OPENING
Blindspotting
(Capitol 6) Ex-con Collin (Daveed Diggs), who served time for a violent crime, has just three days until his year-long probation is completed. He and his impulsive best friend from childhood, Miles (Rafael Casal), work as movers in their old Oakland neighborhood, which is rapidly becoming a trendy spot for the nouveau riche. 14A
Christopher Robin
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) Winnie the Pooh’s friend, now grown, is stressed-out and overwhelmed by life, but his childhood stuffed animals band together to help him find his way. With Ewan McGregor, Hayley Atwell, Bronte Carmichael, Mark Gatiss and voices by Jim Cummings, Chris O’Dowd, Brad Garrett, Toby Jones, Nick Mohammed, Peter Capaldi, Sophie Okonedo. G
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
(Vic Theatre) Scotty Bowers may not be a household name, but he was at the heart of Hollywood’s most scandalous and best-kept secret in the 1950s. The former marine, with charm to burn, an infectious smile, and open sexuality became the go-to man for Hollywood’s biggest stars to arrange discreet “meetings” in a time when their public image demanded they be heterosexual. R
Darkest Minds
(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) Teens with strange powers unite to resist the government that has turned on them. With Amandla Stenberg, Mandy Moore, Bradley Whitford. PG
Eighth Grade
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) Starring a superb Elsie Fisher as a girl about to graduate from the eighth grade, writer-director Bo Burnham’s debut feature paints a beautifully, painfully honest portrait of adolescent girlhood. 14A
The Spy Who Dumped Me
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity) Mila Kunis and Kate McKinnon play best friends unexpectedly plunged into the world of international espionage. With Justin Theroux, Gillian Anderson, Hasan Minhaj, Ivanna Sakhno, Sam Heughan.14A
CONTINUING
Ant-Man and the Wasp 3D
(Capitol 6, SilverCity) Striving for a work-life balance proves elusive for the super hero with the ability to shrink when he is confronted with a new mission. With Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, Michael Pena and Bobby Cannavale. PG
Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot
(Vic Theatre) After a day of drinking, alcoholic John Callahan got in his own car, driven by a man with whom he’d been bar hopping. The car smashed into a utility pole at 90 miles an hour, almost killing John. He came out of it alive, but a quadriplegic. With Joaquin Phoenix, Jonah Hill, Rooney Mara, Jack Black. 14A
Hearts Beat Loud
(Capitol 6) A musical in everything but name, this joining of stars Nick Offerman and Kiersey Clemons features some terrific songs and proof that sometimes wearing your heart on your sleeve is the only way to go. PG
Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation
(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity) The extended family of monsters heads out on a luxury cruise ship. Voices include Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Selena Gomez, Mel Brooks. G
Incredibles 2
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, SilverCity) Mr. Incredible stays home with the kids while Elastigirl is pressed into hero action to save the day. Voice cast includes Holly Hunter, Craig T. Nelson and Samuel L. Jackson. PG
Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom 3D
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria) When the island’s dormant volcano begins roaring to life, Owen and Claire mount a campaign to rescue the remaining dinosaurs from this extinction-level event. With Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Rafe Spall. PG
Leave No Trace
(Capitol 6) Will (Ben Foster) and his 13-year-old daughter, Tom (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie), live an idyllic existence in the woods of Portland, Oregon. When they are noticed by the authorities, they're taken into custody and Will's parenting is questioned. However, it soon becomes clear that Tom is well educated by her father and that other than the fact that they were living in a national park, they have broken no laws. G
Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity, Star) The cast returns to revisit their younger selves in this sequel to the Abba-fueled musical comedy. Starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Julie Walters, Dominic Cooper, Amanda Seyfried, Christine Baranski, Lily James. G
Mission Impossible — Fallout 3D
(Cineplex Odeon Victoria, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, Landmark Cinemas University Heights, SilverCity Imax)Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt as he and the IMF team race against time (again) and the forces of evil. With Alec Baldwin, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Henry Cavill, Angela Bassett, Vanessa Kirby. PG
Teen Titans Go! To The Movies
(Capitol 6, Cineplex Odeon Westshore, SilverCity). Led by the headstrong boy wonder, Robin, the young superheroes head to Hollywood in search of big-screen stardom. Voices include Will Arnett, Kristen Bell, Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Tara Strong, Hynden Walch, Nicolas Cage, Halsey, Lil’ Yachty. G
SPECIAL SCREENINGS
André Rieu 2018: Amore — My Tribute to Love (Wedmesday at SilverCity)
Sherlock Gnomes (Saturday and Wednesday at Cineplex Odeon Westshore)
Sailor Moon Super S — The Movie (Monday at Cineplex Odeon Victoria)
CINECENTA
Three Identical Strangers ( Aug. 3 and 4 at 7 and 9 p.m. )
Tully (Aug. 5 at 4:45 and 7 p.m.; Aug. 6 at 7 p.m.)
A Passage to India (Aug. 7 at 7 p.m.)
Let the Sunshine In / Un Beau Soleil Interieur (Aug. 8 and 9 at 7 and 9 p.m.)
IMAX VICTORIA
imaxvictoria.com for showtimes.
Solo: A Star Wars Story: The Imax 2D Experience
Mysteries of Egypt 2D
Pandas 2D and 3D
America’s Musical Journey 3D
Rocky Mountain Express 2D
Oceans: Our Blue Planet 3D
