When you can't find your favorite Hungarian psychological thriller online or at the Blockbuster, it is time to head inside the "Black Box"! Boite Noire is the posher alternative to your video rental service. Basically their selection is astounding. The store has two floors, the basement being dedicated to World cinema rentals. When they write "World cinema" they mean it: this is the only place you can find actual Japanese movies they show in Japan as opposed to selected international releases. Also the only place to go for little known cinema (Finnish? anyone?).
You can buy and rent, they are very big on renting: take notes of their specials (Wednesday: 3 Documentaries for 1, Mondays: 3/1 student specials!). I am much more of a buyer and it bothers me that their selection of videos to buy is limited.
The Mont-Royal place is lovely and spacious, chances are if you don't have a particular country of producer in mind, you'll get lost! Fear not, the employees are here to help you and they are extremely well informed. Thing is, you have to go to them, in their "Information" corner. The shop also has a small selection of snacks to munch on while watching your flick, as well as memorabilia.