Having been through Vancouver so many times, I know how pricey things are and sometimes those who can’t afford anything whatsoever end up as one or two types of people. The homeless in DTES, or
Continue ReadingShawn Ashmore Steals the Show as The Boys’ Newest Addition
Things are certainly ramping up in the latest rip-roaring season of The Boys, which last week saw the release of its sixth of eight episodes. And before you say it, I too was unaware that
Continue ReadingVIFF: Haisla Supernatural Comes to Life in MONKEY BEACH
There’s a certain irony in having to leave home for a spell to see ourselves more clearly. Hindsight as always being 20/20 (if not 2020?), distance gives our demons perspective. In her debut narrative feature,
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If you’re fascinated by the history of gambling and are looking for a slightly out-of-the-way movie that might have missed you by until this point, then look no further than The Last Casino – a
Continue ReadingTalent On Tap – VIFF Embraces Jessie Anthony – Brother, I Cry
There was a pandemic happening before Covid-19 had arrived, and unfortunately there is no vaccine coming anytime soon. That pandemic is drug addiction and it’s taken more loved ones from us than any virus. We
Continue ReadingTalent On Tap – Experimental Forest Films Initiates the New Works Grant
It gives me tremendous pleasure to announce – Experimental Forest Films, with the generous support of their independent filmmaking peers, are pleased to announce the recipients of the inaugural New Works Grant. The first iteration
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