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Review: Tears of Oizys

“Overall, it’s fine and tasteful, and I do recommend checking this one out.” – Alvin Tsang

Categories Alvin Tsang

Review: The Star Mill

“I was intrigued by the premise and wanted to feel engrossed in the lore.” – Alvin Tsang

Categories Alvin Tsang

Review: Magic Trick

“Magic Trick is a very smart and amusing LGBTQ+ short film, and I would recommend this to anyone and everyone.” – Alvin Tsang

Categories Alvin Tsang

Review: Baduk

“Baduk is a short film that’s very sincere and makes a resonant closing statement. I highly recommend this one.” – Alvin Tsang

Categories Alvin Tsang

Review: Red Notice

“The next time you are looking for an action film on Netflix, do not choose this one, unless you’re looking for a distraction.” – Catharine Horsley

Categories Catharine Horsley

Review: Black Widow

“The film falls short, only scratching the surface of being entertaining.” – Catharine Horsley

Categories Catharine Horsley

Review: A Quiet Place Part II

“A Quiet Place II” is a post-apocalyptic environment where people have turned on each other due to fear. They have become more close-minded and desperate: “the people that are left…they’re not worth saving”. – Catharine Horsley

Categories Catharine Horsley

Review: Fast & Furious 9

“The film illustrates the arch of changes that the franchise has undergone; beginning with two ‘brothers’ in action, surrounded by beautiful women, to family bonding, and female empowerment.” – Catharine Horsley

Categories Catharine Horsley

Review: Bird

“A lightness of touch and a musicality in the camera movement, Clint Eastwood’s direction in ‘Bird’ was a revelation to me, a metaphor for the artist’s music.” – Blair Campbell

Categories Blair Campbell

Review: Free Guy

“Free Guy highlights the inherent understanding that not everyone that you encounter online is ‘real’” – Catharine Horsley

Categories Catharine Horsley

Review: The Harder They Fall

“It is as though you are transported through time; immersed in the environment of ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’.” – Catharine Horsley

Categories Catharine Horsley

Films about the Vietnam War

“The Deer Hunter and Apocalypse Now dealt with the Vietnam war but from different perspectives.” – Blair Campbell

Categories Blair Campbell

Review: 2001: A Space Odyssey

“In 1968, I was 12 years old and one day I went to see 2001: A Space Odyssey with my dad.” – Blair Campbell

Categories Blair Campbell

Review: The Flexed Arm Hang (2nd Review)

“The short is a very charming watch, as it portrays these small time, low stake events during school, as these death defying, leaps of faith where everything is on the line.” – Angus Luff

Categories Angus Luff

Review: Mute

“I love a good mystery, and I highly recommend Mute to anyone who feels the same – and the best part? You get answers.” – Alvin Tsang

Categories Alvin Tsang

Review: Pinball & Perogies (2nd Review)

“It’s a well-directed short feature by Sammy J. Lewis, and the attention to detail and compelling narrative make it a great watch.” – Alvin Tsang

Categories Alvin Tsang

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About

Film613 is a resource for the Ottawa-Outaouais film community. Curated by Jith Paul, the blog blends commissioned and volunteer-produced content on film, television and the creative arts.

Founded in 2021 by the OCan Film Festival, film613 was relaunched in 2025 under Treepot Media.

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Ottawa and the Outaouais region boast a thriving and dynamic film scene. The area serves as a hub for various international, regional, and local film festivals, taking place at multiple venues. 

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Curator and Editor

  • Jith Paul

Contributors

  • Alvin Tsang
  • Amen Jafri
  • Angus Luff
  • Bernice De Gracia
  • Blair Campbell
  • Catharine Horsley
  • Chantelle Blanchard
  • Daniel Perras
  • Fitch Jean
  • Jith Paul
  • Lisa Meuser
  • Nick McKay
  • Nicole Bedford
  • Philippe Macdonald
  • Rachel Loewen
  • Randy Kakegamic
  • Siddhi Shukal
  • Uchechi Ogbonna
  • Zachary Chabot

Local Independent Cinemas

  • Bytowne Cinema
  • Mayfair Theatre

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