By Devan Scott and Will Ross For the two of us — us being Devan Scott and Will Ross — the opportunity to show The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly at VIFF’s Vancity Theatre is a natural result of our long-held adoration for this most famous of all spaghetti westerns. Our presentation of this … Continue reading
By Michael Unger Over the past five years Nerd Nite has helped grow a community of curious adult learners by facilitating a social environment conducive to conversation and exploration. At Nerd Nite, we aim to bring together experts and audience in a collegial and engaging space, in a bar, with friends to encourage learning across … Continue reading
This week at Vancity Theatre, we are featuring a doc-heavy lineup with some guest speakers you won’t want to miss, all leading up to this Sunday’s Anime Day. Check out this week’s trailers below, and visit viff.org for showtimes and tickets. Urban Inuit: The 5th Region June 26 For the Inuit, there is Inuit Nunangat … Continue reading
By Jesse Betteridge, Organizer While Japan sees the release of dozens of their domestically animated films every year, it is only within the back half of this decade that we have seen many of these anime films released with a great degree of consistency and commitment in North American theatres. While most screenings tend to … Continue reading
Sunday, June 30th marks the first ever Anime Day at VIFF! We are excited to showcase the following four feature-length films, a blend of new releases and well-loved classics encompassing sci-fi, fantasy, and epic adventure. Tickets are available individually, or as an all-day pass at viff.org . Penguin Highway First up is Penguin Highway, the … Continue reading
This week’s offerings from VIFF come with a historical flavour, featuring a ground-breaking biopic, compelling documentaries, and a showing of one of the world’s most famous operas. Check out this week’s trailers below, and visit viff.org for showtimes and tickets. Wild Nights With Emily June 10-13 Emily Dickinson as you have never seen her before! … Continue reading
