Bytowne Cinema

The Ottawa International Animation Festival has come in swinging this year, with plenty of films worth a watch for Ottawa audiences. This is part two of our review.

The OIAF started on Wednesday, Sept. 24 and ends Sunday, Sept. 28. Having seen many films the first two days of the festival, I’ll tell you about the films that I enjoyed and think you’ll enjoy, too.

My favourite Ottawa festival, the Canadian Film Institute’s Ottawa International Animation Festival (OIAF), begins on Wednesday, Sept. 24 and runs to Sunday, Sept. 28 at several downtown locations—mainly at the Ottawa Art Gallery and the ByTowne.

What started as a film society for aficionados has evolved into what Tom McSorley, who’s been the CFI’s executive director for almost 20 years, calls “a portal into all of this incredible work that’s being made around the world.”

We’re fully into the summer madness with a bunch of different events and activities happening around town this weekend!

And just like that… It’s mid-June! Be sure to take advantage of all this city’s got to offer with some of our suggestions below.

It’s a jam packed weekend with tulips, festivals, markets, and more!

I’ve seen little sprouts of green poking through the dead leaves and making it through the April snow we had, so it’s official, spring is here! It’s a great time to get out and enjoy some nice weather, local businesses and events with your friends and family! All Weekend Check out Anime Ottawa at the […]

Borrowing the central conceit from the Italian classic Bicycle Thieves, Lebanese filmmaker Mira Shaib creates an eclectic and endearing tribute to her home city of Beirut in her feature debut, Arzé.

Spring is officially here! If you’ve been hibernating, now’s a great time to get out and enjoy the city’s many offerings. Below are a few ideas. All Weekend Head to Greely for the Greely Players’ production of Grease – guaranteed to be a rockin’ good time. Get a new spring wardrobe or a head start […]

Grand Tour is one of the highest-profile films playing at IFFO this year thanks to the notable names involved. The Portuguese filmmaker Miguel Gomes has been a mainstay on the festival circuit since his 2012 breakout hit, Tabu.

With the news this week that the Rideau Canal Skateway has closed for the season and warmer temperatures in the forecast, it feels like we’re slowly but surely making our way towards spring. This weekend we’ve got an exciting mix of St. Patrick’s Day festivities and March break activities.

The International Film Festival of Ottawa (IFFO) brings the world’s best cinema to Canada’s Capital. The Festival’s fifth edition takes place in downtown Ottawa from March 12 to 23, at the theatres in the Ottawa Art Gallery and Bytowne Cinema.

You might be thinking this is the worst part of the season – Winterlude is over and there’s nothing to do. Well, you’d be wrong! Here’s just a sample of indoor and outdoor activities taking place this weekend. All weekend If you want to get cozy, head to one of Ottawa’s independent movie theatres for […]

We’ve got lots of Winterlude activities happening on the Family Day weekend, plus some great music shows and festivals!