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40s Divas: The Inflated Rivalry Between Bette Davis & Joan Crawford: Starting March 2026

This series examines Bette & Joan not just from the point of view of their long-rumored rivalry, but their careers themselves: mirrored on soundstages and managed by Hollywood, where truth and artifice about both women blended into iconic legend that still reverberates in the annals of classic Hollywood cinema.

Volunteer at Calgary Cinematheque Casino! - March 26/27, 2026

Who Are We?

We are a non-profit film society dedicated to presenting significant, challenging, and essential works of cinema art in Calgary. 

Our season runs year round in curated programs which situate each film in a thematic and historical context.

We do this because we believe cinema is an essential form of artistic, social, and political expression. Audiences should be able to engage with a wide range of cinematic expression, not only with what is commercially viable. We believe in the power of sharing these experiences with other people in a theatrical setting and we strive to cultivate a community around that experience.