Independent cinema since 1931
Seen properly, in the dark.
Three screens, a 35mm projector and a bar that stays open for the credits. New releases, restored classics and one-night events.
Saturday 20 March
One day, three rooms.
Pick a film or move between rooms. Book online, or turn up and ask at the desk.
The Long Quiet (35mm)
Dir. Ana Ferreira · 1974 · 2h
Salt Road
Dir. Kofi Mensah · 2025 · 1h 30
Q&A: reading a screenplay
With writer Iris Calloway
Midnight at the Lido
Dir. Pavel Novak · 2026 · 2h
Paper Moons
Dir. Lena Hart · 2024 · 1h 30
Short film showcase
Six local filmmakers
The Cartographer's Daughter
Dir. Samir Haddad · 2026 · 2h
Harbour Lights
Dir. Maren Olsen · 2025 · 1h 30
Midnight double: The Lido Redux
With a live introduction
In the press
What the critics say.
“The last cinema in the city where the house lights go down like a held breath.”
The Lakeshore TribuneArts review · March 2026
“A programme as brave as any festival, at a price anyone can afford.”
Cinema QuarterlyIndependent venues issue · January 2026
“Come for the 35mm. Stay for the bar, the people and the second feature.”
The Cleveland StandardWeekend guide · November 2025
“Proof that a cinema can be a community centre with better seats.”
Frame & ReelFeature · September 2025
Coming soon
Three nights worth leaving the house for.
Special screenings with the people who made them.
Fri · Doors 19:00
Midnight at the Lido, with the director
Screen 1 · 35mm
Fri · Doors 19:30
An evening of silent shorts, live piano
Screen 1
Fri · Doors 19:00
Salt Road: Q&A with Kofi Mensah
Screen 2
Audiences
In their words.
“The only place I have ever seen a room full of strangers gasp together at the same second.”
Sophie L.Member since 2015“We premiered our first feature here to a sold-out house. The projectionist cried and so did I.”
Daniel P.Director“Relaxed screenings changed cinema for my son. He now asks which film is next.”
James O.Parent and memberLights down at 7:30.
Tickets from $8. Members book a day early and bring a guest.