In Tribute to B Movies

Originally, the term B movie referred to the second, lesser film that played during a double feature. If you’re old enough, think of the B-sides of your old 45s. The double feature itself has faded into history, but the term B movie remains. Today, it’s used mainly to refer to low budget, genre films.

Now, it’s true that the NFB is known for its socially-conscious documentaries and auteur animation, but it’s also true that we’ve got a few B-type movies under our belt, too. We’ve put together a few of our favourites. Happy viewing!

Project Grizzly

This is one of those films that makes everybody’s list of treasured cult classics. I mean, come on – we’ve got a guy who builds himself a bear suit and then intentionally throws himself into harm’s way. The whole thing is just a riot, and completely unbelievable. That said, it’s rumoured to be one of Tarantino’s favourite docs.

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Devil at Your Heels

With this film we’ve just gone from one crazy stunt (bear suits) to another – vehicular dare devils. (Did I just make that up?) Meet Ken Carter, the man who wants to jump his rocket-powered car across the Saint Lawrence river. If ever there was a character meant for B movies, this is the guy.

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Series 4

This film might not technically qualify as a B movie, but it certainly has the camp component down pat. Series 4 is a completely psychedelic short that makes use of (often repetitive) images woven together to a monotonous beat for about 7 minutes. But it works. Viewer discretion advised, due to boobs.

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Night Mayor

Director Guy Maddin brings us an inventor who harnesses the power of the aurora borealis in the late 1930s. Need I say more? Viewer discretion advised for this one, too.

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Canada Vignettes: Flin Flon

Mystery, adventure, hidden treasure, and a dime-store novel’s science-fiction hero – I mean, what else can you ask for in a B movie? And it’s all packed into only 3 minutes! Discover how the Manitoba town of Flin Flon got its name in the most fun way possible with this short from the Canada Vignette series.

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