Movies
Particle Fever
“Particle Fever explores with awe-inspiring precision, and in remarkably accessible language, how 10,000 scientists and engineers from around the world built what in effect is the ultimate test tube for particle physics.” (Philadelphia Enquirer) Imagine being able to watch as Edison turned on the first light bulb, or as Franklin
The Algonquin College Film Festival: 10 Years in the Making
The Algonquin College Film Festival: 10 Years in the Making was created for the pre-media and communications program. Students have the opportunity to create a script and be part of all aspects of film production. The purpose is to showcases the unique talents and skills acquired by the students in the program. The films
August: Osage County
This “entertaining” (Matt’s Movie Reviews) story of the dysfunctional Weston family, reunited after a family loss is based upon the play by Tracy Letts (Killer Joe) and features a strong all-star cast: Julia Roberts, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Ewan McGregor, Juliette Lewis and Benedict Cumberbatch.
The Hunt For Johnny Ringo
OTTAWA PREMIERE | FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE Johnny Ringo teams up with his nemesis Bat Masterson in order to stop a counterfeit Ringo from committing crimes in his name. Starring Michael Pare (Eddie and the Cruisers, Streets of Fire) and directed by Ottawa’s own Brett Kelly (My Fair Zombie)
12 Years A Slave
WINNER OF 3 ACADEMY AWARDS – BEST PICTURE, BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS & BEST ADAPTED SCREENPLAY The compelling true story of Solomon Northrup, a freeman who was living happily with his family in upstate New York, until he was kidnapped and sold into slavery in New Orleans is “an uncompromising look
American Hustle
NOMINATED FOR 10 ACADEMY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST PICTURE A team of con artists (Christian Bale and Amy Adams) are forced to work under a rookie FBI agent (Bradley Cooper) who wants to entrap some major politicians, including an ambitious New Jersey mayor (Jeremy Renner). “Wide characters, deep storytelling, bad hair
Canadian Cameos Archival Short Films
The Canadian Cult Revue Series is proud to present a rare selection of Canadian Archival shorts from the Library and Archives vaults. All on 35mm film for National Canadian Film Day! Most are from the “Canadian Cameos” series directed by Gordon Sparling 1930’s-1950’s Titles include: Rhapsody in Two Languages, 1934 Hockey Star’s
Inside Llewyn Davis
NOMINATED FOR 2 ACADEMY AWARDS: BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY AND SOUND MIXING A luckless week in the life of a bitter folk singer during the Greenwich Village scene of 1961 is “brilliantly directed, superbly written [and features a] wonderful soundtrack ” (ViewLondon)
Philomena
NOMINATED FOR 4 ACADEMY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST PICTURE The mother (Judi Dench) of a child conceived out of wedlock is forced to give up her son for adoption. Years later, she teams up with a BBC reporter (Steve Coogan) to finally be reunited with him. “At once heartbreaking, entertaining and
Robocop
Ottawa Premiere – Director’s Cut 4k Restoration of the 1987 sci-fi classic – Screening the Week of December 4th! Advance tickets for Robocop are now available from events.com! In a violent, near-apocalyptic Detroit, evil corporation Omni Consumer Products wins a contract from the city government to privatize the police