Christmas is a time when families often keep the tradition of spending at least one evening together, enjoying a delicious meal followed by relaxing in front of the TV to watch a favourite holiday movie. Our family is no different. We love the holidays because it brings our family and friends together, helping us to…
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Top 3 Deals & Steals: March 19-25, 2018
Each week, experience our top 3 deals & steals that have been selected for you, whether it be shopping, food, or just tips on how to save some money! This week with most students, teachers and some parents off for the Spring Break holidays, our top 3 deals showcase what you can save money on…
21st Annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival Nov. 2-5, 2017
“Visual Landscapes” is the theme of the 21st Annual Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF). This year’s theme showcases and celebrates the Asian-Canadian cinematic landscape through films that show various perspectives of Canada. VAFF will showcase four days of films produced locally, nationally and internationally from November 2 to 5, 2017. I’ve attended VAFF for several years…
Short Films at Vancouver International Film Festival 2017
With students back to school, the first golden orange leaves falling off the maple trees, we are wrapping up Vancouver’s Indian summer with the 36th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival. This year’s festival started with a gala evening of Canadiana with Vancouver film, Meditation Park, produced by award-winning alum, Mina Shum. Along with featured films…
Vancouver Asian Film Festival Nov 3 – 6
This upcoming weekend, Vancouver Asian Film Festival (VAFF) will be celebrating its 20th annual celebration of Asian diaspora and diversity in film. From November 3 to 6, Asian films both made in North America and in Asia will be shown at Cineplex Odeon International Village Cinemas downtown. Vancouver Bits & Bites will be reviewing some of the movies at this…
VIFF Shorts Part 2: Greyhounds, Hostels, and Palestine
The weather’s getting chilly, people are getting flu-y, which means it’s time to get cozy. There’s nothing better than good films and hot coco when the October chill starts fogging your breath up. I’m back with three more short films from the 35th Vancouver International Film Fest! Today’s themes are Disquiet in Paradise, Fragments of my…
The Big Picture – New Vancouver Theatresports Improv Show
Summer is here and what better way to spend an evening but to enjoy a free outdoor movie experience around Vancouver. However, on a rainy day, or in need of a great laugh this summer, Vancouver Theatresports League is offering its own take on classic movies with its latest production The Big Picture – An Improvised Movie. Going until…
Mary in Vancity 