Film

CRD proposes new bylaw to provide additional funding to local theatres

While the grant system hasn’t been established yet, Dell hopes that it will make it easier for the theatre community to rent the Royal or McPherson theatres.

UVic alumnus releases short film ‘Knots’ at ReelWorld

Small budget aside, Knots impresses with the quality of both its production and its acting.

KPop Demon Hunters exposes the dark side of the K-Pop Industry

When it comes down to it, these idols are a product to consume, and are marketed relentlessly. Popular K-Pop groups like BLACKPINK and BTS are met with a constant demand…

Latin American and Spanish Film Week returns to Cinecenta

“Many of the films we bring will not reach Victoria if we don’t bring them,” said Dan Russek. 

6 star-studded films releasing early fall

Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell are set to stud your screen with a romantic fantasy as Robbie’s first return to screen since Barbie. Cheesy? Yes. A cute, cozy watch to…

‘War Of The Worlds’ is practically unredeemable

The film is based on the classic novel by H.G. Wells, but bears almost no resemblance to the novel — or, for that matter, to a good film.  

UVic alum Esi Edugyan’s novel comes to life in new Disney+ adaptation

I was so removed from the whole process … it felt more like they were doing a translation of something that was already closed and finished for me, [something] already…

Here’s what ‘Love Island’ can teach you about dating

When you are in the villa, it can seem like the villa is your entire life, and you have to choose one person for the entirety of it. That happened…

Ten queer films you should watch this Pride month

Led by immensely heartbreaking and nuanced performances, this melodrama is easily one of the most gorgeous, haunting, and layered portraits of queer loneliness and yearning on screen.