Thursday Night at the Movies brings great films to Prince Rupert audiences.
All movies courtesy of The Film Circuit, a division of the Toronto International Film Festival Group.
All movies courtesy of The Film Circuit, a division of the Toronto International Film Festival Group.
Thursday Night at the Movies Spring 2019 Schedule
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January 24, 2019 THE FIREFLIES ARE GONE Karelle Tremblay stars as an angst-ridden teenager teetering between malaise and wanderlust in a small industrial town, in the latest from Québécois filmmaker Sébastien Pilote. Like Pilote’s previous films, The Fireflies Are Gone is rooted in the struggles of changing rural Quebec. However, the tenacious vigour of Léo’s teenage angst, brought to life by the magnetic (and 2015 TIFF Rising Star) Karelle Tremblay, sets this film apart from the director’s earlier work. With exquisite close-ups and dreamy musical flourishes that harken back to classic melodramas, Pilote creates an evocative pop fantasy amidst the customary political tensions in a small Quebec town. |
February 21, 2019 NOTHING LIKE A DAME
Sixty years ago, seismic changes ripped through the cultural establishment and, together with music and fashion, British theatre experienced an explosion of creativity and talent, the impact of which was felt around the world and is still tangible today. Pivotal to these creative and social shifts were a group of young actresses including Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith.
Directed by Roger Michell, Nothing Like A Dame invites you to spend time with these icons as they talk about their lives now and then.
"The laughter and pure hysteria are infectious in this wildly enjoyable film. I can’t for the life of me think of any other recent documentary in which I have laughed pretty much all the way through." - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
Sixty years ago, seismic changes ripped through the cultural establishment and, together with music and fashion, British theatre experienced an explosion of creativity and talent, the impact of which was felt around the world and is still tangible today. Pivotal to these creative and social shifts were a group of young actresses including Dames Eileen Atkins, Judi Dench, Joan Plowright and Maggie Smith.
Directed by Roger Michell, Nothing Like A Dame invites you to spend time with these icons as they talk about their lives now and then.
"The laughter and pure hysteria are infectious in this wildly enjoyable film. I can’t for the life of me think of any other recent documentary in which I have laughed pretty much all the way through." - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian
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March 14, 2019 KAYAK TO KLEMTU
14-year-old Ella is determined to travel the length of the Inside Passage, along the shores of the Great Bear Rainforest by kayak in order to testify against a proposed pipeline that would see oil tanker traffic through her beloved homeland waters. She's prepared to handle all of the challenges the wildlife, the weather, the water, and her gear have to offer up. The most challenging of all is that she has to bring her dysfunctional family with her. Her neurotic aunt, her cranky uncle, her wayward cousin, and the memory of her late uncle all come along for the ride to make it a fun and amazing adventure. From Tla'Amin to Klemtu, BC, this family navigates their blend of cultures and desires, while their spirits honour the coast as a place for each of us to call home and protect. |
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April 11, 2019 THE CHILDREN ACT
As her marriage to Jack (Stanley Tucci) founders, eminent High Court judge Fiona Maye (Emma Thompson) has a life-changing decision to make at work: should she force a teenage boy, Adam (Fionn Whitehead), to have the blood transfusion that will save his life? Her unorthodox visit to his hospital bedside has a profound impact on them both, stirring strong new emotions in the boy and long-buried feelings in her. "The Children Act is a masterpiece from beginning to end and it should not be missed." - Tiffany Tchobanian, Film Threat |
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May 9, 2019 DON'T WORRY, HE WON'T GET FAR ON FOOT
Joaquin Phoenix adds another larger-than-life character to his filmography with the starring role in Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot, from American auteur Gus Van Sant (Milk, Good Will Hunting). The film tells the engaging, true story of John Callahan, a carefree man who is caught in an unfortunate accident and recovers through the power of an unlikely gift. This captivating film premiered at Sundance and was nominated for Best Film at the Berlin International Film Festival. "The movie radiates considerable compassion, sensitively addressing issues including addiction, recovery and forgiveness. Joaquin Phoenix’s raw, wiry performance never strives for greatness, which only makes it all the more affecting." - Peter Debruge, Variety |
Cost:
$8 per ticket (cash or cheque) at the door
PASS for 4 movies:
$25 for members
$30 for non-members
Passes available at the door or at Homework (145 Cow Bay RD)
All movies are at the Prince Rupert Cinema
$8 per ticket (cash or cheque) at the door
PASS for 4 movies:
$25 for members
$30 for non-members
Passes available at the door or at Homework (145 Cow Bay RD)
All movies are at the Prince Rupert Cinema
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