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.
Classic westerns, TWO explosive films, the latest Wes Anderson, Legally Blonde (as long as you RSVP), and Barb’s pick for film of the year, Past Lives, are all playing at the ByTowne and the Mayfair in September.
Barb Popel shares her picks of the best movies to see at The Bytowne and the Mayfair this month, from the most-recent must-see movies to the must-see classics of another era.
Take a peek at Barb’s movie recommendations for the second half of July. While fewer in quantity, the quality remains just as high!
Barb Popel: “If you are a history buff, a feminist, a fan of science fiction, a mathematician or computer programmer, or just someone who would like to meet two fascinating geniuses of the nineteenth century, then be sure to see Shelley and Lovelace Never Met.”
Something old, something new, some violence (actually rather a lot of violence) and some absurd stuff onscreen at the ByTowne and Mayfair in the second half of June.
Barbara Popel provides her recommendations for films both old and new playing at the ByTowne and Mayfair in the next few weeks.
The ByTowne and Mayfair have a feast in store for cinephiles in the next two weeks. Let’s take a look at the menu, shall we?
It’s the merry month of May—just perfect for movie-watching. Maybe even with your Mom! Barbara Popel recommends some must-see films at the ByTowne and Mayfair.
For the second half of April, Ottawa’s independent theatres are screening a myriad of films for our enjoyment. Let’s see what they have to offer…
Spring is in the air (never mind the occasional snow flurry), so no excuse—go to the movies! What better venues than our wonderful independent cinemas?
I’m writing this on March 12 during the Oscars. But rather than try to sync my reviews with the results (which you will know by the time this is published), I’ll just let you know where you can see the four Oscar nominees still playing at the ByTowne and the Mayfair. I’ll also recommend several […]
There’s still a chance for you to see several of the nominees for the Academy Awards before the awards ceremony on March 12, including one of the front-runners. There’s also a bevy of must-sees from the vault and something for the kids during March Break.
Barbara Popel picks the best films to see in February at Ottawa’s two independent cinemas, the ByTowne and the Mayfair, including a number of Oscar nominees.
From Academy Award-nominated movies to Valentine’s Day flicks, there are plenty of films to view at both the Bytowne and Mayfair this February.
Whether you’re into newer films or a fan of the old classics, Magic in the Dark has got you covered with a list of some of the hot ticket films screening at the ByTowne and Mayfair.
