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Go Ape this March!
This March, the Mayfair proudly presents the classic Planet of the Apes series on rare 35mm film. We’re also including a special bonus engagement of three great episodes of the TV series Return to the Planet of the Apes on 16mm! All five films in the saga will
GUNS and DOVES
Back in the good ole’ days (in this case being my high school years of 1989 – 1994) a screening of ‘The Killer’ at the Mayfair was far from your run of the mill watching and enjoying of a new action classic. I can’t lay claim to having
In the beginning: the art of the title sequence
We’re starting something new here at the mayfairtheatre.ca blog. From now on, we won’t just be writing about upcoming or current films at the Mayfair – we’ll be writing about all things film and film-related. We’ll be sharing ideas, opinions, articles, trailers and links of interest cinema-goers and cinemaphiles alike.
Indiegogo Campaign now online!
Our Indiegogo campaign to raise the remaining funds for our DCP projector is now online! In addition to donating a certain amount ($10, 20, 50, etc.) you can get some nice perks like upsize deals on concessions, the choice to select a
Inglourious
Are you looking forward to Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds? Me, too. And now Slashfilm.com brings news that “The Weinstein Co has released a faux trailer for Nation’s Pride, the movie within the movie of Quentin Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds. (You can watch below, or see a better-quality version on the
Jerichow starts tonight!
JERICHOW 3 1/2 stars Starring: Benno Furmann, Nina Hoss, Hilmi Sozer Directed and written by: Christian Petzold Parental advisory: 14A, sexual situations, not suitable for children (In German with English subtitles) Playing at: Mayfair Theatre tonight through to Sunday and Tuesday. Christian Petzold’s
Killer63 Aftermath! The Offering
Check out one of the impressive short films you missed out on if you didn’t make it out to the recent Killer63 short horror film fest at the Mayfair – The Offering, directed and produced by Ryan Patch
Know your Mushrooms 5 Nights Only!
Mush-ru-mentary will hold your attention Bizarre fungal lore rivals science fiction By Jay Stone, The Ottawa Citizen March 6, 2009 Know Your Mushrooms **** Written & directed by: Ron Mann (documentary) Rating: G Playing at: Mayfair Theatre, through March 10 Ron Mann’s documentary Know Your Mushrooms
Lock up your sons!
Before I was involved with the Mayfair in an official capacity, I was in one afternoon to see a movie, wearing my Slaughter Daughters shirt. If you are not in the know, the Slaughter Daughters are Ottawa’s local roller derby team. I was complimented on the shirt, and
Looking for a Piano!
The Mayfair is looking for someone or some group to donate a piano to the cinema. The plan is to do more silent film screenings with a piano player. Whoever donates a working pinao will get a gold pass for free movies for year. Thanks