There’s an eclectic, pleasing selection of films at the ByTowne and the Mayfair at the tail end of 2024. Find out what the two cinemas are offering in this edition of Magic in the Dark.
The days are shorter and colder, but that’s a good reason to get comfy at the ByTowne and the Mayfair. And since we’re heading into awards season and folks who have an awards contender (or think they have) are releasing their films to attract lots of buzz and influence the awards jurors, there are many new films to choose from.
As Halloween approaches, there are lots of scary goings-on at the ByTowne and the Mayfair. But I’ll start with some other films that won’t have you hiding under your seat or gripping your companion’s hand until it turns blue.
And just like that, it’s October and the beginning of fall and spooky season. The temperatures have started to drop a bit, but it’s still plenty nice out to enjoy the beginnings of the fall colours, some Oktoberfest events, and a growing list of spooky nights. Stay safe out there ghouls and goblins.
It’s October, so there are plenty of films at Ottawa’s independent cinemas to gear everyone up for Halloween.
The suggestions in this list may be low in quantity, but definitely not in quality! Here are the films you can expect at the ByTowne and Mayfair Theatre.
Wow, it’s September already! But the equinox isn’t until the 22nd, so let’s wrap up summer with some films!
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.
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.
Before her break in August, let’s take a look at Barbara’s recommendations for films in the ByTowne and Mayfair.
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!
Once again, I’m kicking things off with films from the vault at the ByTowne and the Mayfair.
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.
Barbara prepares us for a new month with a long list of films to check out at the ByTowne and Mayfair Theatre.
The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival is back for their seventh year at the Bytowne Cinema playing comedy, drama, animation, and various short films from Nov. 2-4.
.gif)
