Movies
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Troll 2: in Hecklevision!
Oh my Gaaaaaaaaaaawd….! What can be said about the 1980s masterpiece TROLL 2 that hasn’t already been said? Well… a lot. Which is exactly why we’re presenting it to you, dear viewer, with the advent of the miracle of MuVChat technology! Text the zingy one-liners, heckles and commentary (that you’ve
Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds (60th Anniversary Screening)
Caw, caw. Join us for the ornithological film of your dreams (and nightmares), courtesy of the Master of Horror, Alfred Hitchcock. Tippi Hedren stars in her career-defining role as Melanie Daniels, a wealthy San Francisco socialite who pursues a potential boyfriend to a small Northern California town. Slowly, life takes
The Gentlemen Hecklers Present: Plan 9 from Outer Space
Join the Gentlemen Hecklers on Thursday, October 22 as they return to the Rio to take a gander at at, perhaps, the ultimate in cinematic sci-fi camp: Ed Wood’s PLAN 9 FROM OUTER SPACE, starring Bela Lugosi and Vampira. (Yes, this is actually happening.) Thursday, October 22 Doors 8:30/Show
The Exorcist
The Power of Christ compels you! Four decades after its release, director William Friedkin’s supernatural horror classic THE EXORCIST still remains one of the most frightening films ever made. Based on the hugely popular novel of the same name by William Peter Blatty (who also wrote the screenplay), the film
Beetlejuice (30th Anniversary Screening!)
It’s showtime. Can you believe Tim Burton’s classic BEETLEJUICE turns 30 this year? Neither can we! Newly remastered in 4K, this family-favourite is a Halloween staple for us, and it’s returning to our screen on Sunday, October 28. Starring Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, Alec Baldwin, Geena Davis, and Catharine O’Hara.
A Nightmare on Elm Street (40th Anniversary Screening)
“One, two, Freddy’s coming for you Three, four, better lock your door Five, six, grab your crucifix Seven, eight, gonna stay up late Nine, ten, never sleep again…” This one’s for all the 80s kids out
Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet
THE PROPHET, by celebrated Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran, is among the most popular volumes of poetry ever written, selling over 100 million copies in forty languages since its publication in 1923. Gibran’s timeless verses have been given enchanting new form in this painterly cinematic adventure about freedom and the power
Amy
From acclaimed documentarian Asif Kapadia (SENNA) comes one of the most revered films of the year, AMY. This authorized film tells the story of Amy Winehouse’s remarkable life in her own words, from her rise to stardom to her tragic death in 2011, using interviews with friends and family as
Listening: Canadian Premier with Director Q&A
For years, we have tried to harness the power of the human mind… and failed. Now, one breakthrough will change everything. Beyond technology. Beyond humanity. Beyond control. LISTENING, the award-winning debut feature from visionary director Khalil Sullins, is a psychological thriller about penniless grad students who invent mind-reading technology that
Cruel Intentions
What you can’t have, you can’t resist. Proving that a good plot and strong characters make for timeless storytelling in any era, CRUEL INTENTIONS is a 90s adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 novel “Les Liaisons dangereuses,” that was released on the heels of both Stephen Frears’ DANGEROUS LIAISIONS