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Why Crash is More Relevant than Ever, 13 Years On

October 25, 2017October 24, 2017ReviewCrash, Paul Haggis

Hard to believe that it has been 13 years since the release of Paul Haggis film Crash, and the Oscar controversy that went with it. Commentators did not take kindly to the Academy apparently “playing

Call Me By Your Name (VIFF Review)

October 17, 2017October 14, 2017ReviewCall Me By Your Name

Back in the summer of 83, somewhere in Northern Italy, a man named Oliver (Armie Hammer) comes to stay for the summer with a family of Italians. And Oliver gets to know this family well,

Wonderstruck (VIFF Review)

October 16, 2017October 14, 2017ReviewWonderstruck

If I’m going to start this article off with anything, I’m just going to say it’s a good thing there was an extra screening given the closing Gala was jam-packed. Also, this is Major Nick

The Hidden Sword (VIFF Review)

October 13, 2017October 12, 2017ReviewThe Hidden Sword, Xu Haofeng

It’s in the 1930s, and we start out with a little war. There is one amazing fighter, known as Master Kong who travels alongside with his grandson Dingyi. As they move to a new home,

Shut Up and Say Something (VIFF Review)

October 12, 2017October 9, 2017ReviewShane Koyczan, Shut Up and Say Something

This title had me going “Um, uh…” in response. How can you respond to something like that? Shane Koyczan describes himself as a nobody, but there’s more to him than anybody would expect. For those

Indian Horse (VIFF Review)

October 11, 2017October 11, 2017ReviewIndian Horse, VIFF

I watched this exclusive screening in a packed movie theatre. Before it began, Jesse Zubot who provided soundtrack, did a chant about emotions to help the audience feel optimistic about the future. It also helped

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