Last couple times I went to VIFF, I did very little coverage. Now that we have writers from all over, it’s time for somebody to start focusing on the local content once again. Shawn snags
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SCREENERS AND KEYSTROKES: Looking Back on 7 years at Hollywood North Magazine
Where did all the time go? Was it really seven years past that I first lent my pen to the fine folks at Hollywood North magazine to write movie reviews, articles, and conduct the occasional
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Jerome Yoo – Mongrels
Mongrels is a unique and compelling movie set in Canada. It’s mostly in Korean with English subtitles. We had a chance to sit down with the writer, and director Jerome Yoo before the big screening
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Mike Downie – The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal
The Tragically Hip is considered one of Canada’s greatest bands. If you don’t like the Tragically Hip, there’s a good chance you don’t love Canada. Mike Downie is Gord Downie’s older brother. He’s also a
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Jules Koostachin – Angela’s Shadow
Angela’s Shadow is not just an entertaining, compelling, and beautiful movie. It’s also very important and something we all need to reflect on. We had a chance to sit down with producer writer, and director
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Gillian McKercher – Lucky Star
Calgary is a beautiful city. You can often see the Rockies as a majestic backdrop to lush plains where the city limits begin. Lucky Star tells a darker and more poignant story. We had a
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