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Explore a world of cinema with NVDPL! We will begin our foreign film series with recommendations from the British Film Institute’s Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time List. These films will be shown in their original language with subtitles in English.
October 1: La Dolce Vita (Italy, 1960)
In Federico Fellini's lauded Italian film, restless reporter Marcello Rubini (Marcello Mastroianni) drifts through life in Rome. While Marcello contends with the overdose taken by his girlfriend, Emma (Yvonne Furneaux), he also pursues heiress Maddalena (Anouk Aimée) and movie star Sylvia (Anita Ekberg), embracing a carefree approach to living. Despite his hedonistic attitude, Marcello does have moments of quiet reflection, resulting in an intriguing cinematic character study. 3 hours runtime. In Italian with English subtitles.
November 5: Seven Samurai (Japan, 1954)
Arguably Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, The Seven Samurai is an epic adventure classic with an engrossing story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that make it one of the most influential films ever made. 3h30min runtime. In Japanese with English subtitles.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, October 1, 2023 - 2:00pm
Join us at Capilano Library to enjoy new releases and other contemporary movies.
September 10: Avatar Way of Water (2023)
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, "Avatar: The Way of Water" begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure. 2h20 minutes runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
September 24: How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023)
A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline, in Daniel Goldhaber's taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm. 1h40min runtime.
October 15: Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)
"Magic" Mike Lane, an exotic dancer, (Channing Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Salma Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can't refuse... and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he--and the roster of hot new dancers he'll have to whip into shape--be able to pull it off? 2h runtime.
October 29: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor among Thieves (2023)
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure. 2h10 minutes runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, October 15, 2023 - 2:00pm
Using the British Film Institute’s Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time List (revised in 2022), the American Film Institute’s Top 100 American Films of All Time list (revised in 2007), and the Toronto International Film Festival’s Canada’s All-time Top Ten List (revised 2015), we will be showing some of the most celebrate films.
See how the history of film has evolved over time and discover, or revisit, some classics of cinema.
September 17: Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Harried paleontologist David Huxley (Cary Grant) has to make a good impression on society matron Mrs. Random (May Robson), who is considering donating one million dollars to his museum. On the day before his wedding, Huxley meets Mrs. Random's high-spirited young niece, Susan Vance (Katharine Hepburn), a madcap adventuress who immediately falls for the straitlaced scientist. The ever-growing chaos -- including a missing dinosaur bone and a pet leopard -- threatens to swallow him whole. 1h40min runtime.
October 22: The Philadelphia Story (1940)
This classic romantic comedy focuses on Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), a Philadelphia socialite who has split from her husband, C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), due both to his drinking and to her overly demanding nature. As Tracy prepares to wed the wealthy George Kittredge (John Howard), she crosses paths with both Dexter and prying reporter Macaulay Connor (James Stewart). Unclear about her feelings for all three men, Tracy must decide whom she truly loves. 2h runtime
November 19: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
An aging silent film queen refuses to accept that her stardom has ended. She hires a young screenwriter to help set up her movie comeback. The screenwriter believes he can manipulate her, but he soon finds out he is wrong. The screenwriters ambivalence about their relationship and her unwillingness to let go leads to a situation of violence, madness, and death. 2h runtime.
December 3: Forrest Gump (1994)
Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright). 2h20 min runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
December 17: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
An absolute masterpiece whose groundbreaking visuals and deft storytelling are still every bit as resonant, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old.When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help. 1h40m runtime. Suitable for All Ages.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, October 22, 2023 - 2:00pm
Join us at Capilano Library to enjoy new releases and other contemporary movies.
September 10: Avatar Way of Water (2023)
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, "Avatar: The Way of Water" begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure. 2h20 minutes runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
September 24: How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023)
A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline, in Daniel Goldhaber's taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm. 1h40min runtime.
October 15: Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)
"Magic" Mike Lane, an exotic dancer, (Channing Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Salma Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can't refuse... and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he--and the roster of hot new dancers he'll have to whip into shape--be able to pull it off? 2h runtime.
October 29: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor among Thieves (2023)
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure. 2h10 minutes runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 2:00pm
Explore a world of cinema with NVDPL! We will begin our foreign film series with recommendations from the British Film Institute’s Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time List. These films will be shown in their original language with subtitles in English.
October 1: La Dolce Vita (Italy, 1960)
In Federico Fellini's lauded Italian film, restless reporter Marcello Rubini (Marcello Mastroianni) drifts through life in Rome. While Marcello contends with the overdose taken by his girlfriend, Emma (Yvonne Furneaux), he also pursues heiress Maddalena (Anouk Aimée) and movie star Sylvia (Anita Ekberg), embracing a carefree approach to living. Despite his hedonistic attitude, Marcello does have moments of quiet reflection, resulting in an intriguing cinematic character study. 3 hours runtime. In Italian with English subtitles.
November 5: Seven Samurai (Japan, 1954)
Arguably Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece, The Seven Samurai is an epic adventure classic with an engrossing story, memorable characters, and stunning action sequences that make it one of the most influential films ever made. 3h30min runtime. In Japanese with English subtitles.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, November 5, 2023 - 2:00pm
Join us at Capilano Library to enjoy new releases and other contemporary movies.
September 10: Avatar Way of Water (2023)
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, "Avatar: The Way of Water" begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure. 2h20 minutes runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
September 24: How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023)
A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline, in Daniel Goldhaber's taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm. 1h40min runtime.
October 15: Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)
"Magic" Mike Lane, an exotic dancer, (Channing Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Salma Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can't refuse... and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he--and the roster of hot new dancers he'll have to whip into shape--be able to pull it off? 2h runtime.
October 29: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor among Thieves (2023)
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure. 2h10 minutes runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, November 12, 2023 - 2:00pm
Using the British Film Institute’s Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time List (revised in 2022), the American Film Institute’s Top 100 American Films of All Time list (revised in 2007), and the Toronto International Film Festival’s Canada’s All-time Top Ten List (revised 2015), we will be showing some of the most celebrate films.
See how the history of film has evolved over time and discover, or revisit, some classics of cinema.
September 17: Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Harried paleontologist David Huxley (Cary Grant) has to make a good impression on society matron Mrs. Random (May Robson), who is considering donating one million dollars to his museum. On the day before his wedding, Huxley meets Mrs. Random's high-spirited young niece, Susan Vance (Katharine Hepburn), a madcap adventuress who immediately falls for the straitlaced scientist. The ever-growing chaos -- including a missing dinosaur bone and a pet leopard -- threatens to swallow him whole. 1h40min runtime.
October 22: The Philadelphia Story (1940)
This classic romantic comedy focuses on Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), a Philadelphia socialite who has split from her husband, C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), due both to his drinking and to her overly demanding nature. As Tracy prepares to wed the wealthy George Kittredge (John Howard), she crosses paths with both Dexter and prying reporter Macaulay Connor (James Stewart). Unclear about her feelings for all three men, Tracy must decide whom she truly loves. 2h runtime
November 19: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
An aging silent film queen refuses to accept that her stardom has ended. She hires a young screenwriter to help set up her movie comeback. The screenwriter believes he can manipulate her, but he soon finds out he is wrong. The screenwriters ambivalence about their relationship and her unwillingness to let go leads to a situation of violence, madness, and death. 2h runtime.
December 3: Forrest Gump (1994)
Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright). 2h20 min runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
December 17: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
An absolute masterpiece whose groundbreaking visuals and deft storytelling are still every bit as resonant, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old.When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help. 1h40m runtime. Suitable for All Ages.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, November 19, 2023 - 2:00pm
Join us at Capilano Library to enjoy new releases and other contemporary movies.
September 10: Avatar Way of Water (2023)
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, "Avatar: The Way of Water" begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure. 2h20 minutes runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
September 24: How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023)
A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline, in Daniel Goldhaber's taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm. 1h40min runtime.
October 15: Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)
"Magic" Mike Lane, an exotic dancer, (Channing Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Salma Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can't refuse... and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he--and the roster of hot new dancers he'll have to whip into shape--be able to pull it off? 2h runtime.
October 29: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor among Thieves (2023)
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure. 2h10 minutes runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, November 26, 2023 - 2:00pm
Using the British Film Institute’s Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time List (revised in 2022), the American Film Institute’s Top 100 American Films of All Time list (revised in 2007), and the Toronto International Film Festival’s Canada’s All-time Top Ten List (revised 2015), we will be showing some of the most celebrate films.
See how the history of film has evolved over time and discover, or revisit, some classics of cinema.
September 17: Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Harried paleontologist David Huxley (Cary Grant) has to make a good impression on society matron Mrs. Random (May Robson), who is considering donating one million dollars to his museum. On the day before his wedding, Huxley meets Mrs. Random's high-spirited young niece, Susan Vance (Katharine Hepburn), a madcap adventuress who immediately falls for the straitlaced scientist. The ever-growing chaos -- including a missing dinosaur bone and a pet leopard -- threatens to swallow him whole. 1h40min runtime.
October 22: The Philadelphia Story (1940)
This classic romantic comedy focuses on Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), a Philadelphia socialite who has split from her husband, C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), due both to his drinking and to her overly demanding nature. As Tracy prepares to wed the wealthy George Kittredge (John Howard), she crosses paths with both Dexter and prying reporter Macaulay Connor (James Stewart). Unclear about her feelings for all three men, Tracy must decide whom she truly loves. 2h runtime
November 19: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
An aging silent film queen refuses to accept that her stardom has ended. She hires a young screenwriter to help set up her movie comeback. The screenwriter believes he can manipulate her, but he soon finds out he is wrong. The screenwriters ambivalence about their relationship and her unwillingness to let go leads to a situation of violence, madness, and death. 2h runtime.
December 3: Forrest Gump (1994)
Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright). 2h20 min runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
December 17: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
An absolute masterpiece whose groundbreaking visuals and deft storytelling are still every bit as resonant, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old.When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help. 1h40m runtime. Suitable for All Ages.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, December 3, 2023 - 2:00pm
Join us at Capilano Library to enjoy new releases and other contemporary movies.
September 10: Avatar Way of Water (2023)
Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, "Avatar: The Way of Water" begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure. 2h20 minutes runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
September 24: How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2023)
A crew of young environmental activists execute a daring mission to sabotage an oil pipeline, in Daniel Goldhaber's taut and timely thriller that is part high-stakes heist, part radical exploration of the climate crisis. Based on the controversial book by Andreas Malm. 1h40min runtime.
October 15: Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023)
"Magic" Mike Lane, an exotic dancer, (Channing Tatum) takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite (Salma Hayek Pinault) who lures him with an offer he can't refuse... and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he--and the roster of hot new dancers he'll have to whip into shape--be able to pull it off? 2h runtime.
October 29: Dungeons and Dragons: Honor among Thieves (2023)
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure. 2h10 minutes runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, December 10, 2023 - 2:00pm
Using the British Film Institute’s Top 100 Greatest Films of All Time List (revised in 2022), the American Film Institute’s Top 100 American Films of All Time list (revised in 2007), and the Toronto International Film Festival’s Canada’s All-time Top Ten List (revised 2015), we will be showing some of the most celebrate films.
See how the history of film has evolved over time and discover, or revisit, some classics of cinema.
September 17: Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Harried paleontologist David Huxley (Cary Grant) has to make a good impression on society matron Mrs. Random (May Robson), who is considering donating one million dollars to his museum. On the day before his wedding, Huxley meets Mrs. Random's high-spirited young niece, Susan Vance (Katharine Hepburn), a madcap adventuress who immediately falls for the straitlaced scientist. The ever-growing chaos -- including a missing dinosaur bone and a pet leopard -- threatens to swallow him whole. 1h40min runtime.
October 22: The Philadelphia Story (1940)
This classic romantic comedy focuses on Tracy Lord (Katharine Hepburn), a Philadelphia socialite who has split from her husband, C.K. Dexter Haven (Cary Grant), due both to his drinking and to her overly demanding nature. As Tracy prepares to wed the wealthy George Kittredge (John Howard), she crosses paths with both Dexter and prying reporter Macaulay Connor (James Stewart). Unclear about her feelings for all three men, Tracy must decide whom she truly loves. 2h runtime
November 19: Sunset Boulevard (1950)
An aging silent film queen refuses to accept that her stardom has ended. She hires a young screenwriter to help set up her movie comeback. The screenwriter believes he can manipulate her, but he soon finds out he is wrong. The screenwriters ambivalence about their relationship and her unwillingness to let go leads to a situation of violence, madness, and death. 2h runtime.
December 3: Forrest Gump (1994)
Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright). 2h20 min runtime. Suitable for Teens and Adults.
December 17: The Wizard of Oz (1939)
An absolute masterpiece whose groundbreaking visuals and deft storytelling are still every bit as resonant, The Wizard of Oz is a must-see film for young and old.When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy (Judy Garland) and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow (Ray Bolger) that needs a brain, a Tin Man (Jack Haley) missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion (Bert Lahr) who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West (Margaret Hamilton) to earn his help. 1h40m runtime. Suitable for All Ages.
No registration required. Seating will be first-come, first-served. Call 604-987-4471, ext. 8175 for more information.
Location:
Sunday, December 17, 2023 - 2:00pm
