Tom Cruise's ‘Days of Thunder,' ‘Young Frankenstein' and other revival screenings and film festivals
Revue Cinema
400 Roncesvalles Ave.
'The Elephant Man' (Sat., 3:15 p.m.; Sun., 3:30 p.m.; Weds., 9:30 p.m.)
David Lynch's mesmerizing 1980 drama about disfigured Englishman John Merrick (produced by Mel Brooks!) gets the 4K restoration treatment. Filmed in stunning black and white, it was nominated for eight Academy Awards.
Carlton Cinema
20 Carlton St.
'Days of Thunder' (Mon., 12:55 p.m., 3:55 p.m., 6:55 p.m., 9:45 p.m.)
After seeing the new 'Mission: Impossible,' check out Tom Cruise's 1990 racing spectacular, which will look positively primitive in comparison. The movie is part of Carlton Cinema's bargain $5 series, which also includes 'E.T.,' 'Get Shorty' and 'The Way of the Dragon.'
Paradise Theatre
1006 Bloor St. W.
'Young Frankenstein' (Mon., 6 p.m.)
Mel Brooks' 1974 classic, starring Gene Wilder and Peter Boyle, also shot in crisp black and white, screens as part of the Paradise's 'Expect the Worst' tribute to the comedy auteur.
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Fox Theatre
2236 Queen St. E.
Toronto Horror Film Festival (Thurs., time TBA)
This year's highlights include the shorts 'The Sorrow,' 'Scam,' 'The Itch,' 'Cadabra' and the evocatively titled 'Social Media Slaughterhouse.'
OCAD University
100 McCaul St., Room 190
Ikigai Youth Film & Art Festival (Fri., 5:30 p.m.)
Young Canadian artists explore the Japanese concept of Ikigai — the wisdom behind living a meaningful and fulfilling life — through photography, painting, drawing and short films. Free to attend.
TIFF Lightbox
350 King St. W.
Inside Out Toronto 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival (Starts Fri.)
Now in its 35th year, Inside Out brings together screenings, events and workshops celebrating queer culture. Elena Oxman's drama 'Outerlands' opens the festival on Friday. The closing night gala on May 31 features Allan Deberton's Brazilian musical 'The Best Friend.'
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