Nominated for the Best International Feature Film! Hirayama, a Tokyo toilet cleaner, exudes contentment with his seemingly simple life. Behind the facade of his structured daily routine lies a fervent passion for music, an insatiable appetite for books, and an unusual fondness for photographing trees. Unforeseen encounters unveil his hidden past. “Perfect Days,” a Wim Wenders feature, was inspired from his post-pandemic visits to Tokyo, where he was invited to the Tokyo Toilet Project—a redesign of 17 Shibuya public toilets with global creators. Co-screenwriter Takuma Takasaki found the character Hirayama to be a captivating uncharted storytelling frontier.

Based on a stranger than fiction true story! In the 1920s English seaside town of Littlehampton, neighbours Edith Swan (Olivia Colman) and Rose Gooding (Jessie Buckley) are embroiled in a scandal involving anonymous, profanity-laden letters. When Edith and fellow residents begin to receive wicked letters full of unintentionally hilarious profanities, foul-mouthed Rose is charged with the crime. The anonymous letters prompt a national uproar, and a trial ensues. However, as the town’s women - led by Police Officer Gladys Moss (Anjana Vasan) - begin to investigate the crime themselves, they suspect that something is amiss, and Rose may not be the culprit after all. With sharp dialogue and dark comedic undertones, "Wicked Little Letters" explores themes of misogyny and repression in a riotous mystery comedy. Directed by Thea Sharrock (“Me Before You”), the film captures the absurdity and tragedy of a scandalous true story.

If you grew up on classic children's adventure movies, and have been yearning to recapture that magic, then you’ll need to see “Riddle of Fire”. Writer-director Weston Razooli's dreamlike first feature conjures a neo-fairytale that evokes the sensation of tuning into a late-night broadcast of an obscure and wackadoo children’s film from another dimension.Take a ride with the Three Immortal Reptiles, a prepubescent gang of rascals who zigzag their dirt bikes through the woodsy realm of Ribbon, Wyoming, in pursuit of freewheelin’ fun. When the enjoyment of their successful (if illicit) procurement of a hallowed game console is stymied by a password-protected television, their mother tasks them with a quest to retrieve a blueberry pie in exchange for the magic words. The deceptively simple task compounds with complications and the trio find themselves whisked away through woodlands dark, running afoul with the Enchanted Blade Gang, an enigmatic coven led by an hnest-to-Lilith witch!

“Of all the movies that I have seen, this one most completely embodies the romance of going to the movies." - Roger Ebert Don't miss this brand new 75th Anniversary 4K restoration of the film cited by the British Film Institute as the greatest British film ever made. Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten), a writer of pulp Westerns, arrives in a bombed-out, post-war Vienna at the invitation of his childhood friend Harry Lime (Orson Welles) only to find him dead. Martins develops the ultimate conspiracy theory after learning of a “third man” present at the time of Harry’s death, butting up against interference from British police officer Major Calloway (Trevor Howard), and falling head-over-heels for Harry’s grief-stricken lover Anna (Alida Valli). Thanks to brilliant performances; an evocative zither score; razor-sharp dialogue and truly dramatic use of light and shadow, this noir delight only grows in stature as the decades pass and remains a must see on the big screen.

Join us over the rainbow for a special 4/20 presentation of the one of the most magical (and trippy) artistic pairings of all time! Born from a long-running urban legend, this cinematic spectacle combines Victor Fleming's iconic 1939 fantasy The Wizard of Oz with the music of Pink Floyd's 1973 psychedelic opus The Dark Side of the Moon. The phenomenon of pairing the album with the movie started when fans noticed that the rises and falls of the music matched the action on the screen. Members of Pink Floyd have denied the connection, but fans have since found the match to be too uncanny to be unintentional. We invite you to be the judge: coincidence or a deliberate musical trip to Munchkinland? A magical night awaits! Don't miss out!

From writer and director duo the Cairnes Brothers (“100 Bloody Acres“) comes a 70s found footage horror flick that will surely become a Halloween cult classic. Johnny Carson's rival Jack Delroy (David Dastmalchian) hosts a syndicated talk show ‘Night Owls’ that has long been a trusted companion to insomniacs around the country. However, ratings for the show have plummeted since the tragic death of Jack's wife. Desperate to turn his fortunes around, on October 31st, 1977, Jack plans a Halloween special like no other- unaware he is about to unleash evil into the living rooms of America. This is the master-tape of what happened that night…

Dying makes all the difference in the world. From Canadian director and writer Caitlin Cronenberg comes her debut feature film “Humane”. In the wake of an environmental collapse that is forcing humanity to shed 20% of its population, a family dinner erupts into chaos when a father’s plan to enlist in the government’s new euthanasia program goes awry. The remaining family members, now trapped in the house, must make an impossible choice, who is going to join their father? Starring a wickedly talented cast including Jay Baruchel (“BlackBerry”), Emily Hampshire (“Self Reliance”), and Peter Gallagher (“Sex, Lies, and Videotape”): “Caitlin has crafted a provocative directorial debut exuding a timeliness and evocative social critique that highlights one of the most assured and exciting new voices to contend with,” says Scott Shooman, head of AMC Networks’ Film Group. Join us for a special screening on April 26th for a Intro and Q&A with the Writer/Director!

This month's Sunday Afternoon Classics selection is a toe-tapping, Technicolor delight! 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 this year's Oscars. Prepare to be dazzled!

An evil record tycoon is haunted and taunted by the disfigured composer Winslow Leach, whom he once wronged.

"The force is with you, young Skywalker, but you are not a Jedi yet." Come and celebrate May the Fourth with us, you will! The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), cocky Han Solo (Harrison Ford), Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair. So grab your favourite Jedi Master, droid, or half-witted, scruffy-looking Nerf-herder and fly on by the Fox on this most Star Wars of days!

ONE NIGHT ONLY - Join us for a special screening of “I Don’t Know Who You Are” followed by a Q&A with writer-director M.H. Murray’s. After a sexual assault, Toronto musician Benjamin (Mark Clennon) must pull together the money for HIV-preventive PEP treatment in the event that he’s been exposed to the virus — while also avoiding the man (Anthony Diaz) he's just started dating. Short of cash and determined to solve the problem himself, Benjamin spends a frantic weekend trying to raise the $900 he needs in the 72-hour window when PEP is most effective. You won’t see another debut like writer-director M.H. Murray’s powerful “I Don’t Know Who You Are” this year.

The highly influential 1967 French hitman thriller returns to the big screen restored in stunning 4k using the original camera negative. In a career-defining performance, Alain Delon plays Jef Costello, a contract killer with samurai instincts. After carrying out a flawlessly planned hit, Jef finds himself caught between a persistent police investigator and a ruthless employer, and not even his armour of fedora and trench coat can protect him. An elegantly stylized masterpiece of cool by maverick director Jean-Pierre Melville, Le samouraï is a razor-sharp cocktail of 1940s American gangster cinema and 1960s French pop culture—with a liberal dose of Japanese lone-warrior mythology. Jean-Pierre Melville’s film style infiltrated the work of directors like Jim Jarmusch (“Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai”), David Fincher (“The Killer”), and Nicloas Winding Refin (“Drive”).

Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's greatest and most influential animation directors and storytellers, whose whimsical and breathtaking works have won critical and popular acclaim. We are excited to bring his films back to the big screen throughout May & June! Perfect for audiences of all ages, Ponyo centers on the friendship between five-year-old Sosuke and a magical goldfish named Ponyo, the young daughter of a sorcerer father and a sea-goddess mother. After a chance encounter, Ponyo yearns to become a human so she can be with Sosuke. As to be expected with Miyazaki, the film is awash in pure unbridled imagination and visual wonder — but it is the tender love, humor, and devotion exhibited by Ponyo and Sosuke that form the emotional heart of the film. Note: the following screenings will be Dubbed in English.

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 cinematic trip filled with Regency romance! Keri Russell stars as Jane Hayes, a woman whose adoration of all things Jane Austen is complicating her love life. Determined to be the heroine of her own story, Jane spends her life savings on a trip to Austenland, an eccentric resort where guests experience complete immersion in the Regency era. Armed with her bonnet, corset and needlepoint (and new best friend Jennifer Coolidge), Jane strives to avoid spinsterhood...but has a difficult time determining where fantasy ends and real life - and maybe even love - begins. So grab your favourite Mother empire waist gown and get ready to check-in for an afternoon of fun! Each ticket comes with a cup of tea from Pippins and a scone from Gerrard St. Bakery! Special Event Pricing in effect!

On her 13th birthday, klutzy witch-in-training Kiki leaves her hometown in the company of her talking black cat Jiji, as it is customary for all witches to live alone for a year when they reach teenagehood. Settling in a quaint seaside town, Kiki starts her own broom-borne courier business, but finds that her powers are fading in the face of her insecurity and self-doubt. Taking place in a gorgeously rendered, geography- and era-blurring alternate reality ? Hayao Miyazaki himself provided many of the intricate hand-painted backdrops ? Kiki’s Delivery Service is a sweet-natured and inspirational coming-of-age story, forgoing grand adventure for the discoveries and epiphanies of everyday life and has proven to be one of the most popular Studio Ghibli titles in North America. Note: the following screenings will be Dubbed in English.

Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's greatest and most influential animation directors and storytellers, whose whimsical and breathtaking works have won critical and popular acclaim. We are excited to bring his films back to the big screen throughout May & June! Prince Ashitaka is forced to leave his home after a corrupt demon burdens him with a deadly curse. In search of a cure, Ashitaka finds himself in Iron Town, where growing tensions between animals, gods, and humans could result in a catastrophic war. As he grows close with the humans and forest creatures, Ashitaka must contend with his own moral values and mend the relationship between the villagers and nature. Princess Mononoke is a tale depicting the connection of technology and nature, while showing the path to harmony that could be achieved by mutual acceptance. Note: the following screenings will be Subtitled.

Hayao Miyazaki is one of Japan's greatest and most influential animation directors and storytellers, whose whimsical and breathtaking works have won critical and popular acclaim. We are excited to bring his films back to the big screen throughout May & June! Ghibli’s most beloved film (and most beloved character), My Neighbor Totoro embodies warmth, gentle humour, and wide-eyed wonder. When the Kusakabe family moves to a new home next to a dark forest, sisters Satsuki and Mei discover that the house and the woods are abound with spirits and strange creatures, most notably the massive but good-natured Totoro, who befriends the girls and takes them on a series of magical adventures. My Neighbor Totoro helped bring Japanese animation to global attention, with Totoro himself becoming a genuine folk hero! Note: the following screenings will be dubbed in English.

A favourite for many, “Howl’s Moving Castle” is the Academy Award®-nominated fantasy adventure for the whole family! Sophie, a quiet girl working in a hat shop, finds her life thrown into turmoil when she is literally swept off her feet by a handsome but mysterious wizard named Howl. The vain and vengeful Witch of the Waste, jealous of their friendship, puts a curse on Sophie and turns her into a 90-year-old woman. On a quest to break the spell, Sophie climbs aboard Howl’s magnificent moving castle and into a new life of wonder and adventure. But as the true power of Howl’s wizardry is revealed, Sophie finds herself fighting to protect them both from a dangerous war of sorcery that threatens their world. Note: the following screenings will be dubbed in English.