“Not very many people saw it, but everyone who did started a band.” - Washington Post

Starring Diane Lane and Laura Dern alongside members of the Clash and Sex Pistols, this Vancouver-shot cult favourite inspired a generation of female musicians. Corinne Burns is a typical frustrated teenager living in a nowhere town until she catches punk band the Looters. Bewitched by the whole punk scene, she and her fledgling band, the Stains, join the tour, and in no time at all become media magnets. The band forms a rabid following of young women, while Corrine begins a relationship with the Looters singer. As the Stains get bigger and bigger, however, Corinne’s ambition gets the better of her.

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Fabulous Stains
Dir: Lou Adler
87 min
1981
Rated PG for coarse language, nudity, and sexually suggestive scenes
Film starts at 9:30 pm

Music by Katayoon Yousefbigloo

About Deckchair Cinema
You are invited to enjoy classic films under the stars on Cates Deck in front of the Gallery. Now in its third year, Deckchair Cinema treats audiences to a summer of al fresco film screenings. Hosted for 10 Thursdays beginning June 27, the screenings commence at sunset, and will be complemented by music and entertainment leading up to curtain time. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early and make themselves comfortable by bringing their own blankets or low chairs. A concession stand will feature drinks from local breweries, which can be enjoyed on Cates Deck, a public zone for alcohol consumption. Admission to Deckchair Cinema is by donation, courtesy of BMO Financial Group, and includes access to the Gallery’s summer exhibitions.

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