VIFF hosts its Back to the 80s series Opening Night Party on June 29

Evening at VIFF Centre features a screening of Back to the Future, live music, trivia, and more

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Back to the Future. Poster art by Drew Struzan

Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) kicks off its Back to the 80s summer series on June 29 at the VIFF Centre with an Opening Night Party from 6 pm, featuring a special screening of Back to the Future, introduced by its Director of Photography Dean Cundey, at 7:30 pm.

A youthful Michael J. Fox is small-town teen Marty McFly, propelled to the Eisenhower era by his friend Doc Brown’s souped-up DeLorean. Packed with knowing Oedipal comedy and irresistible ingenuity, the film itself hasn’t changed, but perhaps the way audiences see it has.

Before the movie screening, guests can experience a time-travelling musical medley from vocal trio The Dimes, an 80s cocktail (or mocktail) on the house, pop culture trivia, and a first look at VIFF’s in-house 80s Video Rental Lounge. Attendees are invited to dress in their best—or worst—80s fashion to win a series pass.

The 60-show series is on until August 31. Tickets to the Opening Night Party are available here.

Post sponsored by VIFF.

The Dimes.