Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the first half of September
Wow, it’s September already! But the equinox isn’t until the 22nd, so let’s wrap up summer with some films!
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Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the second half of August
There are a lot of classic films from the 1960s and 70s on the roster this month, but there are still a few brand-new critically acclaimed movies to see. Check out Barb Popel’s recommendations.
The Ottawa International Animation Festival takes over downtown Ottawa Sept. 25-29
Get ready for the annual Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF) from Sept. 25–29. This year’s festival takes place across various different venues in downtown Ottawa and will provide workshops, screenings and entertainment highlighting some of the world’s best in animation. Artistic Director of the festival, Chris Robinson, says that the OIAF showcases a different world of animation than what audiences usually expect.
Documentarian Conor DeVries makes his own way in an untapped market
Born and raised in Ottawa, filmmaker Conor DeVries is carving out a space for documentaries in the city, and he’s already found success with topics like logging in Algonquin, higher education, and shawarma in Ottawa.
Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the second half of July
Before her break in August, let’s take a look at Barbara’s recommendations for films in the ByTowne and Mayfair.
Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the first half of July
I have lots of films to recommend to you at the ByTowne and the Mayfair for the first half of July, including films in several dandy series at both cinemas. Let’s start with those…
Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the second half of June
Barbara’s coming in hot with eighteen films to recommend at the ByTowne and the Mayfair in the second half of June!
Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the first half of June
There’s a cornucopia of films at the ByTowne and the Mayfair in the first half of June. Let’s see what’s in store!
Nickie Shobeiry’s Good Nose celebrates Persian faces and noses
Filmmaker and journalist Nickie Shobeiry says she is proud to have a “bumpy Persian nose,” despite growing up insecure about it in rural England. Her most recent short documentary, “Good Nose,” celebrates just that.
Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the second half of May
Once again, I’m kicking things off with films from the vault at the ByTowne and the Mayfair.
Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the first half of May
There’s something different in Magic in the Dark this month—I’m starting with movies from the vault rather than new releases because I’m excited about the masterpieces that the ByTowne and the Mayfair have programmed.
Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the second half of April
April is still delivering new films at the ByTowne and Mayfair cinemas. You’ll find lots to entice you to see films as they’re meant to be seen—on a big screen with a great sound system, enjoying them with a large audience.
Review: The Wars at IFFO
The 1983 movie The Wars, featured during the International Film Festival Ottawa, is based on the Timothy Findley novel of the same name. Directed by Robin Phillips, the story follows Robert Ross, a young Canadian who enlists in the army during World War I to fight in Europe.
Magic in the Dark: What’s playing at Ottawa’s independent cinemas in the first half of April
Wonder what films are in store for the first half of April? Barbara’s got you covered!
Anthology feature film Twelve Tales playing at the Mayfair 04.13.24
Twelve Tales is an anthology feature film created by Ben Bergeron and Colin Ziraldo, and filmed over the course of one year. Twelve Tales will be screening on Saturday, April 13 at the Mayfair Theatre at 3pm.
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