Toronto comedian Michael Kolberg posted a hilarious new video on social media on March 10 declaring a passionate desire for a movie theatre to be located at Dufferin Mall.
The mall will soon be part of a massive redevelopment project, and Kolberg insists that there is nothing better for the location than to include a cinema.
Since its release, the tweet has gone viral and garnered responses from Mayor John Tory, movie giant Cineplex and a slew of others.
They Should Build A Movie Theatre At Dufferin Mall pic.twitter.com/wCRktC6JkI
— Michael Kolberg ?? (@mikeykolberg) March 10, 2021
One of the first to respond to Kolberg was Tory, who sent his own video message. Although he did agree that a movie theatre would be a nice addition, he admitted that his powers under the pandemic do not extend to decreeing a cinema must be built at Dufferin Mall. He did however seem to consider free popcorn as an option.
Kolberg took the opportunity for a video one-on-one with Toronto’s mayor to get serious for a moment and advocate for affordable housing and for the city to stop tearing down homeless encampments.
please stop tearing down encampments and build affordable housing now! pic.twitter.com/4ioVTTvVin
— Michael Kolberg ?? (@mikeykolberg) March 10, 2021
The video includes three guest appearances including one from radio broadcaster Raina Douris.
According to the bio on Kolberg’s website, he is a well-travelled stand-up comedian who regularly works at Toronto’s Comedy Bar in addition to being a filmmaker and content creator.