As the Overfiend slumbers, the mad emperor Caesar rises to power, enslaving a new race of demon beasts. Into this cruel existence is born the Lord of Chaos, the Overfiend’s nemesis. As the blood-thirsty beasts capture the tyrant’s daughter in a brutal coup, the Overfiend must awaken to an apocalyptic battle of the Gods.
The promising and confident directorial debut of acclaimed actor Harris Dickinson (BABYGIRL, TRIANGLE OF SADNESS). The film had its world premiere at this years Cannes Film Festival where Dickinson won the prestigious FIPRESCI Prize, and Frank Dillane won Best Actor in the Un Certain Regard section. Mike, a rough sleeper in London, is caught in … Read more
After his wife is killed during a brutal mugging that also leaves him paralyzed, Grey Trace (Logan Marshall Green, SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, PROMETHEUS) is approached by a billionaire inventor with an experimental cure that will “upgrade” his body. The cure – an Artificial Intelligence implant called STEM – gives Grey physical abilities beyond anything experienced and … Read more
October 17 is the day, people! We’re toasting Canada’s greenest new law on Wednesday, October 17 with a screening of the ultimate, trailblazing stoner musical comedy – Cheech and Chong’s high-larious UP IN SMOKE! An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit … Read more
Based in the multi-cultural settings of Eastern hills of Panchthar, Nepal, the film will take us on a beautiful journey filled with the warmth of love and human connections. With Bipin Karki and Miruna Magar. Monday, May 19 Doors 2:15 pm | Film 2:45 pm *Start time subject to change. Please arrive on time. Tickets … Read more
Join the party! Come hang out with us for a FREE #CanFilmDay advance screening of UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE, Matthew Rankin‘s surrealist quirky comedy that earned its place as Canada’s official entry to the 2025 Academy Awards, and was shortlisted in the Best International Film category. National Canadian Film Day (#CanFilmDay) is a massive, coast-to-coast-to-coast salute to … Read more
Eight years in the making, the new documentary, UNITY, takes an in-depth look at what it truly means to be human. Writer/Director Shaun Monson (EARTHLINGS), collaborates with an astounding cast of 100 celebrity narrators to present a message of love, tragedy and hope, all set against the backdrop of some of the most compelling 20th … Read more
A vital and necessary documentary about the value of fighting for worker’s rights in the harrowing world of capitalism. Join us at the Rio Theatre on Tuesday, May 13 for a screening of the documentary, UNION, which will include a live Q&A with the star of the film, activist Chris Smalls, the organizer at the … Read more
It’s “Bambi meets Apocalypse Now” in this provocative and strangely beautiful horror comedy from acclaimed filmmaker and illustrator Alberto Vazquez (BIRDBOY: THE FORGOTTEN CHILDREN), who uses its outrageous candy-colored premise to explore religious zealotry, the tortured legacies of military fascism, and the depths of the soul. A favourite among critics and screened at animation and … Read more
Rachel is a single mother whose bad day gets even worse when she beeps her horn at a fellow driver (Russell Crowe) during rush-hour traffic. After an exchange of words, she soon realizes that the mysterious man is following her and her young son in his truck. The initial case of road rage quickly escalates … Read more
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