Category: Film history

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

Do you like old movies? So does Martin Scorsese

“Movies are the memories of our lifetime. We need to keep them alive.” That’s part of what Martin Scorsese had to say in his speech at the Golden Globes about the importance of preserving old. You can hear and see the rest of what he had to say here:

Destroy all movies!!!

Via BoingBoing, a good review of the new book Destroy All Movies!!!: The Complete Guide to Punk on Film. At 566 pages and listing over 1,100 movies, this is a must for any serious movie fan — after all, what other film reference book can you name that

December 30th – January 5th!

Storks – Storks now deliver packages for an internet retail giant. The top delivery stork lands in hot water when the Baby Factory somehow produces an adorable but unauthorized girl. The race is on to deliver this bundle of trouble before the boss finds out. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar

Coming Soon — 35mm Trailers for Sale!

We’ve excavated a whole bunch of 35mm trailers from the archives! We’ll hang onto anything super amazing, since there will be more 35mm screenings in our future on occasion. Logically, some wouldn’t ever imagine wanting to bother having one of these in their home. Since, y’know, for the most

Big Screen Oscars!

The 88th Annual Academy Awards! Hosted by Chris Rock! On the big screen! Doors open at 7:00pm for the Red Carpet Pre-Show / Awards Ceremony begins at 8:30pm. Check our schedule for the ongoing marathon of Oscar nominees that we’ll be screening! Free for Members / Members Only / Licensed

Back To The Future trilogy!

Back To The Future trilogy! Weekend matinees on September 19th & 20th! Join us for Marty & Doc’s time travelling adventures a full month before they arrive to present day on the geek legendary date of October 21st 2015!

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

40 Asian movie wallpapers

If you’re reading this, you’re probably a) using a computer and b) interested in movies. And those are two good reasons to check out this collection of wallpaper images from Asian cinema. Who wouldn’t want to see an image from 36th Chamber of Shaolin or Chunking Express or

35mm Trailer Sale!

Here is the list for our 35mm trailer sale! Each trailer is $20 a piece. Please contact [email protected] to place your order, and we’ll reply to confirm your purchase. Payment can be e-transferred to the same email address. The list of titles available will be updated every once and

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