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Monday 7 Jan 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Leave No Trace For years, a teenage girl, Tom, and her veteran father have lived undetected in Forest Park, a vast woods on the edge of Portland, Oregon. A chance passerby sighting alerts the attention of the authorities, causing the pair to be removed from the park and into housing and a more normal domestic lifestyle. But Dad has some demons haunting him. This new setup puts their relationship to the test; her conflicting desire to be part of a community, their close bond and Dad’s fierce need for independence. It’s a low key human story without typical bad guys, directed with a refreshingly light touch by Debra Granik. cast: Thomasin McKenzie, Ben Foster, Jeffery Rifflard, Derek John Drescher, Michael DraperMonday 14 Jan 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Sammy Davis Jr: I've Gotta Be Me This portrait of Sammy has everything. He was a song and dance man, so will entertain the heck out of you. He was a black, Jewish Puerto Rican, married a white woman, and a Nixon supporter all in the 80s - when none of those attributes were particularly cool, so uphill all the way. And later in his life blinded in on eye. But he kept on entertaining, singing, dancing impersonating, winning hearts. The most entertaining film I saw in 2018! Pg Monday 21 Jan 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Mankiller Wilma Mankiller humbly defied the odds and overcame insurmountable obstacles to fight injustice and gave a voice to the voiceless. And yet few people know her name (memorable as it is!). She overcame forced relocation, rampant sexism and personal challenges to emerge as the Cherokee Nation's first woman Principal Chief in 1985. "Mankiller" examines the legacy of this formidable woman, a "uniter", a liberal Democrat who could work constructively with conservative Republicans. In 1998, recognizing her impressive leadership and achievements, President Bill Clinton awarded her the Medal of Freedom. G Monday 28 Jan 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot The surprisingly touching, dramatized story of John Callahan (Joaquin Phoenix), whose life spirals downwards when, at the age of 21, he is left quadriplegic after a serious car crash. But with encouragement from his AA sponsor (Jonah Hill) and girlfriend (Rooney Mara), he forges a new career as an edgy, irreverent cartoonist. Stay to the end to hear a Callahan song Strong language, sexual references, politically incorrect cartoons. 14A cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, Jack Black, Tony GreenhandMonday 4 Feb 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Lost In Paris Fiona is a Canadian librarian who flies to Paris and discovers that her 88-year-old aunt is missing. As Fiona scours the city looking for her, she encounters Dom, a friendly but annoying tramp who won’t leave her alone. "With its visually stylish sight gags and broad physical comedy, Lost in Paris blends the whimsy of Wes Anderson with the inventive slapstick of Jacques Tati." W. Post's Pat Padua Directors also play the goofy leads in this whimsical comedy with a Canadian twist. Pg (a few subtitles) Monday 11 Feb 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Juliet Naked Juliet Naked is the story of Annie (the long-suffering girlfriend of dopey Duncan) and her relationship with once revered, now faded, singer-songwriter, Tucker Crowe. The musician also happens to be the subject of Duncan's musical obsession. Annie writes a scathing review of Tucker's basement tape, a "naked" version of his early hit record. Tucker agrees with her assessment and their unlikely transatlantic romance develops, much to Duncan's consternation. 14A Monday 18 Feb 2019 alphabetical list chronological list This Mountain Life The awe that mountainous landscapes evoke is universal, yet most of us seldom venture into true wilderness. A mother-daughter team sets out for six months to tent and travel the 2300 km journey from Squamish, BC to Alaska in the winter mountains; a group of nuns inhabit a mountain retreat to be closer to God; a photographer buried in an avalanche; an impassioned alpinist; a focused snow artist; a couple who has been living off grid in the mountains for nearly 50 years. For them, the draw of the mountains is so strong that their lives must revolve around it. Shot in cinematic detail, This Mountain Life is a riveting portrait of human passion set high in the snowy peaks of Canada. Pg Monday 25 Feb 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Lost Rivers With a special presentation by Friends of Bowker Creek and of Rock Creek Nearly every major city was built near the convergence of many rivers. As cities grew with the Industrial Revolution, these rivers became conduits for disease and pollution. These rivers still run through today's metropolises, but they do so out of sight. Lost Rivers examines hidden waterways in cities around the world and introduces us to people dedicated to exploring and exposing them. Daylighting these lost rivers, like Bowker Creek, can bring a lot of vitality to our neighbourhoods. Monday 4 Mar 2019 alphabetical list chronological list A Star Is Born "Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga fuse their considerable talents to depict the raw and passionate tale of Jack and Ally, two artistic souls coming together, on stage and in life. Theirs is a complex journey through the beauty and the heartbreak of a relationship struggling to survive". An easy choice; great music, classic story, well made. R (for language, some sexuality/nudity and substance abuse) Monday 11 Mar 2019 alphabetical list chronological list God Knows Where I Am God Knows Where I Am is the story of Linda Bishop, a well-educated New Hampshire mother who suffered from severe bipolar disorder with psychosis, who was intermittently incarcerated and homeless, inevitably being committed for three years to a state psychiatric facility. She wanted nothing more than to be out of hospital, to live freely, but after being discharged with no followup died of starvation in an abandoned house during a harsh New Hampshire winter. "God Knows Where I Am is an extraordinary film that portrays brilliantly the inner reality of an intelligent and creative human being suffering from a serious and life threatening mental illness. The viewer will come away with not only appreciation of this amazing person but also the dysfunction in our system of mental health that allows for preventable tragedy after tragedy. We must do better." PG Monday 18 Mar 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Bohemian Rhapsody I loved this film start to finish. A great way to be reminded of the music of Queen if you weren't in the demographic at the time and to get a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes struggles of this out-of-the-box innovator in the music business in the 70's and 80's. Terrific performances and stunning cinematography. This film was beloved by audiences, panned by many critics - you be the judge. Pg13 trailer cast: Rami Malek, Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joseph MazzelloMonday 25 Mar 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Green Book When Tony Lip, a bouncer from an Italian-American neighbourhood in the Bronx, is hired to drive Dr. Don Shirley, a world-class Black pianist, on a concert tour from Manhattan to the Deep South, they must rely on "The Green Book" to guide them to the few establishments that were then safe for African-Americans. Confronted with racism, danger - as well as unexpected humanity and humor - they are forced to set aside differences to survive and thrive on the journey of a lifetime. I felt I was in good hands with this film right from the start. Based on a real story and written by Tony Lip's son. Pg13 "A supremely likable film. Its message might seem obvious and its template overcooked, but it boasts a warm heart, with two astoundingly good lead performances to guide it home." "Mortensen and Ali both give fabulous performances in this feel-good road-trip drama that's part buddy comedy, part history lesson, and part social commentary on friendship and race. " - Sandie Angulo Chen Common Sense Media cast: Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini, Sebastian Maniscalco, Dimiter D. MarinovMonday 1 Apr 2019 alphabetical list chronological list The Search For John Gissing Alan Rickman and Janeane Garofalo headline writer/director and actor) Mike Binder's fun comedy about an American businessman who is summoned to London under the auspice of overseeing an impending business merger, only to discover that he is actually being groomed to replace his British counterpart - who unfortunately has no intentions of giving up his job. There are many swichteroos in this hilarious film, just right for April Fools Day. PG13 cast: Alan Rickman, Mike Binder, Janeane Garofalo, Sonya Walger, Juliet StevensonMonday 8 Apr 2019 alphabetical list chronological list The Song And The Sorrow Gene MacLellan (February 2, 1938 – January 19, 1995) was a Canadian singer-songwriter from Prince Edward Island. Among his compositions were "Snowbird", made famous by Anne Murray, "Put Your Hand in the Hand, "The Call", "Pages of Time" and "Thorn in My Shoe". Elvis Presley, Lynn Anderson, Loretta Lynn, Joan Baez and Bing Crosby were among the many artists who recorded MacLellan's songs. Musician Catherine MacLellan, the daughter of Canadian singer/songwriting legend Gene MacLellan, grew up surrounded by her father's music. He died of suicide when she was 14. Two decades after his loss, Catherine is finally ready to confront the hurtful mystery of her absent parent and embrace his musical legacy. Pg Plus In The Valley Of The Wild Horses (23 min, 2018) This documentary follows members of the Tsilhqot'in community on a journey, on horseback and by wagon, intended to reconnect the youth back to their land, stories and traditions. Three Thousand Inuk (14 min, 2017) artist Asinnajaq plunges us into a sublime imaginary universe—14 minutes of luminescent, archive-inspired cinema that recast the present, past and future of her people in a radiant new light. Monday 15 Apr 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Finding Big Country With filmmakers Michael Grand & Kathleen Jayme While the Vancouver Grizzlies had a short-lived time in Vancouver, they still created a loyal following. Kat Jayme was one such superfan who fell in love with the team as well as one of its star players. Known as 'Big Country,' Bryant Reeves was the team's first-ever draft choice. Originally from Oklahoma, he ended up becoming a scapegoat for much of the team's shortcomings. He was also known for his involvement in the community, giving back to children and fans alike. Since he retired with chronic back injuries, Reeves has eluded all of the journalists that have tried to track him down. For over 17 years he has been known as the 'holy grail' of interviews. That is, of course, until now. 44min 2018 G Director Kathleen Jayme is an award-winning Canadian filmmaker based in Vancouver, BC, who is passionate about telling meaningful and personal stories. Her latest project “Finding Big Country” was the winner of the Vancouver International Film Festivals (VIFF) prestigious Audience Choice Award as well as the Must See BC award as voted by the VIFF audience. She is a graduate of the University of British Columbia's Film Production Program and, among other credits, worked at the National Film Board of Canada where she coordinated and oversaw over thirty documentaries, animations, and digital projects through all stages of production. She also coaches basketball. Producer Michael Grand spotted a young woman in a Vancouver Grizzlies Big Country Bryant Reeves jersey. Her name was Kat. While producing Finding Big Country is obviously the most important thing to know about Michael, there is more to his story. He was the Writer and Story Producer on the 10 part documentary series Abandoned for Viceland, and the writer of CBC's documentary Unbroken: The Snowboard Life of Mark McMorris. Most recently Michael has been producing comedy content for Kelly&Kelly who produce CBC's This Is That among other hilarious video and podcast content. Plus The Accord A film about the turbulent relationship between Icelandic surfers and the North Atlantic wind, embodied as a wild, unpredictable Icelander. Wednesday 17 Apr 2019 alphabetical list chronological list You Are Here: A Come From Away Story What would you do if 6,600 people unexpectedly landed in your small town with no place to stay? For the 11,000 people of Gander, Newfoundland, this incredible event happened in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, when nearly 40 planes were rerouted and grounded there. This documentary shows how this town in Newfoundland came together to feed, shelter and support all of the stranded airline passengers for 6 days. With interviews from a selection of airline passengers and residents of the town, this emotional and inspirational documentary tells the incredible true story that inspired the smash-hit musical Come From Away. You'll feel great about being Canadian! Monday 22 Apr 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Midnight Run Here's one that's just plain fun. Robert De Niro is a hard-bitten bounty hunter set on bringing in mild-mannered embezzler (Charles Grodin). Non-stop slam-bang action and chase sequences and some sweet moments as these two bond and double cross each other on a desperate trip from NY to LA in time to claim the 100K bounty. R (adult situations/language, violence) cast: Robert De Niro, Charles Grodin, Yaphet Kotto, John Ashton, Dennis FarinaMonday 29 Apr 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Free Solo Winner: Best Documentary Feature at the 2019 Oscars! Free Solo is an edge-of-your seat thriller and an inspiring portrait of Alex Honnold, an athlete who challenges both his body and his beliefs on a quest to triumph over the impossible as he tackles El Capitan, revealing the personal toll of excellence. As the climber begins his training, the armour of invincibility he's built up over decades unexpectedly breaks apart when Honnold begins to fall in love, threatening his focus and giving way to injury and setbacks. Directors Jimmy Chin and Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi succeed in beautifully capturing deeply human moments with Honnold as well as the death-defying climb with exquisite artistry and masterful, vertigo-inducing camerawork. G Monday 6 May 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Dave A rare big screen presentation in HD of a classic 1993 comedy by Canadian director Ivan Reitman and written by Gary Ross (we showed his legendary movie Pleasantville last year), starring Kevin Kline in one of his most memorable performances! Shifty White House chief of staff Bob Alexander (Frank Langella) hatches a scheme to use a double for the president (Kevin Kline) at a public photo opportunity. Small business owner Dave Kovic (Kline) fits the bill, but after the president suffers a debilitating stroke, opportunist Alexander arranges for Dave to step in full time without even informing the First Lady (Sigourney Weaver). It doesn't take long before the press, the nation and the president's wife realize something is different. Big laughs, wonderful music score and beautifully filmed, this is a comedy in the spirit of Frank Capra that is rarely seen anymore. Rated PG cast: Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella, Kevin Dunn, Ben Kingsley, Charles GrodinMonday 13 May 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Jordan Manley films - The Vancouver filmmaker presents three of his films Crossing Home: A Skier's Journey This is the finale of a series by Jordan Manley, a world travelling skier and filmmaker. Chad Sayers and Forrest Coots go back to the beginning - British Columbia. Embarking on a 3 week expedition, they boat, bushwack, ski, and packraft over the spine of the Coast mountains. A soulful meditation on the attachment to the land, from the Chilcotin to the West Coast, a cast of characters help them understand what that home truly means. (28 min 2016) Curve Of Time Due to climate change, ski seasons will be markedly shorter by 2050. Lower elevations will receive significantly less snowfall. Professional skiers Greg Hill & Chris Rubens peer into the future and have a conversation with their future selves, contemplating the sobering forecast and the impact their thirst for adventure has on the very environment that sustains and fulfills them. With an eye on the clock, they launch themselves into an experiment: can they each remain committed skiers while significantly reducing their carbon footprints? (23 min 2017) Treeline Manley's latest film, celebrates the forests on which humans have always depended. Follow a group of snow-seekers, scientists and healers to the birch groves of Japan, the red cedars of British Columbia, and the bristle cones of Nevada, as they explore an ancient story written in rings, roots and snow. Manley documents the fragile nature of some of the world's beautiful ecosystems, and some amazing skiing and riding along the way. (40 min 2018) Jordan Manley is a Vancouver based photographer & filmmaker. His films are an effort to explore the human relationship with nature. Jordan produced and directed 4 seasons of the award winning "A Skier's Journey", a film series that examined the ties between landscape, culture, and skiing all over the world. Monday 20 May 2019 alphabetical list chronological list The Love Punch Emma Thompson and Pierce Brosnan head up a terrific cast of this fun caper film. A divorced couple plan to win back a huge sum that was corporately stolen in a sly business takeover. They enlist the help of a couple of equally inexperienced old friends to help them with a most unlikely scheme. (and I can’t account for the title) Pg "entirely ridiculous, cheerfully daft and very amiable midlife comedy" - Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian. Monday 27 May 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Canyon War: The Untold Story Canyon War covers the tumultuous events of 1858 in British Columbia around Fraser River Gold Rush. Some 30 to 40 thousand gold seekers had flooded into the Fraser Valley clashing with the Native inhabitants, culminating in the Fraser River War in August of that year. Many lives were lost on both sides, in a little-known war that could have escalated. Fortunately peace was finally concluded in Lytton through the diplomacy of Chief Spintlum of the Nlaka'pamux First Nation and Henry Snyder. Through the descendants from this time, Kevin Loring and Dr. Daniel Marshall, this documentary with re-enactments provides a lasting legacy of this event and as they visit the war's battlefields on the Fraser River - from the fight of Boston Bar to the peace at Kumsheen. Pg Our Guest: Dr Daniel Marshall fifth-generation British Columbian whose Cornish ancestors arrived in the Pacific province in 1858, the year of the Fraser River gold rush, historian, and writer of the multi-award winning CLAIMING THE LAND: British Columbia and the Making of a New El Dorado will join us. Monday 3 Jun 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Beautiful Boy Based on the best-selling pair of memoirs from father and son David and Nic Sheff, Beautiful Boy chronicles the heartbreaking and inspiring experience of survival, relapse, and recovery in a family coping with addiction over many years. Terrific performances from Steve Carell and Timothée Chalamet and a great cast in a very moving portrayal of family relationships put to the ultimate test. Pg Monday 10 Jun 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Chomavision: a bipolar journey It's my birthday, and MM's 26th, and time to premiere my opus! Chomavision is a feature documentary about an amazing Canadian artist, Bob Choma. His life has been a classic creative, chaotic story: an accomplished artist as a child, he became graphic artist and businessman, a cartoonist, futurist, story teller - general sparky guy. A graduate of Victoria's psychiatric hospital, Bob was challenged by classic Bipolar mood swings, prison time for counterfeiting, suicide attempts, and alcohol problems throughout a colourful life, but in his later years he was well and rediscovered his creative muse as an outsider artist. My friend and fellow Bipolar traveller was determined to tell his story. It has taken only 25 years to get it done. Beyond revealing one man's life journey, this film provides insights into the connection between the Bipolar condition and creativity - and how vital that connection is for some of us. Pg With hanging of some of Bob's work and Q&A with the filmmaker - me. Monday 17 Jun 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Carmine Street Guitars & Brick And Mortar And Love Carmine Street Guitars Documentarian Ron Mann delivers a ballad to Greenwich Village guitar-maker Rick Kelly, who builds his unique custom-made instruments from re purposed wood scavenged from historic New York City buildings. With appearances by store clientele, including Charlie Sexton, Bill Frissell, and Jim Jarmusch. Pg 80 min 2018 plus Brick And Mortar And Love Independent record stores are not just the place to buy a CD, they are cultural centres where music is learned, art is cultivated and they are vitally important to the communities that they serve. 70 min 2013 Pg Monday 24 Jun 2019 alphabetical list chronological list At Eternity's Gate Here is a journey inside the world and mind of a person who, despite scepticism, ridicule and illness, created some of the world's most beloved and stunning works of art. This is not a forensic biography, but rather scenes based on Vincent van Gogh's letters, common agreement about events in his life that present as facts, hearsay, and moments that are just plain invented. Willem Dafoe is brilliant as Van Gogh. An intriguing take on the painter's death is presented. Pg cast: Willem Dafoe, Rupert Friend, Oscar Isaac, Mads Mikkelsen, Mathieu AmalricMonday 1 Jul 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Design Canada The first documentary chronicling the history of Canadian graphic design and how it shaped our nation and its people. In 2012, Design Canada began with a genuine curiosity about where the designs and symbols of Canada originated from. Director (and graphic designer) Greg Durrell began shooting the film on a Canon 7D. A year later, Greg met Jessica Edwards, a Canadian filmmaker living in Brooklyn and Gary Hustwit. The team spent 5 years crafting the Design Canada story. You'll meet the people who care intensely about the images that represent us (like our flag) and the filmmakers who care too. Made with the kind of determination, and beery budget that our filmmakers are famous for, this is the perfect film for Canada Day. Pg Monday 8 Jul 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Apollo 11 Where were you that memorable night on earth half a century ago? A cinematic event fifty years in the making, crafted from a newly discovered trove of 65mm footage, and thousands of hours of uncatalogued audio recordings, Apollo 11 takes us straight to the heart of NASA's most celebrated mission - the one that first put men on the moon, and forever made Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins and Buzz Aldrin household names. G Monday 15 Jul 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Six Primrose grow> cook> share> engage Filmed on location at the Dartmouth North Community Food Centre, Six Primrose takes us into a community where strengths are highlighted, people are welcomed, and food is included in every engagement. Labels of single mother, new immigrant, disabled, addict, poor are left at the door. This is a community where lives are celebrated and opportunities are explored. Six Primrose chronicles the dramatic impact that accessing healthy food and a face to face social network has had on the people of this community, revealing the Food Centre's deep effect on the entire neighbourhood. Discussion about local food security orgs. Monday 22 Jul 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Old Boys Here's an English public school version of the Cyrano de Bergerac story with a touch of The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. This charming story about young romance and ridiculousness of 'old school' sports involves a geeky junior student, a thick-headed but handsome jock and a spunky French daughter of one of the profs. Pg cast: Alex Lawther, Jonah Hauer-King, Pauline Etienne, Denis Ménochet, Joshua McGuireMonday 29 Jul 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Leap Of Faith Are You Ready For A Miracle? This movie is one. Steve Martin is brilliant as Reverend Jonas Nightengale, a slick-as-oil flimflam man who'll trade salvation for a donation to his touring ministry. Jonas knows how to work a crowd and a con, but his works of wonder are done with mirrors and smoke. When his tour bus breaks down, Jonas pitches his tent in impoverished Rustwater, Kansas. While his manager (Debra Winger) tries to persuade the local sheriff not to close the show, Jonas set his sights on a beautiful skeptic named Marva. But making a believer out of Marva is going to take a real miracle. Pg cast: Steve Martin, Debra Winger, Lolita Davidovich, Liam Neeson, Lukas HaasMonday 5 Aug 2019 No film. Closed for renovations. Monday 12 Aug 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Buddy Buddy is a documentary that showcases the deep bond between human and dog and how that working and loving relationship enriches both lives. Some of the owners: a plucky 86-year-old blind woman who runs with her dog, an autistic boy explains how his loyal friend Utah can tell when he's upset, the wife of a war veteran suffering from PTSD explains that the guide dog Mister is probably the reason they're still together. Pg Netherlands (well subtitled) Monday 19 Aug 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Echo In The Canyon Traversing a musical journey from Liverpool to California, Bob's son Jakob Dylan casts a new light on sounds of the 60s - sounds so deeply ingrained in our culture we might feel we imbibe them at birth. Laurel Canyon was a hot bed where The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Buffalo Springfield and The Mamas & The Papas emerged. All were all influenced by the Beatles (and then went on to influence the Beatles in turn). Modern day versions performed by Jakob and friends as well as the originals. A feast for 60s music lovers! Pg Monday 26 Aug 2019 alphabetical list chronological list The Biggest Little Farm An idealistic couple - he's a cameraman, she's a private chef - move an hour north of their home in L.A. to pursue their back-to-the-land ideals on 130 acres of parched dirt. Their dreams of happy sheep and peach trees soon yield to the cold realities of coyotes, record droughts, and rogue snails. The film chronicles their near decade-long attempt to create the utopia they seek, planting 10,000 orchard trees, hundreds of crops, and bringing in animals of every kind - including an unforgettable pig named Emma and her best friend, Greasy the rooster. "A thoughtful and often profoundly moving portrait of the remarkable work involved in producing mindful food - and an eloquent reminder that so much of what we take for granted on our plates is, in its own everyday way, a miracle." – Entertainment Weekly Pg Thursday 29 Aug 2019 alphabetical list chronological list The Thinking Garden This is a film about resilience – three generations of older women in a village in South Africa who came together in the dying days of apartheid to create a community garden. In the midst of severe drought and political turmoil, older women with limited access to land and little political voice joined together, beyond the household, beyond their kin, to make something new. Pg The farmers are coming! Mphephu, Josephine, and Basani will be in Victoria for research meetings - and will attend this film screening followed by Q&A "A lovely film, rich with song and thought. Weaving the story of the garden with the bigger picture … renders the triumph of the women all the more important." - Raj Patel, author of Stuffed and Starved "Speaks to the essence and significance of Food Sovereign communities." - Bellise Omondi, Food Sovereignty Campaign, South Africa Monday 9 Sep 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Stan & Ollie Laurel and Hardy, the world's most famous comedy duo, attempt to reignite their film careers as they embark on what becomes their swan song - a gruelling theatre tour of post-war Britain. A testament to the entertainers' life on the road, chasing their popularity and the challenge it puts on their relationships. Pg cast: Steve Coogan, John C. Reilly, Shirley Henderson, Nina Arianda, Rufus JonesMonday 16 Sep 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Amazing Grace Here is Aretha Franklin recording the most successful gospel album of all time, Amazing Grace. The film is crafted from never before seen footage originally captured by Sydney Pollack and team in 1972 and shows Arthea wrapped in her gospel tradition, performing in a church with a responsive audience (including Mick Jagger) and choir and a charismatic, musically gifted reverend master of ceremonies. G Monday 23 Sep 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Tales From The Winnipeg Film Group The pioneering prairie postmodernists Guy Maddin and John Paizs and the other fiercely independent filmmakers incubated in the peculiar hothouse known as the Winnipeg Film Group have earned the Manitoba capital a worldwide reputation (and cult status) as a hub of strange, subversive, and stylistically out-there cinema. This new documentary, co-directed by Dave Barber, longtime programmer of the Winnipeg Cinematheque, and Kevin Nikkel, a Winnipeg documentarian and animator, offers a warts-and-all history of the legendary co-op, founded in 1974, and surveys the many distinctive talents. Pg Plus Will The Real Dave Barber Please Stand Up? Dave Barber was invited to receive the Queen's Diamond Jubilee medal. The awards ceremony was in a packed hall at the Legislative Building. Everything was going fine until... 4min 2014 G We'll talk to the real Dave Barber live from Winnipeg! Monday 30 Sep 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Creating Woodstock In August 1969, nearly a half-million young people descended upon Max Yasgur's farm in upstate New York for the rock 'n' roll event that defined a generation. Creating Woodstock focuses on how it all happened, how they put it together and pulled it off - barely. It contains several little known stories shared on camera for the first time. If you've want to learn about this legendary concert event, and how one-of-a-kind it really was; the traffic snarl, the rain, the mud, the magic, the garbage, Ritchie Havens "filling", making up "Freedom" on the fly - then you've gotta see this one. Monday 7 Oct 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Superkids 2 Too Smart for School? What to do with the Gifted Child? Victoria Premiere! In 2004, Vancouver filmmakers Harry Killas and Ric Beairsto documented the high school choices of five elementary students identified as "gifted". As teenagers, the students here went on different paths, to mini-schools, to fast-track programmes at UBC and elsewhere, but their choices all involved sacrifice. 10 years on, in Superkids 2, they reflect on how the system served them - or in some cases, failed. PG With director and dad of one of the "Superkids" in the film, Ric Beairsto and Co-director/producer Harry Killas. Dave Barber, filmmaker and long-time programmer will be calling in to talk about his films and even programming work, and both makers of the film Superkids 2 will be with us. Monday 14 Oct 2019 alphabetical list chronological list You Are Here: A Come From Away Story What would you do if 6,600 people unexpectedly landed in your small town with no place to stay? For the 11,000 people of Gander, Newfoundland, this incredible event happened in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, when nearly 40 planes were rerouted and grounded there. This documentary shows how this town in Newfoundland came together to feed, shelter and support all of the stranded airline passengers for 6 days. With interviews from a selection of airline passengers and residents of the town, this emotional and inspirational documentary tells the incredible true story that inspired the smash-hit musical "Come From Away". Returning by popular request! You’ll feel great and thankful about being Canadian! Pg Monday 21 Oct 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Trial And Error A comedy of errors and a trial. Daniels plays an uptight lawyer, on the verge of getting married, and Richards his best friend actor. Daniels, a big city lawyer, is forced by his future father-in-law boss to take a case in the rural southwest. His loose cannon pal who tags along has to step in for him with zany results. By the makers of My Cousin Vinny. Pg 13 cast: Michael Richards (Kramer in Seinfeld), Jeff Daniels, Charlize TheronMonday 28 Oct 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Yesterday An immensely entertaining film by Danny Boyle poses the question, "What if you woke up one day and nobody had heard of The Beatles or their music"? Your a marginal musician. What a chance to be a star and gradually introduce their brilliant catalogue to the world as your own. And where does your girl fit into this sudden burst of fame…. A wonderful reintroduction to all your forgotten Beatles tunes. Pg cast: Himesh Patel, Lily James, Sophia Di Martino, Ellise Chappell, Meera SyalMonday 4 Nov 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Romantic Road If one could only be as eccentric and adventurous as the English couple Rupert and Jan Grey. They decide to drive through India with a 1936 Rolls-Royce, a smoke-billowing and constantly breaking symbol of colonialism. Oliver McGarvey's film Romantic Road proves that not all Grey-haired Britons dream of quiet retirement days. The document is set on a six month period full of action and philosophical musings, falling into company with tea-wallahs and maharajahs, dodging tribal conflicts and battling with border-officials to get to a human rights festival in Bangladesh. Both a road movie and a biopic it is a warm depiction of a 35-year-long marriage. —Susanna Peltonen Pg Q&A with filmmaker Oliver McGarvey by phone. Monday 11 Nov 2019 alphabetical list chronological list They Shall Not Grow Old This 2018 documentary film, directed and produced by Peter Jackson, was created using original footage of World War I from the Imperial War Museum's archives, most of it previously unseen, all over 100 years old by the time of release. Audio is from BBC and Imperial War Museum (IWM) interviews of British servicemen who fought in the conflict. Most of the footage has been colourized and transformed with modern production techniques, with the addition of sound effects and voice acting to be more evocative and feel closer to the soldiers' actual experiences. R strong war imagery We’re adding a 30min "making of" documentary showing the painstaking process of bringing the old B&W silent film to life. Monday 18 Nov 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Marianne & Leonard: Words Of Love This wonderful documentary starts on the Greek island of Hydra in 1960, where Leonard Cohen, then a struggling and unknown fiction writer, and Marianne Ihlen, a single mother with a young son, became part of community of expat artists, writers and musicians. Never-before-seen footage shot by Broomfield, a filmmaker and once-lover of Marianne, and legendary documentarian D.A. Pennebaker make for a unique portrait of an idyllic 1960's bohemia. It was a time that left a lasting imprint on both Marianne and Leonard, whose friendship would last another fifty years before their deaths in 2016. Some perplexing insights into lives of romantic artists like Cohen Sr. Monday 25 Nov 2019 alphabetical list chronological list The Glass Castle Here is a film that deserves another look. Having just read the memoir by Jeannett Walls it gave me a new appreciation of the screenplay that so brilliantly conveys the story of the sometimes close, sometimes totally dysfunctional family. Dad was a dreamer and alcoholic and Mum was a self obsessed artist, leaving their four kids to pretty much fend for themselves. In a strong ensemble cast, Woody Harrison's performance stands out as the perplexing parent, always falling short of the dream of a Glass Castle he would build for the family, sometime. Pg13 strong language cast: Brie Larson, Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts, Ella Anderson, Chandler HeadMonday 2 Dec 2019 alphabetical list chronological list There Are No Fakes Kevin Hearn of the Barenaked Ladies buys a painting by the world's first Indigenous art star: Norval Morrisseau the self-taught, self-destructive Native Canadian genius Chagall once dubbed "The Picasso Of The North," creator of the art style dubbed Woodland School. Hearn begins to doubt his painting's authenticity, and sues the gallery that sold it to him. He suddenly finds himself in the middle of two darkly comical feuding factions: all white people, each claiming to be the true defenders of this Native artist's legacy. At stake is the value of as many as 3000 Morrisseau paintings worth some $30,000,000. 14A warnings: coarse and sexual language, talk of sexual abuse. cast: Douglas E. Davidson, Sienna DemersMonday 9 Dec 2019 alphabetical list chronological list The Farewell "In this funny, uplifting tale based on an actual lie, a Chinese-born granddaughter finds that, although the whole family knows their beloved matriarch, Nai-Nai, has been given mere weeks to live, everyone has decided not to tell Nai Nai herself. To assure her happiness, they gather under the joyful guise of an expedited wedding, uniting family members scattered among new homes abroad. ... masterfully interweaving a gently humorous depiction of the good lie in action with a richly moving story of how family can unite and strengthen us, often in spite of ourselves." Pg some subtitles cast: Shuzhen Zhao, Awkwafina, X Mayo, Hong Lu, Hong LinMonday 16 Dec 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Maiden "Maiden" is the story of Tracy Edwards, a 24-year-old cook on charter boats, who, in 1989, became the skipper of the first ever female crew to enter the Whitbread Round the World Race. She gaged her home and bought a hand, somewhat doubtful looking and the team reworked it to be tender - all in spite of the sexist doubters' dire predictions. 30 years later and from their own footage of the voyage plus current-day interviews, we get to relive all their challenges, hardships, and triumphs. Here is a well-told story that is truly a celebratory experience. P Monday 23 Dec 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Mountain Men Something light and homegrown for the holidays. Mountain Men is a comedy/drama that follows two estranged brothers, Toph and Cooper, as they journey to a remote family cabin in the mountains to evict a squatter. The trip becomes a more like a survival mission with the bros working out their relationship. Filmed in the snowy backwoods in Revelstoke B.C. Calamities and good times make for a bonding experience - for us too! 14A cast: Chace Crawford, Tyler Labine, Christine Willes, Britt Irvin, Ben CottonMonday 30 Dec 2019 alphabetical list chronological list Blinded By The Light In 1987 England, a working class teenager from a strict Asian family learns to see beyond the narrow restrictions of his life, understand his family and find his own voice through the music of American rock icon Bruce Springsteen. Based on a true story, this film deals with serious themes of racism, economic depression and teenage alienation but is ultimately an exuberant, life-affirming anthem to the power of rock and roll... and you don't have to be a fan of "the Boss" to enjoy it. Pg. cast: Billy Barratt, Ronak Singh Chadha Berges, Viveik Kalra, Lee Barnett, Dean-Charles Chapman |