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 ambitious, imperfect drama does pull off a complex thematic mix, encompassing issues from grief to sexual assault, with a generous helping of humor to lend its darkness some light.” (Variety)

“It’s blend of emotional realism, a fantastic lead performance, and exacting direction from Pankiw make for one of the essential movies of the season.” (Film Threat)

“Rachel Sennott has the greatest face. It cannot lie, no matter what her characters are saying. That honesty makes her ideal for films with tricky tones… And it’s essential to ‘I Used to Be Funny’.” (Globe and Mail)

Friday, June 21
Doors 6:00 pm | Movie 6:20 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
This screening has been canceled on account of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ticket holders have been contacted via email.

Tuesday, June 25
Doors 6:30 pm | Movie 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets HERE

Tuesday, July 2
Doors 6:30 pm | Movie 7:00 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time.
Advance tickets HERE

I USED TO BE FUNNY (Aly Pankiw, 2023 / 105 mins / NR) Sam, a stand-up comedian struggling with PTSD, weighs whether or not to join the search for a missing teenage girl she used to nanny.

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