Category: Film history
The Gipper loved James Bond
In 1983, U.S. President (and former actor) Ronald Reagan gave a salute to one of cinema’s most enduring characters: James Bond. Check out this hilarious blast from the past as Reagan proudly regards 007 as a “10” ! and don’t forget to check out The James Bond Film
Indiana Jones and the Projector Quest
Round two of the Mayfair’s 80th anniversary celebration / DCP projector fundraisers arrives on Saturday June 23rd and Tuesday June 26th with an Indy double bill. What could be better than watching Raiders of the Lost Ark? Why, getting to watch Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Ernest Borgnine (1917-2012)
Oscar winning actor Ernest Borgnine passed away today at the age of 95. The Mayfair salutes one of cinema’s warmest and most likable character actors, who had over 200 film and TV credits to his name. He even shot a film here in Ottawa back in 2000 called
Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero Return!
“The Citizen Kane of bad movies!” (Entertainment Weekly) Tickets NOW on sale in the Mayfair box office for Tommy Wiseau and Greg Sestero’s grand return to The Room’s favourite movie theatre and fan-base! Prepare yourself for the interactive motion picture event that you will never forget! Two screenings
Oscars on the Big Screen
Get dressed in your red carpet best and join us at the Mayfair for the 86th Annual Academy Awards big screen telecast! Sunday March 2nd at 8:00pm. Free for Members Only. Licensed for Alcohol.
National Canadian Film Day!
Celebrate the first ever National Canadian Film Day with us tonight with a double dose of Canadiana! First up is multiple award winning and deservedly high praised C.R.A.Z.Y. at 6:30pm. Then at 9:15pm, the Canadian Cult Revue series presents a rare selection of Canadian Archival 35mm shorts
A Solo Return For Greg Sestero!
Friday, November 7th 9:30pm – Greg Sestero Live at the Mayfair Theatre: “The Making of The Room and Live Reading” – 90 min Saturday, November 8th 9:30pm – Greg Sestero Live at the Mayfair Theatre: “The Making of The Room and Live Reading” – 90 min Tickets: $10
It's A Wonderful Life!
It’s A Wonderful Life, the quintessential Christmas movie classic, returns to the Mayfair for a pair of family matinee screenings on Saturday December 20th and Sunday December 21st. Even if you’ve seen it two dozen times on teevee, nothing beats seeing it on the big screen at the Mayfair
Friday March 13th – Thursday March 19th!
Citizenfour returns, Selma is held over for a 2nd week, Blade Runner: The Final Cut, the original Friday the 13th, & March Break family matinees of Paddington, Penguins, Into The Woods! Plus, the S#!tty One-Minute Videos Festival from the Azrieli School of Architecture at Carleton University, and the environmental documentary
Friday June 12th – Thursday June 18th!
Far From The Madding Crowd – Held over for a third week! Cinderalla – Director Kenneth Branagh’s live-action adaptation of the Disney animated classic, preceded by a brand new Frozen short! Spring – Love is a monster. Ottawa Premiere of the horror / romance Next Wave Award winner from the