Next month is VIMFF, or Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. While I will be occupied with VAFF for the next month, I am always content in making an announcement for another festival whilst conducting an
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A Cinematic View from the Top: Halifax Rooflines in Canadian Movies
Halifax, Nova Scotia, is known for its historic charm, coastal beauty, and thriving arts scene. But beyond its cobblestone streets and lighthouses lies another unsung visual hero — its rooftops. The city’s unique architecture, a
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Andrew Kelly – Interview
A few months ago, I went to the first film-based networking event in Vancouver I witnessed in a long time. There hasn’t been a booze and schmooze in who knows how long. Even the crowd
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2025 Leo Awards Nick Orchard
The 2025 Leo Awards were held at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Vancouver on July 12th and 13th. Nick Orchard was nominated for Best Dramatic Series for Murder in a Small Town. Here is our
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Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising – Belcourt’s on the Right Side
Some stories slip through the cracks of history, yet their echoes remain all around us. Ni-Naadamaadiz: Red Power Rising, premiering at TIFF 2025, brings one such moment back into focus. Directed by Shane Belcourt and
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A common misconception among new film buffs: Casino Royale (2006) is not a remake of Casino Royale (1967)
Among many first-time James Bond aficionados, a tempting assumption emerges: the 2006 Casino Royale must be a modern remake of the 1967 film. It sounds plausible, as both films shared a title, and overlapping source
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