Ponto Final

In this lyrical observational doc, Morgan Tams captures the rhythms of a timeless way of life on an off-the-grid farming community on Cortes Island. Join us for a filmmaker Q&A on August 7 and 8.

A documentary about the annual Girl Scouts' cookie sale is probably not high on your list of must-sees, but don't be too sure — this movie is a delight, a rare celebration of girlhood, supportive family relations, and the art of salesmanship.

Cutting costs, swapping four wheels for two, Nick is downsizing to pay off his student debt. It's a path which leads to savings he had not anticipated, even if his girlfriend thinks he's losing it (and she may be right). A lean, low budget gem.

Shoplifters director Koreeda probes the complexities of grief, love and human connection in the age of AI in this thoughtful, moving drama.

James Cameron's romantic disaster movie spent 17 weeks topping the box office charts on its way to a $2 billion gross and 11 Academy Awards. Not too shabby for such a harrowing experience (and that's just the love scenes).

Harmony Korine was just 24 when he made Gummo. It's become a cult favourite as much for its singularity as anything else: it's a strange, misshapen beast, a slice of beat poetry translated into experimental film.