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PRICES
- $5.00 Tuesday
All Shows, All Ages - $6.00 Child 3-13
- $6.00 Child/Senior
- $7.00 Student
- $7.50 Adult Matinee
- $9.50 Adult 14-64 Evening
CINEMA


Located in the heart of downtown Toronto, steps from the Yonge/Carlton intersection and the College subway station, Carlton
Cinema is the landmark destination for avid cinephiles.
The Magic Lantern Carlton Cinema has been refurbished with a newly designed lobby, upgraded seating and projection system.
With 9 auditoriums, "The Carlton", as it is popularly known, showcases a wide variety of independent film, from Canadian
to foreign, and some Hollywood fare.
Visa/MC/AMEX/debit accepted.
Magic Lantern Theatres Carlton Cinema
20 Carlton Street at Yonge Toronto, ON M5B 2H5
24h Movie Info: (416) 494-9371
Office: (416) 598-5454
Fax: (416) 598-5456
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My Awkward Sexual Adventure
Coarse Language, Sexual Content
1 hr & 43 mins
FRI TO THU 4:20 9:15
Comedy
When uptight accountant Jordan Abrams proposes marriage to his soul mate Rachel, she finally reveals the painful truth: he is terrible in bed. Frustrated and unsatisfied, Rachel dumps him, and Jordan embarks on a desperate mission to seek some much-needed sexual experience. Committed to doing whatever it takes to win Rachel back, Jordan enlists the guidance of Julia - an exotic dancer who leads him into an unfamiliar world of strip clubs, sensual massage parlors, cross-dressing and S & M.
Director: Sean Garrity
Cast - Major:
Jonas Chernick, Emily Hampshire, Vik Sahay, Sarah Manninen
Official Site: http://myawkwardsexualadventure.com/
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Oblivion
Violence, Not Recommended for Young Children
2 hrs & 04 mins
FRI TO THU 1:20 4:00 6:45
Adventure, Fantasy
Tom Cruise stars in OBLIVION, an original and groundbreaking cinematic event from the director of TRON: Legacy and the producer of Rise of the Planet of the Apes. On a spectacular future Earth that has evolved beyond recognition, one mans confrontation with the past will lead him on a journey of redemption and discovery as he battles to save mankind. Jack Harper (Cruise) is one of the last few drone repairmen stationed on Earth. Part of a massive operation to extract vital resources after decades of war with a terrifying threat known as the Scavs, Jacks mission is nearly complete. Living in and patrolling the breathtaking skies from thousands of feet above, his soaring existence is brought crashing down when he rescues a beautiful stranger from a downed spacecraft. Her arrival triggers a chain of events that forces him to question everything he knows and puts the fate of humanity in his hands. OBLIVION was shot in stunning digital 4K resolution on location across the United States and Iceland.
Director: Joseph Kosinski
Cast - Major:
Morgan Freeman, Tom Cruise, Melissa Leo, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Olga Kurylenko, Zoe Bell, Andrea Riseborough, Catherine Kim Poon
Official Site: http://www.universalpictures.com/#1
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Revolution
1 hr & 26 mins
FRI TO THU 1:30 7:10
Documentary
In an effort to uncover the truth and find the secret to saving the ecosystems we depend on for survival, Stewart embarks on a life-threatening adventure. From the coral reefs in Papua New Guinea and deforestation in Madagascar to the largest and most destructive environmental project in history in Alberta, Canada, he reveals that all of our actions are interconnected and that environmental degradation, species loss, ocean acidification, pollution and food/water scarcity are reducing the Earth's ability to house humans. How did this happen, and what will it take to change the course that humanity has set itself on?
Director: Rob Stewart
Cast - Major:
Katharina Fabricius, Felix Finkbeiner, David Hannan, Emily Hunter, Peter Knights
Official Site: http://www.therevolutionmovie.com/
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To The Wonder
Mature Theme, Sexual Content
2 hrs & 34 mins
FRI TO THU 1:15 4:15 8:00
Drama
The anticipated new feature from renowned filmmaker Terrence Malick (Tree of Life, The New World), TO THE WONDER boldly and lyrically explores the complexities of love in all its forms. Parisian single mother Marina (Olga Kurylenko) and Midwestern tourist Neil (Ben Affleck) fall madly in love in France and relocate to Oklahoma with Marina's young daughter to start a life together. As their relationship wanes and her visa nears expiration, Marina makes the acquaintance of a priest and fellow exile (Javier Bardem) who is struggling with his faith, while Neil renews a relationship with his childhood sweetheart, Jane (Rachel McAdams).
Director: Terrence Malick
Cast - Major:
Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem, Olga Kurylenko
Official Site: http://www.tothewonderthemovie.com/
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Fast & Furious 6
Violence, Language May Offned, Not Recommeneded for Young Children
2 hrs & 10 mins
THU 10:00
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42
Mature Theme, Language May Offend
2 hrs & 8 mins
FRI TO THU 1:20 4:05 6:45 9:20
Drama
Warner Bros. Pictures and Legendary Pictures are teaming up with director Brian Helgeland for "42," the powerful story of Jackie Robinson, the legendary baseball player who broke Major League Baseball's color barrier when he joined the roster of the Brooklyn Dodgers. "42" will star Academy Award(R) nominee Harrison Ford ("Witness") as the innovative Dodger's general manager Branch Rickey, the MLB executive who first signed Robinson to the minors and then helped to bring him up to the show, and Chadwick Boseman ("The Express") as Robinson, the heroic African American who was the first man to break the color line in the big leagues.
Director: Brian Helgeland
Cast - Major:
Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni, Ryan Merriman, Brad Beyer, Judy Tylor, Jon Bernthal, Nicole Beharie, Chadwick Boseman, T.R. Knight
Official Site: http://42movie.warnerbros.com/
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The Place Beyond The Pines
Coarse Language, Substance Abuse, Graphic Violence
2 hrs & 20 mins
FRI TO THU 1:25 4:30 8:15
Drama, Crime
Luke (Academy Award nominee Ryan Gosling) is a high-wire motorcycle stunt performer who travels with the carnival from town to town. While passing through Schenectady in upstate New York, he tries to reconnect with a former lover, Romina (Eva Mendes), only to learn that she has given birth to their son Jason in his absence. Luke decides to give up life on the road to try and provide for his newfound family by taking a job as a car mechanic. Noticing Lukeas ambition and talents, his employer Robin (Ben Mendelsohn) proposes to partner with Luke in a string of spectacular bank robberies a' which will place Luke on the radar of ambitious rookie cop Avery Cross (Academy Award nominee Bradley Cooper). Avery, who has to navigate a local police department ruled by the menacing and corrupt detective Deluca (Ray Liotta), is also struggling to balance his professional life with his family life, which includes his wife Jennifer (Rose Byrne) and their infant son AJ. The consequences of Avery's confrontation with Luke will reverberate into the next generation. It is then that the two sons, Jason (Dane DeHaan) and AJ (Emory Cohen), must face their fateful, shared legacy.
Director: Derek Cianfrance
Cast - Major:
Eva Mendes, Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Ray Liotta, Bruce Greenwood, Ben Mendelsohn, Greta Gerwig, Emory Cohen, Gabe Fazio, Dane DeHaan, Mahershala Ali
Official Site: http://focusfeatures.com/the_place_beyond_the_pines
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The Sapphires
Mature Theme, Language May Offend, Tobacco Use
1 hr & 39 mins
FRI TO THU 1:50 4:20 6:55 9:10
Drama, Comedy, Foreign, Musical
Four smart, gutsy young Australian Aboriginal women become unlikely stars in the most unlikely of places, with the most unlikely of allied, in THE SAPPHIRES. Set in 1968, the film follows Gail, Cynthia, Julie and Kay as they seize the risky, but irresistible chance to launch a professional music career singing for U.S. troops in Vietnam. Under the tutelage of an R&B loving Irish musician, Dave Lovelace, the girls transform themselves into a sizzling soul act and set out to make a name for themselves hundreds of miles from home. Inspired by a true story, THE SAPPHIRES is a triumphant celebration of youthful emotion, family and music.
Director: Wayne Blair
Cast - Major:
Tory Kittles, Chris O'Dowd, Eka Darville, Deborah Mailman, Rhys Muldoon, Jessica Mauboy, Georgina Haig, Don Battee, T.J. Power
Official Site: http://thesapphires-movie.com/
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No
Course Language, Violence
1 hr & 58 mins
FRI TO WED 1:25 4:10 6:50 9:25 THU 1:25 4:10
Drama
In director Pablo LarraÃn's political drama NO, Chilean military dictator Augusto Pinochet is forced by international pressure to call a plebiscite on his presidency in 1988. The country will vote YES or NO to Pinochet extending his rule for another eight years. Opposition leaders for the NO camp persuade a brash young advertising executive, Rene Saavedra (Gael GarcÃa Bernal), to spearhead their campaign. Against all odds, with scant resources and under scrutiny by the despot's minions, Saavedra and his team devise an audacious plan to win the election and set Chile free. Official Selection at the Toronto International and Telluride Film Festivals, and Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. (Fully subtitled)
Director: Pablo LarraÃn
Cast - Major:
Gael Garcîa Bernal, Alfredo Castro, Antónia Zegers, Luis Gnecco, Marcial Tagle, Nastor Cantillana, Jaime Vadell, Pascal Montero
Official Site: http://www.nothemovie.com/
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Spanish With English Subtitles
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Trance
Coarse Language, Sexual Content, Graphic Violence
1 hr & 41 mins
FRI TO TUE & THU 9:30 NOW SHOW WED
Drama, Suspense, Foreign, Crime
Simon (James McAvoy), a fine art auctioneer, teams up with a criminal gang to steal a Goya painting worth millions of dollars, but after suffering a blow to the head during the heist he awakens to discover he has no memory of where he hid the painting. When physical threats and torture fail to produce answers, the gang's leader Frank (Vincent Cassel) hires hypnotherapist Elizabeth Lamb (Rosario Dawson) to delve into the darkest recesses of Simon's psyche. As Elizabeth begins to unravel Simon's broken subconscious, the line between truth, suggestion, and deceit begin to blur.
Director: Danny Boyle
Cast - Major:
Vincent Cassel, Rosario Dawson, James McAvoy, Tuppence Middleton, Danny Sapani, Wahab Sheikh
Official Site: http://www.trancethemovie.com/
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Pain And Gain
Brutal Violence, Course Language
2 hrs & 9 mins
FRI TO THU 1:15 3:55 6:40 9:20
Drama, Action, Comedy
From acclaimed director Michael Bay comes "Pain & Gain," a new action comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne Johnson and Anthony Mackie. Based on the unbelievable true story of three personal trainers in 1990s Miami who, in pursuit of the American Dream, get caught up in a criminal enterprise that goes horribly wrong. Ed Harris, Tony Shalhoub, Rob Corddry, Rebel Wilson and Bar Paly also star. The film is based on magazine articles by Pete Collins, with a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely and produced by Donald DeLine, Michael Bay and Ian Bryce.
Director: Michael Bay
Cast - Major:
Mark Wahlberg, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Tony Plana, Ed Harris, Michael Rispoli, Tony Shalhoub, Kurt Angle, Anthony Mackie, Rob Corddry, Ken Jeong, Rebel Wilson, Vivi Pineda, Emily Rutherfurd
Official Site: http://www.painandgainmovie.com/
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Evil Dead
Brutal Violence, Course Language, Tobacco Use
1 hr & 30 mins
FRI TO THU 4:15 9:35
Suspense, Horror
In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five twenty-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a Book of the Dead, they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival.
Director: Fede Alvarez
Cast - Major:
Shiloh Fernandez, Jane Levy, Lou Taylor Pucci, Jessica Lucas, Elizabeth Blackmore
Official Site: http://www.evildead-movie.com/
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Cloudburst
Coarse Language, Language May Offend, Nudity, Not Recommended for Young Children
1 hr & 33 mins
FRI TO WED 1:35 7:00 THU 1:35
Drama, Comedy
Dotty and Stella have lived together for the last 31 years on the coastline of Maine. But when Dotty takes a fall and 911 has to be called, her granddaughter Molly wonders if her Grandma’s “friend” Stella can truly care for Dotty anymore, and arranges for Dotty to live in a nursing home. Unwilling to live without one another, Stella and Dotty hit the road to Nova Scotia to get legally married. But the road is long and rough, and Stella begins to wonder if she really can take care of Dotty in their old age. After 31 years, can they keep their family together?
Director: Thom Fitzgerald
Cast - Major:
Olympia Dukakis, Ryan Doucette, Kristin Booth, Michael McPhee, Marlene O'Brien, Randy Boliver, John Dunsworth, and Brenda Fricker
Official Site: http://www.cloudburstmovie.com/
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Little Terrors
Click HERE for more details!
WED 9:00
Horror
A monthly showcase of horror short films! Enjoy two full hours of the craziest, goriest, most-disturbing and off-the-wall short films the genre has to offer, followed by an in depth Q&A meet & greet with some of the filmmakers themselves! This event is 18+. Click Carlton's "Special Events" button on the right for more info!
Official Site: http://littleterrorsfestival.com/
Coming Soon
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Epic
Starts Friday, May 24th!
Animation, Comedy, Adventure
EPIC is a CG action-adventure comedy that reveals a hidden world unlike any other. From the creators of Ice Age and Rio, EPIC tells the story of an ongoing battle deep in the forest between the forces of good and the forces of evil. When a teenage girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she must band together with a Rag-Tag team of fun and whimsical charcters in order to save their world....and ours.
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Cast - Major:
Colin Farrell, Beyonce Knowles, Josh Hutcherson, Johnny Knoxville, Steven Tyler, Amanda Seyfried, Judah Friedlander, Jason Sudeikis, Aziz Ansari, Pitbull, Blake Anderson
Official Site: http://www.epicthemovie.com/
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The Ghosts In Our Machine
Starts Friday, May 31st!
Documentary
THE GHOSTS IN OUR MACHINE is a cinematic documentary that illuminates the lives of individual animals living within and rescued from the machine of our modern world. Through the heart and photographic lens of protagonist Jo-Anne McArthur we become intimately familiar with a cast of non-human animal characters. The film sheds light on the complex social issue of animal rights within the context of our voracious consumer driven world.
Director: Liz Marshall
Official Site: http://www.theghostsinourmachine.com/
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Bruce Cockburn Pacing The Cage
Opens May 24th
Documentary
Bruce Cockburn, Pacing the Cage is a documentary that highlights the spiritual and reflective side of Canadian musical icon and social activist, Bruce Cockburn. The film will concentrate on a six-month period in 2008, in which cameras followed Bruce as he toured, recorded his first-ever live solo album, and participated in two benefit concerts. It will also feature, never before seen solo acoustic live performances by Bruce.
Director: Joel Goldberg
Cast - Major:
Featuring appearances by: Jackson Browne, Colin Linden, Michael Ondaatje, Sarah Harmer, Lt. Gen Romeo Dallaire, Sylvia Tyson, Bono, Bernie Finkelstein and best selling author William Young.
Official Site: http://joelgoldbergproductions.com/
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The Scene An Exploration of Music in Toronto
Opens Aug 9th
Documentary, Comedy, Cult
With commentary from music legends, chart-toppers, band managers, talent agents, radio personalities, and industry experts, THE SCENE: AN EXPLORATION OF MUSIC IN TORONTO follows a trio of local rock bands as they refine their sound, promote their shows, and record their music in the city of Toronto. Despite the battle they face trying to gain exposure, and the roadblocks that can appear, these artists maintain a sense of hope, and recognize that they must persevere through all obstacles in order to continue doing what they love. THE SCENE delves into the realities of being a musician in Toronto, including working day jobs, playing pay-what-you-can gigs, and trying to find an audience in a city rich with musical talent from virtually every genre imaginable. The film looks behind the veil to reveal the gritty reality of Toronto's music scene.
Director: Josh Jensen
Cast - Major:
The Ruby Spirit, The Alter Kakers, Committed to Rhyme, Bif Naked, Anvil, and Tokyo Police Club
Official Site: http://www.thescenedoc.com/
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Sixteen Candles
Midnight Movie Marathon
Sat. June 1st!
Comedy, Romance
It's Samantha Baker's Sweet Sixteen and no one in her family remembers the important occasion. John Hughes, the writer of National Lampoon's Vacation, shows how coming-of-age can be full of surprises in this warm-hearted teenage comedy starring Molly Ringwald. She's your average teen, enduring creepy freshmen, spoiled siblings, confused parents ... and the Big Blonde on Campus who stands between her and the boy of her dreams. But wait...the day isn't over yet! This sparkling film features a dynamic score, and outstanding performances by Paul Dooley, Emmy winner Blanche Baker and Oscar nominee Justin Henry.
Director: John Hughes
Cast - Major:
Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Justin Henry, Jami Gertz, John Cusack, Joan Cusack, Zelda Rubinstein, Blanche Baker, Paul Dooley, Edward Andrews
Official Site: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088128/?ref_=sr_1
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Planes Trains And Automobiles
Midnight Movie Marathon
Sat. June 1st!
Comedy
Neal Page is an advertising executive who just wants to fly home to Chicago to spend Thanksgiving with his family. But all Neal Page gets is misery. Misery named Del Griffith -- a loud mouthed, but nevertheless lovable, salesman who leads Neal on a cross-country, wild goose chase that keeps ... Neal from tasting his turkey.
Director: John Hughes
Cast - Major:
Steve Martin, John Candy, Laila Robins
Official Site: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093748/?ref_=sr_1
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Weird Science
Midnight Movie Marathon
Sat. June 1st!
Comedy
The Frankenstein legend takes an uproarious twist in this outrageous special effects-laden comedy from the writer-director of Sixteen Candles and The Breakfast Club. Critically acclaimed filmmaker John Hughes is at it again, giving nerdy computer whiz Ilan Mitchell-Smith and his best friend, Anthony Michael Hall, power to create the "perfect ... woman" (Kelly LeBrock). Like a computer-generated fairy godmother, the duo's out-of-this-world creation guides the pair through the pleasures and pitfalls of adolescence. With a rock beat supplied by many music superstars including Oingo Boingo, this far-out, sci-fi fable brings everyone's favorite teen fantasies to life through the miracle of Weird Science.
Director: John Hughes
Cast - Major:
Anthony Michael Hall, Kelly LeBrock, Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Official Site: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0090305/?ref_=sr_1
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Ferris Buellers Day Off
Midnight Movie Marathon
Sat. June 1st!
Comedy
"Bueller? Bueller?" Sorry, not here! Instead, high-schooler Ferris Bueller (Mathew Broderick), his girlfriend Sloane (Mia Sara), and his best bud Cameron (Alan Ruck) are off on the spontaneous romp through Chicago known as Ferris Bueller's Day Off. You'll enjoy this hilarious comedy hit from John Hughes (Planes, Trains & Automobiles, Sixteen Candles). So, barf up a lung, forge a "sick note" from the parents, and tag along on the funniest adventure to ever sweep through the Windy City. What are you still doing here? Save Ferris!
Director: John Hughes
Cast - Major:
Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara
Official Site: https://www.facebook.com/ferrisbueller
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The Breakfast Club
Midnight Movie Marathon
Sat. June 1st!
Comedy
They were five students with nothing in common, faced with spending a Saturday detention together in their high school library. At 7 a.m., they had nothing to say, but by 4 p.m. they had bared their souls to each other and become good friends. John Hughes, creator of the critically ... acclaimed Sixteen Candles, wrote, directed and produced this hilarious and often touching comedy starring Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald and Ally Sheedy. To the outside world they were simply the Jock, the Brain, the Criminal, the Princess and the Kook, but to each other, they would always be The Breakfast Club.
Director: John Hughes
Cast - Major:
Molly Ringwald, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, John Kapelos, Paul Gleason
Official Site: https://www.facebook.com/ferrisbueller#!/TheBreakfastClubMovie?fref=ts










