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November 2019

Where commuNity meets ciNema

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telefilM Canada, and the harper-KennedY fund at the edMonton CoMMunitY foundation.

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the offiCial treatY with the Crown.

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.

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Children (12 & under) - $8

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(2 regular admission, 2 medium drinks, 1 medium popcorn)

six-Pack Adult - $60six-Pack student/senior - $50

silver screen - $300 (unlimited admission for 1 year)

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Dolemite is My NameusA 2019, 118 min, dir: Craig Brewereddie murphy portrays real-life legend rudy ray moore, a comedy and rap pioneer who proved nay-sayers wrong when his hilarious, obscene, kung-fu fighting alter ego, Dolemite, became a 1970s Blax-ploitation phenomenon.opens november 1

The Peanut Butter FalconusA 2019, 97 min, dir: tyler nilson, michael schwartzafter running away from a resi-dential nursing home to pursue his dream of becoming a pro wrestler, a man who has Down syndrome befriends an outlaw who becomes his coach and ally.opens november 1

The RoomusA 2003, 99 min, dir: tommy Wiseauthe film widely considered the “citizen Kane of bad movies” screens monthly! Be sure to catch tommy and his friends with a screening of this classic piece of so-bad-it’s-good cinema. You’re our favourite customer. thanks a lot! Bye.nov 1 @ 11:30Pm

Castle in the SkyJapan 1986, 125 min, dir: hayao miyazakia young boy stumbles across a mysterious girl, Sheeta, who floats down from the sky. they begin a high flying adventure in search of her identity, in a float-ing castle of a lost civilization, all while being chased by pirates, army and government secret agents.nov 2 @ 1Pm - english dubbed / free admission for kids 12 & undernov 4 @ 9:30Pm - Japanese with subtitles / regular admission

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OCTOBER LISTINGS

at Welcome Wednesdays we extend a warm welcome to people who feel uncomfortable in an ordinary cinema environment. these relaxed screenings are open to anYone who would benefit from a gentler, non-judge-mental 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 difficul-ties; 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 november 6, 13, 20, & 27.

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Reel Rock Film TourFounded in 2005 by filmmakers Josh Lowell and Peter mortimer, the reel rock Film tour brings the best climbing and adventure films of the year to live audiences throughout the world. Films often are drawing on a deep archive of footage from climbing’s biggest stars and historic moments, and the team of filmmakers are con-stantly in the field on location.the film tour is the definitive annual event for climbing communities globally. tickets at track ‘n trail.nov 2 @ 7Pm

Scarface 7usA 1983, 170 min,

dir: Brian de Palmaafter getting a green card in ex-change for assassinating a cuban government official, tony montana stakes a claim on the drug trade in miami. Viciously murdering anyone who stands in his way, tony eventu-ally becomes the biggest drug lord in the state, controlling nearly all the cocaine that comes through mi-

ami. But increased pressure from the police, wars with colombian drug cartels and his own drug-fueled paranoia threaten to bring it all down.nov 2 @ 9:30

Bringing the Light: The Story of Seven WomenAustralia/nepal 2016, 53 min, dir: Kim ramsaynepalese with subtitles and englishBringing the Light follows a group of nepalese women over a period of four years and how their lives have been radically changed with access to education and skills training; providing them with the ability to be self sufficient with sustainable income generation. Presented by the rotary Club of edmonton Glenora. tickets: $20 Adults, $10 students.nov 3 @ 3:30Pm

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The Shawshank Redemption usA 1994, 142 min, SUNDAY

CLASSICSdir: frank darabont25th Anniversarychronicles the experiences of a formerly successful banker as a prisoner in the gloomy jailhouse of Shawshank after being found guilty of a crime he did not commit. the film portrays the man’s unique way of dealing with his new, torturous life; along the way he befriends a number of fellow prisoners, most notably a wise long-term inmate named red. seniors get 2-for-1 admission at the doors.nov 3 @ 6:45Pm

Desolation Center usA 2018, 93 min, dir: stuart swezeythe untold story of reagan-era guerrilla desert happenings now recognized as the inspirations for Burning man, Lollapalooza, and coachella including Sonic Youth, minutemen, meat Puppets, Swans, einstürzende neubauten, and more. With a live music performance by hex Beat at 6:30Pm.nov 5 @ 7Pm

City DreamersCanada/usA 2018, 80 min, dir: Joseph hillelin recognition of World town Plan-ning Day, Women’s advocacy Voice of edmonton, edmonton’s city Planning Branch and the alberta Professional Planners institute are pleased to present city Dream-ers, a film that tells the story of four women who are trailblazing architects that have been working, observing, and thinking about the transformations shaping the cities of today and tomorrow for over 70 years. free admission.nov 6 @ 7Pm

Rainbow Visions Film Festivalrainbow Visions is edmonton’s premier LgBtQ film festival and is dedicated to showcasing new and emerging filmmaking talent within the genre. the festival is celebrat-ing its 5th anniversary and offers a brand new lineup of curated films guaranteed to light up your weekend, your conversations, and your hearts.november 7 - 10. for more details, visit rainbowvisions.ca.

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1PM Castle in the Sky – Dubbed3:30PM Dolemite is My

Name7PM Reel Rock Film

Festival9:30PM Scarface

(1983)

7PM Dolemite is My Name 9:30PM The

Peanut Butter Falcon

11:30PM The Room

Rainbow Visions Film Festival

1:30PM Are You Proud?4PM The Garden Left

Behind 7PM Killing Patient Zero

9:15PM Scream Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

11:30PM A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge

1PM Hugo - Spotlight: Martin Scorsese

TBA TBA

9:30PM Step Brothers

MIDNIGHT The Big Doll House

10AM Metro AGM 1PM The Irishman 5PM The Irishman 9PM The Irishman

1PM Abominable TBA TBA

9:30PM The Irishman

Rainbow Visions Film

Festival7PM The

Ground Beneath My Feet

9:30PM Sauvage Wild

TBA9:30PM

Assholes: A Theory

2:30PM The Irishman

6:30PM The Irishman

10:30PM The Irishman

7PM The Irishman

Rainbow Visions Film

Festival7PM You Don’t

Nomi 9:15PM

Showgirls (1995)

6:30PM About a Boy

9:30PM Mean Streets - Spot-

light: Martin Scorsese

7PM Tangerine WORKING

HARD

9:15PM The Irishman

6:30PM Cana-dian Labour International

Film Fest 9:30PM The

Irishman

2PM The Peanut Butter Falcon

7PM City Dreamers 9:30PM Dolemite is

My Name

2PM Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word

is Power

7PM FattitudeTBA

2PM Fantastic Fungi

7PM Under The Skin

9:30PM Taxi Driver - Spotlight: Martin

Scorsese

2PM The Irishman 7PM The Irishman

7PM Desolation Center

9:15PM The Peanut Butter

Falcon

TBA 9:30PM Once

Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson

and the Band

TBA 9:30PM Hustlers

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA’S STUDENT JOURNALISM SOCIETY

7PM The Irishman

7PM Dolemite is My Name

9:30PM Castle in the Sky - Subtitled

1:30PM They Shall Not Grow Old

4PM Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After

a Word is Power7PM Once Were Brothers 9:30PM Dr. Strangelove

TBA TBA

7PM The Irishman

1PM The Peanut Butter Falcon

3:30PM Bringing The Light: The Story of Seven

Woman6:45PM The Shawshank

Redemption9:30PM Dolemite is My

Name

Rainbow Visions Film Festival

12PM Straight Up 2:15PM Gay Chorus Deep

South 4:30PM Changing the Game 7PM The Twentieth Century

9:30PM Goodfellas - Spotlight: Martin Scorsese

11AM Garneau Ghost Light History Tour

1PM Fantastic FungiTBA TBA

9:30PM Assholes: A Theory

TBA3:30PM The Irishman7:30PM The Irishman

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1PM Castle in the Sky – Dubbed3:30PM Dolemite is My

Name7PM Reel Rock Film

Festival9:30PM Scarface

(1983)

7PM Dolemite is My Name 9:30PM The

Peanut Butter Falcon

11:30PM The Room

Rainbow Visions Film Festival

1:30PM Are You Proud?4PM The Garden Left

Behind 7PM Killing Patient Zero

9:15PM Scream Queen! My Nightmare on Elm Street

11:30PM A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge

1PM Hugo - Spotlight: Martin Scorsese

TBA TBA

9:30PM Step Brothers

MIDNIGHT The Big Doll House

10AM Metro AGM 1PM The Irishman 5PM The Irishman 9PM The Irishman

1PM Abominable TBA TBA

9:30PM The Irishman

Rainbow Visions Film

Festival7PM The

Ground Beneath My Feet

9:30PM Sauvage Wild

TBA9:30PM

Assholes: A Theory

2:30PM The Irishman

6:30PM The Irishman

10:30PM The Irishman

7PM The Irishman

Rainbow Visions Film

Festival7PM You Don’t

Nomi 9:15PM

Showgirls (1995)

6:30PM About a Boy

9:30PM Mean Streets - Spot-

light: Martin Scorsese

7PM Tangerine WORKING

HARD

9:15PM The Irishman

6:30PM Cana-dian Labour International

Film Fest 9:30PM The

Irishman

2PM The Peanut Butter Falcon

7PM City Dreamers 9:30PM Dolemite is

My Name

2PM Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word

is Power

7PM FattitudeTBA

2PM Fantastic Fungi

7PM Under The Skin

9:30PM Taxi Driver - Spotlight: Martin

Scorsese

2PM The Irishman 7PM The Irishman

7PM Desolation Center

9:15PM The Peanut Butter

Falcon

TBA 9:30PM Once

Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson

and the Band

TBA 9:30PM Hustlers

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA’S STUDENT JOURNALISM SOCIETY

7PM The Irishman

7PM Dolemite is My Name

9:30PM Castle in the Sky - Subtitled

1:30PM They Shall Not Grow Old

4PM Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After

a Word is Power7PM Once Were Brothers 9:30PM Dr. Strangelove

TBA TBA

7PM The Irishman

1PM The Peanut Butter Falcon

3:30PM Bringing The Light: The Story of Seven

Woman6:45PM The Shawshank

Redemption9:30PM Dolemite is My

Name

Rainbow Visions Film Festival

12PM Straight Up 2:15PM Gay Chorus Deep

South 4:30PM Changing the Game 7PM The Twentieth Century

9:30PM Goodfellas - Spotlight: Martin Scorsese

11AM Garneau Ghost Light History Tour

1PM Fantastic FungiTBA TBA

9:30PM Assholes: A Theory

TBA3:30PM The Irishman7:30PM The Irishman

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GoodfellasusA 1990, 146 min, dir: martin scorsesethe story of irish-italian american, Henry Hill, and how he lives day-to-day life as a member of the mafia. Based on a true story, the plot revolves around Henry and his two unstable friends Jimmy and tommy as they gradually climb the ladder from petty crime to violent murders.spotlight: martin scorsese.nov 10 @ 9:30

They Shall Not Grow OlduK/new Zealand 2018, 99 min, dir: Peter Jacksona documentary about World War i with never-before-seen footage to commemorate the centennial of the end of the war.nov 11 @ 1:30Pm

Margaret Atwood: A Word After a Word After a Word is PowerCanada 2019, 92 min, dir: nancy lang, Peter raymontPoet and novelist, margaret atwood is a household name. millions of her readers worldwide know her books from cover to cover, but few know the woman behind these stories. the documentary explores atwood’s upbringing in the cana-dian wilderness, her early years as a poet, her novels and features personal stories from friends, fam-ily and, or course, atwood herself.opens november 11

Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the BandCanada/usA 2019, 100 min, dir: daniel roherthe story of a band that went from backing up Bob Dylan to becoming one of the most influential groups of its era.opens november 11

they shall not Grow old once Were Brothers

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Dr. Strangelove: Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb uK/usA 1964, 95 min, dir: stanley KubrikDr. Strangelove is a black comedy film that satirizes the fears of a nuclear conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. in it, U.S. air Force general Jack rip-per goes completely insane, and sends his bomber wing to destroy the U.S.S.r. because he thinks that the communists are conspiring to pollute the “precious bodily fluids” of the american people.nov 11 @ 9:15Pm

FattitudeusA 2017, 87 min, dir: viridiana lieberman, lindsey Averill Fattitude is a body positive documen-tary, but it is also an activist move-ment. the goal of the documentary is to inform people about the harsh and very real realities of fat shaming and fat hatred – to expose how fat ha-tred permeates our popular culture,

spreading the message that fat is bad and in turn, forwarding the idea that being cruel, unkind, or downright unjust to a fat person is acceptable behavior. and then, to inspire change.nov 13 @ 7Pm

About a Boy uK/usA/france/Germany 2002, 101 min, dir: Chris Weitz, Paul WeitzWill is a rich, child-free, and ir-responsible Londoner in his thir-ties who invents an imaginary son and starts attending single parent meetings to meet women. as a re-sult of one of his liaisons, he meets marcus, an odd 12-year-old boy with problems at school. gradually, Will and marcus become friends, and as Will teaches marcus how to be a cool kid, marcus helps Will to finally grow up. free admission and a free small popcornnov 14 @ 6:30

dr. strangelove fattitude

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Mean StreetsusA 1973, 112 min, dir: martin scorsesea slice of street life in Little italy among lower echelon mafiosos, unbalanced punks, and petty crimi-nals. a small-time hood gets in over his head with a vicious loan shark. in an attempt to free himself from the dangers of his debt, he gets help from a friend who is also involved in criminal activities, but this may prove to be more trouble than he expected.spotlight: martin scorsese. nov 14 @ 9:30Pm

Assholes: A TheoryCanada 2019, 81 min, dir: John Walkerinspired by the nYt bestselling book, this lively philosophical in-vestigation into the rise of asshole behaviour across the world asks: What does it mean to be an ass-hole, and more importantly, how do we stop their proliferation?opens november 15

Hugo usA/uK/france 2011, 126 min, dir: martin scorsesein Paris in 1931, an orphan named Hugo cabret, who lives in the walls of a train station, is wrapped up in a mystery involving his late father and an automaton. spotlight: mar-tin scorsese. free admission for kids 12 & under. nov 16 @ 1Pm

Step Brothers usA 2008, 98 min, dir: Adam mcKayBrennan Huff and Dale Doback have one thing in common: they are both lazy, unemployed leeches who still live with their parents. When Brennan’s mother and Dale’s father marry and move in together, it turns the overgrown boys’ world upside down. their insane rivalry and narcissism pull the new family apart, forcing them to work togeth-er to reunite their parents.nov 16 @ 9:30Pm

hugo step Brothers

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The Big Doll HousePhilippines/usA 1971, 95 min, dir: Jack hillBeautiful women prisoners are abused in a Philippine prison, until 5 of them plot an escape by taking the evil female warden hostage with the reluctant help of 2 male fruit vendors.A tribute to sid haig. nov 16 @ midniGht

Garneau Ghost Light History Tourlive eventget a rare glimpse at the history and hidden spaces of edmonton’s grand art Deco garneau theatre. Your host Dave clarke takes you on a tour through the history of the garneau’s storied past and back-stage passageways. We can only accommodate a few for the tour – book early to avoid disappointment. tickets $5. nov 17 @ 11Am

Fantastic FungiusA 2019, 81 min, dir: louie schwartzbergFantastic Fungi is a revelatory time-lapse journey about the magical,

mysterious and medicinal world of fungi and their power to heal, sus-tain and contribute to the regenera-tion of life on earth that began 3.5 billion years ago.opens november 17

Hustlers THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA’S STUDENT JOURNALISM SOCIETY

usA 2019, 110 min, dir: lorene scafariainspired by the viral new York maga-zine article, Hustlers follows a crew of savvy former strip club employees who band together to turn the tables on their Wall Street clients. free ad-mission for students with valid id.nov 19 @ 9:30Pm

Under the Skin Bring on the

Extraterrestrials

switzerland/uK/usA 2013, 108 min, dir: Jonathan GlazerDisguising itself as a human fe-male, an extraterrestrial drives around Scotland attempting to lure unsuspecting men into her van. once there, she seduces and sends them into another dimension where they are nothing more than meat.nov 20 @ 7Pm

the Big doll house under the skin

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Taxi DriverusA 1976, 114 min, dir: martin scorsesea mentally unstable veteran works as a nighttime taxi driver in new York city, where the perceived dec-adence and sleaze fuels his urge for violent action by attempting to liberate a presidential campaign worker and an underage prostitute. spotlight: martin scorsese. nov 20 @ 9:30Pm

Tangerine WORKING HARD

usA 2005, 88 min, dir: sean Bakerafter hearing that her boyfriend, and pimp, cheated on her while she was in jail, a hooker and her best friend set out to find him and teach him and his new lover a lesson.nov 21 @ 7Pm

The Irishman2019, 209 min, dir: martin scorsesethis biographical crime thriller follows Frank Sheeran (robert De niro) as he recalls his past years working for the Bufalino crime fam-ily. now older, the WWii veteran re-flects on his most prolific hits and, in particular, considers his involve-

ment with his good friend Jimmy Hoffa’s disappearance in 1975.spotlight: martin scorsese. opens november 21

Abominable China/usA 2019, 97 min, dir: Jill Culton, todd Wilderman after discovering a Yeti on the roof of her apartment building, teenage Yi and her two friends embark on an epic quest to reunite the magical creature with his family. But to do so, they must stay one step ahead of a wealthy financier and a deter-mined zoologist who want to cap-ture the beast for their own gain. free admission for kids 12 & undernov 30 @ 1Pm

Canadian Labour International Film Festivalthe alberta Federation of Labour is pleased to be presenting the ed-monton screening of the 11th an-nual canadian Labour international Film Festival. this event highlights films that focus on workers and the conditions under which they live, work, fight, and succeed. free admission.nov 28 @ 6:30Pm

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