Robert Dayton

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Robert Dayton

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Records
1h 27m
Movie 2021

Records

Twenty-one years after Alan Zweig’s groundbreaking first feature documentary Vinyl, Zweig returns to the topic of compulsive record collecting with newfound introspection and a sunnier disposition. Punctuated by his signature mirror-confessionals, Records compiles colourful interviews with vinyl enthusiasts, swirling around the proverbial maxim that music has the power to connect us all.

Ivory Tower
1h 15m
Movie 2010

Ivory Tower

The film revolves around a sibling rivalry between two brothers, Hershell and Thadeus Graves (played by Gonzales and Tiga, respectively), as they compete during a game of chess. Peaches plays Marsha Thirteen, a former performance artist and the shared love interest of both brothers.

Leslie, My Name Is Evil
1h 25m
Movie 2009

Leslie, My Name Is Evil

A young jury member becomes infatuated with Leslie, a troubled teenager and former homecoming princess, who became a follower of Charles Manson's cult and is now on trial for murder.

Male Fantasy
1h 18m
Movie 2004

Male Fantasy

Divorced from his wife and reality, deluded, eccentric Andrew applies a magical philosophy to his romantic life to become a successful lady's man, rise from his depression and achieve godhood. With the superhuman persistence of a door to door salesman, he tangles with obstacles thrown up by a resentful friend, his lingering feelings for his wife and the refusal of reality to co-operate with his plan. His determination brings him closer to his goals but fatal landmines are often hidden in fulfilled wishes...

Biography

Robert Dayton is an multi-disciplinary artist, writer, and performer. Comedy? Yes. His writings and drawings (along with other art) have appeared in numerous publications, books, exhibits, etc. His next book “Cold Glitter: The Untold Story Of Canadian Glam” will be published by Feral House in 2024. His previous books include The Empty Bed, a pen-and-ink humour book about heartbreak published by Impulse[b] and The Canadian Romantic by The Canadian Romantic published by Pitt/ ProjectsPublication Studios. Robert has performed across North America and Australia. As The Canadian Romantic, he manifests as a series of videos, live performances, a doll, an art book, and a winking photo to make people in Canada and everywhere feel more attractive. Robert Dayton And The Beach Boys is another current touring project. More recently, he has been putting on The Birthday Experience event in Los Angeles with some very talented people. “It’s Your Birthday Whether It’s Your Birthday Or Not.” He has acted in a few independent and art movies and such, including one called “Male Fantasy.” His collaborative musical performance and recording projects include song-and-dance duo Canned Hamm, July Fourth Toilet, Points Gray, and Hallmark. Besides these projects he also has solo material. He has been a muse to such diverse artists as Destroyer and Tonetta who have each written songs about him. Robert holds an MFA from the University of Waterloo, a BFA from Emily Carr Institute, and was born in Fort St. John, BC.

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