AltWeeklies Wire
Canadian Film Riches at VIFF Deny Shaky Futurenew
Bill C-10, federal legislation that would enable the government to deny tax credits to film productions that are “contrary to public policy”, and the recent funding cuts to national training schools have cast an uncertain light on the future of Canadian film.
The Georgia Straight |
Craig Takeuchi |
09-19-2008 |
Movies
Tags: Canada, film industry
Vancouver Queer Film Fest Tells Fairy Talesnew
From August 14 to 24, Out on Screen’s 20th annual film extravaganza will showcase 114 shorts and features that reflect the LGBT communities.
The Georgia Straight |
Craig Takeuchi |
08-01-2008 |
Movies
'Young People Fucking' Proves Fuck is the New Blacknew
First there was FCUK. And then there were bands like Holy Fuck and Fucked Up. And then Sarah Silverman was fucking Matt Damon. And now there's Young People Fucking, which has some folks calling for a crackdown.
The Georgia Straight |
Craig Takeuchi |
06-13-2008 |
Reviews
Measuring the Impact of Media Violencenew
A debate about the impact of media violence has raged for decades. In spite of a large body of research, the causal link between media violence and behavior has often been questioned.
The Georgia Straight |
Craig Takeuchi |
04-14-2008 |
Movies
Canadian Screen Actors Guild Strike May Echo 2007 Statsnew
If the Screen Actors Guild goes on strike over the same issue as the recent U.S. screenwriters strike -- residuals from new media platforms -- the B.C. film industry could experience a repeat of 2007's drop in foreign production.
The Georgia Straight |
Craig Takeuchi |
03-21-2008 |
Movies
Canadian Films Seek More Screen Timenew
A Canada-only theater? It's one possible solution to the ongoing problem of ensuring Canadian films a fair run on our own screens.
The Georgia Straight |
Craig Takeuchi |
03-17-2008 |
Movies
Director Susanne Bier on Shooting in Vancouvernew
In her latest film, Things We Lost in the Fire, Bier's concern for realism underscores everything, from her attention to location and clothing as a way of conveying authenticity to the use of handheld cameras and extreme close-ups.
The Georgia Straight |
Craig Takeuchi |
10-22-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Make Your Own Happinessnew
Asian Canadian female filmmakers are doing it for themselves and inspiring others to do the same.
The Georgia Straight |
Craig Takeuchi |
05-25-2007 |
Movies
Asian Men: The Invisible Visible Minoritynew
With China rising as both an economic and cultural force, and with the growth of Asian Canadian diasporas, film and television studios and networks choose to ignore the opportunity to integrate Asian North American men at their own peril.
The Georgia Straight |
Craig Takeuchi |
05-07-2007 |
Media
Tags: media
