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SCREENERS AND KEYSTROKES: Looking Back on 7 years at Hollywood North Magazine

December 24, 2024December 23, 2024AnnouncementsBrent Butt, hnmag, Hollywood North Magazine, Lexa Doig, One Magic Christmas, Project Ithaca, The Corruption of Divine Providence, The Grizzlies, VIFF, Walter Murch

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

Jerome Yoo – Mongrels

November 8, 2024November 6, 2024InterviewJerome Yoo, Mongrels, VIFF

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

Mike Downie – The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024InterviewMike Downie, The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal, VIFF

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

Jules Koostachin – Angela’s Shadow

October 25, 2024October 15, 2024InterviewAngela's Shadow, Jules Koostachin, VIFF

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

Gillian McKercher – Lucky Star

October 18, 2024October 15, 2024InterviewGillian McKercher, Lucky Star, VIFF

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

Visions of VIFFs Past – VOL 1

October 8, 2024October 7, 2024FestivalsAkira, Brewster's Millions, Reservoir Dogs, The Decline of Western Civilization, The Sweet Hereafter, VIFF

As the 43rd edition of the Vancouver International Film Festival drew to a close, I couldn’t help but reflect on the previous twelve editions of the festival I’ve attended (two virtually) and whether the films