The strongest movie yet about social media, a Canadian whistleblower, and a good rom-com Also young girls maturing fast, a hit song’s impact, and some of the usual violence. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture Vancouver culture September 11th 2020
A Chinese legend, a Charlie Kaufman mind trip, and looking ahead to VIFF And more: viral politics, a Greek chiller, a Winnipeg rom-com, low-level hockey, and a twist on the Bard. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture Vancouver culture September 4th 2020
Two time travel epics and a Dickens adaptation to lure you back to movie theatres Also the Virgin Mary with a message, a family film in space, and an actor switching to be a wrestler. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture Vancouver culture August 28th 2020
Two films you can watch with the kids, and one you shouldn’t Also documentaries about the Middle East, Africa, and the third-largest sports event on Earth. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture Vancouver culture August 21st 2020
The movies have a summer after all with Russell Crowe, Jamie Foxx, and a singer’s tour of the real Africa And there's more: A picture of inequality, a Canadian crime caper, and a notorious Cronenberg film is revived. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture Vancouver culture August 14th 2020
New movies to welcome back Mick Jagger, reimagine a children’s classic and deliver big summer action Plus five others looking at PTSD, real murder stories, women’s problems and a father-son drama. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture Vancouver culture August 6th 2020
Streaming a less-Primal Nicolas Cage, contemporary Arab Blues and Beyonce’s thoughts in Black is King The movies really need Tenet, Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi thriller, it seems. It was to be this summer’s blockbuster and playing by now. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture Vancouver culture July 31st 2020
Streaming or in cinema: A civil rights icon, a battle lost, and a photographer’s provocations If you're comfortable sitting in a movie theatre or just want to stay on your couch, here are some viewing options for you. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture July 24th 2020
New films you can stream show life on the frontier, Charlize Theron back in action and Bob Dylan’s grandson in a debut ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture July 10th 2020
Hamilton as he was on Broadway, Mel Gibson back in a hurricane, and a semi-Canadian take on the Patty Hearst story Some theatres are back in business, but if you're still streaming your movies, here are some new titles for you ... starting with a giant. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture July 3rd 2020
Now streaming: Irresistible’s political spoof, Hammer’s errant son, and the real Vancouver in Bella Ciao! Movie theatres are coming out of the COVID-19 shutdown, but if you're not comfortable taking a seat, there's plenty to watch online. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture June 26th 2020
For streaming: Mr. Jones recalls a genocide, Buffaloed follows the money, and DOXA documents everything It looks like the streaming era is going to be with us for some time. Lucky there are still a lot of new movies coming available. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture June 19th 2020
Movies to stream: A feminist Judy & Punch, workers’ plight in Bangladesh and climate optimism in 2040 There are a lot of new films available to stream this week, including several that are recommended viewing. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews June 5th 2020
Music biz glamour, eerie Canadian dreams and a digital caution await your streaming Six fresh things are now on tap for your viewing pleasure to help ease your COVID-19 blues. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews May 29th 2020
Movies to stream: Comedy (Military Wives and The Lovebirds) and history (how Jean Chretien kept us out of Iraq) As the pandemic drags on and movie theatres remained locked down, there are still plenty of things out there to keep viewers amused. ByVolkmar Richter Reviews Culture May 21st 2020