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My Name Was January – Review

October 25, 2018March 2, 2020Documentaries, Reviewdocumentary, Elina Gress, January Marie Lapuz, Lenee Son, Sher Vancouver

Many have heard the story of January Marie Lapuz, as she got murdered in her home in New Westminster. Being a resident in that area myself, it saddens me to hear when a local resident

Black Cop – Review

October 24, 2018February 5, 2020ReviewBlack Cop, Cory Bowles, Ronnie Rowe

I am a pretty big fan of Trailer Park Boys, having written before about the show being one of Canada’s greatest exports…though I am sure many would disagree. The production can be hammy and noticeably

VIFF: Bethune resurrected for a new audience

October 23, 2018March 2, 2020ReviewBethune: The Making of A Hero, Donald Sutherland, Dr. Norman Bethune, Halen Mirren, Philip Borsos

My very first article for Hollywood North Magazine was a review of the classic 1985 christmas fantasy One Magic Christmas by director Philip Borsos. The BC native helped put the province on Hollywood’s radar with his

Exclusive – Madi Graves Talks Girl North Studios

October 22, 2018October 23, 2018Exclusive, InterviewGirl North Studios, Madi Graves, Toronto

Being able to do what you love is not always achievable, however there are those that do find the path less travelled. Through instinct, prowess and determination they’ve discovered their dreams are obtainable as well

Exclusive – Katie Douglas Leads the Way in Level 16 at VIFF

October 19, 2018October 20, 2018Exclusive, InterviewKatie Douglas, LEVEL 16, VIFF

When I watch a film I want to be convinced the characters are real… even if they are a 4000 year old mummy. A great actor can become many characters while evoking emotion from each.

Some of VIFF’s Top Selections – Threeview

October 18, 2018October 15, 2018ReviewAdam Stein, Bojan Bodruzic, Freaks, Hirokazu Kore-eda, Museum of Forgotten Triumphs, Shoplifters, Threeview, VIFF, Zach Lipovsky

With all the films I have watched at VIFF this year, I was lucky to have watched a few that won awards. All films were definitely worthy of the award they’ve achieved. I haven’t done