Movies
Guardians of the Galaxy
Hollywood saved its biggest summer blast for last. Guardians of the Galaxy is the most successful space western since the first Star Wars trilogy, an irreverent mix of mismatched characters, heavy-handed baddies and huge battle sequences spiced up with sharp one-liners and a healthy helping of attitude. There are no
Kung Fu Elliot
OTTAWA PREMIERE | STARTS NOVEMBER 14 Canadas never had an action hero, says self-proclaimed martial arts expert Elliot Scott in the unbridled documentary Kung Fu Elliot. Elliot gives audiences a glimpse into the world and the markedly eccentric mind of a man hoping to make a splash on the Canadian film scene. Elliot,
Kung Fu Elliot
Elliot “White Lightning” Scott plans on becoming Canada’s first action hero with his low-budget karate epic, Blood Fight. This surreal documentary captures two years in the lives of a passionate amateur filmmaker, his supportive partner Linda, and their outrageous cast-all trying to realize their dreams. With everyone’s hopes and dreams
Mommy
Xavier Dolans Mommy is defiantly a movie for the here and now, something so immediate, its very form resembles Instagram photos or smartphone videos. This fifth (and best) feature by the 25-year-old Quebec auteur demonstrates a mastery of the lens that would be remarkable at any age. Dolan and cinematographer André Turpin place each
Stolperstein
The Canadian Premiere of the film Stolperstein is part of Holocaust Education Month 2014 which is a program of the Shoah (Holocaust) Committee of the Jewish Federation of Ottawa. The movie tells the story of the Stolperstein Project which was started by German artist Gunter Demnig who creates tiny brass Stolperstein
Sri Siddhartha Gautama
This is an extraordinary tale from over 2600 years ago, of a Prince who is endowed with everything he needs and more. Luxury, palaces and all hearts desires, are provided to him by his father, a warrior King of the kingdom of Sakya. The story unfolds dramatically with the Prince
Swearnet: The Movie
In the wake of losing a coveted TV network deal, the actors who play the Trailer Park Boys find themselves out of a job and stage an all-in comeback by launching “Swearnet”, a balls-out, offensively extreme internet channel that is complicated by their post-fame lives, at-odds relationships and trademark hilarious
Reel Rock Film Tour
In its ninth year, the REEL ROCK Film Tour features a special presentation of the highly-anticipated feature-length film Valley Uprising. The greatest untold story of American counterculture is that of the Yosemite Valley rock climbers. For the past fifty years, Yosemites massive cliffs have drawn explorers and madmen to leave
Destination: Rad City
Rick is a victim of 80s induced depression. Instead of alcoholism or drug abuse, he becomes obsessed with the 1980s in an extreme case of nostalgic fanhood. He dresses like it’s the 80s, talks like it’s the 80s and surrounds himself with all things 80s, ignoring the outside world. Coupled
Horns
OTTAWA PREMIERE | STARTS DECEMBER 5 Based on the novel by Joe Hill, Horns is a supernatural thriller driven by fantasy, mystery and romance. The film follows Ig Perrish (Daniel Radcliffe, “Harry Potter” films), the number one suspect for the violent rape and murder of his girlfriend, Merrin (Juno Temple).