Stop the presses! It’s the crime of the century — and investigative reporters Kermit, Fozzie and Gonzo are out to crack the case in this song-filled, star-studded extravaganza directed by the legendary Jim Henson. Our heroes arrive in London to interview Lady Holiday (Diana Rigg), a high-fashion designer whose priceless diamond necklace has just been stolen. But when Kermit mistakes lovely receptionist/would-be model Miss Piggy for her aristocratic employer; it’s love at first sight. Unfortunately, Lady Holiday’s scheming brother (Charles Grodin) is also wooing the sultry swine so he can frame her for another brazen jewel heist. Now it’s up to Kermit and his Muppet pals to clear Piggy’s name and catch the real culprits. Filled with madcap musical numbers and cameo appearances by John Cleese, Peter Falk, Jack Warden, and more, PLUS action, romance, excitement and non-stop energy, it's puppet-packed joy in the greatest Muppet tradition!

Starring Oscar nominee Steve Coogan ("Philomena"), this inspiring dramedy from director Peter Cattaneo ("The Full Montey") follows an Englishman’s profound personal and political awakening after adopting a penguin during a tumultuous time in Argentine history. In 1976, Tom (Coogan) arrives in Buenos Aires to teach at a prestigious English boarding school, where political violence looms heavily. The headmaster (Oscar nominee Jonathan Pryce, "The Two Popes") encourages calmness amidst the chaos. When a coup d'état shuts down the school, Tom seeks refuge and distraction in Uruguay. unexpectedly rescues an oil-covered penguin during a romantic beach walk. This devoted creature becomes his companion, symbolizing hope and resilience. As Tom sneaks the penguin back to Argentina, their unique friendship empowers him to confront his past and inspires transformative change within the school, even as the dictatorship tightens its grip.

From Director Steven Soderbergh (Traffic, Contagion) comes this gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse (Michael Fassbender) and his beloved wife Kathryn (Cate Blanchett). When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate choice—loyalty to his marriage or his country. Pierce Brosnan, Tom Burke, and Naomie Harris  co-star in this slick, espionage thriller from a master of his craft.

40th Anniversary screening! You’ve received a mysterious invitation to a classic comedy at your local indie cinema… One stormy night, six supposed strangers, with secrets to hide, are summoned to a dinner party by the enigmatic Mr Boddy. What’s on the menu? Monkey’s brains. What’s for dessert? MURDER. When their host is found dead, they must survive their increasingly wild set of circumstances, gather clues, and identify the killer at large. An ensemble cast including Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd and Madeline Kahn ropes you in for an unmissable night at the cinema, you won’t be able to wrench yourself away!

“It’s the best, funniest, worst movie ever made.” - Actress Lee Grant In this installment of our Diva! series, we're tearing the lid off of Hollywood's darkest secrets! This iconic adaptation Jacqueline Susann’s best-selling novel stars Patty Duke, Barbara Parkins, and Sharon Tate as three fierce young actresses weathering the Tinseltown storm of sex, betrayal, backstabbing, “boooooooze and dope,” bathroom catfights, and... lasagna. Through it all, they attempt to stay loyal to one another and fight their way to the very tip top of an industry that seems determined kill them along the way. Blending old-fashioned gloss with Madison Avenue grooviness, director Mark Robson’s slick look at the early days of sexual liberation and an entertainment industry coming apart was a giant box-office hit, and has become an unforgettably campy time capsule of the 1960s.

A sinister twist on the classic Cinderella story, THE UGLY STEPSISTER follows Elvira as she prepares to earn the prince’s affection at any cost. In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will go to any lengths to catch the Prince’s eye, including battling with her insanely beautiful stepsister Agnes. A gory tale of the blood and sweat, grit and gold that goes into making Elvira the belle of the ball.

Based on the bestselling novel, writer and teacher Iris (Watts) finds her comfortable, solitary New York life thrown into disarray after her closest friend and mentor (Murray) bequeaths her his beloved 150 lb. Great Dane. The regal yet intractable beast, named Apollo, immediately creates practical problems for Iris, from furniture destruction to eviction notices, as well as more existential ones. Yet as Iris finds herself unexpectedly bonding with Apollo, she begins to come to terms with her past, and her own creative inner life in this story of healing, love, and friendship. Featuring a warm, emotionally present central performance from Watts, Scott McGehee and David Siegel’s ("The Deep End") deeply fulfilling adaptation of Sigrid Nunez’s beloved, slyly shape-shifting National Book Award winner is a rare kind of contemporary American film—humane, philosophical, curious, yet never diagnostic about loss, grief, and anger.

Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms.

Don't touch that Dial! We're taking a Detour into the very silly world of Weird Al Yankovic and you'll definitely want to be along for the wild ride! George Newman (Yankovic) can’t hold down a job to save his life, but, still, he’s a man of vision. After daydreaming his way out of a gig flipping burgers, George’s uncle bequeaths the young dreamer the reins of the struggling UHF station, Channel 62. Dead last in the ratings and desperate for programming, George starts letting every flight of fancy and weirdo onto the airwaves, everything from “Conan the Librarian” to “Stanley Spadowski’s Clubhouse,” a kids’ show hosted by a borderline nutcase (Michael Richards) who shoots children in the face with a firehouse (Don’t worry, they love it). Naturally, Channel 62 becomes a ratings sensation — which doesn’t sit well with the corporate grease-balls over at Channel 8 who sic the FCC on George and his merry band. Will the goofy gang save their beloved station? Come find out!

In this instalment of our Showstoppers! series, we're bringing a glam rock spectacle by way of a staggeringly ambitious rock opera back to the big screen! Written and Directed by Ken Russell and adapted from The Who’s album of the same name, the film follows Tommy (The Who frontman Roger Daltrey), who suffered from a traumatic incident as a child, leaving him without sight or speech. One day finds himself in an unlikely place: the world of professional pinball. As it turns out, he's a "Pinball Wizard" and soon fame and fortune follow for Tommy, as he becomes a champion and later the messiah of a religious cult, which views his pinball skills as a miraculous sign of divine intervention. Visually overwhelming, with an astonishing production design, and a vibrant cast including Elton John, Tina Turner, Ann-Margret, and Jack Nicholson, Tommy tells a compelling narrative of the cult-like, parasocial relationship we have with celebrity.

Get ready for a silly time at the cinema with this month's Golden Age selection! The legendary Marx Brothers run amuck in the world of opera when Otis B. Driftwood (Groucho Marx) meets aspiring singer Ricardo (Allan Jones), who is determined to win the love of fellow performer Rosa (Kitty Carlisle). Aided by Fiorello (Chico Marx) and Tomasso (Harpo Marx), Otis attempts to unite the young couple, but faces opposition from the preening star Lassparri (Walter Woolf King), who also has his sights on Rosa. Traveling from Italy to New York, Otis and friends rally to try and win the day. Celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, Groucho's personal favourite of the 13 Marx Brothers films, it's a fearless compilation of outrageously funny one-liners, wacky stunts and catchy tunes. All we can tell you is that in order to save the opera, our heroes must first destroy it. And what ensues is relentless hilarity that may take your breath away!

Join us for a special screening of this iconic Canadian documentary with filmmakers Janis Cole and Holly Dale in attendance! At the height of the '80s, Janis Cole and Holly Dale turned their lens on Vancouver’s Davie Street neighbourhood, a bustling, neon-soaked hub for both trans and cisgender sex workers informally known as “the prostitution capital of Canada.” The result was a this landmark doc combining candid interviews with a group of instantly memorable subjects and vivid location footage of their street work, surreptitiously captured with hidden cameras. Much lauded upon its release in 1984 and no less potent 40 years later, it showcases Cole and Dale’s deeply humanist approach, bringing care and compassion to subjects often represented in more reductively moralistic terms. The Fox and Canadian International Pictures are proud to present this groundbreaking classic in a new 4K restoration that confirms its place among the greatest non-fiction films ever produced in Canada.

"Tim Key, Tom Basden and Carey Mulligan are a disarmingly delightful trio in a quirky and music-filled comedy set on picturesque Welsh shores." - Tomris Laffly, Variety When "The Ballad of Wallis Island" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 25, The Daily Beast described it as having “whimsy, comedy, and emotion,” which earned it “one of Sundance’s biggest standing ovations so far.” The story follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island, driven by the dream of reuniting his favourite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer (played by Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden). When his fantasy unexpectedly comes to life as the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation for a private show at his home on Wallis Island, Charles faces the challenge of navigating old tensions. In his goal to fulfill his dream gig, he discovers the power of connection and the resilience of the human spirit.

"Andrzej Zulawski's 1981 masterpiece is like no other film before or after it, a swirling, hallucinatory portrait of a marriage in shambles and a wife, husband, and lover ensnared in a stew of passions that lead only to Armageddon ... there's a frightening majesty to its lunacy." —Nick Schager, Esquire Banned upon its original release in 1981, Andrzej Zulawski’s highly choreographed nightmare of a marriage unraveling is an experience unlike any other. Professional spy Mark (Sam Neill) returns to his West Berlin home to find his wife Anna (Isabelle Adjani, in a role that earned her Best Actress at Cannes) insistent on a divorce. As Anna's frenzied behaviour becomes ever more alarming, Mark discovers a truth far more sinister than his wildest suspicions. With its pulsating score, visceral imagery, and some of the most gruelling performances ever captured on screen, Possession is cinematic delirium at its most intoxicating.

"A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away..." Come and celebrate May the Fourth with us with the film that started it all! The plot, for those who don’t already know, follows young Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) as he begins a journey that will forever change the galaxy. Few films have had more of an impact on popular culture than this box office juggernaut and there's no better way to see it than on the big screen! In fact, we're pretty sure The Force demands it! See all 3 films with 1 ticket - https://tickets.foxtheatre.ca/websales/pages/entrypoint.aspx?guid=fc21f5fe-150c-4b37-a2c8-9b6f4f1747c4&

"Obi-Wan has taught you well" Join us in a galaxy far, far away for the epic conclusion of the original trilogy! It's the perfect way to cap off Star Wars day! As we re-join our favourite rebels, The Empire is in the process of constructing a second Death Star, Han Solo (Harrison Ford) is Jabba the Hutt’s prisoner, and Yoda’s strength is fading. With the odds looking grim for our heroes, it's up to Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) to master his control of the force, embrace his Jedi Knight training, and confront the Dark Side once and for all. With enough thrills and spills to satisfy a Sarlaac’s appetite, it’s a near perfect finale, and we can’t wait to bring it back to the big screen...as it was meant to be seen! See all 3 films with 1 ticket - https://tickets.foxtheatre.ca/websales/pages/entrypoint.aspx?guid=fc21f5fe-150c-4b37-a2c8-9b6f4f1747c4&

Meet Art Hindle before a screening of the 1971 Canadian classic Face-Off! Ticket price includes a 30-minute Meet and Greet, an autographed photo and admission to the movie with post-film Q&A at 6:30pm! Member pricing does not apply to this event. In his rookie season playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Billy Duke (Hindle) finds the adjustment from the minor leagues is harder than expected. To complicate matters further, he becomes smitten with singer Sherri Lee (Trudy Young) and must balance his new relationship with his hockey dreams. While Sherri is concerned with the roughness of his chosen profession, his coach is worried about her effect on him, forcing him to make the ultimate decision: Love or Hockey? Presented by Hollywood Canteen

Hollywood Canteen presents this classic Canadian film featuring the Toronto Maple Leafs! With a special post-film Q&A by Canadian star Art Hindle! In his rookie season playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Billy Duke (Hindle) finds the adjustment from the minor leagues is harder than expected. To complicate matters further, he becomes smitten with singer Sherri Lee (Trudy Young) and must balance his new relationship with his hockey dreams. While Sherri is concerned with the roughness of his chosen profession, his coach is worried about her effect on him, forcing him to make the ultimate decision: Love or Hockey? Featuring the 1970 Maple Leafs players as part of the cast as well as other NHL legends of the time such as Bobby Hull, Jean Beliveau and Gordie Howe, Face-Off is one of the great hockey movies! Tickets also available for the film plus a special meet & greet with Art Hindle before the screening including an autographed photo - limited quantity available.

Fabled English record producer Mark Pritchard, luminary songwriter Thom Yorke and groundbreaking visual artist Jonathan Zawada present Tall Tales – a debut collaborative visual and audio cinema experience a decade in the making. Landscapes of synth-pop, prog, dub, 70s synth, Joe Meek, Ivor Cutler, Library, kraut and classic Warp™? – Tall Tales sounds like musicians meeting in the Hinterland. Transmitted by Australian visual artist Jonathan Zawada, Tall Tales is a fairy tale for the modern world; depicting rising tides, kings & queens, amazon logistics and robotic arms under iridescent skies. We wanted computers to do our accounting – instead, they try to paint our pictures and sing our songs. Like all good fairy tales – this work edges light with the dark as Thom's echoed chants intertwine with Mark's shimmering electronics. On Tall Tales, we hear seasoned musicians continue down the path of experimentation.

In the year 12,090 AD, technology and the supernatural have overtaken the world, leaving the land desolate and despotic. The remnants of humanity are scattered into small communities and live in fear of vampires who compose the ruling Nobility. When Count Magnus Lee tastes the blood of Doris Lang, she is forcibly chosen to be his next wife. In an effort to escape her ill-gotten fate, she hires a mysterious vampire hunter known only as D, who comes from a peculiar lineage.

Inspired by Françoise Sagan’s iconic coming-of-age novel, "Bonjour Tristesse" marks the vibrant and emotionally charged debut feature of Montreal-based writer and director Durga Chew-Bose. Set against the idyllic backdrop of the sun-drenched south of France, the story revolves around Cécile (Lily McInerny), a spirited young girl navigating the complexities of adolescence, and her charming but indulgent widowed father, Raymond (Claes Bang). The pair are enjoying a carefree summer together, reveling in the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, while sharing their experience with Raymond's latest romantic interest, the captivating Elsa (Nailia Harzoune). Their seemingly perfect and laid-back existence is suddenly thrown into disarray with the unexpected arrival of Anne (Chloë Sevigny), a sophisticated and poised old friend of Cécile’s late mother. Anne's presence forces Cécile to confront the shifting boundaries of love, loyalty, and the bittersweet nature of growing up.

Our latest edition of High Tea Cinema falls on Mother's Day and we think the best gift you could give to every mother you know is the chance to sit in the dark with some tea and a scone and go on a journey to Shakespearean England! Winner of the Academy Award for Best Picture, this spellbinding romance follows the adventures of young Will Shakespeare (Joseph Fiennes), an up-and-coming playwright who has been disastrously struck by the bane of the writer's life—writer's block. His comedy Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter isn't going anywhere and the playhouse is under threat of closure. What Will needs is a muse, and she appears in the form of the beautiful and betrothed Lady Viola (Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow). The path of true love does not run smooth for Will, but the joys and tragedy of his own life find their way onto the page in a witty and moving tale. Each ticket comes with a cup of tea from Pippins and a scone from Gerrard St. Bakery! Event Pricing in effect!

Heralded by many critics as one of the best films of the 21st century, Paul Thomas Anderson’s eight-time Oscar-nominated oil epic is a true cinematic masterpiece. Featuring brilliant co-stars Daniel Day-Lewis and Paul Dano, the film depicts the brutal, bloody founding of his American oil empire, and is a soaring historical drama that both employs and ingeniously transcends the conventions of epic cinema – shocking and thrilling viewers at every turn. Don't miss this visually mesmerizing exploration of greed, capitalism and violence.

In association with The Great Escape Book Store we're happy to present Hiroshi Teshigahara's adaptation of Kobo Abe’s 1962 novel. With a post-film Q&A . In one of the '60s great international art-house sensations, Eiji Okada plays an amateur entomologist who has left Tokyo to study an unclassified species of beetle that resides in a remote, vast desert; when he misses his bus back to civilization, he is persuaded to spend the night in the home of a young widow (Kyoko Kishida) who lives in a hut at the bottom of a sand dune. What results is one of cinema’s most bristling, unnerving, and palpably erotic battles of the sexes, as well as a nightmarish depiction of everyday Sisyphean struggle, for which Teshigahara received an Academy Award nomination for best director. For those interested, The Great Escape Bookstore will be holding a discussion of Abe's novel on May 9 at 7:30pm at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Road). Special Event Pricing in Effect.

We’re back for another Interactive screening in the perpetually cloudy town of Forks, and we think this one will ECLIPSE all the rest! In this third installment of the Twilight series, Edward’s back in town and Bella has a few big decisions to make. Will she go for the muscled-up werewolf she’s known since they were kids, or the immortal 17-year-old asking for her hand in marriage? Either way, we’ve got some themed props that you’re sure to imprint on and a prompt sheet that will guide you through every cheer, hiss, and howl. So book those seats before all the seats get filled with armies of newborns – we promise we won’t steal your reason for existing.

“The best British comedy ever made? Possibly. A masterpiece? Unquestionably” – Film4 New 4K Restoration! This unforgettable film follows two unemployed young actors, Withnail and "I" (portrayed by Richard E. Grant and Paul McGann) who live in a squalid flat in Camden Town in 1969 while squandering their finances on alcohol. Needing a holiday, they obtain the key to a country cottage in the Lake District belonging to Withnail's lecherous gay uncle Monty and drive there. The weekend holiday proves less recuperative than they expected. Don't miss this beloved British cult classic on the big screen!

“The most entertaining musical from Hollywood since Singin’ in the Rain.” – Andrew Sarris Based on the popular 1950 Broadway musical of the same name, this hugely entertaining musical is directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz (All About Eve) and features some of the brightest stars of its day, including Marlon Brando in his only musical role. 1950s New York: all the hot gamblers are in town, and they’re depending on Nathan Detroit (Frank Sinatra) to set up the next game. The only problem? He needs money, and to get it, bets inveterate gambler Sky Masterson (Brando) that he can’t get a date with virtuous, demure Sarah Brown (Jean Simmons). Meanwhile, Nathan’s longtime fiancée Adelaide (Vivian Blaine) is desperate for him to marry her so they can finally settle down. With serious star power, crackling dialogue and phenomenal songs (including ‘Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat’), Guys and Dolls is a five star entertainment and a real joy to watch on the big screen.

This year, the Paddling Film Festival celebrates its 20th anniversary with a lineup that promises to be the best yet. The Paddling Film Festival is an international adventure film tour that showcases the world's best paddling films of the year. This includes whitewater kayaking, sea kayaking, canoeing, rafting, stand-up paddle-boarding (SUP), and both action and lifestyle films. The festival tours cities and towns across Canada, the United States, and around the globe. Prepare to be amazed as you journey from the world's first huck off a glacier in Svalbard to the roaring rapids of the Zambezi. Experience the misty lochs of Scotland, visit the workshop of a renowned canoe builder, and witness a record-setting paddle on the Mississippi River. Explore themes of friendship in Utah's Desolation Canyon. These films do more than just tell adventure stories—they inspire future adventures.

The spectacular sculptures and paintings of Michelangelo seem so familiar to us, but what do we really know about this Renaissance giant? Michelangelo’s genius is evident in everything he touched. Beautiful and diverse works such as the towering statue of David, the moving Pietà in the Papal Basilica of St. Peter and his tour-de-force, the Sistine Chapel ceiling, still leave us breathless today. Spanning his 88 years, Michelangelo: Love and Death takes a cinematic journey through the print and drawing rooms of Europe through the great chapels and museums of Florence, Rome and the Vatican to seek out a deeper understanding of this legendary figure’s tempestuous life, his relationship with his contemporaries and his incredible legacy.

Brand New 40th Anniversary 4K Restoration! Inspired by Shakespeare’s King Lear and considered to be one of Akira Kurosawa's greatest achievements, this Academy Award-winning film was the legendary director's last great epic. Set in sixteenth-century Japan, the story is a profound examination of the folly of war and the crumbling of one family under the weight of betrayal, greed, and the insatiable thirst for power. At the age of seventy, after years of consolidating his empire, the Great Lord Hidetora (Tatsuya Nakadai) decides to abdicate and divide his domain amongst his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them and cause them to turn on each other…and him. With colour-coded troops and a Gustav Mahler–inspired film score by Toru Takemitsu, the battle sequences are magnificent and majestic in scope. Don't miss this rare chance to see one of the world’s cinematic masterpieces on the big screen.

Full of charm, wit, and a true affection for the work it takes inspiration from, Laura Piani’s debut feature is a contemporary romantic comedy that fans of Jane Austen and rom-coms alike have been eagerly anticipating! Agathe (Camille Rutherford) is a hopelessly clumsy yet charming young woman who works in the legendary Shakespeare & Co. bookshop in Paris, while she dreams of being a successful writer, and of experiencing love akin to a Jane Austen novel, she finds herself desperately single and plagued by writers block. When Agathe’s best friend (Pablo Pauly) gets her invited to the Jane Austen Writers' Residency in England, she finally has her Jane Austen moment…and is caught in a very unexpected romantic triangle. Agathe must let go of her insecurities to decide what she really wants for herself, and to achieve her romantic and professional dreams.

"Friendship truly has all the makings of a future comedy classic." - Collider Channelling the comedy of his hit sketch series I Think You Should Leave, Tim Robinson portrays a suburban dad obsessively pursuing camaraderie with his charming neighbour (Paul Rudd). When a delivery mistake introduces suburban dad Craig Waterman (Tim Robinson) to his new neighbour, Austin Carmichael (Paul Rudd), a friendship begins. They bond over urban exploration, punk rock, and ancient artifacts. However, Craig’s obsessive behavior soon drives Austin away, threatening to upend Craig’s life. Writer-director Andrew DeYoung adeptly creates moments for Robinson to display both his innocent side and his comically frustrated side, which he is well-known for. This is especially effective as he interacts with Paul Rudd's disarmingly charming character, creating a contrast to the energy that Robinson brings to the film.

The latest from Writer/Director Wes Anderson ("Asteroid City,""The Royal Tenenbaums") "The Phoenician Scheme" is the story of a family and a family business. Starring Benicio del Toro as Zsa-zsa Korda, one of the richest men in Europe; Mia Threapleton as Liesl, his daughter/a nun; Michael Cera as Bjorn, their tutor. With Riz Ahmed, Tom Hanks, Bryan Cranston, Mathieu Amalric, Richard Ayoade, Jeffrey Wright, Scarlett Johansson, Benedict Cumberbatch, Rupert Friend, Hope Davis.