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Film Fests & Special Screenings Movies & TV

Special Screenings: Siddhartha, When Harry Met Sally, Toronto Film Societys May Movie Magic Festival and more

Jane Jacobs Film Fest A collection of videos featuring the author/urban activist. Sat-Thu at 5 pm. Donation $10. Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643.

OSC Omnimax Films Screenings of The Human Body, Humpback Whales, A Beautiful Planet and Under The Sea. Daily, see website for times. $9-$13. Ontario Science Centre, 770 Don Mills. ontariosciencecentre.ca.

Siddhartha The 1972 film by Conrad Rooks. Mon-Thu 7 pm. Donation $10. Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643.

Who Am I No System Is Safe Goethe Films Can You Hack It? film series presents Baran bo Odars 2014 film. 6:30 pm. $10. Cinema 4. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. goethe.de/toronto.

Happy Mothers Day, Love George Trash Palace presents the 1973 film by Darren McGavin. 9:30 pm, $10. CineCycle, 129 Spadina. super8porter.ca.

Two Cares Due None Premiere of an indie feature by Chris Boni & Melissa Fisher about the ways cultures obtain and place value on objects. Screenings followed by a Q&A mediated by Mike Hoolboom. May 13 at 7 pm and May 15 at 2 pm. $10. Royal Cinema, 608 College. twocaresduenone.eventbrite.ca.

Love Between The Covers Toronto Romance Writers 30th anniversary event with book signing, giveaways, a silent auction and documentary film screening. Noon-4 pm. $12. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor W. trw30years.wordpress.com.

Metropolis The 1927 classic by Fritz Lang, rescored by Reg Hartt. 7 pm. Donation $10. Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643.

Struggles With Apprehension: Films By Peter Gidal The Free Screen presents Room Film 1973 and short films Key and Assumption. 2:30 pm. Free. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. tiff.net.

Sudden Impulse Film Festival Showcasing local comedy & cult short films, web series, music videos and parody commercials. Live music by The Michael Schatte Band, hosted by Stefan Kuchar. 9 pm. $15. Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles. suddenimpulses.com.

Cineforum Sunday The Jungle Book (1942, Zoltan & Alexander Korda). 2 pm Jane Jacobs Film Fest at 5 pm Salvador Dali/Luis Bunuel Film Fest at 7 pm The Genius Of Fritz Freleng at 9 pm. Donation $10. Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643.

Encounter With A Lost Land Toronto Palestine Film Festival screening of Maryse Gargours documentary. Director will join via Skype for a Q&A. 2-5 pm. Free. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham. beitzatoun.org.

Two Cares Due None See May 13.

Wild In The Country The 1961 Philip Dunne film starring Elvis Presley. 11:59 pm. Donation $10. Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643.

Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars The 1973 film by D.A. Pennebaker starring David Bowie. 9 pm. Donation $10. Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643.

Democracy Goethe Films Can You Hack It? film series presents David Bernets 2015 documentary on EU data protection legislation. 6:30 pm. $10. Cinema 4. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. goethe.de/toronto.

Jailhouse Rock Richard Thorpes 1957 film starring Elvis Presley. 11:59 pm. Donation $10. Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643.

Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence The 1983 film by Nagisa Oshima starring David Bowie. 9 pm. Donation $10. Cineforum, 463 Bathurst. 416-603-6643.

Nausicaa Of The Valley Of The Wind -Toronto Anime Film Festival presents the 1984 film by Hayao Miyazaki. 9 pm. $12.50-$15. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor W. eventbrite.ca/e/24789264357.

Andy Ricker On The Empire Of Scents TIFF Food On Film presents a screening of Kim Nguyens documentary followed by a talk with chef/restaurateur Andy Ricker. 7 pm. $35. TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W. 416-599-8433, tiff.net/food.

The Girl Cant Help It Ladies of Burlesque present Frank Tashlins 1956 film starring Jayne Mansfield. 7 pm. $10. Royal Cinema, 608 College. universe.com/events/N8XS14.

Rosewater The 2014 film by Jon Stewart based on the true-life story of journalist Maziar Bahari. Q&A to follow. 6:30-9 pm. $5. Beit Zatoun, 612 Markham. beitzatoun.org.

When Harry Met Sally The MUFF Society T.O. presents the 1989 romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner. 9-11 pm. $10. Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton. muffsociety.com.

ReelAbilities Film Festival Films and panel discussions promoting awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories, and art of people with disabilities and Deaf people. Includes Matt Fullers Autism In Love, Judy Lieffs Deaf Jam and Kire Papputs The Rainbow Kid. $12. stu/srs $8. Al Green Theatre, 750 Spadina. 416-599-8433, toronto. reelabilities.org.

May 12 to 19

Toronto Film Societys May Movie Magic Festival Classic feature film festival with five films from the actor-turned-director Ida Lupino. $10/film, passes $45-$120. Carlton Cinema, 20 Carlton. torontofilmsociety.com.

May 13 to 15

Toronto Jewish Film Festival Feature films, documentaries and shorts from around the world on themes of Jewish culture and identity. Highlights include feature films Atomic Falafel and Night Song, documentaries The Singing Abortionist and Carvalhos Journey, short films and more. $14-$20, stu/srs $10, weekday mats $9, some free events, passes available. Bloor Hot Docs Cinema, 506 Bloor W, and other venues, see website for details. 416-324-9121, tjff.com.

May 5 to 15

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