Barb Popel is a frequent film-goer (hooray for the ByTowne Theatre!) and avid theatre-goer (almost 100 plays per year). She also attends quite a few classical music concerts. Not sure when she sleeps. Quoting a friend, she says, “I don’t support the arts; the arts support me.” Photo by Andrew Alexander.
Something old, something new at the ByTowne and the Mayfair in the second half of June.
After Shakespeare answers the question, “What happened to this character after the play ended?”
The famous quotes came so fast and furious in this glorious mashup of popular quotes from Shakespeare that I gave up trying to take notes. I just sat back and enjoyed the inspired verbal cut and thrust, along with the rest of the hooting and guffawing audience.
Eleanor’s Story: Life After War may be the most timely play at this year’s Fringe. Although it’s a true story about the playwright/performer’s 95-year old grandmother Eleanor’s experiences as a 16-year old, it’s as relevant to us today as this morning’s news report about war refugees.
From Buster Keaton classics to new spy thrillers and Canadian dramas, the ByTowne and Mayfair have plenty of films for all types in June.
The ByTowne and the Mayfair are showing new films and bringing back some wonderfully exciting classics.
“May the fourth be with you!” Yup, it’s May 4—Star Wars Day. And the ByTowne has a pretty sweet deal for all of you Star Wars fans: see the first three Star Wars films, back to back, for the price of ONE regular ticket. There are also plenty of other films to enjoy our wonderful independent cinemas this month!
In the second half of April, my recommendations for films at the ByTowne and the Mayfair skew to films from the vault, including an Easter weekend treat for kids. I also recommend three recently released films, including my favourite of 2024.
What’s playing at local cinemas to kick April off? I’ll start with my recommendations of recently released films, then dive into a terrific selection from the vault, including one of my favourite silent films. All these are at Ottawa’s independent cinemas, the ByTowne and the Mayfair.
