Magic in the Dark: What's playing at Ottawa's independent cinemas in May

The lovely spring weather is coaxing tulips, magnolias, and blossoms, with bicyclists and gardeners everywhere, but if you want to escape indoors, Ottawa's independent cinemas offer a bumper crop of films. A top recommendation is Ponyo, a charming 2009 animated feature from Japanese master Hayao Miyazaki, available in English dub. The film is suitable for audiences of all ages and captures the magic of Miyazaki's storytelling, alongside other releases at the ByTowne and Mayfair theatres.