WORLD CINEMA MASTERWORKS FILM TALK SERIES WITH JEFFREY BENDER Jeffrey Bender takes you on a cinematic journey around the globe to destinations like 16th Century Japan, Hong Kong in the 60s, Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, and Barcelona’s colourful streets! Whether these are international film favourites or a first-time encounter, we invite you to experience these masterworks on the big screen and then stick around for a conversation about the filmmakers and their impact on film history and culture worldwide.…

Join the director of Anne Murray: Full Circle Morgan Elliott for a Q&A after the screening with Aidan Mason, Anne's longtime backup singer and guitarist.   ANNE MURRAY: FULL CIRCLE  A small-town girl from a Nova Scotia coal mining town becomes a Canadian icon and international superstar. Pure, honest, or just plain ol’ good, no matter how Anne Murray’s voice was described, it was always clear she has a remarkable gift. Throughout Anne’s decades-spanning international career, her songs topped the charts,…

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Burlington Teen Tour Band! Stay after the film for a Film Talk and Q&A with the director and producer of Band Geeks, and BTTB alumnus, Morgan Elliott with Managing Director of the Burlington Teen Tour Band Rob Bennett. Band Geeks is a documentary about the Burlington Teen Tour Band's trip to the 2018 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. The documentary follows 3 band members as they prepare for the tour, as well…

Join Filmmaker Morgan Elliott after the film for a Q&A with the director of Le Ride, and host of The Amazing Race, Phil Keoghan. This event was rescheduled from Sunday, July 17.  All ticket holders have been contacted and tickets purchased for July 17 will be valid on August 11 with no action needed.  In 1928 an under-resourced and untested team from New Zealand and Australia competed in what is considered to be the toughest sporting event in the world.…

Join us for a FREE Community Screening to Announce our Fall Film Talk Program.  Watch the film and stay for the talk with Hollywood Producer Fred Fuchs.  Reserve your FREE TICKETS below! Bruno Antony thinks he has the perfect plot to rid himself of his hated father, and when he meets tennis player Guy Haines on a train he thinks he's found the partner he needs to pull it off. His plan is relatively simple: Two strangers each agree to…

Part of our Film Noir Classics Series! Hosted by Fred Fuchs  Film Noir is a style of filmmaking characterized by such elements as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and underlying existentialist philosophy. Host Fred Fuchs will introduce each film and share the story behind the film's creation.    Fred Fuchs  A successful Hollywood film producer for years, Fred is the founder and Chair of the Board of the Westdale Cinema Group.  Watch the movie and…

Immerse yourself in a big-screen audio-visual experience with the greatest moments in music ever captured on film. Host Alysha Main will take the audience on a journey through the liner notes and deep cuts from the most beloved music documentaries and concert films, with a live performance by a musical guest.  Alysha Main  Alysha Main is a Music Supervisor, Event Manager, DJ, and Podcaster who has been working in the entertainment industry for 20 years. Her career has taken her…

Part of our World Masterworks: Crime and Punishment Series! Hosted by Jeffrey Bender  Jeffrey Bender will be your guide as he takes you worldwide to the seedy underbelly of international cinema and a rogues' gallery of murderers, thieves, gangsters, and unruly mobs!  Jeffrey Bender  Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs at The Westdale. He returns to our theatre to continue the World Masterworks Series, where he will introduce us to the best of international cinema.    …

Part of our The Way of the Sword: Samurai Film Talk Series! Hosted by Ryan Ferguson   Samurai, the sword-bearing warrior, has been one of the central images of Japanese Cinema from its inception. The Way of the Sword is a look at the films on the fringe of mainstream samurai and chanbara cinema. These darker, stylized films found their place at late-night screenings and have indelibly influenced cinema and pop culture.   Ryan Ferguson   Ryan Ferguson is a film programmer and…

Part of our Film Noir Classics Series! Please note that the Film Talk will be led by Jeffrey Bender Film Noir is a style of filmmaking characterized by such elements as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and underlying existentialist philosophy. Host Fred Fuchs will introduce each film and share the story behind the film's creation.    Watch the movie and stay for a talk and Q&A with Jeffrey Bender. Directed by: Nicholas Ray Year Released:…

Hosted by Nathan Fleet with special guests Jeremy Major (Director & co-writer) and Christena Hampson (co-writer & star)  Explore original Canadian films with a connection to our great city. Local filmmakers will join us to discuss their work and answer your questions.     Nathan Fleet  Nathan Fleet is the executive director of the Hamilton Film Festival and the owner/operator of the new Hamilton School of Media Arts. He has a passion for spotlighting filmmaking in his hometown, Hamilton.   Directed by Jeremy…

Part of our The Way of the Sword: Samurai Film Talk Series! Hosted by Ryan Ferguson   Samurai, the sword-bearing warrior, has been one of the central images of Japanese Cinema from its inception. The Way of the Sword is a look at the films on the fringe of mainstream samurai and chanbara cinema. These darker, stylized films found their place at late-night screenings and have indelibly influenced cinema and pop culture.   Ryan Ferguson   Ryan Ferguson is a film programmer and…

Hosted by Alysha Main with special guests Katie Boland (Director) and Amy Jones (Writer)   Explore original Canadian films with a connection to our great city. Local filmmakers will join us to discuss their work and answer your questions.     Directed by Katie Boland   Starring Katie Boland, Martha Burns, Alisha Newton  Part of our Hamilton Original Films Talk Series! When a young woman’s mother survives plummeting over a waterfall in a barrel, she receives international attention thanks to the internet. With her…

Hosted by Fred Fuchs with special guest George Mihalka (Director)  Explore original Canadian films with a connection to our great city. Local filmmakers will join us to discuss their work and answer your questions.     Directed by George Mihalka   Starring Paul Kelman, Lori Hallier, Neil Affleck   Part of our Hamilton Original Films Talk Series! The rural Canadian town of Valentine’s Bluffs has a dark secret. 20 years ago, during the town’s annual Valentine’s Day dance, one of the town’s…

Part of our Film Noir Classics Series! Hosted by Fred Fuchs  Film Noir is a style of filmmaking characterized by such elements as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and underlying existentialist philosophy. Host Fred Fuchs will introduce each film and share the story behind the film's creation.    Fred Fuchs  A successful Hollywood film producer for years, Fred is the founder and Chair of the Board of the Westdale Cinema Group.  Watch the movie and…

Immerse yourself in a big-screen audio-visual experience with the greatest moments in music ever captured on film. Host Alysha Main will take the audience on a journey through the liner notes and deep cuts from the most beloved music documentaries and concert films, with a live performance by a musical guest.  20 Feet from Stardom Concert backup singers are people not often thought about, as their purpose is simply to provide additional vocals to more popular musicians during their concerts.…

Part of our World Masterworks: Crime and Punishment Series! Hosted by Jeffrey Bender  Jeffrey Bender will be your guide as he takes you worldwide to the seedy underbelly of international cinema and a rogues' gallery of murderers, thieves, gangsters, and unruly mobs!  Jeffrey Bender  Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs at The Westdale. He returns to our theatre to continue the World Masterworks Series, where he will introduce us to the best of international cinema. …

Part of our The Way of the Sword: Samurai Film Talk Series! Hosted by Ryan Ferguson   Samurai, the sword-bearing warrior, has been one of the central images of Japanese Cinema from its inception. The Way of the Sword is a look at the films on the fringe of mainstream samurai and chanbara cinema. These darker, stylized films found their place at late-night screenings and have indelibly influenced cinema and pop culture.   Ryan Ferguson   Ryan Ferguson is a film programmer and…

https://vimeo.com/469563676?fbclid=IwAR2gWuJX5v3HonhwytVvx5_bGVtlME2dEzpgzfM41VtWrHDYKYgN8-SlQcU Hosted by Nathan Fleet with Calvin Keo (Director)  Explore original Canadian films with a connection to our great city. Local filmmakers will join us to discuss their work and answer your questions.     Nathan Fleet  Nathan Fleet is the executive director of the Hamilton Film Festival and the owner/operator of the new Hamilton School of Media Arts. He has a passion for spotlighting filmmaking in his hometown, Hamilton.   Directed by Calvin Keo   Part of our Hamilton Original Films Talk Series!…

Part of our World Masterworks: Crime and Punishment Series! Hosted by Jeffrey Bender with special guest Dr. David Streiner Jeffrey Bender will be your guide as he takes you worldwide to the seedy underbelly of international cinema and a rogues' gallery of murderers, thieves, gangsters, and unruly mobs!  Jeffrey Bender  Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs at The Westdale. He returns to our theatre to continue the World Masterworks Series, where he will introduce us…

Special musical guest Gillian Nicola  Immerse yourself in a big-screen audio-visual experience with the greatest moments in music ever captured on film. Host Alysha Main will take the audience on a journey through the liner notes and deep cuts from the most beloved music documentaries and concert films, with a live performance by a musical guest.  Alysha Main  Alysha Main is a Music Supervisor, Event Manager, DJ, and Podcaster who has been working in the entertainment industry for 20 years.…

Part of our The Way of the Sword: Samurai Film Talk Series! Hosted by Ryan Ferguson   Samurai, the sword-bearing warrior, has been one of the central images of Japanese Cinema from its inception. The Way of the Sword is a look at the films on the fringe of mainstream samurai and chanbara cinema. These darker, stylized films found their place at late-night screenings and have indelibly influenced cinema and pop culture.   Ryan Ferguson   Ryan Ferguson is a film programmer and…

Part of our Film Noir Classics Series! Hosted by Fred Fuchs  Film Noir is a style of filmmaking characterized by such elements as cynical heroes, stark lighting effects, frequent use of flashbacks, intricate plots, and underlying existentialist philosophy. Host Fred Fuchs will introduce each film and share the story behind the film's creation.    Fred Fuchs  A successful Hollywood film producer for years, Fred is the founder and Chair of the Board of the Westdale Cinema Group.  Watch the movie and…

Immerse yourself in a big-screen audio-visual experience with the greatest moments in music ever captured on film. Host Alysha Main will take the audience on a journey through the liner notes and deep cuts from the most beloved music documentaries and concert films, with a live performance by a musical guest.  Alysha Main  Alysha Main is a Music Supervisor, Event Manager, DJ, and Podcaster who has been working in the entertainment industry for 20 years. Her career has taken her…

Part of our World Masterworks: Crime and Punishment Series! Hosted by Jeffrey Bender  Jeffrey Bender will be your guide as he takes you worldwide to the seedy underbelly of international cinema and a rogues' gallery of murderers, thieves, gangsters, and unruly mobs!  Jeffrey Bender  Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs at The Westdale. He returns to our theatre to continue the World Masterworks Series, where he will introduce us to the best of international cinema. …

Part of our Screwball Comedy Series hosted by Fred Fuchs Emerging in the 1930s, Screwball Comedies were a wild new strain of fast-talking farces involving battles of the sexes and a world forever on the brink of chaos.  We've curated five hilarious films that exemplify the genre. We'll delve into what makes a great Screwball Comedy, the production, artists, and the story of each film. Fred Fuchs A successful Hollywood film producer for years, Fred is the founder and Chair…

Six by the Master of Suspense! A Retrospective of Alfred Hitchcock Hosted by Jeffrey Bender Hitchcock remains one of the twentieth century's most recognized and successful filmmakers. His career spanned six decades and over fifty films, from early silent cinema to his masterpieces of suspense in Hollywood. Hitchcock's passion for technical innovation and visual narrative helped shape the development of modern cinema. Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs as well as the popular World Masterworks…

Part of our World Masterworks Food in Film Series hosted by Jeffrey Bender Join us for a cinematic banquet of the senses with three extraordinary films from world cinema that will leave you hungry for more! Jeffrey Bender Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs at The Westdale. He returns to our theatre to continue the World Masterworks Series, where he will introduce us to the best of international cinema. Watch the movie and stay for…

The Way of the Sword: From boom to bust: Japanese cinema in the 1980s  Hosted by Ryan Ferguson Japan was the envy of the world in the 1980s, as the second-largest economy on the planet, Japan became the hub of the global dream. Status and style became the de rigueur stand-ins for culture, and a nationwide party that began in the 60s was hurtling towards its inevitable crash of the early 90s. Under the surface, Japanese filmmakers' sensitivity to growing…

Part of our Screwball Comedy Series with Fred Fuchs Emerging in the 1930s, Screwball Comedies were a wild new strain of fast-talking farces involving battles of the sexes and a world forever on the brink of chaos.  We've curated five hilarious films that exemplify the genre. We'll delve into what makes a great Screwball Comedy, the production, artists, and story of each film. Fred Fuchs A successful Hollywood film producer for years, Fred is the founder and Chair of the…

There will be a Q&A with co-producer Andrew Choi, moderated by Jane Parry, following the screening. Andrew Choi Andrew is the Producer of many award winning films including: Ten Years (2015), the Best Film at the 35th Hong Kong Film Awards. Ten Years Thailand (2018), Official Selection at the 71st Festival De Cannes. Beyond the Dream (2020), the Best Adapted Screenplay at the 57th Golden Horse Awards. Blue Island (2022), the Best International Feature Documentary Award at the Hot Docs…

Part of our World Masterworks Food in Film Series hosted by Jeffrey Bender Join us for a cinematic banquet of the senses with three extraordinary films from world cinema that will leave you hungry for more! Jeffrey Bender Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs at The Westdale. He returns to our theatre to continue the World Masterworks Series, where he will introduce us to the best of international cinema. Watch the movie and stay for…

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, THE REAR WINDOW SCREENING AND FILM TALK HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, MARCH 9, AT 7:00 PM   IF YOU HAVE TICKETS FOR FEB 22, THEY WILL BE HONOURED ON MARCH 9 WITH NO ACTION NEEDED Six by the Master of Suspense! A Retrospective of Alfred Hitchcock Hosted by Jeffrey Bender Hitchcock remains one of the twentieth century's most recognized and successful filmmakers. His career spanned six decades and over fifty films, from…

Part of our Screwball Comedy Series, with Jeffrey Bender Emerging in the 1930s, Screwball Comedies were a wild new strain of fast-talking farces involving battles of the sexes and a world forever on the brink of chaos.  We've curated five hilarious films that exemplify the genre. We'll delve into what makes a great Screwball Comedy, the production, artists, and story of each film. Watch the movie and stay for a talk and Q&A with Jeffrey Bender Romantic Comedy Directed by…

THE SCREENING ON MARCH 3 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 10 at 9:00 PM DUE TO THE WEATHER The Way of the Sword: From boom to bust: Japanese cinema in the 1980s  Hosted by Ryan Ferguson Japan was the envy of the world in the 1980s, as the second-largest economy on the planet, Japan became the hub of the global dream. Status and style became the de rigueur stand-ins for culture, and a nationwide party that began in the 60s…

SPECIAL SUNDAY MATINEE FILM TALK Part of our Screwball Comedy Series, with Jeffrey Bender Emerging in the 1930s, Screwball Comedies were a wild new strain of fast-talking farces involving battles of the sexes and a world forever on the brink of chaos.  We've curated five hilarious films that exemplify the genre. We'll delve into what makes a great Screwball Comedy, the production, artists, and story of each film. Watch the movie and stay for a talk and Q&A with Jeffrey…

Six by the Master of Suspense! A Retrospective of Alfred Hitchcock Hosted by Jeffrey Bender Hitchcock remains one of the twentieth century’s most recognized and successful filmmakers. His career spanned six decades and over fifty films, from early silent cinema to his masterpieces of suspense in Hollywood. Hitchcock’s passion for technical innovation and visual narrative helped shape the development of modern cinema. Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs as well as the popular World Masterworks Cinema…

The Way of the Sword: From boom to bust: Japanese cinema in the 1980s  Hosted by Ryan Ferguson Japan was the envy of the world in the 1980s, as the second-largest economy on the planet, Japan became the hub of the global dream. Status and style became the de rigueur stand-ins for culture, and a nationwide party that began in the 60s was hurtling towards its inevitable crash of the early 90s. Under the surface, Japanese filmmakers’ sensitivity to growing…

Part of our World Masterworks Food in Film Series hosted by Jeffrey Bender Join us for a cinematic banquet of the senses with three extraordinary films from world cinema that will leave you hungry for more! Jeffrey Bender Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs at The Westdale. He returns to our theatre to continue the World Masterworks Series, where he will introduce us to the best of international cinema. Watch the movie and stay for…

Six by the Master of Suspense! A Retrospective of Alfred Hitchcock Hosted by Jeffrey Bender Hitchcock remains one of the twentieth century’s most recognized and successful filmmakers. His career spanned six decades and over fifty films, from early silent cinema to his masterpieces of suspense in Hollywood. Hitchcock’s passion for technical innovation and visual narrative helped shape the development of modern cinema. Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs as well as the popular World Masterworks Cinema…

The Way of the Sword: From boom to bust: Japanese cinema in the 1980s  Hosted by Ryan Ferguson Japan was the envy of the world in the 1980s, as the second-largest economy on the planet, Japan became the hub of the global dream. Status and style became the de rigueur stand-ins for culture, and a nationwide party that began in the 60s was hurtling towards its inevitable crash of the early 90s. Under the surface, Japanese filmmakers’ sensitivity to growing…

SPECIAL SUNDAY MATINEE FILM TALK Part of our Screwball Comedy Series with Fred Fuchs Emerging in the 1930s, Screwball Comedies were a wild new strain of fast-talking farces involving battles of the sexes and a world forever on the brink of chaos.  We've curated five hilarious films that exemplify the genre. We'll delve into what makes a great Screwball Comedy, the production, artists, and story of each film. Fred Fuchs A successful Hollywood film producer for years, Fred is the…

Part of our Screwball Comedy Series Emerging in the 1930s, Screwball Comedies were a wild new strain of fast-talking farces involving battles of the sexes and a world forever on the brink of chaos.  We've curated five hilarious films that exemplify the genre. We'll delve into what makes a great Screwball Comedy, the production, artists, and story of each film. Watch the movie and stay for a talk and Q&A with Jeffrey Bender.  Romantic Comedy Directed by Peter Bogdanovich Starring…

Six by the Master of Suspense! A Retrospective of Alfred Hitchcock Hosted by Jeffrey Bender Hitchcock remains one of the twentieth century’s most recognized and successful filmmakers. His career spanned six decades and over fifty films, from early silent cinema to his masterpieces of suspense in Hollywood. Hitchcock’s passion for technical innovation and visual narrative helped shape the development of modern cinema. Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs as well as the popular World Masterworks Cinema…

The Way of the Sword Presents: Kaiju Summer Hosted by Ryan Ferguson and Aaron Allen. (Hexploitation Film Festival) Japan is thrown into a panic after several ships explode and are sunk. At first, the authorities think its either underwater mines or underwater volcanic activity. A later expedition to the island led by paleontologist Professor Kyôhei Yamane, his daughter Emiko, and young navy frogman Hideto Ogata soon discover something more devastating than imagined in the form of a 164-foot-tall monster whom…

Six by the Master of Suspense! A Retrospective of Alfred Hitchcock Hosted by Jeffrey Bender Hitchcock remains one of the twentieth century’s most recognized and successful filmmakers. His career spanned six decades and over fifty films, from early silent cinema to his masterpieces of suspense in Hollywood. Hitchcock’s passion for technical innovation and visual narrative helped shape the development of modern cinema. Jeffrey Bender has hosted The Hollywood Classics and International Film Clubs as well as the popular World Masterworks Cinema…