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  • poster for Paths of Glory

    Tuesday Jan 02, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for a free screening of Paths of Glory. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick and was released in 1957. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 88 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • sci-fi poster, man with helmet pointing gun, two characters holding each other, spaceships

    Wednesday Jan 03, 2024 at 6:30pm
    180 minutes

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Space Mutiny (1988).

    Please join us from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

    The event is free to attend. In English.

    Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • poster for The Thin Red Line

    Tuesday Jan 09, 2024 at 5:50pm
    165 minutes

    Join us for a free screening of The Thin Red Line. The film was directed by Terrence Malick and was released in 1998. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 5:50PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 171 minutes. In English with subtitles

  • Wednesday Jan 10, 2024 at 3:30pm
    120 minutes

    Quack... quack... quack... QUACK! 

    GOLDBERG!

    Ducks never say die!

    Join us for a free screening of The Mighty Ducks, the movie that launched an NHL franchise and Joshua Jackson's career! Come for the popcorn, stay for the amazing quotes. 

  • poster for The Deer Hunter

    Tuesday Jan 16, 2024 at 5:50pm
    165 minutes

    Join us for a free screening of The Deer Hunter. The film was directed by Michael Cimino and was released in 1978. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 5:50PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 184 minutes. In English with subtitles

  • poster for Full Metal Jacket

    Tuesday Jan 23, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for a free screening of Full Metal Jacket. The film was directed by Stanley Kubrick and was released in 1987. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 116 minutes. In English with subtitles.

  • poster for Quo Vadis, Aida?

    Tuesday Jan 30, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for a free screening of Quo Vadis, Aida?. The film was directed by Jasmila Žbanić and was released in 2020. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 102 minutes. In Bosnian, English, Serbian and Dutch with English subtitles.

  • poster for La Bamba

    Tuesday Feb 06, 2024 at 6:00pm
    150 minutes

    Join us for a free screening of La Bamba. The film was directed by Luis Valdez and was released in 1987. The screening will take place in our auditorium, starts at 6:00PM and is free to attend.

    Note: The film is intended for a mature audience. 108 minutes. In English and Spanish with English subtitles.

  • Wednesday Feb 07, 2024 at 3:30pm
    120 minutes

    Do you ever feel like a flamingo in a flock of pigeons? Do you dream of escaping to the big city and living your dreams? Do you enjoy cheesy but ultimately sweet and fun movies? If so, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen is the movie for you!

    Popcorn will be provided! 

  • stylised poster with Disco Godfather in diamond encrusted clothes and jewelery

    Wednesday Feb 07, 2024 at 6:30pm
    180 minutes

    Ottawa Bad Movie Nights and Ottawa Public Library present a screening of Disco Godfather (1979).

    Please join us from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, at the OPL's Main Branch Auditorium. The event will also feature other bad movie items like trailers and serials.

    The event is free to attend. In English.

    Note: This film is intended for a mature audience. Viewer discretion is advised.