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Spooky Events in Vancouver Parks
A couple events to check out in Vancouver parks this October: 1) The Stanley Park Ghost Train is back. This year’s theme is “Alice in Nightmareland.” Rides run now through October 31st. 2) If you’re looking for a more unique... Continue reading »
City announces 2011 Budget Consultations – Your chance to help allocate public realm dollars…
Photo: Eileen Kuettel This just in from the City’s Budget office – round of consultations on the civic budget. The first open house takes place tomorrow afternoon and evening. More to follow… City kicks off 2011 budget consultations The City is... Continue reading »
City Films @ the VIFF (Pt. 3): Three Sad Tigers
I was back at the VIFF for a nice chunk of time over Thanksgiving weekend and the days leading up to it. Last Thursday I went to check out City of Life, a swirling narrative of life in Dubai… with... Continue reading »
City Films @ the VIFF (Pt. 2): Defiant Brasilia
I had the chance to see a third interesting city film at the VIFF yesterday. This one presented another pastiche of urban life, but unlike Get Out of the Car (reviewed previously) the focus of the assemblage is a network... Continue reading »
City films at the VIFF – Get Out of the Car, and The Indian Boundary Line
The Vancouver International Film Festival is gem of a deal for Vancouver cinephiles. Hundreds of films, dozens of genres and subjects represented, and little of the over-the-top celebrity culture that crowds life and creates long lineups at Toronto and Cannes.... Continue reading »