Andrei Tarkovsky explained that in Russian the word “nostalghia” conveys “the love for your homeland and the melancholy that arises from being far away.” This debilitating form of homesickness is embodied in the film by Andrei, a Russian intellectual doing research in Italy. He becomes obsessed with the Botticelli-like beauty of his translator Eugenia, as … Read more
“Standing up to bullies is my kinda thing.” Join us at the Rio Theatre for an evening with actress and political activist Stormy Daniels, who will be gracing the stage for another night of eye-opening conversation, insight, and incredible anecdotes. Ms. Daniels first appeared at the venue in 2019 to promote her book, “Full Disclosure,” … Read more
Join us at the Rio Theatre on Wednesday, July 24, as The C.R. Avery Ensemble perform a live original score alongside Charlie Chaplin’s 1921 silent film masterpiece, THE KID. While staying true to the film’s essence, “a picture with a smile, and perhaps – a tear,” Avery and company are bringing something completely new to … Read more
WHERE OLIVE TREES WEEP offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. Following, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira HassIt, the film explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice. We also witness Dr. Gabor … Read more
Aly Pankiw‘s Toronto-set feature debut focuses on a young stand-up comedian (Rachel Sennott, BOTTOMS, SHIVA BABY) struggling with PTSD and the decision to join the search for a missing teen she used to nanny. With Olga Petsa, Jason Jones, Sabrina Jalees. “Features a mic-drop performance from Rachel Sennott.” (New York Times’ Critics Pick) “… this … Read more
One night. An unforgivable act. A tale told in reverse. Acclaimed filmmaker Gaspar Noé’s unflinching exploration of human savagery and the uncompromising nature of time, IRRÉVERSIBLE was met with a groundswell of acclaim and uproar upon its premiere at Cannes in 2002. Stylish, sexually frank, and brutal, the film’s conceit of exploring the events of one … Read more
June marks Italian Heritage Month in Vancouver, which means we are making plans for Italian Day on the Drive (Sunday, June 8). In celebration of one of our favorite annual neighborhood events, our Friday Late Night Movie series continues on June 7 with a 60th Anniversary screening of iconic Italian filmmaker Mario Bava‘s landmark work … Read more
MAHAJATRA is a 2024 Nepali comedy film written and directed by Pradip Bhattaraj. The film stars Hari Bansha Acharya, Bipin Karki, Rabindra Singh Baniya, Rabindra Jha, and Barsha Raut. It is the sequel to the 2019 film, JATRAI JATRA. Presented by Canpal Saturday, June 8 Doors 11:30 am | Film 11:45 am *Start time subject to change. Please arrive … Read more
Based on true events, this drama delves into the lives of Ukrainian writers during the era of the “Executed Renaissance.” In collaboration with MUR and their musical project “You’re a Romantic,” it tells the story of the “Slovo” house, where Soviet authorities gathered Ostap Vyshnia, Pavlo Tychyna, Les Kurbas, Mykola Khvylovy, Mykola Semenko, Krushelnytska, Yalovy, … Read more
This final movie version was created as an alternative ending to the NEON GENESIS EVANGELION TV series, remaking the final two episodes from the series. SEELE plans an attack on NERV after failing to create a man-made Third Impact. After reaffirming both her own and her mother’s existence in a state of despair, Asuka returns … Read more
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