Movies
The Bling Ring
Director Coppola (Lost In Translation) and star Watson (the Harry Potter franchise) pull a fast one with this tale of high schoolers burglarizing the homes of celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. A funny, snarky, bang-on portrayal of the freakiness of celeb obsession. The story would sound outrageous
Before Midnight
Picking up nine years after we last saw Celine (Julie Delpy) and Jesse (Ethan Hawke), director Linklater puts what has become one of cinemas greatest romances to a test it may not be able to pass but “as long as Jesse and Celine are communicating, there’s still hope.” (Hearst
The Angels’ Share
From acclaimed filmmaker Loach (The Wind That Shakes The Barley) comes this bittersweet tale of a well-meaning but law-breaking new father determined to provide a better life for his son. A fanciful fable with a wee dash of magical realism.” (SSG Syndicate)
The Sapphires
Based on the true story of the Aboriginal female soul quartet who, in 1968, traveled to Vietnam to entertain the troops is a blast of joy and music that struts right into your heart just plain irresistible [the] movie ignites with spirit and humor. (Rolling Stone)
Beyond the Hills
A young womans arrival at a strictly orthodox religious compound sets off a startling chain of events in director Mungius follow-up to 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days. Deceivingly complex, with an emotional center that peels away like an onion the longer it unfolds a powerful effort in which
The Act of Killing
Something unusual is happening in Indonesia. Anwar Congo, who led the genocide against communists in the 60s, is taking part in a cinematic recreation of his crimes, complete with lavish costumes, sets and make-up a surreal and demented staging of a nation’s casual violence and corruption that “could well change
A Band Called Death
OTTAWA PREMIERE Think punk started with The Ramones? Meet the three African-American brothers whose turned-up-to-11 music predated Joey, et al, but went unheard for more than 30 years. “Even if you dont give a sh*! about punk rock or music, its a moving story of dedication, perseverance, and faith, and
The Big Wedding
Robert DeNiro, Susan Sarandon, Robin Williams and Diane Keaton lead an all-star cast in this comedy about nuptials-gone-wrong and a young couple trying to survive a weekend with their crazy about-to-be-in-laws. Multi-hyphenated hysteria!
The Suicide Kid
OTTAWA PREMIERE | FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE A university freshman finds a new reason to live when his failed suicide attempt goes viral in this found-footage dramedy. An innovative, meticulously pieced-together feature bursting to life with personality nothing short of extraordinary.(Reel Georgia)
The Nutty Professor (1963)
JERRY LEWIS FILM FESTIVAL As the trailer for this swingin take on the Jekyll-and-Hyde story states, “We don’t care if you blab about the beginning of this picture; nor do we care if you give away the ending; but we do care if you reveal the middle. In fact, Jerry Lewis urges you