Category: Film news
Friday April 21st – Thursday April 27th!
The Zookeeper’s Wife – In 1939, two Zookeeper’s in Poland are forced to report to the Reich. They covertly begin working with the Resistance, putting into action plans to save the lives of hundreds from what has become the Warsaw Ghetto. Maudie – Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis falls in
Friday April 22 – Thursday April 28!
-Death On The Nile- 5 Stars! “exhilarating big-studio escapism.” (Movies for Grownups) 3.5 / 4 Stars! “an expert, beautifully-crafted job of filmmaking, with a pleasing balance of flourishes and subtleties.” (Combustible Celluloid) -Atlantis- Ukrainian Film Festival! Montréal Festival of New Cinema: Best Film award winner! 3.5 /
Friday April 22nd – Thursday April 28th!
The Lobster – The 3 x Cannes award winning & Palme d’Or nominated surreal romantic dramady, Held Over for a 2nd week! The Measure Of A Man – Ottawa Premiere of the Cannes & Cesar award winner for Best Actor! Baskin – Ottawa Premiere of the Best Director award winner
Friday April 24 – Thursday May 4!
-A Man Called Otto- 5 Stars! “remarkably warm and fulfilling” (Common Sense Media) “Tom Hanks gives one of the best performances of his career…is one of the best films of the year.” (NYC Movie Guru) -The Quiet Girl- Montclair Film Festival: Audience Award winner! 4/4 Stars! “a masterpiece”
Friday April 24th – Thursday April 30th!
Ottawa Premiere of The Last Impresario – A documentary about the most famous person you have never heard of. Featuring John Waters, John Cleese, Yoko Ono, Lorne Michaels, & Richard O’Brien (discussing the creation of Rocky Horror) Clouds Of Sils Maria – Cannes nominated for the Palme d’Or, Cesar
Friday April 25 – Thurday May 1!
-The Penguin Lessons- 3rd Week! “delightful true story” (TIFF) “hyper-funny, sensitive, and nuanced…a delightful watch” (Collider) -The Way, My Way- 2nd Week! “charming” (Smith Rafael Film Center) “joyful viewing with laughter aplenty” (City Hub) -The Rocky Horror Picture Show- 50th Anniversary! Hosted by The Absent Friends Shadow
Friday April 26 – Thursday May 2!
-Wicked Little Letters- 4/4 Stars! (Reel Talk) -One Life- 4/4 Stars! (San Francisco Chronicle) -Omen – “remarkable” (Alliance of Women Film Journalists) -Knightriders- “a lost treasure” (Film Threat) -Big Shark- 4th Month! -Saturday Night Sinema- Free for Members/Members Only! …and 5 other special screenings/events!
Friday April 26th – Thursday May 2nd!
Ottawa Premieres – Minding The Gap, and Far: The Story of a Journey Around the World The Quietude – FEST International Film Fest: Best Actress winner! Venice Film Fest: Queer Lion nominee! Alien – 40th Anniversary / Alien Day 2019! Saturday Night Sinema – A special 35mm Edition! Ferris Bueller’s
Friday April 27th – Thursday May 3rd!
Ottawa Premieres: Borg Vs McEnroe, and The Endless The Death of Stalin is Held Over for a 3rd Week, plus new arrivals: Finding Your Feet, and Hochelaga: Land of Souls Also, the monthly late late show members only secret presentation of Saturday Night Sinema Plus, special presentations of West Side
Friday April 28th – Thursday May 5th!
Maudie – Held Over for a 2nd Week! Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis falls in love with a fishmonger while working for him as a housekeeper. Starring Oscar nominees Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke! Atlantic Film Fest: Best Feature and Screenwriting award winner! A United Kingdom – The story of