Nov 5 - 11: Wes Anderson's THE FRENCH DISPATCH & Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana in SPENCER. Opening This Weekend!

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Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch is here! The long-awaited film has finally arrived at the Princess! Keep scrolling to get tickets (they're selling fast!)

"Anderson has given us an anthology, made up of everything you'd expect in a New Yorker issue: a table of contents, some lighthearted sketches, and then three meaty features." - New York Magazine

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The French Dispatch is pure cinema magic. It's what we've come to expect from a master like Wes Anderson...

A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in "The French Dispatch" magazine.

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"This is Anderson at his most crowd-pleasing." - Times 

Wes's films have always been a hit at the Princess, but after a long, long delay, these screenings are going to be more popular than ever! 

"The director's 10th feature is among his most visually remarkable, each frame filled with meticulously crafted small details that add up to a dense, inviting cinematic jewel box." - Screen International


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Kristen Stewart is the odds on favourite to get a Best Actress Oscar nomination for her role as Princess Diana in Pablo Larraín's Spencer.

Join us at the Twin on Thursday for advance screenings before the film's premiere on Friday.

"An empathetic, intelligent insight into the prison of fame and privilege, with Kristen Stewart offering a lead performance that is brittle, tender, sometimes playful and not a little uncanny." - Screen International

"Its focus rests on its heroine alone. But what a heroine - and what thrillingly gutsy, seductive, uninhibited filmmaking this is." - Daily Telegraph (UK)

This film is a must-see, for the acting, the cinematography and the directing. You don't have to be a film buff to get something out of Spencer; this film cracks the Royal Family wide open as well. See it this weekend!


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PASSING opens this Friday at the Original for one week only. 

Adapted from the celebrated 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, PASSING tells the story of two Black women, Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson) and Clare Kendry (Academy Award nominee Ruth Negga), who can “pass” as white but choose to live on opposite sides of the color line during the height of the Harlem Renaissance in late 1920s New York.

"[A] mesmerizing movie, which examines identity and desire on multiple levels, from race to class to sex." - Toronto Star

"Hall has crafted a work that's thoughtful, provocative and emotionally resonant." - Hollywood Reporter


Big News: TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW! 

Warren Miller is back with our 72nd annual film “Winter Starts Now,” featuring the best snowriding from the mom and pop ski hill down the street to the highest peak on the horizon.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW IN ADVANCE! 

December is a month away, but plan ahead and get tickets as these screenings sell out. 

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FILMS SHOWING Friday November 5 to Thursday November 11
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"This is Anderson at his most crowd-pleasing." - Times

A love letter to journalists set in an outpost of an American newspaper in a fictional 20th-century French city that brings to life a collection of stories published in "The French Dispatch" magazine.

No screenings currently scheduled.

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"Kristen Stewart brings Princess Diana to life in Pablo Larraín's exciting take on an unusual family Christmas." - The Film Verdict

The marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles has long since grown cold. Though rumours of affairs and a divorce abound, peace is ordained for the Christmas festivities at the Queen's Sandringham Estate. There's eating and drinking, shooting and hunting. Diana knows the game. But this year, things will be profoundly different.

No screenings currently scheduled.

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In 1920s New York City, a black woman finds her world upended when her life becomes intertwined with a former childhood friend who's passing as white.

Adapted from the celebrated 1929 novel of the same name by Nella Larsen, PASSING tells the story of two Black women, Irene Redfield (Tessa Thompson) and Clare Kendry (Academy Award nominee Ruth Negga), who can “pass” as white but choose to live on opposite sides of the color line during the height of the Harlem Renaissance in late 1920s New York.

No screenings currently scheduled.

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"Miyazaki's back, and still a force of nature. A weird, wonderful aquatic romp, Ponyo is also a meditation on the state of this blue planet. Catch it." - Empire Magazine

A heartwarming and deeply imaginative retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale “The Little Mermaid,” from the dream triumvirate of Hayao Miyazaki, Pixar’s John Lasseter and Disney.

No screenings currently scheduled.

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A group of high-end professional thieves start to feel the heat from the LAPD when they unknowingly leave a clue at their latest heist.

Master criminal Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) is trying to control the rogue actions of one of his men, while also planning one last big heist before retiring. Meanwhile, Lieutenant Hanna (Al Pacino) attempts to track down McCauley as he deals with the chaos in his own life, including the infidelity of his wife (Diane Venora) and the mental health of his stepdaughter (Natalie Portman).

No screenings currently scheduled.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

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Part of THEMUSEUM's UNZIPPED

Co-presented by THEMUSEUM as part of their major Rolling Stones exhibition, UNZIPPED. In 1965 Andrew Loog Oldham, the Rolling Stones svengali, asked filmmaker Peter Whitehead to accompany them on a quick tour of Ireland. Whitehead was astonished.

No screenings currently scheduled.

Dec 4 - Twin. Tickets on sale now! Also available at the door. Warren Miller is back with our 72nd annual film “Winter Starts Now,” featuring the best snowriding from the mom and pop ski hill down the street to the highest peak on the horizon.

Coming Soon!

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Written and directed by Kenneth Branagh, BELFAST is a poignant story of love, laughter and loss in one boy's childhood, amid the music and social tumult of the late 1960s.

Nominated for 7 Oscars! Including: Best Picture, Best Director, and Original Screenplay 

No screenings currently scheduled.

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Brought to life by a stellar ensemble led by Benedict Cumberbatch, The Power of the Dog reaffirms writer-director Jane Campion as one of her generation's finest filmmakers.

Nominated for 12 Oscars! Including: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Supporting Actor.

"The Power of the Dog is a made with artistry and command: it is one of Jane Campion's best." - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian ★★★★★

No screenings currently scheduled.

Live Music Is Back at the Original! 

One-Night-Only Coming Up On December 9th... 

Safe as Houses is returning to the stage armed with a collection of youth-driven anthems, this kinetic sextet has amassed a cult following, spiralling out from their hometown of Kitchener, ON. Joined by them is Hunter Sheridan. Hunter is a Canadian musician whose music delivers introspective, soulful songwriting with warm melodies that weave a euphoric atmosphere.

Tickets: $25 (advance) / $30 (door)

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