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35mm film is back this week at the Playhouse with three screenings of The Mission. Part of our Ennio Morricone film score series, we're thrilled to have the RARE opportunity to screen this epic film for you in 35mm!
"Ennio Morricone’s 1986 score for The Mission is, undoubtedly, one of those scores which ticks every box, a masterpiece on every conceivable level." - Movie Music UK.
If you've been meaning to catch one of our 35mm film screenings and haven't yet, this is a great place to start! There is a depth to 35mm presentations that cannot be replicated anywhere else. Through persistence of vision, 35mm screenings replicate the dream-state because of the shutter mechanism of the projector (which creates the illusion of movement). When watching a film in 35mm, the screen is black half the time, creating an alpha (dream) state. It's an ineffable and richer cinematic experience. That's why directors like Tarantino and Nolan are absolutely committed to 35mm. We are, too!
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When composing the soundtrack for 'The Mission', Ennio Morricone wrote the famous tune 'Gabriel's Oboe' by watching Jeremy Irons' random finger placements in the scene where he first plays his oboe for the indigenous peoples.
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I'm Your Man was a hit at TIFF this year, and now it has arrived at the Playhouse starting on Friday! In need of a love story? This is it. It's also sci-fi-ish and has a big heart. Perfect for date night, or if you loved the 'happier' episodes of "Black Mirror". Germany's Official Selection for Best Foreign Language Film for the 94th Academy Awards. Fans of Downton Abbey will delight in watching Dan Stevens' ('Matthew Crawley') uncanny and very funny portrayal as an android.
"'I'm Your Man' is science-fiction with soul and a romance written for adults. Just like its mechanical hero, this tender film is attractive, smart and cunningly designed to win your heart." - Empire
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The Palme d'Or winning film from this year, Titane opens on Friday. This horror film (body-horror, anyone?) will knock-your socks off. This film is totally original and is meant to be seen on the big screen.
"The most shocking film of 2021" - BBC
"One of the wildest films ever to screen at Cannes." - IndieWire
What else can we say about Titane? You have to see it to believe it.
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Coming up on the 2nd is the final screening of Cat Video Fest 2021! Love cats and supporting good causes? Come out this weekend, get tickets and enjoy a feel-good time at the movies!
A portion of proceeds are going back towards the Hamilton Burlington SPCA [6].
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The Outsiders: The Complete Novel arrives at the Playhouse this Saturday! If you're a fan of the original film or the novel, this is a must-see.
New restoration of Francis Ford Coppola’s classic 1983 coming-of-age drama. The remaster, titled “The Outsiders: The Complete Novel,” is designed to allow fans of the original film to see more of the world created in S.E. Hinton’s original novel. It includes new music and several cut scenes which didn’t make the film’s original version. Also included with these screenings is a filmed introduction by Coppola.
Also playing this week at the Playhouse...
Ghibli Fest Continues! This week with two screenings of the heartwarming classic, Kiki's Delivery Service!
Plus... The nature documentary, The Hidden Life of Trees continues its run at the Playhouse with just a few more screenings!
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New Horror From A24! Starting on the 8th of October, get ready for LAMB.
Icelandic folktale on top, Nordic livestock horror on bottom. From the studio that brought audiences Hereditary and Midsommar.
"A dark and sinister folk-horror tale." - Variety
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