If you've ever taken a class on design you have probably learned about Bruce Mau. If not, now's a great chance!
Opening night screening introduced by Hamilton Artist, Architect and Designer Petra Matar! [1]
Mau is the first-ever, feature-length documentary about the design visionary Bruce Mau. The film explores the untold story of his unlikely rise in the creative world, and ever-optimistic push to expand the boundaries of design. The film tells the story of his incredible career - from Mecca to MOMA, from Guatemala to Coca Cola - and his most important project yet: his own life.
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Two nights only: The Princess Bride plays May 27 & 29!
If your family is anything like ours then you watch The Princess Bride at least once a year. Why not do it on the big screen with the best popcorn in town this year?
Whether it's your first time or your fiftieth, The Princess Bride is packed full of silly charm and lines you'll be quoting for years to come!
It's inconceivable to miss it, get your tickets now! [2]
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Anima Classic, AKIRA, comes to the Playhouse's big screen May 31, and June 2!
"Style and substance run neck and neck in this thrilling, bold landmark film that just refuses to become dated." - Guardian
"A phenomenal work of animation with all the hallmarks of an instant cult classic." - New York Times
"Set the modern standard of excellence for Japanese anime" - Austin Chronicle
Get your tickets to the Sci-fi Anime Classic! [3]
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Learn about the man behind the paintings in this limited run of Pissarro: Father of Impressionism
It was a dramatic path that Pissarro followed, and throughout it all he wrote extensively to his family. It is through these intimate and revealing letters that this gripping film reveals Pissarro’s life and work.
Part of Exhibition on Screen. Get tickets! [4]
See The Room in 35mm and Greg Sestero's directorial debut, Miracle Valley, WITH GREG in Person!
It's not every night you get the chance to meet cult legend and best-selling author of The Disaster Artist, Greg Sestero. It's even rarer to get the chance to see the Ontario premiere of his new movie, Miracle Valley. And to really make your Saturday night, we've included a screening of The Room in 35mm with a Q&A, script readings of deleted scenes from The Room (yes, there were deleted scenes!) and a meet & greet with Greg. We can't wait to see you there!
Some tickets are still available! What are you waiting for? You may never get this chance again! [5]
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We kick off our David Bowie STARMAN series this week with Ziggy Stardust and The Spiders From Mars!
Documentarian D.A. Pennebaker focuses his lens on one of the most legendary rock concerts of all-time: the end of Bowie's 1973 tour of his break-through record, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars. Capturing the monumental moment when Bowie shocks fans by announcing his intention that it would be their final performance, you don't want to miss this exhilarating, rarely-screened rock documentary / concert film!
Tickets on sale now! [7]
Calling all Cinephiles!
Join us for Wim Wenders' 1987 masterpiece, WINGS OF DESIRE, and then stay on after the show for a post-film discussion; we'd love to hear your thoughts! Moderated by Terrance Odette and Wendy Guymer-Tutt.
One night only: June 1st! [8]
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