David Cronenberg returns to the big screen with his newest film, Crimes of the Future, starring Viggo Mortensen. Other films this weekend can be enjoyed in selected cities. Read below to see what you can watch this weekend. ~Megan Parsons
Crimes of the Future - Set in the dystopian future where pain ceases to exist, celebrity avant-garde performers Caprice (Léa Seydoux) and her partner Saul Tenser (Viggo Mortensen) remove and grow organs on stage, showcasing metamorphosis for public consumption.The performance gains the attention of an investigator (Kristen Stewart) from the National Organ Registry who hopes to use the act to push the limits of human evolution. Click here for showtimes.
Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko - Nikuko's bold and loud spirit embarrasses her 11-year-old daughter, Kikuko. With nothing in common except living together on a boat at the port, a miracle occurs when their secret is revealed. Playing in select cities. Click here for showtimes.
Man of God - The trials of Saint Nektarios of Aegina, one of the most renowned Greek saints, as he continues preach despite his unjust exile. A target of his religious superiors, Nektarios continues to care for the poor, heal the sick and educate peasant women. Click here for showtimes in select cities.
Coda: Life With Music - An unlikely bond strikes between Henry Cole (Patrick Stewart), an aging renowned pianist, and Helen Morrison (Katie Holmes), a free-spirited music critic. While struggling with an unexpected flash of stage fright late in his career, Henry is approached by Helen for an exclusive interview – the chance encounter forever changing the lives of the two characters. Playing in select theaters. Click here for showtimes.
Benediction - British soldier Siegfried Sassoon (Jack Lowden) returns from World War I and becomes a vocal critic of the government’s continuation of the war. Adored by members of the aristocracy as well as stars of London’s literary and stage world, he embarked on affairs with several men as he attempted to come to terms with his homosexuality. At the same time, broken by the horror of war, he made his life’s journey a quest for salvation, trying to find it within the conformity of marriage and religion. Playing in Toronto, Victoria, London, Kingston, and Hamilton. Click here for showtimes.
A Chiara - The intense journey of Chiara as she searches for her missing father in Calabria, Italy. Unconvinced by the story she was told, she sets out to discover the truth about her father's disappearance. As she finally begins to uncover the truth, Chiara must decide what future she wants for herself. Playing in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Click here for showtimes.
Jazz Fest: A New Orleans Story - Celebrating the music, food, and arts and crafts of all of Louisiana since 1970, The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, also known as Jazz Fest, is an essential showcase of the rich heritage of the region, and hundreds of thousands attend the event each year. Local music heroes are joined on 14 stages by some of the most important figures in entertainment, highlighting the connections between Louisiana culture and the world. Playing in Toronto. Click here for showtimes.
Very Nice Day - Bike courier Jérémie speeds around the city delivering anonymous packages, blindly following the instructions of his boss Dom. A solitary creature of habit, Jérémie records a podcast where he shares his conspiracy theories. When a famous Instagrammer, Élyane Boisjoly, moves next door, he develops an obsession for his new neighbor's lifestyle. Jérémie's life changes dramatically when, one night, he is so flustered by his obsession with Élyane that he misses a delivery. When Dom orchestrates a violent manhunt, Jérémie has no choice but to take action. Playing in Toronto. Click here for showtimes.