamosi.github.io/MovieNight/
Stacked bar chart of voting results, with winner announced in the next toot and detailed results as posted to GitHub
April 29, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calenderps for Friday July 11th as our #cinema_tion_ca drive-in movie day.

Online Summer Tuesdays: Apr 29, May 13, Jun 17, Jul 15, Aug 12, Sep 9, Sep 16
Screenshot of the Muppet Movie, where all the weirdos have piled in to a car for a road trip.
April 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Voting has opened for which movie we're watching on Tuesday, Apr 29th!

Submit your votes now at cinema.tion.ca and check back after 5pm on Tuesday to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the Muppet Show, where all the Muppets are in little boxes, just like my friends are on zoom.
April 25, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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On Tuesday, Apr 22nd, we're watching WarGames (1983, 1:53)!

The zoom and download links are now posted at cinema.tion.ca

for you to join in.
Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the film, showing two men in military uniforms sitting at a conference table with a green-screen computer map in the background. Caption reads: "23 minutes from warning to impact."
April 22, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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On Tuesday, Apr 22nd, we're watching WarGames (1983, 1:53)!

Check back at cinema.tion.ca after 6:00pm on Tuesday to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the film, showing two men in military uniforms carring large cases along a darkened hallway. Caption reads: "She grew the most beautiful wandoos you ever saw, man."
April 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Voting for #cinema_tion_ca has closed! Here's our transparency link: jcszamosi.github.io/MovieNight/
Stacked bar chart of voting results, with winner announced in the next toot and detailed results as posted to GitHub
April 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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SAVE THE DATE: Mark your calenderps for Friday July 11th as our #cinema_tion_ca drive-in movie day.
Screenshot of the Muppet Movie, where all the weirdos have piled in to a car for a road trip.
April 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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Voting has opened for which movie we're watching on Tuesday, Apr 22nd!

Submit your votes now at cinema.tion.ca and check back after 5pm on Tuesday to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the Muppet Show, where all the Muppets are in little boxes, just like my friends are on zoom.
April 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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On Tuesday, Apr 15th, we're watching Top Secret! (1984, 1:30)!

The zoom and download links are now posted at cinema.tion.ca for you to join in.

Pre-drinking will start before 6, and we'll start the movie around 7pm Eastern. #cinema_tion_ca
Screenshot of the film, showing a dozen youths in swimwear on a beach, tossing a beach ball. Caption reads: "And we'll have fun with our guns"
April 15, 2025 at 10:18 PM