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september 2019
Where community meets cinema
Spotlight on Luis BuĂąuel September 6 - 9
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About Us Metro Cinema is a community-based not-for-profit society devoted to creating and fostering opportunities for the exhibition of diverse and unique shared cinematic viewing experiences in Edmonton. metrocinema at the Garneau 8712 - 109 Street, • TEL 780 425 9212 www.metrocinema.org FACEBOOK /metrocinema TWITTER & INSTAGRAM @themetrocinema
Ticket Prices:
Adults - $13 Students/Seniors - $10 ($8 matinee) Children (12 & under) - $8
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Metro Cinema Passes*: Night at the Movies - $30 (2 regular admission, 2 medium drinks, 1 medium popcorn) Six-Pack Adult - $60 Six-Pack Student/Senior - $50 Silver Screen - $300 (Unlimited admission for 1 year) *Passes may not apply to special event rentals, festivals, or premium priced events.
Metro Cinema is grateful for the support of the Alberta Media Arts Alliance, Alberta Media Production Industries Association, CJSR, FAVA, EYESIGHT PUBLISHING, Telefilm Canada, and the Harper-Kennedy Fund at the Edmonton Community Foundation. Metro Cinema wishes to recognize that we work and live on Treaty No. 6 territory of the First Nations – the Cree, Cree-Iroquois, Nakoda Sioux, Saulteaux and Stony – and on the traditional lands of Aboriginal peoples including the Métis, with holdings beyond the official treaty with the Crown.
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At Welcome Wednesdays we extend a warm 8FMDPNF welcome to people who feel uncomfortable in an ordinary 8FEOFTEBZT cinema environment. These relaxed screenings are open to ANYONE who would benefit from a gentler, non-judgemental atmosphere including (but not limited to) people living with dementia; people with an Autism Spectrum condition; people with learning difficulties; people with sensory or communication difficulties; parents with young babies; and anyone who feels they would benefit from a more supportive and inclusive experience. Check out our calendar for the films screening, which will be at 2PM on September 11, 18, & 25.
september Listings Midsommar
USA 2019, 147 min, Dir: Ari Aster A couple travels to Sweden to visit a rural hometown’s fabled midsummer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult. Opens August 29
Apocalypse Now: Final Cut USA 2019, 183 min, Dir: Francis Ford Coppola, A U.S. Army officer (Martin Sheen) serving in Vietnam is tasked with assassinating a renegade Special Forces Colonel (Marlon Brando) who sees himself as a god. Opens August 31
Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am
USA 2019, 120 min, Dir: Timothy Greenfield-Sanders This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works and the powerful 6
themes she has confronted throughout her literary career. SEPT 1 @ 3:30PM
Marianne & Leonard: Words of Love
USA 2019, 102 min, Dir: Nick Broomfield An in-depth look at the relationship between musician Leonard Cohen and his Norwegian muse, Marianne Ihlen. Opens September 2
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
USA/East Germany/West Germany 1971, 100 min, Dir: Mel Stuart A poor but hopeful boy seeks one of the five coveted golden tickets that will send him on a tour of Willy Wonka’s mysterious chocolate factory. SEPT 5 @ 7PM
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The Wizard of Oz
USA 1939, 102 min, Dir: Victor Fleming, 80th Anniversary 2019/2020 Season Launch! Metro Cinema launches our 45th season with a special 80th anniversary screening of The Wizard of Oz. Before the screening, find out about new programs and services at Metro, delight in special attractions and a prize raffle, and take a selfie with Glinda. Pay what you will. SEPT 6 @ 6:30PM
Saturday Morning All-YouCan-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party!
120 min, Curator: Kier-La Janisse The cartoon lineup is always a mystery, but you’ll see both faves and obscurities spanning the 40s through the 80s, all punctuated with vintage commercials and PSAs! Adults: $16, Students/Seniors: $14, Kids (12 & under): $12. Tickets include cereal. SEPT 7 @ 10AM
Belle de Jour
Spain/Netherlands/Germany 2019, 80 min, Dir: Salvador Simó Spanish & French with subtitles In a stranger-than-fiction tale befitting the master surrealist filmmaker, the film the film explores the making of Luis Buñuel’s Las Hurdes and by extension, the director himself. Opens September 6
France/Italy 1967, 105 min, French with subtitles, Dir: Luis Buñuel Belle de Jour dramatizes the collision between depravity and elegance in the story of a respectable, but bored, young wife (Catherine Deneuve) who secretly works in a Parisian brothel a few afternoons a week. Screens with short film Un Chien Andalou (19 min, 90th Anniversary). SEPT 7 @ 3:45, SEPT 9 @ 7PM
The Room
Strange Negotiations
Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles
USA 2003, 99 min, Dir: Tommy Wiseau The film widely considered the “Citizen Kane of bad movies” screens monthly! Be sure to catch Tommy and his friends for a screening of this classic piece. SEPT 6 @ 11:30PM
USA 2019, 91 min, Dir: Brandon Vedder A documentary exploring the existential, artistic and family life of musician and former evangelical, David Bazan (Pedro the Lion), set against America’s own crisis of faith highlighted during the 2016 presidential election. With a live music performance by L.N Baba at 6:30PM. SEPT 7 @ 7PM
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Rocketman
UK/USA/Canada 2019, 121 min, Dir: Dexter Fletcher An epic musical fantasy about the uncensored human story of Sir Elton John’s breakthrough years. SEPT 7 @ 9:30PM
Garneau Ghost Light History Tour
Live Event Get a rare glimpse at the history and hidden spaces of Edmonton’s grand Art Deco Garneau Theatre on this tour, with host Dave Clarke. We can only accommodate a few for the tour – book early to avoid disappointment. SEPT 8 @ 11AM
The Message
Lebanon/Libya/Kuwait/Morocco/ UK/Saudi Arabia 1976, 177 min, Dir: Moustapha Akkad The Message is an epic historical drama film, chronicling the life and times of the Islamic prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and serves as an introduction to early Islamic history. Presented by The Green Room. Free admission. RSVP on eventbrite. SEPT 8 @ 2:30PM
Luz
termined to finally be close to the woman it loves. Opens September 8
From Seed to Seed
Canada 2018, 87 min, Dir: Katharina Stieffenhofer From Seed to Seed is a featurelength documentary about the growing momentum of ecological agriculture, a blend of small and large scale farmers, cutting edge science with age old traditions, and fascinating folks. Presented by Organic Alberta as part of Organic Week’s 10th Anniversary. SEPT 10 @ 7PM
Blue Revue X: Dirty Film Festival
Min, Dir: Various Celebrating a decade of debauchery, Blue Revue X: Dirty Film Festival is a safe, sex-positive place to celebrate our naughty sides. It features fun and sexy DIY porn submitted from Edmonton and across Canada, and also features live burlesque performances, Yellowhead beer, and prizes! For more info go to bluerevue.ca. Tickets: $22 in advance and $25 at the door. No Metro Passes. SEPT 11 @ 7PM – 18+ NO MINORS.
Germany 2018, 70 min, Dir: Tilman Singer German with subtitles Luz, a young cabdriver, drags herself into the brightly lit entrance of a run-down police station with a demonic entity following her, de8 www.metrocinema.org
Where Faeries Live Coming Events
Crystal Palooza Sep 14 & 15 -WFL and friends will be offering a variety of crystals and crystal themed wares. 10-5pm both days
Victorian Parlor Games - a chance to practice your divination skills Sep 21
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7PM Belle de Jour 9:30PM Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles
7PM From Seed to Seed - Organic Alberta 9:30PM Luz
1PM Marianne & 1PM The Art of 6:30PM Private Leonard: Words of Love Self-Defense 6:4 Event 3:30PM Toni Morrison: 3:15PM Apocalypse Now: &L 9:30PM Final Cut The Pieces I Am Marianne & 7PM The Art of 6:30PM Midsommar 9PM A Leonard: Words Self-Defense 9:30PM Apocalypse Now: of Love 9:15PM Midsommar Final Cut 11AM Garneau Ghost Light History Tour 12:45PM Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles 2:30PM The Message TBA 9:30PM Luz
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1PM Aquarela 3:30PM Streetwise 7PM David Crosby: Remember My Name 9:15PM Tattoo Uprising
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TBA 9:30PM Mike Wallace is Here
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Showcase – AB Culture Days 3:30PM Men With Brooms 7PM #Roxy - AB Culture Days 9:30PM Freaks (2019) 10
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Wizard of Oz Season Launch 9:30PM Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles 11:30PM The Room
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All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party! 2PM Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles 3:45PM Belle de Jour 7PM Strange Negotiations 9:30PM Rocketman
7PM Aquarela 9PM Love, Antosha
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6:45PM Serenity – AB Browncoats TBA
TBA 9:30PM Freaks (2019)
1PM E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial 3:30PM Roll Red Roll 6:45PM Forrest Gump – Garneau Community League 9:30PM They Live
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1PM Labyrinth 3PM Global Aid Network’s Water Event 7PM Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival World Tour TBA
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Rock ‘n’ Roll High School
USA 1979, 93 min, Dir: Allan Arkush, 40th Anniversary A group of rock-music-loving students, with the help of the Ramones, take over their school to combat its newly installed oppressive administration. SEPT 11 @ 9:30PM
Mike Wallace is Here
USA 2019, 90 min, Dir: Avi Belkin For over fifty years, 60 Minutes’ fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the 20th century’s most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, Mike Wallace Is Here interrogates the interrogator, tracking Mike’s storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today’s precarious tipping point. Opens September 12
Aquarela
UK/Germany/Denmark/USA 2018, 89 min, Dir: Viktor Kossakovsky From massive waves to melting ice, filmmaker Victor Kossakovsky travels around the world to capture stunning images of the beauty and raw power of water. Opens September 13
to the voyages of Captain James Cook, and the ever-evolving image of the tattoo in the Western world. Opens September 13
The Muppet Movie
UK/USA 1979, 95 min, Dir: James Frawley, 40th Anniversary After a fateful meeting with a big-time talent agent, Kermit the Frog heads for Hollywood dreaming of show biz and making new friends along the way. All bets are off though, when Kermit falls into the clutches of Doc Hopper, a fastfood mogul seeking to promote his French-fried frog-leg franchise. Free admission for kids 12 & under. SEPT 14 @ 1PM
Song of God
Canada 2019, 60 min, Dir: Aref Mohammadi Filmmaker Aref Mohammadi chronicles the life of Master Ghadamyar, a 120-year-old Tanbur player. The film takes audiences on a musical and visual quest among rugged landscapes of Western Iran to experience undiscovered voices and spiritual awakening. Filmmaker in attendance. SEPT 14 @ 7PM
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BAP USA 1990, 100 min, CinemA Dir: Reginald Hudlin Tattoo Uprising Kid decides to go to his friend Play’s USA 2019, 77 min, house party, but neither of them Dir: Alan Govenar can predict what’s in store for them Tattoo Uprising is a sweeping overview of tattooing, from Biblical refer- on what could be the wildest night of their lives. SEPT 14 @ 9:15PM ences and early Christian practices 12 www.metrocinema.org
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Metro Cinema Movie Poster Blowout!
On Saturday, September 14th from 9AM–9:30PM we’re clearing out our extra theatrical film posters to make space for our upcoming season. All sales will help our continuing commitment to deliver a diverse cinema experience. Come check out some movie poster gems and support your favourite local theatre.
Things
Canada 1989, 83 min, Dir: Andrew Jordan, 30th Anniversary Night Gallery launches season 3 with a low budget canuxploitation legend. An impotent husband, driven by a fanatical desire to father children, forces his wife to undergo a dangerous experiment. The result: the birth of a multitude of monstrous Things! Screening in the Lobby Gallery. SEPT 14 @ MIDNIGHT
Streetwise
USA 1984, 91 min, Dir: Martin Bell, 35th Anniversary Photojournalist Mary Ellen Mark and director Martin Bell take a harrowing look at the lives of young members of the Seattle’s homeless population. They follow the teens as they attempt to survive on the streets while also dealing with their complex, dysfunctional home lives -- and cling to one another to achieve a sense of family. SEPT 15 @ 3:30
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David Crosby: Remember My Name
USA 2019, 95 min, Dir: A.J. Eaton With unflinching honesty, self-examination, regret, fear, exuberance and an unshakable belief in family and the transformative nature of music, singer-songwriter David Crosby shares his often challenging journey. Opens September 15
Ukrainian Shumka Dancers presents: Ancestors & Elders
Canada 2019, 113 min, Dir: Steve Glassman, Leslie Sereda The event features the full stage performance of Ancestors and Elders, a dance production that tells the story of the first Ukrainian settlers in Alberta and their relationship with the Indigenous people of Treaty 6 territory they encountered, followed by a documentary on the making of the production. The documentary focuses on the artists’ creative process as they navigate the difficulties of uniting their respective stories, while dancing around 150 years of cultural baggage. SEPT 17 @ 7PM
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Archival Screening Night Roadshow - Arthouse Theatre Day For the first time ever, this members-only event is being made accessible to the public to see the incredible, strange, astonishing, hilarious, and curious treasures from the world’s moving image archives. This amazing cabinet of wonders celebrates the work of the nearly one thousand members of AMIA from 29 countries, all helping to preserve and make accessible the visual memory of the world. Free admission. SEPT 18 @ 7PM
Love, Antosha
USA 2019, 92 min, Dir: Garret Price From a prolific career in film and television, Anton Yelchin left an indelible legacy as an actor. Through his journals and other writings, his photography, the original music he wrote, and interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues, this film looks not just at Anton’s impressive career, but at a broader portrait of the man. Opens September 19
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Roll Red Roll
USA 2018, 80 min, Dir: Nancy Schwartzman Roll Red Roll is a true-crime thriller that goes behind the headlines of the notorious Steubenville, Ohio rape case to uncover the deepseated and social media-fueled “boys will be boys” culture at the root of high school sexual assault in America. SEPT 21 @ 3:30PM
Forrest Gump
USA 1994, 142 min, Dir: Robert Zemeckis, 25th Anniversary Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged. Thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads a truly charmed life, with a ringside seat for many memorable events of the second half of the 20th century. Presented by the Garneau Community League. Free admission. SEPT 21 @ 6:45PM
They Live
USA 1988, 94 min, Dir: John Carpenter A drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that allow him to wake up to the fact that aliens have taken over the Earth. SEPT 21 @ 9:30PM
USA 1982, 115 min, Dir: Steven Spielberg After a gentle alien named E.T. becomes stranded on Earth, the being is discovered and befriended by a young boy. E.T. falls ill, however, resulting in government intervention and a dire situation for both the boy and the alien. Free admission for kids 12 & under. SEPT 21 @ 1PM www.metrocinema.org
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The Proposition
Freaks
The Gardener
Canada 2016, 88 min, Dir: Sébastien Chabot The Gardener profiles the renowned horticulturist Francis Cabot (founder of The Garden Conservancy) and his signature creation, Les Quatre Vents – a magnificent 20-acre English-style private garden in the Charlevoix region of Quebec. Presented by Sustainable Food Edmonton and the Edmonton Horticultural Society. Free admission, but donations welcome. SEPT 22 @ 3PM
The Proposition
Australia/UK 2005, 104 min, Dir: John Hillcoat Staff: Nick Johnson A lawman apprehends a notorious outlaw and gives him nine days to kill his older brother, or else they’ll execute his younger brother. SEPT 23 @ 7PM
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
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Teen Miles Morales becomes Spider-Man of his reality, crossing paths with five counterparts from other dimensions to stop a threat for all realities. Free admission for students with valid ID. Co-presented with The Gateway. SEPT 24 @ 9:30PM
Serenity
USA 2005, 119 min, Dir: Joss Whedon A group of rebels travels the outskirts of space aboard their ship, Serenity, outside the reach of the Alliance, a sinister regime that controls most of the universe. The crew of the ship try to evade an assassin sent to recapture one of their members who is psychic. Presented by the Alberta Browncoats Society. SEPT 26 @ 6:45PM
Freaks
Canada/USA 2018, 104 min, Dir: Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein A bold girl discovers a bizarre, threatening, and mysterious new world beyond her front door after she escapes her father’s protective and paranoid control. Opens September 27
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SHOWS FOR THE 2019/2020 SEASON Thurs, Sept 5 – Season kickoff, Lindi Ortega, w/ guests Fri, Sept 6 – Lex Justice 20th Anniversary reggae show Sat, Sept 7 – A Night of Classics with Terrell Edwards and Friends Thurs, Sept 12 – Leahy Friday, Sept 13 – Ted Barris and David O’Keefe Sat, Sept 14 – Powder Blues Band Sat, Sept 21 – 25th Anniversary Festival Place Musical Revue Mon, Sept 23 – Lift and Lyrics: An Evening w James Clarke, Festival Singers, Josephburg Choral, Nottingham Choir Thurs, Sept 26 – Monkeyjunk Thurs, Sept 26 – Lloyd Spiegel – Café Sat, Sept 28 – Remembering Stuart MacLean, featuring pianist John Sheard and the Brilliant Band w guest vocalists Thurs, Oct 3 – Danny Michel Fri, Oct 4 – Pavlo Fri, Oct 4 – Dana Wylie – Café Sat, Oct 5 – Michael Kaeshammer Wed, Oct 9 – The Once Thurs, Oct 10 – Michael Bernard Fitzgerald Fri, Oct 11 – The Soujourners Fri, Oct 11 – Martin Simpson – Café Sat, Oct 12 – Roman Clarke – Café Wed, Oct 16 – Daniel Champagne - Café Thurs, Oct 17 – A Tribute to Motown featuring Peter LaMarr (of the Drifters), and the Motown Tribute Orchestra Thurs, Oct 17 – Bob Jensen – Café Fri, Oct 18 – The Royal Foundry album release, w/ guests Sat, Oct 19 – Festival Place Cultural Arts Foundation Presents ; The 25th Annual Black and White Gala Sun, Oct 20 – The Young Irelanders Tues, Oct 22 – Sloan Wed, Oct 23 – Del Barber – Café Thurs, Oct 24 – Norm Foote Halloween Kids Show Thurs, Oct 31 – Downchild Blues Band, 2nd Show! Fri, Nov 1 – Downchild Blues Band SOLD OUT
Fri, Nov 1 – Maddie Storvold - Café Sat, Nov 2 – A Night of Sorrowful Songs, feat: Stephanie Kwan and Krystian Sekowski Sat, Nov 2 – Pretty Archie - Café Thurs, Nov 7 – The East Pointers Fri, Nov 8 – Lemon Bucket Orkestra Sat, Nov 9 – Christine Hanson – Café Sat, Nov 9 – The Young Uns Tues, Nov 12 – Kim Churchill, w/ guests Wed, Nov 13 – Colin Linden Fri, Nov 15 – Fortunate Ones Sat, Nov 16 – Alex Cuba Mon, Nov 18 – Shaun Majumder – COMEDY (18+) Wed, Nov 20 – Lee Harvey Osmond, w/ Lynne Hanson Thurs, Nov 21 – Hawksley Workman Thurs, Nov 21 – Old Man Luedecke - Café Fri, Nov 22 – Ashley MacIsaac Sat, Nov 23 – Classic Albums Live – Pink Floyd – The Wall Fri, Nov 29 – Formidable, a Tribute to Charles Aznavour Fri, Nov 29 – Hank Leonhart Xmas Blues Show - Café Sat, Nov 30 – The Sultans of String Sun, Dec 1 – Susan Aglukark Xmas Show Sun, Dec 1 – The Brother Brothers – Café Dec 13-29 – Oklahoma Fri, Jan 17 – Tebey Sat, Jan 18 – Jack Semple Fri, Jan 31 – Little Miss Higgins - Café Fri, Feb 7 – Hillsburn Fri, Feb 7 – The Small Glories – Café Sat, Feb 8 – Laila Biali Thurs, Feb 13 – Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar Fri, Feb 14 – The Peking Acrobats Sat, Feb 15 – The Peking Acrobats – matinee show Sun, Feb 16 – Damn The Torpedoes, Tom Petty, Classic Albums Live Wed, Mar 4 – Sun, Mar 8 – 2020 Kids Musical, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Sat, Mar 7 – Ken Stead – Café Fri, Mar 13 – Dervish Fri, Mar 13 – Ray Bonneville – Café Sat, Mar 14 – Red Dirt Skinners – Café Sun, Mar 15 - Colin James (trio) SOLD OUT Fri, Mar 20 – The Celtic Tenors Thurs, Apr 8 – Shane Koyczan Thurs, Apr 9 – Still Crazy, The Music of Paul Simon Sat, Apr 11 – Sue Foley & Crystal Shawanda Sat, Apr 25 –The Cooper Brothers Mon, June 4 – Black Hen Roadshow Revue
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Design and Game Showcase
Labyrinth
UK/USA 1986, 101 min, Dir: Jim Henson A 16-year-old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King. Free admission for kids 12 & under. SEPT 28 @ 1PM
Global Aid Network’s Water Event
Benin/Togo/Tanzania 2019, 20 min, Dir: Dwight Jantzi, Robert Mentov This documentary film will highlight the holistic transformational impact that the provision of safe water and church mobilization strategy is having in the lives of individuals and communities in Africa. A short fundraiser will follow the screening. Tickets available on Eventbrite. SEPT 28 @ 3PM
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival World Tour
2019, 120 min, Dir: Various Track ‘N Trail is pleased to bring you this two hour program with approximately 8 different short films full of eye-popping visuals, to leave you breathless and inspired. Experience everything from mountain culture, human powered adventure and mountain sports. Tickets $22 in advance, $25 at the door, available online at trackntrail.ca or in person at 10148-82 Ave. SEPT 28 @ 7PM 18
Live Event, 60 min The Design and Game Showcase joins Alberta Culture Days to celebrate the wide range of art, diversity, and talent that is right here in Alberta. Learn about to fantastic locally-produced board, role-playing, social, and video games, and their talented creators. Following the showcase, head over to Beercade to try out the games! Co-presented with Direct-Play. Free admission. SEPT 29 @ 1PM
Men With Brooms
Canada 2002, 102 min, Dir: Paul Gross Four men take time from their personal problems to reunite as a curling team and compete in a bonspiel that will restore their honour. SEPT 29 @ 3:30PM
#Roxy
Canada 2018, 105 min, Dir: Michael Kennedy When Cyrus Nollen joins forces with high school heart-throb Christian Newville to woo his own secret love Roxy Rostand, he unintentionally wreaks havoc as Roxy falls hard for the virtual dream-boy with Cyrus’ wit and Christian’s good looks. Shot in St. Albert, #Roxy is presented as part of Alberta Culture Days. Free admission. SEPT 29 @ 7PM
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