Leanne McLaren

Young Werther is a new romcom based on the novel by Johann Wolfgang van Geothe. It's a meet-cute story with a stellar cast and a sprinkle of old world charm. Perfect for a girls night out! 

Dr Jules Arita Koostachin sits down with Indigenous film makers to discuss the importance of Indigenous women in film in this powerful and inspiring documentary.

If you’re in the mood for a light hearted comedy that’s sweet and kinda silly, I’d highly recommend you see Lucky Strikes.

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A dark and powerful drama about a young woman who becomes a vigilante targeting men in her community who are well known to be violent towards women. 

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Levels is a futuristic story about a chance meeting between strangers who become lovers and then are torn apart by a tragedy. This film touches on a multitude of genres, from sci-fi to mystery to romance and action. It really has something for every kind of movie lover. 

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If you're a cat lover, there's an event coming up just south of the border you'll definitely want to check out. 

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Prepare to get swept up in the music and rich cultural history of disco. Disco’s Revenge is a documentary that will have you tapping your toes or nodding your head to the tunes and leave you with a big smile. 

Zoe Saldana plays Rita, a lawyer in Mexico, who is offered a high risk high reward one time job for a lucrative drug cartel boss who wants to leave the business behind. Labelled as a musical crime comedy, this story will keep you captivated right to the end. 

Filmed in Calgary, this story follows Lucky, a business owner, husband, and father who is trying his best to stay afloat amongst mounting debts, bills, and over due mortgage payments. He's about to burn all of his bridges after falling victim to a phone scam. In utter desperation he turns to gambling to recoup his losses and get ahead of his financial crisis before everything falls apart. 

Seeds is the first feature film from actress, writer, and director Kaniehtiio Horn. She plays Ziggy a social media influencer who has just landed her first major campaign. As she's preparing for her initial post she gets called to house sit for her Aunt on the rez. A stranger with evil intentions has followed her and Ziggy will have to fight to protect her family's legacy. 

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Paying For It follows Sonny and her boyfriend Chester. Their relationship has hit a rough patch. Instead of breaking up she suggests they open their relationship and Chester reluctantly agrees. The problem is Chester doesn’t want to date anyone else but he still has a desire for intimacy which leads him to seek out an alternative and controversial way to meet his needs. 

A beautiful documentary and tribute to a Vancouver icon and restaurant owner Hidekazu Tojo. In The Chef and The Daruma Tojo shares his origin story and what drives his life's purpose. It'll leave you with warm fuzzy feelings and a desire to order sushi for dinner. 

Set in the 1930's, this story follows Angela who has just received a letter from her childhood nanny Mary, asking her to come for a visit. She's hesitant to make the trip as she's expecting her first child, but her husband Henry is excited for the opportunity to document this journey. What's in store for this happy couple is definitely not what they expected. 

The Death Tour is so much more than a documentary about a group of wrestlers. It's a story about a dedicated team of entertainers who are going above and beyond to serve their fans. 

Don't you hate it when you're folding laundry and you realize you're missing a sock? Where DO they go? We have the answer!! 

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