The Academy Awards on March 27 were… interesting. If you ignore the drama in LA’s Dolby Auditorium and focus on the drama in the films, you can catch many of the nominees and winners at Ottawa’s two independent cinemas, the ByTowne and the Mayfair. Plus they have a breakout Canadian film, several “prestige” films, and a must-see film from the vault. Here are my recommendations from now until April 16.
Our latest movie picks include the International Film Festival of Ottawa (IFFO) in addition to what’s playing at The ByTowne and Mayfair Theatre.
Due to new pandemic restrictions, this week’s roundup does away with our traditional Roundup in favour of a curated pile of ideas to get you through the weekend and hopefully the next little while!
In this new column, Apartment613’s resident film buffs share their top picks from the ByTowne and Mayfair calendars.
Barb Popel: “There are lots of reasons The French Dispatch is on many Best of 2021 lists. But the best reason is that it’s a lot of fun.”
Barb Popel: “I went to see The Big Hit… expecting a “feel good” film… What I saw was so much more.”
My Mom’s Co-op is screening at the ByTowne Cinema on Monday, December 13 at 6:45pm.
Beyond that, Bruce White’s announcement does not provide specifics. “I’ll leave it to the new owners to tell you what they’ve got planned. Soon, they’ll be introducing themselves.”
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