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Interview: David Ray, director of Fetching Cody
Posted by: Showbiz Monkeys • February 28, 2006 @ 12:00am
You couldn't meet a more enthusiastic and a more charming person than Fetching Cody director David Ray.
The year was 2005. It was a very shaky year at the local cinema, as some films challenged our perceptions and most just challenged our patience.
Our top 10 films of 2005
Posted by: Paul Little • January 18, 2006 @ 5:17pm
The year of 2005 was considered a huge disappointment for the movie industry. The box office receipts fell for the first time in ages, and while studio mouthpieces may have you believe it was because of rampant downloading or the rise in DVD sales, the fact remains that in 2005, the movies just weren't as good.
VIFF: Brightlight Pictures Party
Posted by: Mark McLeod • October 24, 2005 @ 12:00am
For most people, the 24th annual Vancouver International Film Festival started on Thursday, September 29th, with the opening day of screenings at the festival's 10 screens. In terms of the official launch of the parties that come with the festival, that occurred later that night at the Aquarium.
There comes a time when the summer heat begins to die down and you get that first really cool rainy day which reminds you that, before you know it, the leaves will start to change. Yes, it's that time of year again -- fall.
In recent years, the television landscape has been a little erratic, with so many zillion reality shows debuting it seems like every week.
Looking back at my introduction article to last year's Vancouver International Film Festival, I found it hard to believe that a year had passed since the 2003 edition. It had been an interesting year at the movies and one that I was hoping to out-do with the 2004 edition.
Ask just about anyone if they have a celebrity crush and the answer will be yes. If they answer in the negative, then they are either just lying to you or are in denial about something.
Interview: Tara Spencer-Nairn of Corner Gas and Rub and Tug
Posted by: Mark McLeod • July 26, 2005 @ 12:00am
The name Tara Spencer-Nairn may not be familiar to many Canadians, but chances are her face is. Tara has appeared in a number of Canadian feature films as well as in guest-starring roles on TV shows Blue Murder, The Outer Limits, and Cold Squad.
Canadian films often have a hard time finding an audience theatrically. There are many reasons why, none the least of which is the fact that they are often given less-to-no promotion and released in only a handful of theaters for what is usually only one or two weeks before disappearing to the shelves of your local video store.
My opinion on interviews is widely known. I enjoy doing them occasionally, but am not the biggest fan of all the work that goes into preparing for them. Often, you have to talk to a publicist and the back and forth starts, trying to find a time that works for everyone involved.
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