The “Best of VLAFF” series returns on October 18 at Pacific Cinémathèque with a special presentation of Tambien la lluvia (Even the Rain) This powerful film, starting Gael Garcia Bernal (The Motorcycle Diaries, Letters to Juliet) takes place in Cochabamba, Bolivia, where people are being denied even the most common human rights. Tickets are $10 and are available in…
Category: Movies
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows *SPOILER ALERT*
Harry Potter is gonna need a lot of therapy when he grows up.. a lot. I love the series, I love everything about the books, I’m a big fan. So there weren’t any surprises for me in this movie – starting with the untimely end of one of the series beloved characters: Hedwig. Not even…
Horror movies based on real stories
Why do we love to be scared? When we get scared, our bodies automatically triggers the “fight or flight” response—our heart rates increase, we breathe faster, our muscles tense, and our attention focuses for quick and effective responses to threats. If there is no real threat, the rush can be quite enjoyable. There are so many movies based on…
Mary in Vancity 