A lot can happen in twenty years. One generation grows old and a new one grows up, often feeling the same angst in new circumstances. At times we vow never to end up like our parents, but how much of our fate is simply cyclical? Don Owens seems to be asking this and more in […]
Raising children is the most important job a parent will have. Feeding, clothing, protecting and inspiring them is an 18 year commitment. They depend on you every day for guidance and nurturing. They look up to you for answers and leadership. Now imagine that one of the parents or that single parent has a mental […]
Fresh into the film world comes virtual reality, an interesting new concept, done in 360 degrees. An interesting new viewpoint for people, though personally it can be a bit awkward at times given the viewpoint. However, it’s still going forward. But how did Storyhive deal with this new breakthrough? Is there a way of telling […]
It’s difficult enough to get a single film developed, filmed and released here above the 49th Parallel and even tougher to get that film noticed. It’s even more astounding when a sequel to that film off the ground. Yes, sequels are a rare creature in the landscape of Canadian cinema. So rare that most franchises […]
I remember a time when talking to strangers wasn’t breaking a cardinal rule. People that barely knew you went out of their way to help. I miss those times because communication and good advice were more plentiful. Staying home meant your parents would invite their friends over. They’d tell jokes, perform a magic trick or […]
In my coverage for VIWIFF, I mentioned a while back that there needs to be more indigenous productions. Well, it looks like those are happening. Indigenous filmmaker Loretta Todd has been making intense progress lately with many of her productions. One production is a web series called Fierce Girls, which focuses on two indigenous who […]
