Movies
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
The Geisha Boy
JERRY LEWIS FILM FESTIVAL A second-rate magician (Jerry Lewis) befriends a little boy while entertaining troops in the Pacific. What could possibly go wrong?
Who’s Minding The Store?
JERRY LEWIS FILM FESTIVAL To prove his worth, Norman Phiffier (Jerry Lewis), engaged to marry the heir to a large chain of department stores, takes a job as a clerk. What could possibly go wrong?
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Based on Moshin Hamids incisive novel about a Pakistani-American who finds his love for his adopted home tested (and less than requited) in the wake of 9/11, director Nairs (Monsoon Wedding) latest make great use of her gift for revealing the challenges and contradictions of the American minority experience… [where]
The Master (1992)
THE DRUNKEN MASTER’S DOJO When he learns that his aged master (Yuen Wah) is being harassed by a local thug, not even the lack of a green card can stop Jet Li from coming to the old mans aid in this poignant anti-bullying tale.