The 31st Annual Vancouver International Film Festival (VIFF) takes place September 27 to October 12, 2012. VIFF is among the five largest film festivals in North America, screening films from 80 countries on 10 screens. The international line-up includes the pick of the world’s top film fests and many undiscovered gems. Three main programming … [Read more...]
VIFF: Capsule reviews from Week 1
October 10, 2011 by
It's been a busy week at the Vancouver International Film Festival. Here's our look back nine films that hit the silver screen: Roadie 3/5 Globes By Phylicia Torrevillas Metro Michael Cuesta’s Roadie is a raw and honest take on rock ‘n’ roll culture, high school drama and failed childhood dreams. Jimmy Testagross (Ron Eldard) is a 40-something … [Read more...]
VIFF: Capsule reviews from the opening weekend
October 3, 2011 by
The Skin I Live In 4/5 Globes By Matt Kieltyka Metro On the surface, The Skin I Live In is a bit of an odd choice to open the Vancouver International Film Festival. While Spanish director Pedro Almodovar may well be the biggest name attached to this year’s festival, his latest film – a meticulous thriller staring Antonio Benderas as troubled … [Read more...]
VIFF gala attendance low thanks to pickets
September 30, 2011 by
The Rocky Mountaineer Train Station hosted a cinema gala and Teamsters picket at the same time last night. As a fraction of the expected guests snacked on canapes at the Vancouver International Film Festival's kick-off party, Teamsters made a picket few were willing to cross. VIFF Director Alan Franey says he only found out there would be a … [Read more...]
