Things are not always as they appear. Determined to deliver her overdue thesis on the use of the internet to inflict indirect violence, post-graduate student Rebecca Markowitz (Andrea Lee Norwood) wants to interview imprisoned internet stalker ‘suicide nurse’, Eric Daltry (Glen Matthews). Unable to access Daltry, Rebecca seeks a side interview with Marshall Spencer, the grandfather of one of Daltry’s victims. Spencer, a powerful businessman with motives of his own, surprises Rebecca by getting her interviews with Daltry. This sets up a story that seems to be about the search for answers and justice but twists into a tale of revenge and redemption. Rebecca’s desperate inquests with the intelligent and manipulative Daltry are the film’s tense focal point where we discover that we are all capable of using our emotional power to influence other people.

Why You Might Like “Lure”

“Lure” is compelling, thought-provoking entertainment. It’s based on the play, “CU2morrow” inspired by the case of convicted ‘suicide nurse’ Melchert-Dinkle, a male nurse who posed as a woman in online suicide chat rooms where he encouraged vulnerable women to take their own lives. The film takes you down one emotional path only to surprise you with new revelations. If you appreciate good acting and enjoy a story with a twist, you should see “Lure”. You can view the trailer and buy tickets for “Lure” here.
Written by Cathleen MacDonald
Cathleen MacDonald is a writer and filmmaker.

Madison Davenport and Taryn Manning deliver stunning performances in this ‘life is complicated’ story of 17-year old Beth (Madison Davenport) who is struggling to choose between the local college, so she can continue to care for her mother who has bipolar disorder (Taryn Manning) or a California college where she can pursue her dream. Director Valerie Weiss shows us Beth’s struggle through the life experiences that influence her decision. For Beth, the roles have been reversed as she is the ‘mom’ to her mother, Gloria who struggles with her mental illness. It is emotionally powerful to see how Gloria faces her illness and how it affects each person in her life from her ex-husband, and daughter, Beth, to her employer.

Why You Might Like “A Light Beneath Their Feet”

“A Light Beneath Their Feet” offers compelling performances and intelligent insights into a continually misunderstood mental illness. It puts a human face on the issue by showing how we all stumble through life; at times in control and at other times unable to manage. Following the film, audience members can join in a stimulating discussion with festival host Rob Salem and a panel of experts on bipolar disorder. You can view the trailer for “A Light Beneath Their Feet” here.

Written by Cathie McCready
Cathie McCready is a film-buff who is writing her 1st novel.

Before dusk on June 3, 2016, grab your blankets and chairs to get the best seats in the house for a free family-friendly outdoor movie on the lawn of the Oakville Museum, 8 Navy Street, downtown Oakville. The museum and the Willson Oakville Film Festival will present the hit comedy, WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY starring David Tennant (Dr. Who), Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl), and Billy Connolly.

A Festival Encore Screening

WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY was the Oakville Film Festival’s sold out 2015 gala film. At that screening, the audience gave the film and its U.K. director, Guy Jenkin, such jubilant laughter and a warm Oakville welcome that Jenkin later remarked that his visit to Oakville was by far his best festival audience experience. Come enjoy this encore presentation at the Oakville Museum on the big outdoor screen provided by our own local film.ca cinemas.

Details

• DATE: Friday, June 3, 2016    (raindate Saturday, June 4)
• TIME: dusk
• LOCATION: Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, 8 Navy Street, downtown Oakville
• Bring your own chairs and blankets