The 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity (The World’s Best Commercials) Dir: Various, International, 2022. In English and other languages with English subtitles. "Ads are art, and these ones will knock your socks off. Join in on one of our favourite traditions as we screen the best of the best of the 2023 Cannes Lions. Every year, the festival brings together 15,000 members of the global creative communications and advertising industries to celebrate the most innovative ad work from around the world. This impeccable collection of commercials is guaranteed to entertain—you’ll hoot, holler, cackle, wail and whimper, and otherwise delight in the vicarious joy of creativity. Prepare to be persuaded!" - Hot Docs

Presented by The Benevolent Irish Society and City Cinema. Dir: Darren Thornton, Ireland, 2016. Seána Kerslake, Carolyn Bracken, Denise McCormack. Irish Film Awards Winner, Best Film and Best Actress. "Darren Thornton’s refreshingly affecting yet sparklingly funny debut feature showcases exactly why Irish film-making and talent is stronger than ever... a beautifully crafted coming-of-age-tale... Seána Kerslake leads the way as 'Mad’ Mary McArdle, who returns to Drogheda after a short spell in Mountjoy for a vicious attack on a girl in a local nightclub... With three weeks before her long-time friend walks down the aisle, Mary becomes determined to bring a plus one... An exquisitely written, delicately made and superbly acted gem that will only get better with age and reflection." - Laura Delaney, RTÉ. "A canny blend of biting comedy and soulful drama" - Seattle Times

Presented by 2KERALA Entertainment Network. HST#867913774RT0001 Ticket prices include a $1 service fee. Showcases a family who lives in Bengaluru; following them as they play Ojo board.

Presented by Discover Charlottetown as part of The Ice City Festival. Dir: Wes Anderson, USA, 2009. George Clooney, Jason Schwartzman, Bill Murray, Wally Wolodarsky, Michael Gambon, Helen McCrory, Wes Anderson, Eric Anderson, Jarvis Cocker. Based on the beloved story by Roald Dahl, the film tells the tale of the noble, charming and fantastic Mr. Fox who uses his wits and cunning to outfox three dimwitted farmers who tire of sharing their chickens with the crafty creature.

The Wicked, The Damned and Horrifying Mind of Jamison England. Dir: Jamison England, Canada, 2023, 40 min + Q&A. Doors open at 8pm. Michael Gaddess, Nicholas Riley, Amy McLean, Matthew Calder, Ryerson England, Isaac Morrison, Nicholas Reeves. Join us May 10th as we venture into the many terrifying horrors from writer and director Jamison England. From The Monster Outside The Closet, a story capturing a conversation between a child and serial killer, Food for the Heart with its vintage yet horrifying aesthetic of a mother cooking for her family, Restoration bringing the concept of Frankenstein to a new analog level, and Dear ****, showcasing a serial killer tape to taunt the world. All FOUR of these short films will be brought to you on the big screen alongside a Q&A and a glimpse at what’s next from the director.

Dir: James Hawes, UK, 2023. Anthony Hopkins, Lena Olin, Jonathan Pryce, Helena Bonham Carter. "Anthony Hopkins is in sterling form in this moving biographical drama. He plays humanitarian Nicholas Winton, whose exploits in Czechoslovakia before the Second World War would see him later dubbed the "British Schindler". We meet Nicholas as a young London stockbroker (played by Johnny Flynn), whose visit to Prague in 1938 not only inspires him to help evacuate refugee Jewish children before the Nazis arrive, but also find homes for them in Britain. A race against time ensues and Winton saves hundreds of lives, but he spends the following decades uncelebrated and blaming himself for not doing more. It's here that Hopkins takes centre stage, as an old leather suitcase unlocks memories that will eventually lead Winton to a life-changing appearance on the BBC's That's Life! show in 1988. Hopkins's subtle, emotionally powerful performance grounds the film, and he's aided by classy support from Lena Olin, Helena Bonham Carter and his Two Popes co-star Jonathan Pryce." - Jeremy Aspinall, Radio Times (UK)

Dir: Guy Ritchie, US/UK, 2009, 128 min. Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams. What better way to celebrate Victoria Day than with the iconic Victorian detective himself!

Dir: George Lucas, US, 1977. Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Mark Hammill. May the Fourth be with you!

Presented by The Benevolent Irish Society and City Cinema. Dir: Neil Jordan, Ireland, 1998. Eamonn Owens, Alan Boyle, Stephen Rea, Fiona Shaw, Sinead O'Connor. Berlin International Film Festival Winner, Best Director. “The latest film from director Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, Mona Lisa) is a striking, blacker-than-black comedy about a troubled Irish childhood. Adapted from Patrick McCabe's novel, The Butcher Boy concerns the child of an abusive, alcoholic father and a suicidal mother. When tragedy strikes and his troubles heighten, Owens lays the blame on Fiona Shaw, the snooty mother of a classmate, against whom he conducts a campaign of terror… Set during the days leading up to the Cuban Missile Crisis - when Ireland itself saw its fate tossed about by powers it couldn't control - the film nicely balances a sympathetic treatment of its protagonist with an unflinching portrayal of his escalating madness. Owens does a commendable job portraying his pop-culture-obsessed character's dedication to a sense of irrational, childlke justice. Just as important, and despite the fact that there are few frames that don't center on Owens, The Butcher Boy captures an entire confusing time and place, offering an especially cutting look at the small town that all too quickly gives up on him. Jordan captures all the confusion of childhood, and the terrors of a childhood gone wrong, without soft-pedaling or offering prefabricated moral lessons. In the process, he creates an unforgettable film.” – Keith Phipps, The A. V. Club

Dir: Matt Finlin, Canada, 2024. “A documentary about one guy deep in the forest of a tiny Canadian town desperately, and singlehandedly, trying to keep his movie theatre alive against all odds… Beyond being the story of this one solitary figure and maybe the most unusual movie theater on the planet, it also really is the story of the industry itself… from the movies to their distribution to their exhibition to technological changes to, well, just trying to survive another season… Finlin has delved into the wild story of this particular hidden cinema and its eccentric but colorful entrepreneur Keith Stata, who himself is a true character, a non-stop raconteur with something to say about everything… Stata, now 75, had a sort of quixotic dream of building a theater in a little town called Kinmount, which has about 200 residents... Stata expanded out from a single screen in 1979, to two, then three , then four, and now five… Oh, and did I mention he also created a one-of-a-kind movie and nostalgia museum as part of the admission price? Oh, and also that he has put together a world-class collection of projectors (collected from Canadian cinemas)? Oh, and Stata also has 42 cats he single-handedly takes care of and are also part of the ambience for Highlands moviegoers… ‘Highlands Cinemas is one of the most unique moviegoing experiences in the world,’ says executive producer Ed Robertson (The Barenaked Ladies). Think of it as a Canadian Cinema Paradiso.” – Pete Hammond, Deadline

Dir: Ken Loach, UK, 2023. Trevor Fox, Debbie Honeywood, Dave Turner, Ebla Mari. In English and Arabic with English subtitles. Audience Award Winner at the Ghent, Calgary, Locarno & Valladolid International Film Festivals & Cinéfest Sudbury. “Anyone who wants to understand the causes of right-wing populism need look no further than Ken Loach’s new film. It’s about the sense of grievance which can fester in a community once it’s lost its reason for being… In the opening scenes a group of Syrian refugee families are being delivered to their new homes in a village in the UK’s north-east and things are not going well. Once part of a thriving coal-mining region, the village is in decline… and some vociferous locals have gathered to express their resentment... One of the few friendly faces belongs to T.J. Ballantyne, owner of The Old Oak, the village’s only pub, which is barely surviving… The kindness he shows to Yara, a young Syrian refugee, and her family blossoms into a friendship... His courage costs him. He faces a couple of devastating blows before things begin to look up for him and the Syrian families, but Loach’s faith in the human capacity for empathy prevails in the end. Best of all, he brings off this optimistic flourish without the taint of sentimentality... An immensely moving film.” – Sandra Hall

Dir: Vera Drew, US, 2024. Vera Drew, Griffin Kramer, Lynn Downey, Kane Distler, Nathan Faustyn. “You should believe the hype. The People’s Joker is a fearless, gloriously funny, and moving act of cinematic anarchy… It follows Joker the Harlequin as she recounts her life story. We hear about her hazy childhood in Smallville, Kansas, where she aspires to escape the grip of her emotionally abusive and oblivious mother and make it to Gotham… She starts an alt-comedy club with her castmate, the Penguin. There she comes into her own, working with other familiar villains and creates a found family… However, no hero’s journey is without its challenges, and Joker has to go through a lot to reach self-actualization. This honesty and emotionally grounded nature is a part of what makes The People’s Joker such an essential watch. It's funny (of course), but deeply vulnerable and genuine, too… As if that weren't enough, it looks cool as hell too! The film features a wild, engaging mix of styles… with over 100 artists contributing background art and animations for the film. The whole movie is a loving mix of styles and influences… that work together to create something anarchic, vital, and wholly unique.” - Alejandra Martinez, The Austin Chronicle

Dir: George Roy Hill, US, 1973. Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Robert Shaw Pure entertainment! This tale of two con-men won 7 Oscars, including Best Picture, Director, Screenplay, and of course one for the music of Scott Joplin and Marvin Hamlisch. "A half-century on, this reteaming of the stars of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is still the ultimate big-star buddy movie". - The Washington Post

Cinematic Preview: Vishtèn Connexions Unveils "Expansion" Join us at the cinema for an exclusive preview event featuring Vishtèn Connexions' upcoming album, "Expansion." Be the first to experience the music through a captivating film presentation, including visuals, music videos, and exclusive content. Directed and edited by Millefiore Clarkes, the presentation promises to transport you into the heart of Vishtèn Connexions' world. Meet the band and special guests, and immerse yourself in the magic of "Expansion" before its release on May 24th. Aperçu cinématographique: Vishtèn Connexions dévoile "Expansion" Rejoignez-nous au cinéma pour une avant-première exclusive de l'album de Vishtèn Connexions, "Expansion". Soyez le premier à découvrir la musique à travers une présentation cinématographique captivante, comprenant des visuels, des clips vidéo et du contenu exclusif. Réalisée et montée par Millefiore Clarkes, la présentation promet de vous transporter au cœur de l'univers de Vishtèn Connexions. Rencontrez le groupe et ses invités spéciaux, et plongez-vous dans la magie de "Expansion" avant sa sortie le 24 mai. Album cover art by Renée Laprise, graphics by Jordan Beaulieu. HST is included in the ticket prices (HST Registration number is 86986 7580 RT0001)

Dir: Thea Sharrock, UK, 2024, 100 min. Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley, Timothy Spall. “Amusing and delightfully sweary, Wicked Little Letters sees a welcome on-screen reunion of The Lost Daughter stars Olivia Colman and Jessie Buckley in a comedy mystery [with] considerable charm… This zippy, eminently watchable film is based on a true poison-pen scandal that rocked 1920s Britain. Colman plays Edith Swan, a puritanical single woman living at home with her elderly parents in the picturesque seaside village of Little Hampton, in the wake of the First World War. After initially forming a bond with her next-door neighbour Rose Gooding… the pair have fallen into decidedly frosty relations. Rose, a single mother who has immigrated from her home in Ireland, is unapologetically loud, sexually liberated and decidedly unladylike, in stark contrast to her Bible-clutching, curtain-twitching neighbour. Things deteriorate further when Edith begins to receive profane anonymous letters which quickly become the talk of the town and eventually garner national attention. The suspicion for these vulgar missives lands squarely on Rose’s doorstep, and she faces losing her freedom… The town’s often patronised ‘woman police officer’ Gladys Moss smells a rat, and along with a trio of local women and budding amateur detectives, they determine to get to the bottom of the impropriety… Colman and Buckley shine as they exchange increasingly heated insults, while Timothy Spall brings a touch of edge and menace to the proceedings… The riotous atmosphere of Wicked Little Letters is tempered by a portrait of a society on the brink of change. A rollicking good watch.” - Sarah McIntyre, RTÉ (Radio Television Ireland)

Dir: Alexandre O. Philippe, US, 2023, William Shatner. "Captain Kirk. T.J. Hooker. Denny Crane. Big Giant Head. Alexander the Great. Henry V. Priceline’s Negotiator. These are but a handful of the innumerable masks worn by William Shatner over seven extraordinary decades onstage and in front of the camera. A peerless maverick thespian, electrifying performer, and international cultural treasure, Bill (as he prefers to be called), now 91 years young, is the living embodiment of his classic line 'to boldly go where no man has gone before'. In unprecedented fashion, You Can Call Me Bill strips away all the masks he has worn to embody countless characters, revealing the man behind it all." - Letterboxd