Movies
Wiebo’s War
OTTAWA PREMIERE | OFFICIAL SELECTION HOT DOCS 2011 | FILMMAKER IN ATTENDANCE Big Oil calls Wiebo Ludvig an eco-terrorist and a cult leader. He claims hes a devout Christian fighting to defend his farm and family from the effects of toxic sour gas. This doc shows two decades of his
New Songwriters’ Workshop
Find your inspiration! Put your thoughts to music! Turn your good song into a great one! Canadian Music Week and Astral Radio presents the New Songwriter’s Workshop. All aspiring artists and songwriters, this is your chance to learn about songwriting from workshop leader, Juno- and Grammy-award-winning songwriter Dan Hill. Sept. 29
24 City
OTTAWA REGIONAL SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS ARCHITECTURE WEEK 2011 In the spirit of Architecture Week’s theme, gimme shelter, 24 City which blends documentary and drama to tell the story of Chinese factory workers displaced to make way for a luxury apartment complex highlights the effects of gentrification and the
Exit Through The Gift Shop
PRESENTED BY LOST MARBLES London graffiti artist/prankster/art star Banksy is the void at the centre of this doc, an exhilarating hall-of-mirrors look at what happens when global art fame turns anonymous, artists become objects [and] fans turn into artists. (Entertainment Weekly) I dont know if its art, but I know
Sixteen Candles
This is Samantha Baker and today is her 16th birthday. The problem is, nobody remembers. This is John Hughes directorial debut, which reminds me, can I borrow your underpants for ten minutes?
Whistleblower, The
Rachael Weisz stars (with David Strathairn, Vanessa Redgrave and Monica Bellucci) in this based-on-a-true-story of the police monitor who exposed UN complicity in sex trafficking in post-war Bosnia. The issue is the spark that drives the story, [but] the filmmakers have taken considerable care to create a full-bodied drama instead
Winnie The Pooh
One of the best-reviewed films of the summer, this feature-length trip to the Hundred-Acre Wood is as jolly as Tigger, as sweet as honey and as undemanding as a balloon ride, [and] will delight the wee’uns and put a smile on the face of animation fans of all ages. (Empire)
Platform Talent
Platform Talent is just what the name implies: a platform for local artists to stand up and do what they love. Come, support them and share an enchanting show put on by people with a burning passion to perform. Music, poetry, theatre and more! Oct. 2 | 6:00 PM |
Young Frankenstein
Embarrassing Humans Presents: I Can’t Believe You Haven’t Seen Young Frankenstein. Saturday October 27th at 3:20pm! Halloween Month! How many times have you brought up a movie you consider to be essential viewing only to hear someone say they’ve never seen it? I can’t believe you haven’t seen… YOUNG
Trip, The
Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon set out on a foodie tour of Northern England the perfect venue for their hilarious verbal sparring, one-upsmanship and uncanny Michael Caine impressions in this colicky, melancholy comedy that is all shadings and little arc. It’s terrific. (Austin Chronicle)