What Walaa Wants played at VIFF 2018 and will be screening again at VIFF Vancity Theatre this coming Wednesday February 27th. This film follows Walaa from the ages 15-21 as this defiant young girl navigates formidable obstacles to reach her dream of becoming a policewoman in the Palestinian Security Forces. Often times we see stories … Continue reading
Oscar season is once again upon us. Between Kevin Hart stepping down as host to the awards ceremony to the Academy’s short lived decision not to televise the awards for cinematography, editing, live action short, and makeup and hair, resulting in its swift and subsequent retraction of that decision, there has been plenty of chatter … Continue reading
We’re continuing this week with the return of our ever popular annual #Oscar shorts series. Catch the nominated short films in LIVE ACTION, ANIMATION AND DOCUMENTARY categories, and while you’re at it, cast your ballot for your winning predictions! Also, if you are one of the few cinephiles who have yet to watch Alfonso Cuaron’s … Continue reading
To round out your PuSh Festival experience, we offer a selection of films inspired by, and intended to be paired with, performances and artists in the 2019 PuSh program. In this partnership with VIFF, the darkened cinema matches the darkened theatre in illuminating and surprising ways. Continue reading
Mamma Mia, here we go again! Now in its sixth year, the Italian Film Festival is a unique mixture of contemporary films and classics from Italy’s rich cinematic heritage. Continue reading
“Does this finally prove that size matters?” James Cameron asked, cheekily, when he picked up the award for Best Film at the Golden Globes for his epic romance, Titanic, 21 years ago this week. His point: no matter how cheap and convenient DVD might be, people would go to the movies if you gave them enough of a reason not to stay at home. Continue reading
