By Adam Cook Now that the VIFF 2017 lineup has been announced we are looking forward to all the amazing films headed our way, starting with VIFF programmer Adam Cook’s 10 most anticipated films… Continue reading
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Hot Docs at Vancity Theatre
Hot Docs at Vancity Theatre By Adam Cook Founded in 1993 in Toronto, Hot Docs is the largest documentary film festival in North America. Over the years it has earned a reputation for having the most eclectic and high quality range of documentaries at any film festival. We’re lucky to have a small slice … Continue reading
Acclaimed Filmmaker Ben Wheatley Comes to Vancity Theatre
“In the space of just six years Ben Wheatley has established himself as one of the most exciting, dynamic and fearless filmmakers on the planet (his films Down Terrace, Kill List, Sightseers and A Field in England have all shown in VIFF and/or Vancity Theatre)” – Tom Charity, Vancity Theatre British filmmaker Ben Wheatley is … Continue reading
Spike Lee’s “Chi-Raq” & Amazon Studios
The latest Spike Lee Joint is set for its Vancouver theatrical run at Vancity theatre between April 1st-7th. The film is Chi-Raq and it’s yet another bold entry into an uncompromising oeuvre from one of America’s most iconic independent filmmakers. Lee blew up in the indie film scene in 1989 when his masterpiece Do the … Continue reading
“A Brighter Summer Day” Comes to Vancity Theatre
On Sunday, March 20th, Vancouver movie-goers will have a unique opportunity to see a highly sought after film that has long been unavailable. It’s called A Brighter Summer Day and is directed by one of the main figures of the Taiwanese New Wave, Edward Yang. When it was released in 1991, Yang was already an … Continue reading
VIFF On the Ground: Sundance 2016
As a Sundance first-timer accustomed to the Pacific Northwest’s moderate climate, and as a stubborn penny-pincher unwilling to shell out dough for a proper winter coat or snow boots for a single business trip, I was more than a little unprepared for Park City’s slippery sidewalks and nippy atmosphere. I’ve made due with a makeshift … Continue reading
