DOXA Documentary Film Festival returns to screens around Vancouver this May 4th to 14th, bringing over a hundred film screenings, panels, workshops and artists talks to cinemas across the city. The 2017 Festival opens with Marie Clements’ documentary musical The Road Forward, a celebration of First Nations history and a portrait of a people who…
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Reel 2 Real Film Festival opens Sunday April 2nd
The Reel 2 Real Film Festival is back from April 2-8th, 2017 at the Roundhouse Community Centre and Vancity Theatre at the Vancouver International Film Centre. Rather than just a family friendly festival, Reel 2 Reel is an adult friendly Film Festival. The film programming has been geared towards youth between the ages of 6-19 who…
Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film Releases 2017 Line-up
The inaugural Maple Ridge Festival of BC Film is set to take place at The ACT Arts Centre in Maple Ridge from Friday, March 17 to Sunday, March 19, 2017. “Just as The ACT Arts Centre’s ‘ACT Presents’ performance series is designed to introduce new Canadian and BC talent to our audiences, the ‘Festival of…
Top 10 Films of 2016
As we wrap up the year, there’s a good chance you and your friends and family have gone to see a movie this holiday season. You’re not alone, as the 2016 box office has been a record breaker with the North American box office alone expected to break the 2105 record, hitting 11.35 billion by year-end….
What’s Your Favourite Christmas Movie?
Over the Holidays you’ve probably rewatched at least one of your favourite Christmas movies, along with numerous specials and shows. Are you one of those who favours the classics, like A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, White Christmas or Miracle on 34th Street? Does A Christmas Story bring back memories? Do you categorize Die Hard…
VIFF 2016 – Vancouver International Film Festival
It’s time to get studying and make your picks for the flicks you want to catch during the Vancouver Film Festival (VIFF), running September 29 – October 14, 2016. VIFF 2016 debuts a restructured format for the 35th annual festival. The new format “expands the frame” turning VIFF from just a series of screenings into a multi-experiential stream…
Picks of the Week – August 24, 2016
As we reach the final stretch of the summer holidays, the city’s filled with activities and entertainment to make that final lead up to Labour Day long weekend. Eat: Tonight, take a flavourful tour around the West End, with Tasting Plates West End edition. Docs: Enjoy a free DOXA Summer Screening of the Festival fave “Pistol Shrimps”…