Hinton Movies also brings some very interesting, inspiring and often emotionally moving “non-Hollywood style” movies to the screen.
These movies are produced by independent studios and lesser-known producers, directors and actors but still pack a very entertaining punch. Later in April, two such movies that simply must be seen are hitting Hinton’s big screen.
Don’t be one of those folks who tells me afterwards: “Darn it, I heard there was a great movie shown last night. I’m sad that I missed it!” As they say, “Be there or be square.” I write these columns so that you know ahead of time and don’t get a case of FOMO (fear of missing out!) So, here are two more non-Hollywood movies I’m excited to see and I believe you will find worth attending later in April.
500 days in the Wild
Showing April 21 and 22 at Hinton Movies
Film Length: 2 hr 4 min
(PG) Warning: Coarse language.
For those who enjoy outdoor adventure, this movie is for you. It shares the exciting challenges and personal reflections of solo travel and shows us the diverse, natural beauty that is Canada. Yes, this movie may spark your adrenalin for getting on a trail outdoors soon.
After a six-year journey, filmmaker Dianne Whelan became the first person to travel the 24,000 kilometres of the Trans Canada Trail – the longest trail in the world. And she has some unique experiences along the journey. She traverses our great country on foot, by canoe and bike. She brings us along in her search of lost wisdom about nature and a strong longing to reconnect. This movie weaves together adventure, personal reflections, stunning wildlife and landscape cinematography and a rocking soundtrack.
Origin
Showing Wednesday, April 24 at Hinton Movies
Film Length: 2 hr 15 min
(PG) Warning: Disturbing content and violence.
For movie goers wanting to reflect on society and maybe shed a tear or two, this movie is for you.
“Origin” is a unique biographical chronicle of just how intimate a journalist’s journey toward sharing a new idea with the world can be. Director Ava DuVernay creates powerful cinematic images out of the stories that author Isabel Wilkerson brought to light in her non-fiction work (Caste: The Origins of our Discontent) and the dark moments of her personal life which informed its writing. It results in a deeply moving portrait of the enduring trauma caused by discrimination, and the work required to heal afterwards. The film draws parallels in the dehumanization of Jews in Nazi Germany and the Dalits (untouchables) in India.
This Toronto International Film Festival movie selection asks your heart and mind a couple very difficult questions about how societies dehumanize our fellow man. Rotten Tomato critics say this movie is “a moving drama that's unafraid to ask big questions, “Origin” honors its source material with powerful performances in service of a deeply emotional story.” The movie is a hit on Rotten Tomatoes with a 97 per cent audience score. “Excellent across the board, Origin is a powerful drama with a worthwhile message for all viewers.”
Need I say more? Don’t be square, be there. See you at these two movies!
