Movies
In A Better World
OSCAR WINNER BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM Tracking two stories of schoolyard bullying in Denmark and tribal violence in Africa simultaneously, this tale of the bonds of family and humanity is a powerful contemporary drama there’s no denying the sheer dramatic intensity [director] Bier achieves. (Variety) English subtitles
In A Better World
OSCAR WINNER BEST FOREIGN LANGUAGE FILM Tracking two stories of schoolyard bullying in Denmark and tribal violence in Africa simultaneously, this tale of the bonds of family and humanity is a powerful contemporary drama there’s no denying the sheer dramatic intensity [director] Bier achieves. (Variety) English subtitles
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Director Mitchell (Rabbit Hole) dragged himself onscreen to star in his first feature, an anatomically incorrect rock odyssey that is irrepressible, weaving consistently infectious and memorable songs through an operatic tale that’s by turns playful, witty, and disarmingly emotional. (A.V. Club) Probably the best modern musical you will ever see.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Director Mitchell (Rabbit Hole) dragged himself onscreen to star in his first feature, an anatomically incorrect rock odyssey that is irrepressible, weaving consistently infectious and memorable songs through an operatic tale that’s by turns playful, witty, and disarmingly emotional. (A.V. Club) Probably the best modern musical you will ever see.
Hanna
The director of Atonement and Pride and Prejudice shifts gears dramatically to bring us the story of a 16-year-old (Saiorse Ronan) raised by her father (Eric Bana) to be a perfect assassin. Not great parenting, but a great setup for a delirious fairy-tale/action mashup [thats] undeniably exciting to watch. (Salon)
Hanna
The director of Atonement and Pride and Prejudice shifts gears dramatically to bring us the story of a 16-year-old (Saiorse Ronan) raised by her father (Eric Bana) to be a perfect assassin. Not great parenting, but a great setup for a delirious fairy-tale/action mashup [thats] undeniably exciting to watch. (Salon)
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BEST ACTRESS CANNES 2010 This riddle of a love story wrapped in a mystery follows two seeming strangers (William Shimmell and Juliette Binoche) who spend a day together pretending to be married. But pretend or not and thats the question their relationship has a slow-building, eventually overwhelming
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BEST ACTRESS CANNES 2010 This riddle of a love story wrapped in a mystery follows two seeming strangers (William Shimmell and Juliette Binoche) who spend a day together pretending to be married. But pretend or not and thats the question their relationship has a slow-building, eventually overwhelming
Beauty Day
OTTAWA PREMIERE | OFFICIAL SELECTION HOT DOCS 2010 Before Jackass and Tom Green, there was Ralph Zavaldi, who weekly risked life, limb and common sense as Capn Video. Then he broke his neck. And got cancelled. And got arrested. Now, hes back, in this sidesplittingly funny and remarkably touching
Attenberg
OTTAWA PREMIERE | BEST ACTRESS VENICE FILM FESTIVAL 2010 As her father enters the final stages of a terminal illness, a naïve young woman begins exploring her own sexuality through the BBC nature documentaries of David Attenborough. Boldly conceived [and] heavily stylized (Slant), this is a great entry