Movies
Playground of Dreams
ONE NIGHT ONLY Featuring the music of Ottawa native Frank Levin, this labyrinth of poetry and images tells the tale of a man who follows a mysterious matchbook to an underground tavern where he meets a painter, a poet and a dancer who slowly help him unravel the intricate webbing
Zu Warriors from the Magic Mountain
DRUNKEN MASTERS DOJO Directed by Tsui Hark (Once Upon A Time in China) and starring Yuen Biao and Sammo Hung (Wheels on Meals), this tale of two warriors on a quest to find the magical swords needed to defeat a demon is epic in scope, if almost entirely incomprehensible [it]
Yogawoman
OTTAWA PREMIERE Profiling 50 of the most inspiring female yoga teachers from around the world, this limber doc shows how the millennia-old practice is changing lives from downtown Manhattan to the slums of Nairobi and beyond. A fascinating dip into the gender history of yoga. (Variety) *Join us at
Thérèse Desqueyroux
In the final film from director Miller (Un Secret) Audrey Tautou stars as the nigh-unpronounceable titular character, a provincial housewife in 1920s France who quietly rebels against her stifling surroundings. A gorgeous, stately affair with a tour-de-force performance from Tautou. (Cinemablographer)
Spring Breakers
Getting in touch with your inner outlaw is easier when youre wearing less clothing, as former Disney stars Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens discover while YOLO-ing it up in Florida in this candy-colored fever dream [that] is the most unforgettable movie of the year so far. (Richard Roeper)
Sound City
OFFICIAL SELECTION, SUNDANCE 2013 This celebration of the blood, sweat and tears that go into analogue music production specifically at the fabled, titular Van Nuys studio is hosted by Foo Fighter/director Grohl, with special guests ranging from Stevie Nicks and Trent Reznor to Lars Ulrich to Paul McCartney.
Shadows of Liberty
OFFICIAL SELECTION, HOT DOCS 2012 As more and more media fall under the control of conglomerates, the political, social and economic power of corporations is growing and the free press is being hunted to extinction. At least, thats the premise of this timely, convincing doc essential viewing for
Renoir
A portrait of the artist as a young and old man, this biopic follows both the decline of impressionist master Pierre Auguste Renoir and the rise of his son Jean, who would become of the worlds greatest filmmakers. Expectedly gorgeous. (Georgia Straight)
The Rep – A Documentary about Independent, Repertory, Cinemas
OTTAWA PREMIERE | OFFICIAL SELECTION, AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2012 We could tell you what its like to run an independent cinema, but instead, we present this doc that chronicles the first year of the Toronto Underground Cinema and the final fates of countless other repertory theatres. By the credits,
Parker
Films based on Donald E. Westlakes Parker novels have been made before (including the Lee-Marvin-starring Point Blank), but until now, none was allowed to actually use the Parker name and who but Jason Statham could step into the role? Solidly entertaining. (AV Club)