Inspired by appalling actual events, HOLY SPIDER, opens Friday!
Nov 25, 26, 28 & 30 [1]
A journalist descends into the dark underbelly of the Iranian holy city of Mashhad as she investigates the serial killings of sex workers by the so called "Spider Killer", who believes he is cleansing the streets of sinners.
"The whole film is pitched between a howl of rage and a gasp of disbelief." - Irish Times
"Holy Spider is a dark, atmospheric character study of one of the most difficult humans to sympathise with." - The Indian Express
An homage to Au Hasard Balthazar, EO explores a vision of modern Europe through a donkey's eyes.
One week only; get tickets now! [2]
Follows a donkey who encounters on his journeys good and bad people, experiences joy and pain, exploring a vision of modern Europe through his eyes.
"Engaging in many ways: beautifully photographed, sentimental and surreal in equal measure; and also stubborn – as stubborn as its hero – in its symbolism and stark pessimism." - The Guardian
Salvatore Shoemaker of Dreams plays 3 nights only!
Nov 17, 18 & 22 only: Get tickets! [3]
Follows the life of Italian shoemaker Salvatore Ferragamo, who created shoes for Hollywood stars during the silent film era and for iconic films of the period.
"Guadagnino’s documentary is very much like walking through an immersive and interactive museum designed to make one feel nostalgic for a bygone era of art and craft. It’s magical stuff." - AV Club
"Guadagnino’s carefully and lovingly detailed history lesson, free of stylistic flourishes, is as satisfying and methodical as that red shoe–making." - The Wrap
Planet of the Apes in 35mm
Three Nights Only: Nov 26, 27 & 30 [4]
An astronaut crew crash-lands on a planet in the distant future where intelligent talking apes are the dominant species, and humans are the oppressed and enslaved.
"This generational touchstone remains a playful widescreen fable of the bestiality that defines and destroys cultures." - Slant Magazine
"A film rich with unforgettable imagery, killer lines and physical thrills." - Empire Magazine
25th anniversiry screening
One Night Only: Nov 27 [5]
On a journey to find the cure for a Tatarigami's curse, Ashitaka finds himself in the middle of a war between the forest gods and Tatara, a mining colony. In this quest he also meets San, the Mononoke Hime.
Calling all musicians! New documentary, LET THERE BE DRUMS, starts sunday!
Three nights only: Nov 27, 29 & Dec 1 [6]
Drummers from the Beatles, Grateful Dead, The Police, Guns N' Roses, and other famous bands reflect on how drumming has shaped their lives.
"Captures the spirit of drums and the maniacs who have played them better than any other film." - Billboard
Join us for the Global Theatrical Event with remastered audio, one night only!
Nov 29 @ 6:45 [7]
On November 29, 2002, one year after the passing of George Harrison, Olivia Harrison and longtime friend Eric Clapton organized a performance tribute in his honor. Held at London's Royal Albert Hall, the momentous evening featured George's songs, and music he loved, performed by a lineup that included Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Monty Python, Tom Petty, Billy Preston, Ravi and Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and many more.
The Neil Young Docu-movie, Harvest Time, plays two shows only!
Dec 1 & 4 [8]
Created in 1971, this docu-film takes us on an intimate journey inside the Harvest album, with never-before-seen performance and rehearsal footage.
"While quite a few films have grappled with this idea, few recent ones have done so with as much heart or charm." - Globe & Mail
Join us for a post-film discussion about the landmark film, PEEPINGTOM!
A young man murders women, using a movie camera to film their dying expressions of terror.
"Michael Powell's Peeping Tom is the best movie ever made about the voyeuristic allure of making and watching movies." - New York Daily News
"Powell dared to show us how close movie making can come to madness - how it can eat you up. He was telling an extremely uncomfortable truth, something that nobody wanted to know." - Martin Scorsese
Last Chance!
Final Show - Nov 28 [9]
