by Jack Lanine | Apr 7, 2023 | Culture, Film
The story two brothers explores the consequences of human existence In All That Breathes, Shaunal Sen’s poetic mode of documentary filmmaking provides an atypical perspective on man and beast’s survival amidst a politically and environmentally unstable climate. The...
by Jack Lanine | Apr 7, 2023 | Culture, Film
A repetitive yet refreshing take on maternal grief, menopausal dysphoria, and female impotence Cornish filmmaker Mark Jenkin makes surrealism out of minimalism in his latest cult horror exercise, Enys Men. The title, translated as “stone island,” means a lone skerry...
by Jack Lanine | Oct 26, 2022 | Culture, Film
Here are five must-sees from Vancouver International Film Festival For the first time since fall 2019, the Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) opened its doors to the public with open arms. Whereas VIFF relied on online curation during the height of COVID-19...
by Jack Lanine | Feb 24, 2022 | Culture, Film
While often out-shined by Vancouver’s annual filmic gala, B.C. ‘s capital city has been home to its own remarkable celebration of cinema for many years. This February, both patrons and newcomers were treated to a 10-day cinematic event. Featuring over 100...
by Jack Lanine | Oct 20, 2021 | Culture, Film
Photo via VIFF Media. For the second year running, Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) has created an online, COVID-friendly alternative to their annual, globally-recognized film festival. This year, most of VIFF’S Official Selection was made available...