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A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
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National Canadian Film Day 2026: Les Furies
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Featuring intense, imperfect heroines, LES FURIES is the first female-driven sports comedy from Quebec!
When Waterloo gets its new semi-pro men’s hockey team, the local women’s amateur leagues are kicked out of the arena. Determined to avenge their lost ice time, an impulsive hockey player and a ruthless octogenarian — once a roller derby legend — come up with a plan: to recruit the town’s outcasts and form an underground roller derby team. With the backing of the Knitting Circle, they’ll prove that women’s sports can ignite crowds — and that sisterhood is the ultimate act of resistance.
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SOLD OUT - National Canadian Film Day: My Winnipeg with Guy Maddin in Attendance
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Don't miss your chance to see "My Winnipeg" at an in-person pre-screening discussion with director Guy Maddin, hosted by Don McKellar.
The geographical centre of North America and the birthplace of director Guy Maddin, Winnipeg is the frosty and mysterious star of this (self-described) “docu-fantasia.” A hypnotic love letter to his hometown, equal parts historical chronicle and personal portrait, seamlessly weaving real facts with wild fiction.
What is real and what is fantasy is left up to the viewer to sort out, but don’t be fooled by Maddin’s fantastical approach — some of the most shocking stories in "My Winnipeg" are the true ones! Shot in Maddin’s signature black-and-white style and narrated by the director, the film is funny, touching, and mesmerizing.
If you’ve never had the pleasure of watching a Guy Maddin film, this delightfully strange ode to a surprisingly fascinating Canadian city is a great place to start.
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Drawn In: The Night is Short, Walk On Girl
From the visionary mind of director Masaaki Yuasa ("Mind Game", Adventure Time‘s “Food Chain”) comes "The Night is Short, Walk On Girl", a comedy about one epic night in Kyoto.
As a group of teens go out for a night on the town, a sophomore known only as “The Girl with Black Hair” experiences a series of surreal encounters with the local nightlife… all the while unaware of the romantic longings of Senpai, a fellow student who has been creating increasingly fantastic and contrived reasons to run into her, in an effort to win her heart.
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The Christophers
“With Ian McKellen in superbly crotchety form and Michaela Coel exuding chilly cunning, it’s further proof that Soderbergh remains one of American cinema’s most inimitable, and adventurous, auteurs.”
Sir Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel from “I May Destroy You” make a fantastic pairing in this incisively witty chamber comedy by Oscar winner Steven Soderbergh. The film explores the intricate dynamics of art, commerce, and long-held resentments.
Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen) was once a star of London’s 1960’s and 70’s pop art explosion, but he hasn’t painted in decades and has been broke for years. His two estranged children (James Corden, Jessica Gunning), desperate for an inheritance, hire Lori, an art restorer and former forger (Michaela Coel), to pose as a prospective assistant in order to access 8 unfinished canvases Julian has buried deep in storage. Her plan is to complete them, then return them to storage, where they are to be “discovered” upon Julian’s death.
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Mile End Kicks
Named one of TIFF’s Canada’s Top Ten Films of 2025
With elements reminiscent of "Almost Famous" and "Frances Ha," writer-director Chandler Levack's follow-up to "I Like Movies" is vibrant, funny, and heartfelt.
Set in the summer of 2011, the story follows Grace Pine (Barbie Ferreira), a restless twenty-something music critic who travels to Montreal in pursuit of her dream: to write the ultimate book about Alanis Morissette's landmark album, Jagged Little Pill. Instead, she discovers Mile End—a legendary neighbourhood alive with guitars, dive bars, and the final echoes of Canada’s early 2000s indie-rock boom.
As Grace immerses herself in this vibrant culture, she becomes entangled in its dynamics and stirs up a few romantic relationships. However, she must consider whether these experiences might come at the expense of her professional ambitions.
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A Tribe Called Love
SPECIAL Q&A SCREENING ON SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH!
In attendance: Mohamed Ahmed (writer/director), Dalmar Abuzeid (lead actor - Farah), Feaven Abera (lead actor - Halima), and Andy Marshall (producer). Q&A Moderated by: Powys Dewhurst.
Set in a Somali neighbourhood in Toronto, the film follows teenagers Farah and Halima as they fall in love despite warnings to stay apart because they’re from different tribes. When Farah’s family relocates to Vancouver, the relationship ends abruptly — until they reconnect in their twenties in Toronto. But the same cultural barriers that once divided them soon resurface. Will their love be strong enough to rewrite their fate, or are some histories destined to repeat themselves?
This modern-day Romeo and Juliet cautionary tale explores whether cultural barriers can truly be overcome.
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Limited Edition: A History of Violence
In this stylized thriller from director David Cronenberg, Viggo Mortensen stars as Tom McKenna, a well-respected man who leads a quiet, charmed life with his loving wife and family in a small town. But when he kills a robber in self-defense at the diner he runs, Tom is lauded by the national media as a vigilante hero. Unfortunately, the media spotlight also brings him to the attention of some sleazy criminals who recognize Tom as a former associate gone underground. Now, to protect his family from certain peril, Tom must return to his secret past and confront A History of Violence.
Working with an exceptional cast that also includes Maria Bello, Ed Harris, and William Hurt, Cronenberg slyly deconstructs the mythos of the American action hero, posing elemental questions about identity, human nature, and the violence that we both abhor and can’t look away from.
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/Shadowcast!
Join Excited Mental State: Toronto's Only Rocky Horror Shadowcast who are just shivering with antici....PATION at making this the best Rocky Horror night of your life!
Dress up in your best Rocky Horror-inspired outfits and get ready to "Time Warp" to the eerie castle of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry) along with sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) who find themselves stuck with a flat tire during a storm and nowhere else to go.
As Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O’Brien), their innocence is slowly surrendered to the hedonistic world they've entered. The night gives way to a series of elaborate dances and rock songs culminating in the unveiling of Frank-N-Furter's latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”
Whether this is your first or 500th viewing, we guarantee that this will be a strange and wonderful journey you won't want to miss!
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The Art of Adventure
The Art of Adventure is an inspiring and deeply human account of the extraordinary lifelong friendship between world renowned wildlife artist Robert Bateman and fearless biologist Bristol Foster.
Through their epic 1957 journey around the world – armed with a 16mm camera and an artist’s brush – the film opens a vivid window onto a planet once wild and unscarred and a bond formed though curiosity, courage and love of nature.
At it’s heart the film weaves together nature, art and activism showing how two very different men fought to protect the natural world: one thought art, the other through science. Now in their 90’s Bob and Bristol still find sanctuary in nature. Their story is a moving reflection on legacy, mortality and the wisdom of our elders – and a reminder that humanity and nature are inseparable. The Art of Adventure invites us to listen, to learn and to embrace life with curiosity, courage and heart.
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Golden Age: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Lorelei Lee (Marilyn Monroe) is a showgirl engaged to be married to the wealthy Gus Esmond (Tommy Noonan), much to the disapproval of Gus’ rich father, Esmond Sr., who thinks that Lorelei is just a gold digger.
When Lorelei goes on a cruise accompanied only by her best friend, Dorothy Shaw (Jane Russell), Esmond Sr. hires Ernie Malone (Elliott Reid), a private detective, to follow her and report any questionable behaviour. Many musical and romantic hijinks ensue as Monroe and Russell bring the goddess energy that leaves all of the fellas on board frazzled.
Adapted by Anita Loos from her novel and directed by Howard Hawks, the film features several fun musical numbers including the iconic “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend" which has inspired everything from Madonna's "Material Girl" video to Ryan Gosling's "I'm Just Ken" performance at the 2024 Oscar's!
Prepare to be dazzled!
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Staff Picks: So I Married an Axe Murderer
Just after a bad breakup, Charlie MacKenzie (Mike Myers) falls for lovely butcher Harriet Michaels (Nancy Travis) and introduces her to his parents. But, as voracious consumers of sensational tabloids, his parents soon come to suspect that Harriet is actually a notorious serial killer -- "Mrs. X" -- wanted in connection with a string of bizarre honeymoon killings. Thinking his parents foolish, Charlie proposes to Harriet. But while on his honeymoon with her, he begins to fear they were right.
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Interactive: Breaking Dawn Part 2
In the Twilight saga's off-the-rails conclusion, Bella emerges from her vampy slumber immortal, hot, and a new mother. Rich with vampire and werewolf politics, a battle sequence that had cinemas gagged upon initial release, and iconic lines like “YOU NICK NAMED MY DAUGHTER AFTER THE LOCH NESS MONSTER” this movie has everything!
Settle in to enjoy this layered masterpiece as nature intended: screaming! Enjoy a Rocky Horror-style shout-along game and full permission to belt Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years” as it plays over the credits.
Dresscode: Team Edward, Jacob, Charlie, Alice, etc. t-shirts, or full cosplay highly encouraged!
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Palestine 36
Palestine's Official Selection for the 98th Academy Awards.
Annemarie Jacir, a festival favourite, takes us back to Palestine in the 1930s. The film explores the lives and ambitions of people living under British rule, with a strong international cast that includes Jeremy Irons and Hiam Abbass.
In 1936, as the British Empire tightens its grip on Palestine, Yusuf is caught between his village home and his work in Jerusalem. Amidst an anti-colonial revolt, and Jewish refugees fleeing persecution from Europe, all sides converge in a decisive moment for the entire region.
Directed by Annemarie Jacir and filmed by Palestinian crews in Palestine, this period film emphasizes character development against the backdrop of the economic, political, and identity-related forces of the era. Jacir effectively rises to the challenge, delivering a compelling portrayal of this historical context.
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Blue Heron
Winner of this year's TIFF Best Canadian Discovery Award, Sophy Romvari's universally acclaimed feature-length film debut is a powerful and emotionally moving reflection on family, our past, and how our memories shape our lives moving forward.
In the late 1990s, a family of six settles into their new home on Vancouver Island, as internal dynamics are slowly revealed through the experiences of the youngest child, Sasha. Their fresh start is interrupted by the increasingly dangerous behaviour of Jeremy, the family's oldest child.
The film was included in the Toronto International Film Festival's annual year-end Canada's Top Ten list for 2025 and has received numerous other awards including winning Toronto Film Critics Best First Feature.
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Restoration: Nowhere
"Sexy, psychedelic, dementedly funny… It’s like Clueless with nipple rings.” – Dennis Dermody, Paper
The 4K restoration of Gregg Araki’s Nowhere is a stylized foray into the nightmare world of adolescent highs and lows, but more than that, it functions as a study of an entire generation and the direction they’re headed. Where The Doom Generation seemed to be a wake-up call, Nowhere is more of a reflexive inquiry into the destiny of the seemingly apathetic youth who place more emphasis on style than substance.
Restored and remastered, Araki’s final version includes scenes omitted from the original release due to rating restrictions. "Nowhere" is a sexy and wild ride, so buckle up, remain seated, and enjoy the ultimate fast trip to oblivion.
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The Zone: Stalker
One of the most immersive and rarefied experiences in the history of cinema, Andrei Tarkovsky’s Stalker embarks on a metaphysical journey through an enigmatic post-apocalyptic landscape.
A hired guide—the “Stalker” of the title—leads a writer and a scientist into the heart of the Zone, the restricted site of a long-ago disaster, where the three men eventually zero in on the Room, a place rumoured to fulfill one’s most deeply held desires. Adapting a science-fiction novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky, and making what would be his final Soviet feature, Tarkovsky created a challenging and visually stunning work, his painstaking attention to material detail and sense of organic atmosphere further enriched by this vivid new digital restoration. At once a religious allegory, a reflection of contemporary political anxieties, and a meditation on film itself—among many other interpretations—Stalker envelops the viewer by opening up a multitude of possible meanings.
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Detour: Collateral
Vincent (Tom Cruise) is a cool, calculating, contract killer at the top of his game. Max (Jamie Foxx) is a hapless cabbie with big dreams and little to show for it. Now, Max has to transport Vincent on his next job – one night, five stops, five hits and a getaway. And after this fateful night, neither man will ever be the same again. Tonight everything is changing...
Acclaimed filmmaker Michael Mann directs a powerhouse cast that also includes Jada Pinkett Smith in this stylish thriller that critics call “A Pure Adrenaline Rush” (Access Hollywood)!
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Klassic Kidz: Muppet Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson's classic pirate tale takes on a life of its own in the hands of the hilarious Muppets!
After telling the story of Flint's last journey to young Jim Hawkins, Billy Bones has a heart attack and dies just as Jim and his friends are attacked by pirates. The gang escapes into the town where they hire out a boat and crew to find the hidden treasure, which was revealed by Bones before he died. On their voyage across the seas, they soon find out that not everyone on board can be trusted.
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May the 4th: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Celebrate May the 4th with a 10th anniversary screening of Rogue One!
Former scientist Galen Erso lives on a farm with his wife and young daughter, Jyn. His peaceful existence comes crashing down when the evil Orson Krennic takes him away from his beloved family. Many years later, Galen becomes the Empire's lead engineer for the most powerful weapon in the galaxy, the Death Star. Knowing that her father holds the key to its destruction, Jyn joins forces with a spy and other resistance fighters to steal the space station's plans for the Rebel Alliance.
A story set apart from the classic instalments of the Star Wars saga, Rogue One brings a unique perspective to the galaxy far, far away.
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Reel Drag: Bring It On
I'm sexy, I'm cute, I'm popular to boot, I'm bitchin', great hair, The boys all love to stare, I'm wanted, I'm hot, I'm everything you're not, I'm pretty, I'm cool, I dominate this school!
Who am I? The Fox!
We are back for another Reel Drag screening, hosted by Rosie with Special Guest Just Peachy and featuring an early 2000's teen comedy classic!
The Toro cheerleading squad has spirit, spunk, sass and a killer routine that's sure to land them the national championship trophy for the sixth year in a row. For newly-elected team captain, Torrance, the Toro's road to cheer glory stumbles when she discovers their perfectly choreographed routines were stolen from a hot hip-hop squad across town. Now the squad must scramble to find a new routine to compete in this year's competition.
Costumes encouraged!
Event pricing in effect.
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Drawn In: Perfect Blue
Rising pop star Mima has quit singing to pursue a career as an actress and model, but her fans aren’t ready to see her go… Encouraged by her managers, Mima takes on a recurring role on a popular TV show, when suddenly her handlers and collaborators begin turning up murdered. Harboring feelings of guilt and haunted by visions of her former self, Mima’s reality and fantasy meld into a frenzied paranoia. As her stalker closes in, in person and online, the threat he poses is more real than even Mima knows, in this iconic psychological thriller that has frequently been hailed as one of the most important animated films of all time.
The debut film from legendary director Satoshi Kon (Paprika) has frequently been hailed as one of the most important animated films of all time - an intense psychological thriller for the social media era.
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Mamma Mia! Sing Along
Put the mamma in Mamma Mia and celebrate Mother’s Day with the feel–good sing-along of the century!
This ultimate feel-good film takes place on a colourful Greek island with young bride-to-be, Sophie (played by Amanda Seyfriend), trying to find her biological Dad. After a bit of sleuthing, she sends letters to the three different men who she thinks could be the one (Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and Stellan Skarsgård), and they all return to the island and to Sophie’s mother, Donna (Meryl Streep), who enchanted them years ago. Hilarity and Swedish pop music ensue!
Before the party begins, join music director, Doug Price for a harmony lesson from one of the film’s most iconic songs.
So put on your best ’70s fashions and warm up your lungs because it’s going to be an ABBA-tastic evening!
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Golden Age: It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
A group of strangers come across a man dying after a car crash who proceeds to tell them about the $350,000 he buried in California. What follows is the madcap adventures of those strangers as each attempts to claim the prize for himself.
Milton Berle, Sid Caesar and Jimmy Durante are just a few of the stars that shine in this laugh-out-loud adventure about a goofy assortment of vacationing motorists who compete to locate a stolen fortune!
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Staff Picks: Wild Tales
This Oscar-nominated, Almodóvar-produced anthology of six tales of ordinary madness is the most riotously enjoyable portmanteau film since Pulp Fiction. Road-rage drivers, loan sharks, shady lawyers, critics, corrupt politicians, cheating husbands, traffic wardens – the pressure points of 21st-century life get a roasting in this delirious black comedy from Argentina!
Bringing together six unrelated stories in a gloriously retro-styled portmanteau package, Damián Szifron’s film (produced by Pedro Almodóvar) has won widespread acclaim and received an Oscar nomination for Best Foreign Language Film.
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