TIFF 2015: My Updated Schedule
When I say that buying TIFF tickets is incredibly stressful - this is what I mean. The sale started at 9am, and I entered the website and got into the queue. I had to wait for about 45-50 minutes before I could get into the website (you see my number in the line). I didn't have high hopes, as previous years the queue didn't work properly, I was kicked out more than once, etc.
This year they must have made some major improvements, because this queue actually did work! I got into the website and I even managed to purchase tickets! Of course, The Martian, Legend and first 2 screenings of The Danish Girl, as well as Black Mass were off sale. No surprise there. But I got the ticket for the third and final screening of The Danish Girl which is better than nothing. I also got a ticket for Freeheld, which is a gala!
I made adjustments to my schedule and this is how it is going to look like. Yes, I will have to rush three movies (The Martian, Legend, Black Mass), but I already have 2 vouchers (unused from my package) plus those screenings are at rather convenient times, so I should be able to get to the rush line 2-3 hours before the screening. (It does not guarantee that I would get in, but it is a fair chance.)
I admit, I am not sure how I am going to manage this crazy schedule. I will probably need lots and lots of coffee.
Weekday | Date | Time | Movie | Location | Ticket |
Thursday | 10-Sep | 21:30 | LONDON ROAD | Elgin Theatre | Yes |
Friday | 11-Sep | 21:30 | THE MARTIAN | Roy Thomson Hall | RUSH |
Saturday | 12-Sep | 15:30 | ABOUT RAY | Princess of Wales | Yes |
Saturday | 12-Sep | 21:30 | LEGEND | Roy Thomson Hall | RUSH |
Sunday | 13-Sep | 11:00 | LEGEND | Elgin Theatre | RUSH |
Sunday | 13-Sep | 15:45 | EQUALS | Princess of Wales | Yes |
Sunday | 13-Sep | 21:30 | FREEHELD | Roy Thomson Hall | Yes |
Monday | 14-Sep | 21:00 | BLACK MASS | Elgin Theatre | RUSH |
Tuesday | 15-Sep | 19:15 | Downriver | Scotiabank Theatre | Yes |
Thursday | 17-Sep | 21:30 | DISORDER | Roy Thomson Hall | Yes |
Friday | 18-Sep | 21:30 | STONEWALL | Roy Thomson Hall | Yes |
Saturday | 19-Sep | 15:15 | THE DANISH GIRL | Princess of Wales | Yes |
Saturday | 19-Sep | 21:15 | LEGEND | Princess of Wales | RUSH |