Movies
Language: English
Talk About Lonely (With Filmmaker Q&A)
Charles Wilkinson and the team that produced films like OIL SANDS KARAOKE and HAIDA GWAII: On The Edge Of The World have turned their attention to an issue over forty percent of the population experiences – chronic loneliness. TALK ABOUT LONELY examines the historical, economic, political and personal causes of this widespread
Queen of the Ring
An extraordinary, true-life tale that follows Mildred Burke, the legendary professional wrestler and single mom who defied incredible odds to become the first million-dollar female athlete and longest reigning champion at a time when the sport was banned across most of America.With Emily Bett Rickards, Parker Posey, Josh Lucas, Walton
Dead Ringers
Following the massive global success of THE FLY in 1986, audiences were properly primed for iconic Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg‘s DEAD RINGERS, an intimate and often uncomfortable psychological thriller that manages to both penetrate and dramatically elevate the body horror genre with its deeply disturbing, twisted love story. Elliot (Jeremy
Strange Brew
Making the world safe for beer drinkers everywhere! Canadian comedy icons Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas star as Doug and Bob MacKenzie, two regular hosers out to save the world–one beer at a time–after they discover a comically nefarious global plot in a mug of a Strange
The Monkey
Based on the Stephen King short story, and produced by James Wan (THE CONJURING, SAW), THE MONKEY is a new trip from LONGLEGS writer/director, Osgood Perkins. When twin brothers find a mysterious wind-up monkey, a series of outrageous deaths tear their family apart. Twenty-five years later, the monkey begins a
Paying For It (Director in Attendance for Q&A)
A cultural snapshot of turn-of-the-millennium Toronto with subtle comic energy and a great cast, Sook-Yin Lee’s adaptation of Chester Brown’s autobiographical 2011 graphic novel is a movie only Lee could make… because it’s her story, too. Chester Brown’s 2011 graphic novel told the story of his own journey into johnhood
Ginger Snaps (FREE #CanFilmDay Screening!)
National Canadian Film Day (#CanFilmDay) is a massive, coast-to-coast-to-coast salute to Canadian cinema. On Wednesday, April 16, theatres across the country will be opening their doors, dimming the lights, and firing up their projectors for totally free – yes, FREE – screenings of Canadian films. Stand up for Canadian filmmakers
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
“Just one man can make a difference.” The Rio Theatre‘s Friday Late Night Movie series continues on April 25 (aka ANZAC Day) with a screening of one of the biggest action movies from one of the biggest action franchises ever, Australian filmmaker George Miller‘s 1981 blockbuster MAD MAX
Skeet (Filmmakers in Attendance for Q&A)
Fresh out of prison, Billy Skinner returns to his transformed low-income neighbourhood, now populated by Syrian refugees. Struggling to overcome his dark past, Billy forges an unexpected bond with Mo, a compassionate Syrian immigrant determined to build a better life for his family. With Jay Abdo, Lawrence Barry, Kate Corbett.
Thank You Very Much
Andy Kaufman‘s provocative comedy often outraged audiences, challenging them to confront their own presumptions. Through never-before-seen footage and intimate recollections, filmmaker Alex Braverman explores Kaufman’s brief but impactful life and career. As the lines between performance and reality blur in our present age, Kaufman’s genius resonates more than ever. “Arguably