Stage 3 of Ontario's reopening plan is now here and the first thing I did was go to the Mayfair Theatre to see "Pig" starring Nicolas Cage. I missed the Mayfair so much during the pandemic. It's one of my favourtie places on the planet. Anyway, back to Pig. For the last two decades, Cage has been churning out films like the machine at the exhibition churns out mini-doughnuts; sometimes yummy, mostly garbage. There have been rumours of financial problems, hence the overzealous output to pay off debts. Cage is actor know for his crazy, manic performances. Some of these B films he has made in recent years have been rather spectacular: Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans, Color Out of Space, and my favourite of his most bananas roles, Mandy. The best thing I saw from Cage was Joe - this is an excellent film and you should take the time find it and watch it. Most have been garbage films, mini doughnuts, fun to eat, not a meal to remember. And along came Pig. Pig is about Robin, living off the grid, deep in the woods, with his foraging truffle pig. I really don't want to tell you more because I don't want to spoil it for you. I suspect Cage will be nominated for a Golden Globe and an Oscar for this one. It's a beautifully shot film, gorgeous in subtle palate colours. Pig is a meal you will remember for a long time. Catch it in Theatres, and if you live in Ottawa, catch it this week at the Mayfair.
