“I went to Endless Poetry to see what Jodorowsky can do with film, but I also went to see why and whether it’s fair that Jodorowsky is more famous than his movies are, and what that might mean. I left conflicted.”
Read MoreOne of the perks of being in publishing is getting to chat/hang out/grab a beer with famous people, influential artists, and that local band you have a mad music-crush on. One of the downsides is realizing that most famous people are just like the rest of us: equal parts extroverted, shy, awkward and sometimes not really all that fun to hang out with.
Read MoreWith festival season winding down, we've got a few film reviews lined up as recap. This year's Vancouver International Film Festival was a doozy, as our writers soon found out. First up, some big names! Personal Shopper and American Honey, each a wild ride in their own right.
Read MoreOnce again, we’ve got some previews from this year’s VIFF! This batch focuses on outstanding documentaries made by women, and the list does not disappoint. Check ’em out if you like good movies. Trust us.
Read MoreWe’re gearing up for the next two weeks, as the Vancouver International Film Festival takes over various cinema pockets in the city. Festival planning can be risky business (duds and diamonds are often screened side-by-side), so in case you’re nervous about choosing good films, we’ve got a few previews coming your way. We recommend taking a peek, and maybe buying a ticket soon after!
Read More"Later, nursing their hangovers, she’s ready to tell him her news. Clifton is all set for Annie to confess her feelings and slip him the tongue, but—record scratch—in the tradition of romcom best friends since time immemorial (or at least John Hughes’ day), Anne just doesn’t like him like that." Outside of the tired boy-likes-girl, girl-likes-someone else rom-com soft-serve, First Girl I Loved spins the tired trope into a fresh and honest look at teenagers learnin' about lovin'.
Read MoreA girl, younger than he, watched confused. She threw her hands in the air as if to say “what’s wrong with you, boy?” She patted him on the head but he continued to sob.
Read MoreVancouver’s own Joella Cabalu opens her debut documentary with sincere words from her brother; “When did I feel different? It’s not something I can sort of pinpoint – I’ve always felt different”. What follows is a series of hopeful, honest, and drama free moments captured by Cabalu as her and her brother Jay journey to the Philippines for a rendezvous with their Filipino relatives. Out of a Roman-Catholic rooted country comes a different take on ‘coming out’ – one that is surprisingly refreshing.
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