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10.17.14
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The Five Must See Movies of Oct 17 – 23, 2014

100YearOldIt seems that even when you manage to find ten movies of the month that you can’t wait to see, why is it that the one Canadian film I love has no photos, no trailers and no official website? Maybe it’s because I answered my own question: it is Canadian — meaning no US distributor has taken notice.

I speak of Minor League of Justice, a comedy about a group of minor superheroes trying to break into the big leagues. They just keep stumbling over their own incompetence. The film is probably inspired by last year’s comedy musical, Man of Steel Song — written by Melissa D’Agostino (who is also the writer and cast member of Minor League).

The 90-minute film stars Nicole Stamp (Dan for Mayor, The Next Step), Julian DeZotti (Suits, Orphan Black), Ian Fisher (Covert Affairs, Reign), and Marco Timpano (Nikita, Flashpoint).

According to Internet Movie database, it’s getting the big screen treatment November 15th. Hopefully I’ll see a trailer soon.

Please check media for local showtimes, ratings and admission rates.

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10.10.14
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The Five Must See Movies of Oct 10th – 16th, 2014

TheJudgeOver this past week I have discovered that the places to see films in a local independent setting wasn’t just exclusive to the theatres whose films we list weekly.

Places like Blue Bridge Repertory in Victoria may show live theatre in their home at the old Roxy but they have been known to show films as well. At this time though, showing movies at the theatre has been suspended until Blue Bridge comes up with a more specialized movie schedule.

For now, opportunities to catch a film are plentiful. The Cowichan Theatre in the Cowichan Valley shows both films and live theatre in high-definition, the Community Hall on Pender Island hosts films from time to time, and the Oak Bay Beach Hotel shows films every Tuesday.

I’ve heard Mayne Island hosted movie nights at their community hall every week but as of this time it appears to have discontinued. If anyone knows if Mayne’s movie nights are ongoing, drop me a line and I will be glad to add them to our weekly listings.

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10.03.14
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The Five Must See Movies of Oct 3rd – 9th, 2014

TwoFacesOfJanuaryCinecenta’s list of films is looking mighty tasty for the month of October. In a tribute to the late Robin Williams, the films of Jumanji starring David Alan Grier and Mrs. Doubtfire with Pierce Brosnan will be featured this month.

Other films on Cinecenta’s list are Ira Sachs’ Love Is Strange starring Alfred Molina and John Lithgow about Two New Yorkers who are married after gay marriage is made legal in the state. But both of them learn that small steps for gay rights doesn’t wipe away the discrimination that still exists in a modern society.

Newer films on show will be Woody Allen’s Magic In the Moonlight, Disney’s Planes: Fire and Rescue, Begin Again with Mark Ruffalo and Kiera Knightley, Calvary starring Brendan Gleeson, and The Trip to Italy with Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon.

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09.29.14
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Ryan McMahon and the Victoria House Concert


 
Born in Chemainus, Ryan McMahon holds the record for winning the most Vancouver Island Music Awards. In 2012 he was nominated five times before winning Album of the Year, Male Arist of the Year, and Male Vocalist of the Year.

McMahon has released three full-length albums since 2006. One of his songs, “I’ll be Dammed”, from the album of the same name was featured on an episode of the American television series Californication starring David Duchovny.

McMahon has shared the stage with such performers as Lisa Loeb, Carole Pope, Nickelback and Mother Mother.

He performs both as a solo artist and as a member of the folk/rock group The lion the bear the fox.

Here he is performing “No Burden” from his Weeks Months Years album at a September 27th Victoria house concert, with special guest Mitch Guindon.

McMahon will be performing future house concerts on Vancouver Island.

Oct. 3 – House Concert – Victoria, BC
Oct. 4 – House Concert – Victoria, BC
Oct. 17 – House Concert – Nanaimo, BC
Oct. 18 – House Concert – Nanoose Bay, BC
Oct. 24 – House Concert – Victoria, BC
Oct. 25 – House Concert – Courtenay, BC

For further information, contact South Island House Concerts
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You can learn more about Ryan McMahon and his music by visiting his official website.

09.26.14
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The Five Must See Movies of Sept 26th – Oct 2nd, 2014

TheBoxtrollsHello again and welcome back to my weekly article. As we approach the month of October there can only be one thing on people’s minds. No, it’s not Halloween and it’s not pumpkin pie, it is the upcoming movies. As we leave the hum drum that can sometimes be the September movie month, we arrive at the doorstep of October where animation and horror films can be found inside just by turning the doorknob.

Although there are plenty of films for the family in the month ahead, you may be surprised to learn that many of them do not make my “Must See” list. Out of the ten films from the top ten list to be published in an article on Otaku no Culture, here is a sneak peek at five of those movies:

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09.20.14
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The Five Must See Movies of September 19 – 25, 2014

AGunInEachHandWhen it comes to movies, I love to write about the films that may have garnered critical acclaim yet few have seen. These are also films that may win awards but reside in relative obscurity. I’m talking about Canadian films, the sometimes weird and perhaps the most wonderful films of any country on this globe but sadly the least celebrated.

Like many people, I root for the underdog and champion for that charitable cause. And until we as Canadians come to celebrate our own cinema by starting with creating our own star system, obscurity is where these films will stay.

Here is a my pick of some of the 2014 Canadian films that have caught my eye. These movies are already making the rounds in cinemas or on the festival circuit.

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