Canadian International Pictures
@cipictures.bsky.social
From arthouse to Canuxploitation, CIP is devoted to resurrecting vital, distinctive, and overlooked triumphs of Canadian cinema. https://www.canadian-international.com/
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Long regarded as the Canadian answer to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Jim Makichuk’s GHOSTKEEPER is an essential entry in the New Year’s Eve horror canon, a slasher staple, and one of the enduring highlights of the tax shelter era. Preorder now: vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/...
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Happy New Year!!
If you're looking to start the year off right, why not grab a copy of GHOSTKEEPER from @cipictures.bsky.social and featuring a track from us and @yasminavhs.bsky.social!
Grab one while you still can!
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If you're looking to start the year off right, why not grab a copy of GHOSTKEEPER from @cipictures.bsky.social and featuring a track from us and @yasminavhs.bsky.social!
Grab one while you still can!
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Ghostkeeper
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January 2, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Happy New Year!!
If you're looking to start the year off right, why not grab a copy of GHOSTKEEPER from @cipictures.bsky.social and featuring a track from us and @yasminavhs.bsky.social!
Grab one while you still can!
vinegarsyndrome.com/products/gho...
If you're looking to start the year off right, why not grab a copy of GHOSTKEEPER from @cipictures.bsky.social and featuring a track from us and @yasminavhs.bsky.social!
Grab one while you still can!
vinegarsyndrome.com/products/gho...
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Now available to order on the @vinsyn.bsky.social website and shipping later this month on Blu-ray in the US from #OCNDistribution #PartnerLabel @cipictures.bsky.social: #Ghostkeeper (1981)!
Who next becomes the keeper of the beast that lives on human flesh?
Now available to order on the @vinsyn.bsky.social website and shipping later this month on Blu-ray in the US from #OCNDistribution #PartnerLabel @cipictures.bsky.social: #Ghostkeeper (1981)!
Who next becomes the keeper of the beast that lives on human flesh?
January 1, 2026 at 7:16 PM
***ANNOUNCEMENT***
Now available to order on the @vinsyn.bsky.social website and shipping later this month on Blu-ray in the US from #OCNDistribution #PartnerLabel @cipictures.bsky.social: #Ghostkeeper (1981)!
Who next becomes the keeper of the beast that lives on human flesh?
Now available to order on the @vinsyn.bsky.social website and shipping later this month on Blu-ray in the US from #OCNDistribution #PartnerLabel @cipictures.bsky.social: #Ghostkeeper (1981)!
Who next becomes the keeper of the beast that lives on human flesh?
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So stoked to have an essay in this incredibly atmospheric & majorly underrepresented Canadian Horror Film that's been needing a restoration forever!
Long regarded as the Canadian answer to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Jim Makichuk’s GHOSTKEEPER is an essential entry in the New Year’s Eve horror canon, a slasher staple, and one of the enduring highlights of the tax shelter era. Preorder now: vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/...
January 1, 2026 at 5:55 PM
So stoked to have an essay in this incredibly atmospheric & majorly underrepresented Canadian Horror Film that's been needing a restoration forever!
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So excited to be on this release, alongside @thc-podcast.bsky.social. We provide one of the commentaries, and this release is PACKED with amazing extras. It's such a good film, so happy to see this coming to us with so much care and love.
Long regarded as the Canadian answer to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Jim Makichuk’s GHOSTKEEPER is an essential entry in the New Year’s Eve horror canon, a slasher staple, and one of the enduring highlights of the tax shelter era. Preorder now: vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/...
January 1, 2026 at 5:22 PM
So excited to be on this release, alongside @thc-podcast.bsky.social. We provide one of the commentaries, and this release is PACKED with amazing extras. It's such a good film, so happy to see this coming to us with so much care and love.
Watch the new trailer for Jim Makichuk’s GHOSTKEEPER now: youtu.be/W5rCFZ9Gu9U
Ghostkeeper (1981) trailer
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January 1, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Watch the new trailer for Jim Makichuk’s GHOSTKEEPER now: youtu.be/W5rCFZ9Gu9U
Long regarded as the Canadian answer to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Jim Makichuk’s GHOSTKEEPER is an essential entry in the New Year’s Eve horror canon, a slasher staple, and one of the enduring highlights of the tax shelter era. Preorder now: vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/...
January 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Long regarded as the Canadian answer to Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Jim Makichuk’s GHOSTKEEPER is an essential entry in the New Year’s Eve horror canon, a slasher staple, and one of the enduring highlights of the tax shelter era. Preorder now: vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/...
An unforgettable dissection of record collector culture, Alan Zweig’s VINYL turns 25 this year. In honor of that milestone, we’re currently taking theatrical bookings and our Blu-ray – produced in close collaboration with Zweig – is coming in early 2026. New trailer here: youtu.be/3peQsJCCkhs
Vinyl (2000) trailer
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December 18, 2025 at 3:48 PM
An unforgettable dissection of record collector culture, Alan Zweig’s VINYL turns 25 this year. In honor of that milestone, we’re currently taking theatrical bookings and our Blu-ray – produced in close collaboration with Zweig – is coming in early 2026. New trailer here: youtu.be/3peQsJCCkhs
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Today on my @justthediscs.bsky.social, I’m talking about my favorite Discs of the year!
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My Favorite Blu-rays of 2025!
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December 14, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Today on my @justthediscs.bsky.social, I’m talking about my favorite Discs of the year!
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A new limited edition slipcover for EAST END HUSTLE is available now! Taking inspiration from the theatrical poster, Colin Murdoch created art for this slip, which is being paired with our previously released 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo pack. Preorder now: vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/...
December 4, 2025 at 10:22 PM
A new limited edition slipcover for EAST END HUSTLE is available now! Taking inspiration from the theatrical poster, Colin Murdoch created art for this slip, which is being paired with our previously released 4K UHD/Blu-ray combo pack. Preorder now: vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/...
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Now available to order on the @vinsyn.bsky.social website on #4K in the US from #OCNDistribution #PartnerLabel @cipictures.bsky.social: #EastEndHustle with a new variant slipcover (1976)!
Note: this is a brand new Limited Edition Slipcover Variant of EAST END HUSTLE,
Now available to order on the @vinsyn.bsky.social website on #4K in the US from #OCNDistribution #PartnerLabel @cipictures.bsky.social: #EastEndHustle with a new variant slipcover (1976)!
Note: this is a brand new Limited Edition Slipcover Variant of EAST END HUSTLE,
December 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
***ANNOUNCEMENT***
Now available to order on the @vinsyn.bsky.social website on #4K in the US from #OCNDistribution #PartnerLabel @cipictures.bsky.social: #EastEndHustle with a new variant slipcover (1976)!
Note: this is a brand new Limited Edition Slipcover Variant of EAST END HUSTLE,
Now available to order on the @vinsyn.bsky.social website on #4K in the US from #OCNDistribution #PartnerLabel @cipictures.bsky.social: #EastEndHustle with a new variant slipcover (1976)!
Note: this is a brand new Limited Edition Slipcover Variant of EAST END HUSTLE,
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One of my favorite Film Discoveries of the year came from @cipictures.bsky.social - as mentioned on our latest Episode of @purecinemapod.bsky.social - HOOKERS ON DAVIE the amazing Canadian Documentary is on sale for 50% off as part of the @vinsyn.bsky.social Sale:
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Hookers on Davie
2025 Subscribers: This is NOT included in your Subscription. If you'd like to purchase it, you will need to login to view your special 50% off SRP pricing.
This special limited edition spot gloss
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December 2, 2025 at 1:55 AM
One of my favorite Film Discoveries of the year came from @cipictures.bsky.social - as mentioned on our latest Episode of @purecinemapod.bsky.social - HOOKERS ON DAVIE the amazing Canadian Documentary is on sale for 50% off as part of the @vinsyn.bsky.social Sale:
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Today on my @justthediscs.bsky.social channel, I’m talking about a bunch of @vinsyn.bsky.social Partner label discs from @cipictures.bsky.social, AGFA, @saturnscore.bsky.social, @utopia, @musicboxfilms.com & more:
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Epic Vinegar Syndrome Partner Label Blu-ray Haul! Canadian International Pictures, AGFA & More!
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November 30, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Today on my @justthediscs.bsky.social channel, I’m talking about a bunch of @vinsyn.bsky.social Partner label discs from @cipictures.bsky.social, AGFA, @saturnscore.bsky.social, @utopia, @musicboxfilms.com & more:
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CANNIBAL GIRLS (1973): Back-to-back '73 flicks. Finally watched this early #canuxploitation debut from Ivan Reitman. Starring SCTV legends Eugene Levy & Andrea Martin. Good low-budget fun. Ideal viewing on game day for the Blue Jays in the WS. Via @cipictures.bsky.social Blu-ray #HHype2025 Pt XXVII
October 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
CANNIBAL GIRLS (1973): Back-to-back '73 flicks. Finally watched this early #canuxploitation debut from Ivan Reitman. Starring SCTV legends Eugene Levy & Andrea Martin. Good low-budget fun. Ideal viewing on game day for the Blue Jays in the WS. Via @cipictures.bsky.social Blu-ray #HHype2025 Pt XXVII
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The Canadian International Pictures #bluray release of Winter Kept us Warm reviewed! #cultfilms #blurayreviews #queercinema #bluaryreviews tinyurl.com/3n9ev44k
October 19, 2025 at 11:52 PM
The Canadian International Pictures #bluray release of Winter Kept us Warm reviewed! #cultfilms #blurayreviews #queercinema #bluaryreviews tinyurl.com/3n9ev44k
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In the latest edition of SHINY THINGS, I look at the new @cipictures.bsky.social Blu-ray of COLD JOURNEY -- a forgotten film that more than deserves this level of consideration.
No Way Home
In which Norm marks Canada's Indigenous People's Day by spinning up Canadian International Pictures' new Blu-ray of COLD JOURNEY.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:35 PM
In the latest edition of SHINY THINGS, I look at the new @cipictures.bsky.social Blu-ray of COLD JOURNEY -- a forgotten film that more than deserves this level of consideration.
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Today - Toronto landmark WINTER KEPT US WARM at Paradise via Queer Cinema Club, residential school doc SUGARCANE at Innis, parenting doc SEEN at Yonge & Dundas, SHIN GODZILLA 4K at Revue, Greek FF continues at Carlton, more! Rundown: letterboxd.com/torontoplex/... #toRep
Toronto On Screen for Mon Sep 29, 2025
A daily compendium of repertory, one-off and festival screenings happening in Toronto plus selected films in release at the city's independent cinemas. Click Read Notes for further details on each mov...
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September 29, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Today - Toronto landmark WINTER KEPT US WARM at Paradise via Queer Cinema Club, residential school doc SUGARCANE at Innis, parenting doc SEEN at Yonge & Dundas, SHIN GODZILLA 4K at Revue, Greek FF continues at Carlton, more! Rundown: letterboxd.com/torontoplex/... #toRep
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On Tuesday Sept 30 there's going to be a showing of "Cold Journey" (1975) at the Revue Cinema on Roncesvalles Ave, followed by a Q&A session about residential schools, the NFB, and Indigenous film-making in 1960s and 1970s Canada.
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September 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
On Tuesday Sept 30 there's going to be a showing of "Cold Journey" (1975) at the Revue Cinema on Roncesvalles Ave, followed by a Q&A session about residential schools, the NFB, and Indigenous film-making in 1960s and 1970s Canada.
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David Secter's nearly forgotten first feature film WINTER KEPT US WARM incorporates LGBTQ+ themes into a college campus coming of age tale — one of the first Canadian films to do so. It has also been noted as the film that inspired David Cronenberg to become a filmmaker. Screening Wednesday (9/24)
Winter Kept us Warm - NEW RESTORATION
Leaving his small town to attend the University of Toronto, introspective freshman Peter (Henry Tarvainen) finds a campus steeped in tradition waking up to the radical politics of the 1960s. Following...
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September 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
David Secter's nearly forgotten first feature film WINTER KEPT US WARM incorporates LGBTQ+ themes into a college campus coming of age tale — one of the first Canadian films to do so. It has also been noted as the film that inspired David Cronenberg to become a filmmaker. Screening Wednesday (9/24)
Tuesday at 7, Gallery 44 and VTape present INTO THE NIGHT: YONGE STREET SHORTS (1975 – 1978) at Toronto's Bachir/Yerex Presentation Space. This event includes Janis Cole and Holly Dale’s early shorts and a panel with Cole, Jordan King, and Sameen Mahboubi. vtape.org/event/into-t...
September 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Tuesday at 7, Gallery 44 and VTape present INTO THE NIGHT: YONGE STREET SHORTS (1975 – 1978) at Toronto's Bachir/Yerex Presentation Space. This event includes Janis Cole and Holly Dale’s early shorts and a panel with Cole, Jordan King, and Sameen Mahboubi. vtape.org/event/into-t...
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9/15 EAST END HUSTLE hits the screen at LF3 / @amcinematheque.bsky.social for our September Sleaze series. Brand new restoration by @cipictures.bsky.social 🎟️: tinyurl.com/23ehhre7
September 12, 2025 at 7:39 PM
9/15 EAST END HUSTLE hits the screen at LF3 / @amcinematheque.bsky.social for our September Sleaze series. Brand new restoration by @cipictures.bsky.social 🎟️: tinyurl.com/23ehhre7
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September Sleaze at LF3 / @amcinematheque.bsky.social continues on 9/15 with @cipictures.bsky.social’s beautiful restoration of the Canuxploitation classics EAST END HUSTLE. 🎟️: tinyurl.com/23ehhre7
September 8, 2025 at 7:57 PM
September Sleaze at LF3 / @amcinematheque.bsky.social continues on 9/15 with @cipictures.bsky.social’s beautiful restoration of the Canuxploitation classics EAST END HUSTLE. 🎟️: tinyurl.com/23ehhre7
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New SHINY THINGS just landed, reviewing the exquisite new @cipictures.bsky.social Blu-ray of WINTER KEPT US WARM and the @imprintfilms.bsky.social release of HUD. Wanna read? Of course you do!
Men, Alone
In which Norm spins up Canadian International Pictures' restoration of the landmark queer drama WINTER KEPT US WARM, and Imprint's Blu-ray of Martin Ritt's HUD.
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September 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
New SHINY THINGS just landed, reviewing the exquisite new @cipictures.bsky.social Blu-ray of WINTER KEPT US WARM and the @imprintfilms.bsky.social release of HUD. Wanna read? Of course you do!
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Catch @cipictures.bsky.social’s brand new restoration of EAST END HUSTLE 9/15 at LF3 / @amcinematheque.bsky.social. Part of our September Sleaze series. 🎟️: tinyurl.com/23ehhre7
September 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Catch @cipictures.bsky.social’s brand new restoration of EAST END HUSTLE 9/15 at LF3 / @amcinematheque.bsky.social. Part of our September Sleaze series. 🎟️: tinyurl.com/23ehhre7
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My OCN preorder for the month. This looks amazing. #PhysicalMedia #filmsky
Martin Defalco’s COLD JOURNEY is a deeply empathetic and bracingly unsentimental portrait of Canada’s now-infamous residential school system and its devastating impact on First Nations youth. Now available in a deluxe 50th anniversary special edition. vinegarsyndrome.com/collections/...
September 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
My OCN preorder for the month. This looks amazing. #PhysicalMedia #filmsky