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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 »
October 6 – VPSN in the Community (@ UBC & @ SCARP)
A late announcement about two events taking place tomorrow, October 6. I’ll be carrying the public space torch to a pair of interesting conversations dealing with the practice of urban design, planning and cultural placemaking. First up, I’ll be at... Continue reading »
VPSN Supports Separated Hornby Bike Lane
Earlier today the VPSN sent a letter to Mayor Gregor Robertson and members of City Council, supporting the proposed separated bikelane on Hornby Street. The proposal, which has been open for public comment for some time now, will be in... Continue reading »