April 14-April 20: How to Blow Up a Pipeline, Champions, Chevalier, A Good Person, a FREE movie and more!

CHAMPIONS starts Friday at the Twin

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Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heartwarming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.


A GOOD PERSON is coming to the Twin

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Daily shows. Starts Friday!

From director Zach Braff (GARDEN STATE) comes a cathartic tale of how to do the impossible – put the pieces of a broken life back together. 

"A powerful story of addiction, forgiveness, and grief anchored by truly remarkable performances from Florence Pugh and Morgan Freeman." - Flickering Myth


Six shows at the Original!

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April 14-16, 18, 19 & 21. Get tickets!

An explosive adaptation of Andreas Malm's treatise, HOW TO BLOW UP A PIPELINE delivers a high-stakes eco-thriller ignited by riveting and complex antiheroes.

"One of the most original American thrillers in years, and one that draws from a deep well of movie history as it develops its characters and sets up its plot twists." - Rogerebert.com


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April 15, 16 & 20 at the Original!

SUPERMAN: THE MOVIE is arguably one of the greatest comic book adventure movies of all-time and now you can see it on the big screen in a glorious 4K restoration! The film – directed by Richard Donner – stars Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, and Marlon Brando, and tells the origin of the iconic hero, with Reeve in the role of Clark Kent/Superman. 


Harry Manx Live on Stage, Apr 17!

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Nearly sold out! Click here for tickets

Multi-award-winning HARRY MANX returns to the Original stage after four long years!

Harry brings East and West together like no one else can -- he has a unique blend of Indian folk melodies mixed with slide guitar blues, a touch of gospel and some absolutely inspired grooves. 


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Sneak Preview! See CHEVALIER, Thurs April 20 at the Twin! Get tickets!

Based on the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair.

"A stirring tribute to a man of many talents, Chevalier gorgeously gives a once-forgotten virtuoso violinist the cinematic treatment."- The Film Stage


April 16th & 19th Matinees at the Twin National Theatre Live: The Crucible

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A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty and Brendan Cowell. Lyndsey Turner directs this contemporary new staging from London's National Theatre.

"A gripping revival of Arthur Miller's masterpiece." - Telegraph

Special Presentation: $12 Members; $15 Seniors/Students; $18 Non-Members


FREE Screening! Celebrate National Canadian Film Day on April 19!

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The Grand Seduction

To survive, a dying Newfoundland fishing village must convince a young doctor to take up residence by any means necessary. 

A short tribute film for Gordon Pinsent will be shown before the feature.

"Brendan Gleeson brings bags of charm and feeling to his role as the local-schemer-in-chief and there's some poignancy in the community's desperation to find employment." - Daily Express (UK)

"This is all about duels between rugged veterans. Cheery Brendan Gleeson and craggy Gordon Pinsent steal the show." - Irish Times


The Dude Abides at the Original on 4/20!

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Jeff Bridges plays Jeff Lebowski, or The Dude, or Duder, or uh, El Duderino – a laid-back, easygoing burnout who happens to have the same name as a millionaire whose wife owes a lot of dangerous people a whole bunch of money.

Celebrate 4/20 with your buds and find out what happens when you #$*&^ a stranger in the @$#%!


NEW FILM GUIDE FOR THE ORIGINAL IS READY! 

Next time you're at the cinema, be sure to pick up the new Original Film Guide. It's at the printers as we type! We've got lots of great movies coming up!


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FILMS SHOWING April 14-April 20
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Years after being involved in a fatal accident, Allison forms an unlikely relationship with her would-be father-in-law.

Daniel (Morgan Freeman) is brought together with Allison (Florence Pugh), the once thriving young woman with a bright future who was involved in an unimaginable tragedy that took his daughter's life. As grief-stricken Daniel navigates raising his teenage granddaughter and Allison seeks redemption, they discover that friendship, forgiveness, and hope can flourish in unlikely places.

No screenings currently scheduled.

R

An explosive adaptation of Andreas Malm's treatise, How to Blow Up a Pipeline delivers a high-stakes eco-thriller ignited by riveting and complex antiheroes.

A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline. Daniel Goldhaber's taut and timely thriller is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm.

No screenings currently scheduled.

NR

Every dream team starts somewhere.

Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heartwarming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined.

No screenings currently scheduled.

NR

The true story of a national spiritual awakening in the early 1970s and its origins within a community of teenage hippies in Southern California.

JESUS REVOLUTION is the story of one young hippie's quest in the 1970s for belonging and liberation that leads not only to peace, love, and rock and roll, but that sets into motion a new counterculture crusade--a Jesus Movement--changing the course of history.

No screenings currently scheduled.

April 17, 7:30pm. Just Announced! Tickets on sale at this link!

Multi-award-winning HARRY MANX returns to the Original stage after four long years!

Harry brings East and West together like no one else can -- he has a unique blend of Indian folk melodies mixed with slide guitar blues, a touch of gospel and some absolutely inspired grooves. If you are new to Harry’s music, which has been dubbed “mysticssippi,”  we promise you a truly unique musical experience. This is a one-of-a-kind musician with a one-of-a-kind sound.

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Based on the true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges, the illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, who rises to heights in French society as a composer before an ill-fated love affair.

Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr.

No screenings currently scheduled.

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Special Presentation

A witch hunt is beginning in Arthur Miller’s captivating parable of power with Erin Doherty (The Crown) and Brendan Cowell (Yerma). Raised to be seen but not heard, a group of young women in Salem suddenly find their words have an almighty power. As a climate of fear, vendetta and accusation spreads through the community, no one is safe from trial.

No screenings currently scheduled.

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From the Oscar-nominated makers of PHILOMENA. An amateur historian defies the stodgy academic establishment in her efforts to find King Richard III's remains, which were lost for over 500 years.

In the archaeological find of a century, the remains of King Richard III — presumed scattered over 500 years ago — were discovered under a parking lot in Leicester in 2012. The search was spearheaded by amateur historian Philippa Langley, whose passion and unrelenting research were met with skepticism by the academic establishment.

No screenings currently scheduled.

14A

While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.

'Trilogy Pass' holders will be given a complimentary Lord of The Rings 11x17 poster designed by Cloe M. Z. Wagstaffe! Artwork coming soon.

Posters will be available to purchase individually for $20 while they last.

Each film will be presented the way Peter Jackson intended, in its full extended version, with a 15-minute intermission.

No screenings currently scheduled.

PG

4K Restoration! An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero.

Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El (Marlon Brando) sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship to Earth. Raised by kindly farmers Jonathan (Glenn Ford) and Martha Kent (Phyllis Thaxter), young Clark (Christopher Reeve) discovers the source of his superhuman powers and moves to Metropolis to fight evil.

No screenings currently scheduled.

14A

The plot of this Raymond Chandler-esque comedy crime caper from the Coen Brothers (Joel Coen and Ethan Coen) pivots around a case of mistaken identity complicated by extortion, double-crosses, deception, embezzlement, sex, pot (lots of it), and gallons of White Russians (made with fresh cream, please).

No screenings currently scheduled.

Socially inept 17-year-old cinephile, Lawrence Kweller gets a job at a video store, where he forms a complicated friendship with his older female manager.

Canada's Top Ten Official Selection TIFF 2022

No screenings currently scheduled.

NR

FREE SCREENING! Come Celebrate National Canadian Film Day!

The residents of a once-thriving Newfoundland coastal town are having trouble finding a way to make a living since the collapse of the fishing industry. They're thrilled when a plastics manufacturer proposes to set up shop—until they find out the contract requires a resident doctor.

No screenings currently scheduled.

Coming Soon!

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Kelly Reichardt's vibrant and captivatingly funny portrait of art and craft. Starring Michelle Williams, Hong Chau, Judd Hirsch and André 3000.

A sculptor (Michelle Williams) preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends.

Added show in Waterloo at the Original on April 27 at 6:30! 

No screenings currently scheduled.

NR

Based on the animated feature film by Hayao Miyazaki. Special Presentation. All Seats $15

Hayao Miyazaki’s Academy Award®-winning animated feature film comes to life in this first-ever stage adaptation, full of dazzling sets, captivating musical numbers, and wondrous puppets of beloved characters.

No screenings currently scheduled.

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A mother of four is allowed to treat her end-of-life anxiety with psychedelic mushrooms, embarking on a journey of transformation and discovery.

A loving mother of four is granted the legal right for medical use of magic mushrooms. She then embarks on a remarkable journey of personal transformation and healing while exploring lesser known possible cures for cancer, like cannabis oil. This story of courage and resilience calls into question everything we think we know about the human body, mind, and spirit.

No screenings currently scheduled.

A love story that took 50 years to tell, "The Lost Weekend: A Love Story" explores the 18-month romantic relationship between John Lennon and his Chinese-American assistant May Pang.

"The Lost Weekend: A Love Story" explores the 18-month relationship (1973-1975) that John Lennon spent with May Pang, his Chinese American assistant turned lover (on Yoko Ono's insistence).

No screenings currently scheduled.

 

 

 

 

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