Award-winning true crime thriller, HOLY SPIDER, opens Friday. Denmark's official entry for Best Foreign Film Oscar.
Nov 25, 26, 28 & 30
A journalist (Zar Amir-Ebrahimi, who won Best Actress at Cannes for this role) 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.
"Tight, taut and not one beat out of place, Holy Spider captivates from start to finish; it gets its claws in and refuses to let go." - AWFJ Women on Film
"A crisp, engrossing, and disturbing crime thriller." - Observer
"Powerful and precise, commendably lacking the sensationalistic tone of some serial killer movies." - Rogerebert.com
A brilliant homage to Au Hasard Balthazar, EO is a donkey-driven drama that will stick with you long after the credits roll.
One week only. Get tickets!
The film follows a donkey who encounters on his journeys good and bad people, experiences joy and pain, whilst exploring a vision of modern Europe through his eyes.
"EO may be one of the greatest movies ever made about the spirit of animals, as much as we can know it." - Time Magazine
Salvatore: Shoemaker of Dreams
Nov 17, 18 & 22 only: Get tickets!
From Luca Guadagnino (Call Me By Your Name), this documentary explores 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
Planet of the Apes (1968) in 35mm!
Three Shows Only: Nov 26, 27 & 30
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. A rare chance to see this cult classic in 35mm!
"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
Princess Mononoke 25th Anniversary Screenings!
Two Shows! Nov 26 (dubbed) & Nov 27 (subtitled)
With its epic story and breathtaking visuals, Princess Mononoke is a landmark in the world of animation.
"The story has simplicity and force, with captivating images and gutsy narrative ideas recalling Kipling, Ovid and Homer." - Guardian
Calling all musicians! New documentary, LET THERE BE DRUMS, starts Sunday!
Three nights only: Nov 27, 29 & Dec 1
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
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 honour. 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
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, PEEPING TOM!
Nov 29, 9pm.
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