Category: Special programming
Friday January 4th – Thursday January 10th!
Ben Is Back – 19 year-old Ben Burns unexpectedly returns home to his family’s suburban home on Christmas Eve morning. New truths are revealed, and a mother’s undying love for her son is tested as she does everything in her power to keep him safe. TIFF: People’s Choice Award nominee!
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 5th – Thursday January 11th!
Murder on the Orient Express, Wonder Wheel, In Pursuit of Silence, and family matinees of My Little Pony: The Movie! Also, encore screenings of The Disaster Artist, and the 101st consecutive month screening The Room! *Unfortunately, Tragedy Girls has become unavailable at the last minute. It’s two screenings will be
Friday January 6 – Thursday January 12!
-The Eternal Daughter- 4/4 Stars! “Joanna Hogg’s remarkable, unique drama…shimmering, emotionally charged performances are truer than true…This is genius. All hail Swinton” (What She Said) 4/4 Stars! “took my breath away. The movie’s a gift” (Watch List) -Aftersun- Returns for an Encore Week! 5 Stars! “It is beautifully
Friday January 6th – Thursday January 12th!
Manchester By The Sea – Held Over for a 3rd Week! A loner returns to his hometown. His brother has died, and he is named guardian to his nephew. If losing his sibling and doubts of raising a teen weren’t enough, his return home also re-opens a tragedy. Railroad Tigers
Friday January 9th – Thursday January 15th!
The Interview and Foxcatcher held over for a 2nd week! Plus, a live telecast of the 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards!
Friday July 1 – Thursday July 7!
-The Phantom Of The Open- “Mark Rylance hits an ace in endearing sports comedy…a heartwarming tale that will undoubtedly work for audiences who will, likewise, be quickly swept away by everything on show here…It’s certainly a film to remember.” (Awards Watch) -Everything Everywhere All At Once- Held Over for a
Friday July 10th – Thursday July 16th!
I’ll See You In My Dreams and Slow West return! The Ottawa Premiere of Big Game, from the director of Rare Exports, starring Samuel L. Jackson! The Overnight, the new dark comedy from Duplass Brothers Productions, starring Adam Scott, Taylor Schilling, Jason Schwartzman! The Absent Friends shadowcast host the one
Friday July 11th – Thursday July 17th!
Not one or two, but three Ottawa Premieres this Friday night…which is followed up by a fourth premiere on Saturday afternoon! I’m pretty sure that that’s the first time such an event has happened in the Mayfair’s long history! We’ve got: The Roger Ebert documentary Life Itself, the
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