What: Movie, various runtimes
When: Until Sun., Dec. 29
Where: TIFF Lightbox
Genre: Drama
Why you should watch: Pedro Almodóvar’s films are all deeply entertaining, visually sumptuous, funny and haunting. But in case you aren’t already a convert, TIFF Cinematheque presents a comprehensive retrospective of the Spanish auteur’s work. From a family haunting (Volver) to a matador love triangle (Talk to Her) to a sci-fi film infused with gender anxiety (The Skin I Live In) and a semi-autobiographical masterpiece (Pain and Glory), Almodóvar’s works are singular and unforgettable. And don’t miss the director’s latest film, The Room Next Door, starring Julianne Moore and Tilda Swinton, which opens this winter.