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Revival screens a TV news satire, a Toronto-shot fantasy and a biker classic.
Summary
Toronto revival cinemas are showing classic and restored films this week, including Network at the Paradise, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World at the Fox, Easy Rider at the Revue, Cape Fear at the Carlton and Darling at TIFF Lightbox.
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Multiple revival cinemas across Toronto are showing classic and restored films this week. The line-up mixes anniversary screenings, 4K restorations and locally shot favourites. Paradise Theatre is marking the 50th anniversary of Network as part of its "Appointment Television" series. Several venues list specific showtimes and limited runs, including a noted run for Cape Fear through Jan. 22.
Currently playing:
- Network — Paradise Theatre, Mon., 7 p.m.; 50th anniversary screening as part of the "Appointment Television" series; stars Peter Finch, Faye Dunaway and William Holden.
- Scott Pilgrim vs. the World — Fox Theatre (2236 Queen St. E.), Sat., 9:30 p.m.; Tues., 9:15 p.m.; shot-in-Toronto romantic fantasy starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Michael Cera.
- Easy Rider — Revue Cinema (400 Roncesvalles Ave.), Weds., 9:30 p.m.; 4K restoration of Dennis Hopper's counterculture classic co-starring Peter Fonda and Jack Nicholson.
- Cape Fear — Carlton Cinema, Sat., 12:40, 3:40, 6:40, 9:40 p.m. (and other times through Jan. 22); Martin Scorsese's 1991 remake starring Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Juliette Lewis and Jessica Lange.
- Darling — TIFF Lightbox (350 King St. W.), Fri., 6:30 p.m.; new 4K restoration, free for members; stars Julie Christie.
Summary:
The screenings bring restored and classic titles back to Toronto's revival screens and include special events such as Network's 50th anniversary showing. Cape Fear's run at the Carlton is listed through Jan. 22, while other showtimes and runs vary by theatre. Undetermined at this time.
