Barrie Film Festival

AVA - 7PM
2018-05-03 19:00 - 20:43 (America/Toronto) | Annual Barrie Film Festival
AVA

Screening:
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 – 4 pm, 7 pm
Thursday, May 3, 2018 – 4 pm, 7 pm
Location: Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop St. W., Barrie

Written and Directed by: Sadaf Foroughi
Cast: Mahour Jabbari, Bahar Noohian, Leili Rashidi, Vahid Aghapour, Shayesteh Sajadi
Drama, PG for mature theme/language, 103 minutes, Language: Persian with English subtitles (Iran/Canada/Qatar)

“Ava’s rebellion is against more than her parents’ mistrust; it’s about the cage of societal norms in Iran that stifles female creativity and self-expression. The clarity with which Foroughi presents the situation makes it easy for international audiences to follow the unfolding drama with its rising stakes.” – Deborah Young, The Hollywood Reporter

Based on her own adolescent experiences, Sadaf Foroughi’s Ava is a gripping debut about a young girl’s coming-of-age in a strict, traditional society. Living with her well-to-do parents in Tehran, Ava is a bright and focused teen whose concerns — friendships, music, social status, academic performance — resemble that of nearly any teenager. When Ava’s mistrustful and overprotective mother questions her relationship with a boy — going so far as to visit a gynecologist – Ava is overwhelmed by a newfound rage. Formerly a model student, Ava begins to rebel against the strictures imposed by her parents, her school, and the society at large.

Awards:

Nominated, International Debut Award, Göteborg Film Festival, 2018
Winner, Best Canadian First Feature Film/Honourable Mention, International Critics’ Award, Toronto International Film Festival, 2017

Foxtrot - 4PM
2018-05-17 16:00 - 17:53 | Annual Barrie Film Festival
Foxtrot

Screening: Thursday, May 17, 2018 – 4pm, 7pm
Location: Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop St. W., Barrie

Written and Directed by: Samuel Maoz
Cast: Lior Ashkenazi, Sarah Adler, Yonaton Shiray and Shira Haas
Drama, 14A for some sexual content, substance abuse and language, 113 min., Hebrew with English subtitles (Israel/Switzerland/Germany/France)

“Brilliantly constructed with a visual audacity that serves the subject rather than the other way around, this is award-winning filmmaking on a fearless level.” – Jay Weissberg, VARIETY
“It’s a superior piece of cinema.” – David Sims, THE ATLANTIC

Samuel Maoz’s debut feature, Lebanon (winner of the Golden Lion at the 2009 Venice Film Festival), was set during the 1982 Lebanon War, and shot almost entirely inside of a tank. Foxtrot steps away from that fevered claustrophobia to tell another maddening story of war and conflict, but this one on a much broader canvas. Michael (Lior Ashkenazi) and Dafna (Sarah Adler) experience gut-wrenching grief when army officials show up at their home to announce the death of their son, Jonathan. Unable to find any solace in the well-meaning — if hollowly effusive — condolences of their extended family, or in the empty patriotic platitudes of bureaucrats, Michael spirals into anger only to subsequently experience one of life’s unfathomable twists — a twist that can only be rivaled by the surreal military experiences of his son. This film examines both the strength and the absurdity of military service from several points of view. Moving from the grieving parents’ apartment to the remote military post where Jonathan was stationed, Maoz shows us precisely how much damage can ensue when young soldiers, barely able to tell their toe from a trigger, experience boredom, privation, and loneliness. Although there is a terrible tragedy at the heart of the film, containing many moments laced with mordant humour, irony, and sincere emotional connection. Maoz once again brings us a powerful story, beautifully photographed and composed, about the lunacy of war, and its most immediate, as well as its most far-reaching impacts.

16 Awards, 14 Nominations:
Nominee, Best Film, Asia Pacific Screen Awards, 2017
Winner, Best Director, Athens International Film Festival, 2017
Winner, Best Film, Best Director, Best Actor (Lior Ashkenazi), Best Cinematography, Best Cinematography, Awards of the Israeli Film Academy, 2017
Winner, Capri Foreign Language Film, Capri, Hollywood, 2017
Winner, Best Foreign Language Film, National Board of Review, USA, 2017
Winner, Best Film, Venice Film Festival, 2017

Foxtrot - 7PM
2018-05-17 19:00 - 20:53 | Annual Barrie Film Festival

Outdoor Screening - Back to the Future
2018-06-02 21:00 - 22:50 | Programs
– STARLIGHT CINEMA –
After a fun-filled day at Celebrate Barrie, experience the soft glow of the silver screen as you enjoy an outdoor film at the beach! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for a movie under the stars.

Back to the Future (1985)
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Centennial Beach, Barrie
Starts at dusk (approx. 9pm), weather permitting (rain date is Jun 9). Admission is Free.

Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Starring: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover
Adventure/Comedy, Rated PG, 110 min. (USA)

Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) is blasted to 1955 in the time machine created by Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd) and finds himself in a time-shattering situation that jeopardizes his future.

Lean On Pete - 4PM
2018-06-06 04:00 - 18:01, 2018-06-07 16:00 - 18:01 | Annual Barrie Film Festival
Lean on Pete

Screening:
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 – 4 pm, 7 pm
Thursday, June 7, 2018 – 4 pm, 7 pm
Location: Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop St. W., Barrie

Written and Directed by: Andrew Haigh
Cast: Charlie Plummer, Steve Buscemi, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn and Travis Fimmel
Drama, 14A for coarse language, brief violence, mild sexual references, 121 minutes (United Kingdom)

“Throughout, Plummer is mesmerizing, his sunken eyes and gaunt face telling of the layers of hardships Charley is forced to endure.” – Adam Graham, Detroit News
“Again and again, I marveled at the humanist depth of the world Haigh creates, one that can only be rendered by a truly great writer and director, working near the top of his game.” – Brian Tellerico, RogerEbert.com

From acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Haigh comes a deeply moving story told through the unique prism of one boy’s connection to a very special racehorse. 15-year-old Charley (Charlie Plummer) arrives in Portland, Oregon, with his single father Ray (Travis Fimmel), both eager for a fresh start after a series of hard knocks. While Ray descends into personal turmoil, Charley finds camaraderie at a local racetrack where he lands a job caring for an ageing Quarter Horse named Lean On Pete. The horse’s gruff owner Del (Steve Buscemi) and his seasoned jockey Bonnie (Chloë Sevigny) help Charley fill the void of his father’s absence — until he discovers that Pete is bound for slaughter, prompting him to take extreme measures to spare his new friend’s life. Charley and Pete head out into the great unknown, embarking on an odyssey across the new American frontier in search of a loving aunt Charley hasn’t seen in years. They experience adventure and heartbreak in equal measure, but never lose their irrepressible hope and resiliency as they pursue their dream of finding a place they can call home. Featuring an award-winning performance by Plummer, Lean on Pete is a compassionate and heartrending look at the desire for love, family and acceptance.

7 Awards, 3 Nominations:
Winner, Truly Moving Pictures Award, Heartland Film, 2018
Nominated, Best 2018 Movies Already Seen, Indiewire Critics’ Poll, 2017
Winner, Best Picture, International Cinephile Society Awards, 2018
Winner, Best Actor (Charlie Plummer)/Best Cinematography,
Les Arcs European Film Festival, 2017
Nominee, Best Film, London Film Festival, 2017
Winner, Best Young Actor (Charlie Plummer), Venice Film Festival, 2017

Lean On Pete - 7PM
2018-06-06 19:00 - 21:01, 2018-06-07 19:00 - 21:01 | Annual Barrie Film Festival

The Insult - 4PM
2018-06-21 16:00 - 17:52 | Annual Barrie Film Festival
The Insult (L’insulte)
Screening: Thursday, June 21, 2018 – 4 pm, 7 pm
Location: Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop St. W., Barrie

Co-written and Directed by: Ziad Doueiri
Cast: Kamel El Basha, Adel Karam, Rita Hayek, Camille Salameh, Diamand Abou Abboud, Carlos Chahine
Drama/Thriller, 14A for coarse language and some violent images, 112 minutes, Language: Arabic with English subtitles
(Lebanon/Belgium/Cyprus/France/USA)

“A powerful and impeccably crafted tale arguing for the crucial importance of addressing history and facing down trauma… Doueiri weaves a starkly intimate fable of violence that’s at once deeply personal and universally, globally relevant.” – Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service

“… eloquently portrays not only the galloping dehumanization that the world is living through, but above all its… deep contempt for the most basic human values ​​that inhabit the world’s geopolitics…” – Toni Vall, CINEMANIA

The latest feature from Ziad Doueiri centres on a dispute between two men on the streets of Beirut that suddenly becomes a national sensation when it opens up old wounds and traumatic memories. One afternoon in the dog days of a Beirut summer, Tony (Adel Karam) gets into an altercation with Yasser over a broken drainpipe. Tony is a mechanic and a Christian; Yasser is a construction foreman and a Palestinian. When Tony, hard-nosed and hot-headed, refuses to accept Yasser’s half-hearted apology, two bruised male egos begin to swell. Tony utters an unforgiveable insult to Yasser. With a speed neither man could foresee, their personal argument escalates through the neighbourhood and the city to the national stage. The dispute comes to encapsulate the lasting legacy of the Lebanese Civil War — and becomes a lightning rod for people with more power than either man to pursue their own agendas. Nominated for Best Foreign Language Film at the 90th Academy Awards, The Insult is an impeccably made political drama, layered with clever observations on the complex history of the region as seen through the intimate mechanisms of an interpersonal misunderstanding.

7 Awards, 14 Nominations:
Nominated, Best Foreign Language Film of the Year, Academy Awards, USA, 2018
Winner, Audience Award/World Cinema, AFI FEST, 2017
Winner, Best Feature Film, Boulder International Film Festival, 2018
Nominated, Best Lebanese Motion Picture/Best Ensemble Cast in a Lebanese Motion Picture, The Lebanese Movie Awards, 2018
Winner, Best Actor (Kamel El Basha) Venice Film Festival, 2017

The Insult - 7PM
2018-06-21 19:00 - 20:52 | Annual Barrie Film Festival

Loveless - 4PM
2018-07-04 16:00 - 18:07, 2018-07-05 16:00 - 18:07 | Annual Barrie Film Festival
Loveless (Nelyubov)

Screening:
Wednesday, July 4, 2018 – 4pm, 7pm
Thursday, July 5, 2018 – 4pm, 7pm
Location: Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop St. W., Barrie

Co-written and Directed by: Andrey Zvyagintsev
Cast: Maryana Spivak, Aleksey Rozin, Matvey Novikov
Drama, 18A for sexual content, disturbing content, coarse language, 127 minutes, Russian with English subtitles
(Russia/France/Germany/Belgium)

“Beautifully shot and acted, the story and themes get deep under the skin.” – Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

“Everything here – from the image to the dialogue to the landscape to the film’s vision and judgment – is clean, cold, and bracing.” – Matthew Lickona, San Diego Reader

“Loveless is about a state of mind, a lament, an indictment of crimes against the human spirit.” – David Edelstein, New York Magazine/Vulture

Still living under the same roof, the Moscow couple of Boris and Zhenya is in the terrible final stages of a bitter divorce. Under those circumstances, as both have already found new partners, the insults pour down like rain in this toxic familial battle zone, always pivoting around the irresolvable and urgent matter of Alyosha’s custody, their 12-year-old only son. Unheard, unloved, and above all, unwanted, the introverted and unhappy boy feels that he is an intolerable burden, however, what his parents don’t know is that he can hear every single word. As a result, when Boris and Zhenya finally realize that Alyosha has been missing for nearly two days, it is already too late. But is this a simple case of a runaway teenager?

Awards: 30 nominations and 17 Wins
Nominated – Oscar, Best Foreign Language Film, Academy Awards, 2018
Nominated – Best Foreign Language Film, Golden Globes, 2018
Won – Jury Prize, Cannes Film Festival, 2017
Won – Carlo di Palma Award for Cinematography, European Film Awards, 2017
Won – Best Film, London Film Festival, 2017

Individual Tickets: Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8
(prices include HST)

Loveless - 7PM
2018-07-04 19:00 - 21:07, 2018-07-05 19:00 - 21:07 | Annual Barrie Film Festival

Outdoor Screening - FLY AWAY HOME
2018-07-04 21:00 | Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1A7, Canada
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Fly Away Home
Wednesday, July 4, 2018
Meridian Place (Memorial Square), Downtown

Starts at dusk (approx. 9pm), weather permitting (rain date is July 5). Admission is Free.
1996, 106 min., Family (USA)
Amy is only 13 years old when her mother is killed in an auto wreck in New Zealand. She goes to Canada to live with her father, an eccentric inventor whom she barely knows. Amy is miserable in her new life…that is until she discovers a nest of goose eggs that were abandoned when developers began tearing up a local forest. The eggs hatch and Amy becomes “Mama Goose”. The young birds must fly south for the winter, but who will lead them there? With a pair of ultralight airplanes, Amy, her dad and their friends must find a way to do it…

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Outdoor Screening - FERDINAND
2018-07-11 21:15 | Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1A7, Canada
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Ferdinand
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie

Starts at dusk (approx. 9:15/9:20pm), weather permitting (rain date is July 12). Admission is Free.
2017, 108 min., G – cartoon/animation action (USA)
After Ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Determined to return to his family, he rallies a misfit team on the ultimate adventure.

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Outdoor Screening - PADDINGTON 2
2018-07-18 21:15 | Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1A7, Canada
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Paddington 2
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie

Starts at dusk (approx. 9:15/9:20pm), weather permitting (rain date is July 19). Admission is Free.
2018, 104 min., G – some scary scenes (UK/France/USA)
Paddington is happily settled with the Brown family in Windsor Gardens, where he has become a popular member of the community, spreading joy and marmalade wherever he goes. While searching for the perfect present for his beloved Aunt Lucy’s 100th birthday, Paddington spots a unique pop-up book in Mr. Gruber’s antique shop, and embarks upon a series of odd jobs to buy it. But when the book is stolen, it’s up to Paddington and the Browns to unmask the thief.

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The Death of Stalin - 4PM
2018-07-19 16:00 - 17:47 | Annual Barrie Film Festival
The Death of Stalin

Screening: Thursday, July 19, 2018 – 4pm, 7pm
Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop St. W., Barrie
Co-written and Directed by: Armando Iannucci
Cast: Steve Buscemi, Simon Russell Beale, Paddy Considine, Rupert Friend, Jason Isaacs, Michael Palin, Andrea Riseborough, Jeffrey Tambour, Olga Kurylenko
Dark Comedy/Satire, 14A for coarse language, disturbing content, sexual references, 107 minutes, (UK/France/Canada/Belgium/USA)

“There is one thing that power can’t stand, and that is to be mocked: The social importance of this topical romp should not be underestimated.” – Kate Taylor, Globe and Mail

“From start to finish, director/co-writer Armando Iannucci (creator of HBO’s brilliant Veep) delivers an audacious and insightful and ridiculous and hilarious send-up that reminded me of the classic Monty Python films of the 1970s and 1980s.” – Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times

“It never asks us to laugh at cruelty; it does make us laugh at the absurd pettiness and ultimate small-mindedness of the men perpetrating that cruelty. And Iannucci is a superb ringmaster.” – Glenn Kenny, RogerEbert.com

The one-liners fly as fast as political fortunes fall in this uproarious, wickedly irreverent satire from Armando Iannucci (Veep, In the Loop). Moscow, 1953: when tyrannical dictator Joseph Stalin drops dead, his parasitic cronies square off in a frantic power struggle to be the next Soviet leader. Among the contenders are the dweeby Georgy Malenkov (Jeffrey Tambor), the wily Nikita Khrushchev (Steve Buscemi), and the sadistic secret police chief Lavrentiy Beria (Simon Russell Beale). But as they bumble, brawl, and backstab their way to the top, just who is running the government? Combining palace intrigue with rapid-fire farce, this audacious comedy is a bitingly funny takedown of bureaucratic dysfunction performed to the hilt by a sparkling ensemble cast. A feature adaptation of Fabien Nury and Thierry Robin’s acclaimed graphic novel.

Awards: 18 Nominations, 11 Wins
Nominated – Best Screenplay, Outstanding British Film of the Year, BAFTA Awards, 2018
Won – Best Comedy, Empire Awards, UK, 2018
Won – Best Supporting Actor, Evening Standard British Film Awards, 2018
Won – Jury Prize – Best Director, Monte-Carlo Comedy Film Festival, 2018
Won – Best Supporting Actor, Casting, Make up & Hair Design, Production Design, British Independent Film Awards, 2017
Won – Best Original Score for a Comedy Film, International Film Music Critics Award, 2017
Won – FIPRESCI Prize, Armando Iannucci, Torino Film Festival, 2017
Nominated – Platform Prize, Armando Iannucci, Toronto International Film Festival, 2017

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The Death of Stalin - 7PM
2018-07-19 19:00 - 20:47 | Annual Barrie Film Festival

Outdoor Screening - ELF
2018-07-25 21:00 | Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1A7, Canada
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Elf
Wednesday, July 25, 2018
Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie
Starts at dusk (approx. 8:45pm/9pm), weather permitting (rain date is July 26). Admission is Free.
2003, 96 min., G (USA)
Celebrate Christmas in July!
A human baby raised as an elf. A city where no one remembers the true meaning of Christmas. Will Ferrell (Saturday Night Live, Superstar) stars as Buddy, a human raised in the North Pole to be an elf. After wreaking havoc in the elf community due to his size, Buddy heads to New York City to find his place in the world, and track down his father. But life in the big city is not all sugarplums and candy canes. His father is a “Scrooge” and his eight-year-old stepbrother doesn’t believe in Santa. Even the snowmen aren’t friendly in New York. In fact, they don’t even speak. Worst of all, everyone has forgotten the true meaning of Christmas, and it’s up to Buddy and his simple elf ways to win over his family, realize his destiny and, ultimately, save Christmas for New York and the world.

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RGD presents: Design Canada - 7PM
2018-07-31 19:00 - 20:14 | Annual Barrie Film Festival
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RGD invites you to attend the film screening of Design Canada at the Uptown Theater in Barrie!

Design Canada
Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Location: Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop Street West, Barrie
Time: 7:00 pm
Doors open at 6:30pm!
Directed by: Greg Durrell, 74 min., not rated, 2018 (Canada)

“The untold story of the images that shaped Canada’s identity.” – CBC Arts

Get transported to the Golden Age of Canadian iconography and meet the innovative artists behind some of our most enduring symbols, from the CBC icon and the CN Railway, to the Roots logo. Charting the transformation of the country from a colonial outpost to a multicultural society, Design Canada shows how graphic design plays a pivotal role in shaping our national identity. Featuring design by Burton Kramer, Rolf Harder, Stuart Ash, Heather Cooper, and interviews with George Stroumboulopoulos, Douglas Coupland, Hannah Sung and more.

Pricing:
Advanced tickets: RGD Members & GDC Members – $8; Non-members – $10
At the door: RGD & GDC Members and seniors – $10; Non-members – $12
* taxes and fees not included in ticket price

This event is supported by the Barrie Film Festival.

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Hearts Beat Loud - 4PM
2018-08-01 16:00 - 17:37, 2018-08-02 16:00 - 17:37 | Annual Barrie Film Festival
Hearts Beat Loud

Screening:
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 – 4pm, 7pm
Thursday, August 2, 2018 – 4pm, 7pm
Location: Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop St. W., Barrie

Co-written and Directed by: Brett Haley
Cast: Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Ted Danson, Toni Collette, Sasha Lane, Blythe Danner
Comedy/Drama, PG for mature theme, some language, 97 minutes (USA)

“This is a movie you not only want to see, but also to put on the turntable.” – Peter Howell, Toronto Star

“Haley engagingly traces the arc of the father-daughter relationship while deftly avoiding sentimentality. And he elicits fine performances from a splendid cast.” – Calvin Wilson, St. Louis Post-Dispatch

“A keenly observed story of a Brooklyn father and daughter, charged with the kind of music as free-spirited as the duo is.” – Tomris Laffly, RogerEbert.com

In the hip Brooklyn neighbourhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank (Nick Offerman) is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam (Kiersey Clemons) off to college, while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly “jam sesh” into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an Internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.

Awards:
Won – Audience Award – Best Narrative Feature Film, Sarasota Film Festival, 2018
Won – Audience Award – Best Narrative Feature Film, Wisconsin Film Festival, 2018
Nominated – Music Movies Competition, Cleveland International Film Festival, 2018
Nominated – Audience Award, Edinburgh International Film Festival, 2018

Hearts Beat Loud - 7PM
2018-08-01 19:00 - 20:37, 2018-08-02 19:00 - 20:37 | Annual Barrie Film Festival

Outdoor Screening - THE RESCUERS
2018-08-02 20:45 | Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1A7, Canada
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The Rescuers
Thursday, August 2, 2018 (rain date in effect)
Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie

Starts at dusk (approx. 8:45/9pm), weather permitting. Admission is Free.
1977, 77 min., G (USA)
An urgent note in a bottle from a kidnapped orphan girl leads two adventuresome mice on a “wild albatross chase” to Devil’s Bayou and a madcap encounter with the villainous Madame Medusa. Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor and Geraldine Page lend their voices.

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Outdoor Screening - JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
2018-08-08 20:30 | Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1A7, Canada
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Wednesday, August 8, 2018
Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie

Starts at dusk (approx. 8:30pm), weather permitting (rain date is August 9). Admission is Free.
2017, 119 min., PG – frightening scenes, violence, language may offend. (USA)
In a brand new Jumanji adventure, the tables are turned as four teenagers are sucked into Jumanji’s world pitted against rhinos, black mambas and an endless variety of jungle traps and puzzles. To survive, they’ll play as characters from the game: meek Spencer becomes a stupid and girl crazy jock (Dwayne Johnson); football jock Fridge becomes a tiny Einstein (Kevin Hart); It-girl Bethany becomes a bookworm professor (Jack Black); and unathletic Martha becomes an amazonian warrior (Karen Gillan). To beat the game and return to the Planet Earth with their lives, they’ll have to start seeing things in an entirely different way.

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Outdoor Screening - WONDER
2018-08-15 20:30 | Meridian Place, 30 Simcoe Street, Barrie, ON, L4M 1A7, Canada
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Wonder
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Meridian Place, Downtown Barrie

2017, 113 min., PG – language may offend, bullying (USA)
Starts at dusk (approx. 8:15pm/8:30pm), weather permitting (rain date is August 16). Admission is Free.
Based on the New York Times bestseller, WONDER tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman. Born with facial differences that, up until now, have prevented him from going to a mainstream school, Auggie becomes the most unlikely of heroes when he enters the fifth grade. As his family, his new classmates, and the larger community all struggle to discover their compassion and acceptance, Auggie’s extraordinary journey will unite them all and prove you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.

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Mary Shelley - 4PM
2018-08-16 16:00 - 18:00 | Annual Barrie Film Festival
Mary Shelley
Screening: Thursday, August 16 – 4pm, 7pm
Location: Uptown Theatre, 55 Dunlop St. W., Barrie

Directed by: Haifaa Al Mansour
Cast: Elle Fanning, Douglas Booth, Bel Powley, Tom Sturridge, Maisie Williams
Drama, PG – mature theme, nudity, sexual content, 120 minutes (UK/Luxembourg/USA)

“A reminder that England in the early 19th century remains a rich repository of stories and characters, and era that can be made to feel charmingly quaint and bracingly modern, on both the page and the screen.” – A.O. Scott, NEW YORK TIMES

“A welcome showcase for the considerable talents of Elle Fanning, who deftly shades the trials and tribulations of the young writer and her complicated relationship with Percy Shelley” – Jason Bailey, VILLAGE VOICE

“A passionate film about a woman’s ideas.” – Deborah Young, HOLLYWOOD REPORTER

Mary Shelley tells the story of Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin – author of one of the world’s most famous Gothic novels ‘Frankenstein’ – and her fiery, tempestuous relationship with renowned romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. The pair are two outsiders constrained by polite society but bound together by a natural chemistry and progressive ideas that are beyond the boundaries of their age and time. Mary and Percy declare their love for each other and much to her family’s horror they run away together, joined by Mary’s half-sister Claire. In the midst of growing tension within their relationship and during their stay at Lord Byron’s house at Lake Geneva, the idea of Frankenstein is conceived when a challenge is put to all house-guests to write a ghost story. An incredible character is created, which will loom large in popular culture for centuries to come, but society at the time puts little value in female authors. At the tender age of 18, Mary is forced to challenge these preconceptions, to protect her work and to forge her own identity.

Awards:
Nominated – Audience Award, Edinburgh International Film Festival, 2018

Mary Shelley - 7PM
2018-08-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Annual Barrie Film Festival
