MOVIES

fri june 1

The Fifth Element Presented by The Fifth Reel. Two hundred and fifty years in the future, life as we know it is threatened by the arrival of Evil. Only the Fifth Element can stop the Evil from extinguishing life, as it tries to do every five thousand years. With pre-show musical performance by Polly Dactic. At Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W.

9 p.m. $10 - $15. fifthreel.ca.

fri june 1 to sun june 3

Black Cop A black police officer, pushed to the edge, takes the white community on a day filled with abuse, assault, harassment and terror. At Cineplex Odeon Eau Claire Market Cinemas, 200 Barclay Parade S.W. Friday and Saturday, 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 9 p.m. cineplex.com.

Hidden Gems Film Festival Hidden gems from the nooks and crannies of India including films

like Turup (Checkmate), Kaasav (Turtle), Colour of Innocence, Omerta (Code of Silence), Take Off, Song of the Scorpion and more. At Stanford Perrott Lecture Theatre, ACAD. Festival pass, $90; single tickets, $15. 403-457-3036, hiddengemsfilmfestival.com.

until sat june 2

Fairy Tales Film Festival Presented by the Calgary Queer Arts Society. Featuring films suited for all ages and demographics across the LGBTQ2+ spectrum. At The Plaza Theatre, 1133 Kensington Rd. N.W. Full festival, $90; single films, $10 - $14. calgaryqueerartssociety.com. CalgaryMovies.com 20th Anniversary One-Day Film Festival Celebrating Calgary’s local movie scene with shorts

sat june 2 + sun june 3

Calgary Horror Con The seventh-annual get-together promises a weekend of welcome shocks. Guests include James Remar, John Jarratt and CJ Graham. At Clarion Hotel, 2120 16th Ave. N.E. Weekend pass, $35; day passes, $20 - $25. horror-con.ca.

until sun june 3

Passport to the World Film Festival

Eight beautiful and fascinating features showcase eight intriguing and exotic destinations. At Waterton Lakes Opera House, 309 Windflower Ave., Waterton (three hours south of Calgary). mywaterton.ca.

starting sun june 3

Awful Cinema First Sunday of the month, June to September. Presented by The Fifth Reel. June 3: Samurai Cop; July 1: Things; Aug. 5: Plan 9 From Outer Space; Sept. 2: Birdemic:

Shock and Terror. At Broken City, 613 11th Ave. S.W. 8 p.m. Free. fifthreel.ca. L’apparition A journalist is sent by the Vatican to investigate a young girl claiming to be visited by the Virgin Mary. Subtitled in English. At La Cité des Rocheuses, 4800 Richard Rd. S.W. 7 p.m. $10. 403-249-1749, citedesrocheuses.com.

ongoing

EspressoKino Thursdays. Movie and coffee

night. June 7: A Message From Mars; June 14: Aelita, Queen of Mars; June 21: Frau im Mond (The Woman in the Moon) Pt. 1; Frau im Mond (The Woman in the Moon) Pt. 2. Subtitled in English. At The Roasterie, 314 10th St. N.W. 9 p.m. Free. espressokino.ca.

upcoming

Third ACTion Film Festival Friday, June 8 to Sunday, and features from Calgary International Film Festival, Canadian International Fashion Film Festival, Marda Loop Justice Film Festival, Fairy Tales Queer Film Festival, Calgary Society of Independent Filmmakers, Calgary Cinematheque, Quickdraw Animation Society, Night Terrors, and Calgary Underground Film Festival. At Globe Cinema,

617 8th Ave. S.W. Starting at 2:30 p.m. Free. calgarymovies.com. June 10. Celebrating aging and older adults through films and talks. Screening features, shorts, animation and documentaries that either star older adults in leading roles or address issues faced by older adults. At Glenbow Museum Theatre, 130 9th Ave. S.E. 7 p.m. Festival passes, $72 - $100; individual tickets, $10 - $14. 403-5612765, thirdactionfilmfest.ca. Akira 30th Anniversary Saturday, June 9. Part of Quickdraw Animation Society and Globe Cinema’s Saturday MASS (Monthly Animation Screening Series). A secret military project endangers Neo-Tokyo when it turns a biker-gang member into a rampaging psychic psychopath whom only two teenagers and a group of psychics can stop. At Globe Cinema,

617 8th Ave. S.W. 7 p.m. facebook.com/quickdrawanimation. Fantastic Mr. Fox Saturday, June 16. Presented by Qualex-Landmark Park Point. Arrive early to grab a free movie night goodie bag at the Park Point Discovery Centre, 301 11th Ave. S.W.; YYC Food Trucks will be on site as well. At Central Memorial Park, 1221 2nd St. S.W. Movie start, 9:40 p.m. facebook.com/qualexhomes. Metamorphosis Opening Wednesday, June 20. Through a tidal flow of stunning images, Metamorphosis carves a path from the present to the future, and offers a bold new vision for humanity and the world. At Globe Cinema, 617 8th Ave. S.W. globecinema.ca. International Adventure Film Festival

Saturday, June 23. A showcase for some of the best adventure films from around the globe. The Adventure Fair features Waterton-based outdoor adventure specialists to give you tips on how best to enjoy all the area has to offer. At Waterton Lakes Opera House, 309 Windflower Ave., Waterton (three hours south of Calgary). mywaterton.ca. La Ch’tite Famille Wednesday, June 27. Valentin D is a hot designer architect who claims to be an orphan because he is too ashamed to admit he is the son of working-class scrap metal merchants from the north of France. Alberta premiere screening. Subtitled in English. At La Cité des Rocheuses, 4800 Richard Rd. S.W. 7 p.m. $10. 403-249-1749, citedesrocheuses.com.