Cinema at the Centre

Cinema at the Centre shows a wide array of independent, foreign and classic films. Join us for exciting and diverse flicks. See the upcoming line-up on our Film Series page: http://www.epl.ca/filmseries/

June 1

Set in a post-apocalyptic year of 1997, this retro-futuristic and nostalgic tribute to 80's action-adventure films follows an orphaned teenager who goes on an adventure to save his female-robot companion from the hands of an evil warlord who controls the only water supply. Canada, 2015, 93 minutes, rated 18A

June 8

Join us for a Pride Week-themed spectacular! The three-decade-old annual Manhattan gathering of drag queens and their fans is portrayed in this colorful documentary. The film concentrates on the spectacle of the event, providing abundant examples of the elaborate costumes, flamboyant wigs, and campy musical performances that characterize the event. Featuring drag superstars RuPaul, Lady Bunny and Jackie Beat. USA, 1995, 80 minutes, not rated

June 15

Isabel Coixet's slice-of-life comedy/drama stars Patricia Clarkson as Wendy, a middle-ages book critic who is shattered when her husband Ted (Jake Weber) leaves her. In order to visit her daughter (Grace Gummer), who lives upstate, Wendy begins taking driving lessons from Darwan (Ben Kingsley) an American citizen originally from India who makes a living as a cabbie and giving driving lessons. The two strike-up a friendship that helps her learn to take control of her life, and him adjust to his new life after an arranged marriage. UK/USA, 2014, 90 minutes, rated 14A

June 22

Lily Tomlin stars as Elle, who has just gotten through breaking up with her girlfriend when Elle's granddaughter Sage unexpectedly shows up needing $600 bucks before sundown. Temporarily broke, Grandma Elle and Sage spend the day trying to get their hands on the cash as their unannounced visits to old friends and flames end up rattling skeletons and digging up secrets. USA, 2015, 79 minutes, rated 14A

June 29

With the help of his recent recruit, a gang leader takes on an established crime lord in a battle for control over Vancouver's arms and drug trade. An action thriller from acclaimed writer-director Deepa Mehta. Canada, 2015, 104 minutes, rated 14A Cost : Free More info : edmontonpl.evanced.info… . Event Details. Location: , Edmonton, AB