The most controversial superhero movie of the decade!
In the absurdist autobiographically-inspired dark comedy, a painfully unfunny aspiring clown (Vera Drew as Joker the Harlequin) grapples with her gender identity while unsuccessfully attempting to join the ranks of Gotham City's sole comedy program in a world where comedy has been outlawed.
Twenty long years after his time in the limelight, former child actor Cody Lightning tries to revive his fortunes with a self-produced sequel to Smoke Signals in this smart, irreverent new comedy.
Official Selection: TIFF 2023, Tribeca Film Festival 2023, imagineNATIVE 2023
Official Selection: Canada's Top Ten 2023
A spiritual sequel to the breakout 1998 Indigenous film Smoke Signals
Follows the life of a Polish nurse Irene Gut Opdyke who was awarded the Righteous Among the Nations medal for showing remarkable courage in her attempt to save Polish Jews during World War II.
Through the eyes of a strong-willed woman comes the remarkable true story of Irena Gut Opdyke and the triumphs of the human spirit over devastating tragedy. 19-year-old Irena Gut is promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer when she finds out that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated.
Filmed in Hamilton! When her only daughter goes off to university, an empty-nest mother gets stuck taking care of the girl's heart-broken ex-boyfriend, who she can't stand.
When her only daughter leaves for college, Suze, a single mom who has lost her purpose, gets stuck taking care of her daughter's heartbroken ex-boyfriend who she can't stand. On her journey of self-discovery, Suze discovers what living purposefully really looks like, while making an unlikely bond along the way.
A romance fuelled by ego, desire and the American Dream.
From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to Vegas in pursuit of her dream. But their love ignites violence, pulling them deep into the web of Lou's criminal family.
"Schwartzberg’s film quickly proves to be one of the year’s most mind-blowing, soul-cleansing and yes, immensely entertaining triumphs.” RogerEbert.com
5th Anniversary. This NEW edition of the film includes never-before-seen footage!
Join Playhouse Cinema in celebration of its 5th anniversary with a screening of Cinema Paradiso. FREE for Playhouse Members
"A famous filmmaker returns to the Sicilian village where he grew up. He reminisces about the projectionist at the local cinema, his best friend as a child, who taught him to love cinema."
In this Canadian slasher classic, a group of teens incur the wrath of a vengeful killer while celebrating Valentine's Day. Presented by Director George Mihalka!
Director George Mihalka will be LIVE in person for a Q&A after the film, moderated by filmmaker Terrance Odette!