cinéSARNIA has featured over 300 films since 1996, back when we were The Centre By The Bay’s “cinéSeries”. So for our 30th Anniversary. we thought this would be a perfect time to put on a party to celebrate our long history of bringing quality films to the Sarnia area.

Set aside the dates of April 10 and 11 for some exciting events in additional to our final regular film of the season (April 12 or 13). On the Friday evening, we will feature a special film. On Saturday afternoon, join us at a special location downtown for cocktails, appetizers, and trivia, followed by another film in the evening.

There will be limited advanced tickets available at a later date. We will keep you abreast with more details when they have been confirmed.

To celebrate cinéSARNIA’s 30th Anniversary, we’ve created a limited-edition 30th Anniversary cinéSARNIA T-shirt, a great way to mark three decades of independent film in our community. The shirts are $30, cash only. Orders can be placed at our next screening. We will also have a few on sale.

We’ll be taking orders up to our first screening in March, with T-shirts ready for pickup in April. So don’t wait until the credits roll. Place your order early and wear your cinéSARNIA pride like a true star of the show.

As part of our 30th anniversary celebration, we’re inviting our members and film-loving community to help create something truly special: our very own signature cocktail. Independent cinema has always inspired bold choices and imaginative storytelling, so we thought, why not let that same creativity shine in a glass? If you’d like to take part, simply write out your cocktail recipe and bring it to any of our screenings. Look for the Signature Cocktail Box in the lobby and drop your submission inside, no mixology degree required, just enthusiasm and imagination.

All recipes will be accepted up to our first screening in March, when our panel will review the entries and select the winning creation. The chosen cocktail will debut at our 30th Anniversary Gala and be featured throughout the evening, giving its creator full bragging rights and a place in our club’s history. So, start experimenting, get inspired, and raise a glass to three decades of independent film in our community. Cheers to 30 years!

Here is a recap on the films confirmed for the Winter 2026 series

January 11/12 - Eleanor The Great (already enjoyed)
January 25/26 - Sentimental Value
February 8/9 - Koln 75
March 1/2 - The Librarians

And just confirmed …
March 22/23 - Once Upon My Mother
April 12/13 - Little Lorraine

To honour all of our films over the past 30 years, we have compiled a list of each film we have presented, in an easy to use reference app called “Letterboxd”. The poster for each film is shown and you can click them for more details. Note that comments are made by the internet universe and not locally, so we are not responsible for what ever is said there.

Go to our website, under Films and click ”cinéSARNIA Film Archives”. Here you will find a treasure trove of cinema memories. Please check it out to get prepared for our 30th Anniversary Gala.

Although we bring to Sarnia some great films that you would normally not get here otherwise, the other theatres in the area at times have some winners that we don’t want to show if they will be showing them too. But we don’t want you to miss out on them.

Here below are a few films that we would like to encourage you to attend that are playing locally, at the Kineto Theatre in Forest for select dates below and Cineplex Galaxy Cinemas Sarnia this week at various times:

Kineto Theatre

Cineplex Galaxy Sarnia

Visit the above theatre links to view more details and to order tickets online if you wish. Click the film titles for reviews. Ensure that you confirm dates and times with those theatres. They are always subject to change.

The Oscar nominations were just announced this morning.

Click here for a full list:

https://www.backstage.com/magazine/article/oscar-nominations-2026-79789/

Here are all of the 9 Oscar nominations for Sentimental Value, the film that we are showing this Sunday and Monday:

“Deadline” an online entertainment news publication, interviewed the director Joachim Trier about his reaction to the nominations. Read it here.

Here are all the nominations for Best International Feature Film:

Also, I saw the doc “Mr. Nobody Against Putin“ at WIFF. I was delighted that it was nominated for Best Documentary Feature Film. (It received 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.)

The Oscars will be broadcast on Sunday, March 15 on ABC at 7:00 pm. Tune in and enjoy the night.

Many of our subscribers are enjoying the opportunity to chat about the films they’ve seen at cinéSARNIA while savouring a coffee and pastry at Coffee Culture. With your pass or ticket, you will also receive a 15% discount (Front/Lochiel Street location ONLY).