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Deftly directed by Ernst Lubitsch from a smart, funny script by Samson Raphaelson, 'The Shop Around the Corner' is a romantic comedy in the finest sense of the term. Watch ‘The Shop Around the Corner’ on your own at home (find out where to watch it here: https://bit.ly/2HANuH4 ) and then join us on Zoom Monday, Nov 30 where Hollywood producer Fred Fuchs will delve into the artists who made the film, their craft, and what goes into the filmmaking process. Fred will take you be...hind the scenes to share the personalities and what life was like during the Golden Age of Hollywood! There will be a question and answer session after each talk. There is no charge to join the Christmas Comedy Film Talk Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86018303650 (1940) Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) and Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) are employees at Matuschek and Company, a general store in Budapest. Klara and Alfred are constantly at odds with each other, butting heads and disagreeing on almost everything. Both are enamored of their respective pen pals, who serve as welcome distractions in their lives. Little do they know, they are each the other’s pen pal and, despite outward differences, have unwittingly fallen in love through their letters.

There are many local shops open, so please shop in Westdale Village!

If there was ever a holiday season to revisit Classic Christmas Comedies from Hollywood's golden era, it's this one. Watch the four celebrated classics below on your own at home, and then join us on Zoom once a week, where Hollywood producer Fred Fuchs will delve into the artists who made the film, their craft, and what goes into the filmmaking process. Fred will discuss one movie a week, taking you behind the scenes to share the personalities and what life was like during... the Golden Age of Hollywood! There will be a question and answer session after each talk. You can find out where you can stream and rent the movies by following the links below. There is no cost to join the Zoom Film Talks. Enjoy these Christmas classics, and we hope to see you on Zoom! THE SHOP AROUND THE CORNER (1940) Find out where to watch it here: https://bit.ly/2HANuH4 Join the Fim Talk on Zoom Monday, Nov 30 at 7:00 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86018303650 CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT (1945) Find out where to watch it here: https://bit.ly/3l3vhzz Join the Fim Talk on Zoom Monday, Dec 7 at 7:00 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86018303650 IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE (1946) Find out where to watch it here: https://bit.ly/2V4by8y Join the Fim Talk on Zoom Monday, Dec 14 at 7:00 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86018303650 MIRACLE ON 34th STREET (1947) Find out where to watch it here: https://bit.ly/2HEIXDC Join the Fim Talk on Zoom Monday, Dec 21 at 7:00 pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86018303650

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein tonight with the films executive producer Fred Fuchs. Only 20 tickets remain! The science-fiction horror stars Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hulce, Helena Bonham Carter, Ian Holm, John Cleese, and Aidan Quinn. Tickets: https://bit.ly/2HIZJ4k

We are proud to present Kuessipan with Centre francophone Hamilton tonight at 7:00 pm. Adapted from Naomi Fontaine's acclaimed novel, Kuessipan is Myriam Verreault's first narrative feature. It will be presented in French with English subtitles. Tickets: https://thewestdale.ca/event/kuessipan/

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday!

Bill Murray reunites with Oscar-winning Director, Sofia Coppola (Lost in Translation) in ON THE ROCKS. Opens Friday! A young New York mother faced with sudden doubts about her marriage teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband. What follows is a sparkling comic adventure across the city drawing father and daughter closer together despite one detour after another. Friday, October 30 at 4:00 pm... Saturday, October 31 at 4:00 pm Thursday, November 5 at 7:00 pm See more

Wow! The 15th annual Hamilton Film Festival is the epitome of innovation. Check out the incredible line-up!