Category: Special programming
How to enjoy one of the worst films ever
The cult phenomenon The Room plays September 18 and 24 at the Mayfair. Is it really, as Entertainment Weekly called it, “the Citizen Kane of bad movies”? Pretty much, yeah. But that doesn’t mean it’s not enjoyable. Quite the opposite, really. Read on, and discover how to make the best
Here's an idea: use social media for actual socializing!
Movies are best enjoyed with friends, so why not invite some friends to come with you to the Mayfair? We’ve made it easy, through the miracle of social media. Say you’re planning to come see Planet of the Apes on March 12 (and if you’re not, you should
Happy 91st Birthday To Us!
It’s our 91st birthday today! Though we aren’t hosting a specific birthday themed movie, our humblebrag is that we are always screening cool stuff! So, you can celebrate with us today with the award winning Priscilla at 6:30pm, and 50th Anniversary of American Graffiti at 9:15pm!
Halloween-Time Double-Bill!
The October / Halloween classic double-bill tradition returns by popular demand! Two of the cornerstones of classic horror cinema for the price of one! Get ready to be scared! Monday October 27th: The Exorcist at 7:00pm and The Shining at 9:30pm
Greg Sestero Retruns!
A message from our pal Greg Sestero! We look forward to his grand return visit on November 29, 30, and December 1! He’ll be on hand for screenings of The Room, and Big Shark, along with a special Live Commentary screening, and a Live Script Reading of The Room! Stay
Grade School Animation!
Churchill students from grades one through six created a lovely batch of stop motion animation short films under the banner ‘Change is in the Air, Change is Everywhere’. The whole presentation was conceived, planned, and created by students (with a little bit of production help from the kids
Get Your Correct Showtimes!
Sometimes, a frustrated patron coming in to catch a movie will exclaim “But, it’s listed on your website!”, when they think there’s an error in our listings. I will then point out that both our website and Twitter feed do indeed have the correct times listed, but the in
Fulci Halloween Aftermath!
We have many a fine Halloween offering for our scary movie fans in October – Nothing Left to Fear, Shaun of the Dead, Hell of the Living Dead, Link, You’re Next, The Exorcist, The Shining, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, the Killer63 short horror film fest, and even Monsters University
Friday September 9th – Thursday September 15th!
The Music Of Strangers – Ottawa Premiere! A new music themed documentary from the Oscar winning director of 20 Feet From Stardom! Cellist Yo-Yo Ma and other international artists of The Silk Road Project discuss their philosophies on music and culture. Tunnel – Ottawa Premiere! South Korean drama about a
Friday September 9 – Thursday September 15!
-Waiting For Bojangles- Movie Score: 10/10! “mesmerizing from start to finish…you’ll get swept away in the grandeur of these characters and their amazing tale.” (Film Threat) -The Good Boss- Goya Awards: Best Film, Director, Lead Actor (Javier Bardem), Original Screenplay, Score, Editing award winner! “an excellent cast.” (Original Cin)