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South Africa

Two good kids films (though one is better for adults) and then rampant juvenilia with Hellboy

And more: the real Mary Magdalene story; the origin of Stockholm syndrome and a growing young again fantasy called Little. (Plus, three also rans).
Volkmar RichterApr 11th, 2019

Captain America Takes on Robert Redford; Donald Rumsfeld doesn’t give an inch and Jason Priestley makes a movie

Comic book fantasy mixes with real-world politics at the movies this week.
Volkmar RichterApr 3rd, 2014

New holiday movies include The Wolf of Wall Street, Mandela and Inside Llewyn Davis

Leonardo DiCaprio leads the pack this week as a shady stockbroker living the high life.
Volkmar RichterDec 23rd, 2013

Movie recommendations for the last three days of VIFF 2013

The VIFF judges picked The Dick Knost Show as their best B.C. Film
Volkmar RichterOct 7th, 2013

A few VIFF picks for the weekend, including Le Week-End

Jim Broadbent and Lindsay Duncan spend their anniversary in Paris but find a lot has changed
Volkmar RichterOct 2nd, 2013

Overcoming poverty, one brick at a time

“Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of justice." Nelson Mandela
Sponsored ContentFeb 24th, 2012

A Message of Hope: Keabetswe’s Story

‘My experience with My Arms Wide Open’s program was an eye opener. All those that participated had a different approach to life after attending the program.’ Keabetswe M., Resident of Bergnek
Sponsored ContentFeb 9th, 2012

Canada 'fiddles while planet burns', says Councillor David Cadman at Durban climate talks

Where in the world is Councillor David Cadman? Fighting climate change in Durban.
David P. BallDec 2nd, 2011

Stephen Harper's Durban

"Stephen Harper don't care."
Jenny UechiNov 30th, 2011

Why does Canada remain "so silent?": video

Linda Solomon WoodNov 30th, 2011