Movies
Where’d You Go Bernadette?
A loving mom becomes compelled to reconnect with her creative passions after years of sacrificing herself for her family. Her leap of faith takes her on an epic adventure that jump-starts her life and leads to her triumphant rediscovery. From Richard Linklater, the 5x Oscar nominee, 2x BAFTA, and 2x
Vita & Virginia
A biographical love story of the friendship and romance between literary icon Virginia Woolf, and aristocrat and popular author Vita Sackville-West, in 1920s England. Despite both of them being married, they embark on an affair that later inspired the writing of Virginia’s novel Orlando. From Cinema City, Odessa International Film
The Tony Alva Story
The Tony Alva Story – A One Night Only Ottawa Premiere on Sunday September 15! Presented by Top of the World! 61-year-old Tony Alva is considered by many to be the godfather of modern day skateboarding. Alva’s brand of aggression and bravado paved the way for skating as we
The Farewell
A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family’s decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time. Sundance Film Festival: London –
The Paternal House
The consequences of a father and son’s violent act reverberate through three generations of their family. Venice Film Festival: Venice Horizons Award: Best Film nominee! From Cairo International Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, and 3x Fajr Film Festival award winning writer / director Kianoush Ayari! Presented by Kaveh
Light of My Life
Ottawa Premiere the Week of August 9th! Parent and child journey through the outskirts of society a decade after a pandemic has wiped out half the world’s population. As a father struggles to protect his child, their bond, and the character of humanity, is tested. Berlin International Film Festival: C.I.C.A.E.
Saturday Morning Cartoon All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party, Vol 21!
Remember when Saturday mornings were a wonderland of animated adventures, toy commercials, and diabetes-inducing breakfast foods? On Saturday September 7th at 10:00am, the Mayfair Theatre will tune back in those fuzzy UHF memories of childhood as we present our 21st Saturday Morning All-You-Can-Eat-Cereal Cartoon Party! The program features THREE HOURS
Instant Dreams
Ottawa Premiere the Week of August 16th! Tells the story of a group of scientists who are trying to unravel the chemical formula of Polaroid, and the Polaroid-users that eagerly await its rebirth. Each in their own way tries to keeps their instant dream alive. San Francisco Docfest: Best Documentary
Child’s Play (2019)
Karen, a single mother, gifts her son Andy a Buddi doll for his birthday, unaware of its more sinister nature. A contemporary re-imagining of the 1988 horror classic. From Festival internacional de cine fantástico de Torremolinos award winning director Lars Klevberg! Starring Independent Spirit Awards winner Aubrey Plaza, International Cinephile
Ask Dr. Ruth
Dr. Ruth Westheimer in attendance! A very special One Night Only encore Ottawa Premiere on Monday October 21st! A documentary portrait chronicling the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became America’s most famous sex therapist. As her 90th birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful