Category: Filmmakers in Attendance
Friday June 26th – Thursday July 2nd!
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story – The amazing story of the man who has been performing one of the most popular characters on the planet for 46 years and counting. Sesame Street Presents: Follow That Bird – Special 30th anniversary weekend family matinees, presented on 35mm! Saturday
Friday June 17th – Thursday June 23rd!
The Man Who Knew Infinity is Held Over for a 2nd Week! Ottawa Premiere of the award winning documentary Almost Holy! Love & Friendship – Based on the Jane Austen classic, from Oscar & Sundance nominated filmmaker Whit Stillman, starring Kate Beckinsale, Chloë Sevigny, and Stephen Fry! A Bigger Splash
Friday June 16 – Thursday June 22!
-Are You There God? It’s Me Margaret- 99% Certified Fresh! (Rotten Tomatoes) -The Starling Girl- Grade A! (The Playlist) -The Room- 159th Month! -Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome- 4/4 Stars! (Roger Ebert) -Deep Red- 4/4 Stars! (Slant) -Soldier In The Barn
Friday June 13 – Thursday June 19!
-About Maya- Ottawa Premiere! “a gripping new political thriller” (Phoenix Review) -Friendship- Held Over for a 2nd Week! 5 Stars! (The Mary Sue) 5 Stars! (Hey U Guys) -Jane Austen Wrecked My Life- Grade A! (In Session) 4/4 Stars! (Third Coast Review) -Jason Goes To Hell:
Friday July 5th – Thursday July 11th!
Booksmart – Held Over for a 2nd Week! Peterloo – Venice Film Fest award winner! The Dead Don’t Die – Held Over for a 3rd Week! I’ll Take Your Dead – Ottawa Premiere! Producer Christopher Giroux in attendance on July 5th for an intro and q&a! The
Friday July 28th – Thursday August 3rd!
The Beguiled – 2nd Week! An injured soldier seeks refuge at an all-female Southern boarding school. Soon, sexual tensions lead to dangerous rivalries as the women tend to his wounded leg while offering him comfort and companionship. Certain Women – A lawyer contends with office sexism and a hostage situation;
Friday July 21 – Thursday July 27!
-Past Lives- Held Over for a 2nd Week! 5 Stars! “Past Lives isn’t just a great film. It may be a perfect one…Emotionally engaging from the start, bolstered by brilliant performances…I absolutely loved it.” (Arizona Republic) -Asteroid City- 4/4 Stars! “I didn’t want Asteroid City to end…The movie is
Friday July 12th – Thursday July 18th!
Pavarotti – from 2x Oscar winning director Ron Howard! Photograph- from Cannes award winning director Ritesh Batra! Wild Nights with Emily – Sidewalk Film Festival: Audience Choice Award winner! Hail Satan? – Ottawa Premiere! Sundance Film Festival: Grand Jury Prize Documentary nominee! Real Genius – Women Directors Film Festival: Retro
Friday January 5 – Thursday January 11!
-A Haunting In Venice 2nd Week: -Eileen -Dream Scenario John Cassavetes Film Fest: -Opening Night Greg Sestero in Attendance: -Miracle Valley- Ottawa Premiere! -Big Shark- Canadian Premiere! -The Room- Jan 5, 6, live commentary Jan 7
Friday January 29th – Thursday February 4th!
Ottawa Premieres! Fractured Land – Award winning Canadian documentary about a young Aboriginal leader confronting fracking practices. Roar – The legendary 1981 adventure film, unearthed by Drafthouse Films! Remember…no animals were harmed, but 70 foolhardy humans were. Oscar Nominees! Carol – Actress: Cate Blanchett, Supporting Actress: Rooney