I know, it seems like every writer here is doing something like this. But then VIFF is the main focus of what’s happening locally. I haven’t gotten as much of a chance as the other
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VIFF: B.C’s Best (Capsule Edition)
Now in it’s 38th edition (if you don’t count the ‘58-69 incarnation), the Vancouver International Film Festival once again shines a light on an eclectic menu of films from across the globe. Some will grace
Continue ReadingVancouver Paints the Town Red On Opening Night at VIFF
With the velocity of a well dressed buffalo heard and the excitement of a ufo sighting, the red carpet has arrived at the Vancouver International Film Festival. It was opening night and the cameras were
Continue ReadingGuest of Honour kicks off VIFF with surprise elements
As of tonight, VIFF is officially opening. Chances are, you probably already know that and are heading out to the opening Gala tonight. Or maybe not. But Guest of Honour is a great start to
Continue ReadingVIFF: ASSHOLES: A THEORY
“It’s not just a theory, it’s a reality!” proclaims one of the street interviewees of Assholes: A Theory, John Walker’s filmic take on the book of the same name by Aaron James. It’s certainly that
Continue ReadingVIFF: Aaron Zeghers Introduces us to His Late Uncle in DANNY
Ever since The Blair Witch Project took the world by storm back in 1999, the found footage genre has rarely used to explore anything deeper than the odd jump scare. So color me interested when
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