Our Favourite Season is Awards
As Moira from Schitt’s Creek would say, her favourite season is “Awards”. McGill Libraries has nearly every award-winning film from the Oscars, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild Awards and Director’s Guild Awards. This month’s display includes a selection of winners from the past five years, in DVD and as evideos.
Family drama and relationships
Many award-winning films explore complicated relationships and stories withing families. These are for viewers looking to get lost in character-driven stories about human connections. The Whale is the story of reclusive English teacher who seeks redemption by reconnecting with his estranged teenage daughter. In A Real Pain, two cousins embark on a Holocaust history tour of Poland, with moments of joy while coming to terms with grief and loss. Past Lives chronicles childhood friends, Nora and Hae Sung, over 24 years and several countries.
Stories of Women
For patrons looking for women’s stories, Barbie uses satire and fantasy to explore the pressures placed on women. The Eyes of Tammy Faye reframes a public figure long reduced to caricature, in a male‑dominated religious empire. In contrast, Women Talking offers a stark, intimate look at women confronting systemic harm and reclaiming their power.
Power in True Stories
Documentary films open a window into real lives and moments that shape our world. Our collection spans decades, genres and tone – from vibrant to harrowing, providing something for everyone who wants to take a closer look at a given subject. Summer of Soul is directed by Questlove, and showcases the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival, which celebrated Black history, music, and fashion over six weeks. For a look into the Russian siege of Mariupol in 2022, check out 20 Days in Mariupol. In 1991, French volcanologists Katia and Maurice Krafft captured their lives and romance on stunning 16mm footage; Fire of Love explores their passion.
Films for Mini-Movie Lovers
Children’s films are also included in our award winners. Flow is a dialogue-free, animated adventure about a solitary cat navigating a flooded, post-apocalyptic world. For those who like more of a sing-along, Encanto follows the stories of a magical family in Columbia called The Madrigals, and in particular, the ups and downs of Mirabel. Soul looks at big questions like “what is the meaning of life” and “what is our purpose” when a middle-school teacher ends up in the “Great Before” and teams up with a soul-in-training.
Check out the Redpath Book Display in the McLennan-Redpath and our virtual display to see other titles that you may enjoy. Happy viewing!