By Anita Bedell All This Panic is a beautifully sympathetic documentary about the fragile transition into adulthood for seven young girls in Brooklyn. Having lived through an adolescence that more closely resembles Larry Clark’s Kids (1995) it is heartwarming to see a film like All This Panic. In this short tender documentary, director Jenny Gage … Continue reading
By Cecelia Cheung One of the most sought after experiences of our generation is travelling. Every dinner party conversation inevitably involves at least one story about a friend’s latest exotic travels. Co-workers and relatives plan trips to places far away from home where they can experience unique cultures entirely different than their own. Students arrange … Continue reading
It’s hard to believe August is just around the corner! We kick off August with the first ever LIFT OFF FILM FESTIVAL in Vancouver, the latest GKIDS animation, a groundbreaking Indian Feminist film, and an amazing documentary about an autistic boy who discovers the world through the power of Disney films. Here’s a teaser of … Continue reading
Helping youth see the world in a different way, great film can foster imaginations, inspire, educate and entertain. The Vancity Theatre presents some of the best independent cinema from around the world. Most of our films are not rated and thus you must be 19+ to attend, however, we do regularly have a number of … Continue reading
Friday May 22nd, students and teachers can experience the movies like never before! The world famous Alloy Orchestra revitalize silent cinema with their pulsing, percussive, rust-bucket scores, performed live on drums, synth, musical saw, and a rack of percussive instruments that can include cymbals, horse shoes and wine bottles. Their visits out West to VIFF … Continue reading
We received a comment the other day asking why we don’t show the mainstream blockbuster films at the Vancity Theatre, so we felt it was only fitting to explain our mandate and present to you our varied and culturally diverse programming for March. We’re here not to duplicate commercial movie theatres showing Hollywood hits, but to … Continue reading
