Dir: Brian Harrington, Canada, 2026, Music Documentary. Al Tuck, Matt Mays, Buck 65, Joel Plaskett Winner, Best Feature Documentary, Folkestone Independent Film Awards. With a special appearance by Al Tuck on October 2nd. A portrait of one of Canada’s greatest but uncelebrated songwriters, Island native Al Tuck. The film follows his journey of wrestling demons, of financial hardship and isolation, and is a moving depiction of a father and loving son. This is a story that offers timely questions: what does it mean to succeed as an artist, and what is art without honesty? Director Brian Harrington spent nearly a decade making this intimate portrait, weaving together Tuck's songs with reflections from those whose lives and careers he influenced. Tender, honest and deeply rooted in the Maritimes, the film is a celebration of an extraordinary songwriter whose influence has long exceeded his fame.

Presented by Atlantic Movies. Dir: Vysakh, India, 2026, Comedy/Drama. Nivin Pauly, Mamitha Baiju, Vinay Forrt. In Malayalam with English subtitles. Follows a couple with a significant age difference as they navigate their romantic relationship.

Dir: Joe Johnston, US, 1991, Adventure/Science Fiction. Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly, Alan Arkin, Timothy Dalton. Presented in memory of our friend and long-time volunteer Veronica Hicks. It's the 35th anniversary year for this classic! "A most entertaining escapist adventure about a gee-whiz 1938 American pilot who finds a rocket backpack designed by Howard Hughes and uses it to foil undercover Nazis. Directed by Joe Johnston (Honey, I Shrunk the Kids), this picture rips along with cascading energy and ends up being more entertaining than the last Indiana Jones film... Timothy Dalton steals the show as a Hollywood actor who wants the rocket pack for his own reasons... Set designs are top-notch, and the smart dialogue had my preview audience hissing and cheering at appropriate moments." - Gene Siskel, The Chicago Tribune

Dir: Steven Spielberg, US, 2026, Thriller/Science Fiction. Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Eve Hewson, Colin Firth. “Armed with a spectacular cast Spielberg takes an imaginative look at what it would look like if humanity actually found out it wasn’t alone in the universe, and the efforts by some to keep that information hidden… The action-packed cold open, though, is right out of an Indiana Jones flick, where Daniel Kellner has to rescue his girlfriend Jane from a governmental goon squad… Daniel is among a group of whistleblowers from the shady agency WARDEX who nabbed evidence of a massive, nearly 80-year cover-up that, if revealed, would be a turning point for civilization… Meanwhile, in Kansas City, TV meteorologist Margaret… suddenly starts speaking in an alien language on the air... Daniel and Jane go on the run… And Margaret finds herself strangely driven toward this guy Daniel she’s never met… The wholly riveting climax is among the best in Spielberg's legendary career – which is truly saying something. Past and present are utilized in such a fascinating way as the filmmaker takes his premise to a logical, honest and heartfelt conclusion.” - Brian Truitt, USA Today

Saturday's 2:00 show will have Open Captions. Dir: Rachel Chavkin/Brett Sullivan, UK/US, 2026, Musical. Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Patrick Page, André De Shields. Winner of 8 Tony Awards. “Hadestown: The Musical comes to the silver screen as the five principal members of the original Broadway cast reunite on the West End for this reinterpretation of timeless love stories from Greek mythology. Exploring the iconic Greek myths of Orpheus, Eurydice, Persephone and Hades within the context of an industrial hellscape, Mitchell’s show has become a worldwide cultural phenomenon, traveling across the United States on a national tour with additional productions in London, South Korea, Australia, and the Netherlands. Six years after stepping out on stage together, the original stars reunite, supported by members of the West End cast, for a spellbinding show that reaffirms the magic of musical theater. With gorgeous music, brilliant performances, and a timeless love story at its center, Hadestown: The Musical is for both diehard fans of the musical and newcomers alike.” - Cyrus Cohen, Tribeca Film Festival

Presented by Atlantic Movies. Dir: Vysakh, India, 2026, Action/Thriller. Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, Manju Warrier. In Malayalam with English subtitles. A man becomes entangled in a complex world of revenge, heritage and influence amid gold smuggling operations.

Dir: Kent Jones, US, 2026, Drama/Comedy. Willem Dafoe, Greta Lee, Jake Lacy. “Ed Saxberger is an amiable, unassuming New Yorker on the cusp of old age who works at the post office… In his youth, he published an anthology of poetry called Way Past Go, which caused barely a ripple… Then one day he is accosted outside his apartment by an NYU student, who explains that he stumbled across Way Past Go at a secondhand bookstore and was transported, blown away and could scarcely believe what he’d found… Saxberger is portrayed with a loose, warm-leather ease by Willem Dafoe… It’s a performance so natural it barely looks like acting at all… Meyers runs a salon of sorts, the Enthusiasm Society, and cajoles his idol into writing a piece to be performed at the group’s first public show. Saxberger hasn’t written in decades, doesn’t even see himself as a writer, but he is flattered by the attention and faintly dazzled by Gloria, who is a club singer by night and a resting actor by day… This one has stayed with me. It’s a lovely slice of life, a heartfelt New York story… Saxberger’s poetry is ecstatic and gritty in the style of Frank O’Hara, conjuring the sounds and flavours of the old New York, and the authentically voracious hunger of youth.” – Xan Brooks, The Guardian (UK)

Presented by Island Jazz & Roving Picture Shows. Dir: Ernst Lubitsch, Germany, 1919, Music/Comedy, Approx 120 min. (concert and film) Victor Janson, Ossi Oswalda, Harry Liedtke. A concert followed by a silent film with live accompaniment! Max Keenlyside recently completed an extensive restoration of City Cinema’s 100‑year‑old piano. To showcase the magnificent results he will perform a concert on the newly revitalized instrument. His performance will be followed by a screening of Ernst Lubitsch’s The Oyster Princess, a German farce satirizing the American 'nouveau riche' through the story of a millionaire’s spoiled daughter and her chaotic path to marriage. Max will improvise a live soundtrack.

Saturday's 2:00 show will have Open Captions. Dir: David Gleeson, Ireland, 2026, Comedy/Drama. Colin Morgan, Calam Lynch, Niamh Cusack, Clara Crichton. Sponsored by The Benevolent Irish Society. “Burst pipes, rats and financial pressure torment a Limerick theatre owner in 1984 in David Gleeson's heartwarming love letter to cinemas. The business model of having groups of people convene in a large room to watch a feature length film is one that’s been under constant threat. Television, pandemics and streaming services have all taken shots... but cinema lives on, audiences still find their way back to their seats… And nobody understands that like a cinema owner in the midst of the VHS revolution in the 80s. Earl Clancy is running a local single-screen theatre handed down from his father. Despite the building being the centre of the community, the financial woes are intense, and Earl’s brother Gerald is eager for him to sell to local businessman and politician Harry. At the same time, Earl is dealing with a strained relationship with his daughter, a handyman demanding payment, a recent cash theft, and the demands of the projection room. The story plays out in real time, and, due to the lack of a projectionist, the slowly mounting tension is punctuated by reel changes every 15 minutes for tonight’s performance of Breathless… Support your local cinema and go see this gem.” – Bren Murphy, RTE Ireland

Dir: Russell Mack, US, 1931, Comedy. Edward Everett Horton, Laura La Plante. Live Dub cast includes Carter Baird, Leigh Emerson, Lambert Garceau, Chris Gildart, Stacey Janzer, Michelle Neville, Sam White, and Siobhan White. All proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer Society of PEI. Watch actors and foley artists breathe new life into this raunchy bedroom farce from 1931 with a unique live-dubbed performance of Lonely Wives (18+ recommended). Lawyer by day and womanizer by night, Richard Smith hires an impersonator to fool his meddling mother-in-law so he can go out while his wife is away. But when his wife unexpectedly comes home early to who she thinks is her husband, chaos ensues.

Dir: Liz Clare, UK, 2026, Musical. Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Millie O'Connell, Natalie Paris, Alexia McIntosh, Aimie Atkinson, Maiya Quansah-Breed. Winner of over 35 International Awards. “The film captures the original West End stage production of Six: The Musical, which tells the story of King Henry VIII’s six wives - reimagined as 21st century pop stars. They form a girl group to tell their stories and compete for who had the worst experience with the king, complete with a bevvy of catchy songs and fierce performances… Six: The Musical is no ordinary show… this isn’t a tense dramatic reading or important musical work; it’s a mile a minute rock show, the stars of which just happen to be an old British king’s wives.” - Jacob Richardson, Film Focus “The cast members deliver flawless vocal performances and their visible enjoyment in performing these roles is infectious. We can thank the writers for handing the power back to a group of 16th century women who had little control over their lives. In a musical that’s brimming with references to popular music, there’s bound to be something for everyone, and the film is a must-see.” - Rebecca Sinclair, Musical Theatre Review

Saturday's 2:00 show will have Open Captions. Dir: Marianne Elliott, UK, 2025, Drama. Gillian Anderson, Jason Isaacs, James Lance. "Gillian plays Raynor Winn who finds herself homeless with husband Moth (Jason Isaacs) after they’re evicted from their house. With nowhere to go, the pair buy a tent and take the 600 mile scenic route from Minehead in Somerset to Poole, Dorset. To make matters more difficult, Moth has been diagnosed with an incurable and fatal condition, making it difficult for him to walk. Along the way, they meet both generous locals and obnoxious old men. What could have been a long, depressing slog turns out to be a life-affirming experience for the couple. Raynor and Moth find joy in nature and in each other’s company. The Salt Path is both beautiful and emotional, while avoiding being syrupy sweet. And England’s rugged coast couldn’t have asked for a better advert." - Grant Rollings, The Sun "The Salt Path is probably the best film I've seen so far this year. It is a simple story, well written and performed, and staged with some robust beauty. This is a funny, loving, honest and unsentimental wee gem. Go and see it in a cinema." - The Post (NZ) THE SALT PATH is a journey that is exhilarating, challenging, and liberating in equal measure. A portrayal of home, how it can be lost and rediscovered in the most unexpected ways.

Dir: Padraic McKinley, Germany/US, 2026, Drama/Action. Ethan Hawke, Russell Crowe, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio. “A gruff, must-watch Ethan Hawke leads a delightful band of outsiders in The Weight, a Depression-era heist film that oscillates between slow burn drama and nail-biting intensity. Its tale of prisoners tasked with transporting stolen gold in exchange for their freedom is equal parts political leaflet and western folklore, resulting in a slick thriller that charges breathlessly forward… An absolute delight… It’s been four years since the Great Depression thrust single Oregonian father Samuel Murphy and his young daughter Penny into poverty, but he keeps her amused by speeding their rickety Ford through open fields, pretending to be an outlaw of the Old West… Murphy is locked up after a violent misunderstanding. Sentenced to labor in a prison camp under the watchful eye of the stringent, hard-nosed Warden Clancy (Crowe), Murphy uses his skills as a handyman and mechanic to expedite his roadway building in the hopes of having days or weeks knocked off his six-month sentence. He’s up against a ticking clock: Within 30 days, Penny will be made a ward of the state and put up for adoption… If he and three prisoners of his choosing can help one of Clancy’s associates out of a bind, he’ll sign their release papers early… The Weight moves with furious focus and rollicking intensity… and makes its unlikely heroes look phenomenally cool.” - Siddhant Adlakha, IGN.com