Movies
The Substance
Deliriously entertaining and ruthlessly satirical, writer-director Coralie Fargeat’s explosive Cannes sensation THE SUBSTANCE is a be-careful-what-you-wish-for fable for the ages. Golden Globe winner Demi Moore gives a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister past her prime and drawn to the opportunity presented by a mysterious new drug. All
A Different Man
Aspiring actor Edward undergoes a radical medical procedure to drastically transform his appearance. But his new dream face quickly turns into a nightmare, as he loses out on the role he was born to play and becomes obsessed with reclaiming what was lost. Featuring Sebastian Stan (PAM & TOMMY, THE
Breakfast of Champions (25th Anniversary Restoration)
“It’s all life until you’re dead.” 25 years after its initial release, Kurt Vonnegut’s biting portrayal of America’s mad chaos, BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS returns in a restored 4K version. Directed by the brilliant Alan Rudolph and starring Bruce Willis, Nick Nolte, and Albert Finney, this zany
Amaran
Adapted from the book series “India’s Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Millitary,” AMARAN is a biopic of Mukund Varadarajan. The film tells the story of upright army officer (Sivakarthikeyan), who leads a group of soldiers to battle against Pakistan in an effort to keep the peace in Kashmir. In
Lucky Bashkar
Writer-director Venky Alturi‘s Telugu-language drama LUCKY BASHKAR showcases the captivating journey of an ordinary man and his triumphs. Set in the 1980s, the film follows the titular banker’s mysterious riches. With Dulquer Salman, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Hyper Aadi, Ayaan Sohan, Saturday, November 2 Doors 2:00 pm | Movie
Defile
Join us at the Rio Theatre for a celebratory screening of the new short film DEFILE, by Brian Sepanzyk. This is the latest project from Olive Room Pictures. Cast and Crew in attendance! A couple’s secluded getaway is suddenly interrupted by a strange family who exposes them to the
Missing From Fire Trail Road (Director in Attendance for Q&A)
A riveting documentary detailing the case of Mary Ellen Johnson-Davis, a Native American woman who disappeared in 2020. Her story exposes how hundreds of indigenous women continue to go missing in the USA, perpetuating trans-generational trauma on Indian reservations. Director Sabrina Van Tassel and Executive Producer Deborah Parker (activist, and
Izolacija (Canadian Premiere)
Jovan, a young biologist, gets a well-paying job in a forest, but when he checks the cameras he discovers a man and as time goes by the night calls, strange sounds and isolation plunge him into paranoia. Ova filmska priča koja ostavlja bez daha, vodi nas u zabačenu naučnu stanicu,
The Last Video Store (Directors in Attendance for Q&A!)
In this love letter to the era of the video store, Nyla brings in a collection of films to quite possibly the last video store on earth only to discover she has the legendary ‘cursed tape’. A film that holds the power to connect the real world to the dimension
Look Back
Popular, outgoing Fujino is celebrated by her classmates for her funny comics in the class newspaper. One day, her teacher asks her to share the space with Kyomoto, a truant recluse whose beautiful artwork sparks a competitive fervor in Fujino. What starts as jealousy transforms when Fujino realizes their shared