Archive of posts tagged "film"

VIFF 2013: Leap 4 Your Life

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As a very proud sponsor of the Vancouver International Film Festival I have the honour of sponsoring an individual film as well. This year I have chosen the world premiere of Leap 4 Your Life. This afternoon I caught up with the film’s writer and producer Taylor Hill who also stars in this mockumentary about […]

Hey Bartender at the Rio Theatre

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The Rio Theatre is hosting a cocktail + film event next week that will include the Canadian premiere of of Douglas Tirola’s film: Hey Bartender. Hey Bartender (Douglas Tirola, 2013) | Two bartenders try to achieve their dreams through bartending: An injured Marine turns his goals to becoming a principal bartender at the best cocktail […]

Cinematheque Kickstarter Quest for Digital Cinema

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Movie houses in Vancouver have had a rough time in recent years with legal battles and closures for some. One Vancouver film institution, The Cinematheque, is doing what it can now by enlisting the public to assist in funding for their digital conversion – ensuring that a legacy of film preservation and entertainment lives on […]

VIFF 2013: Vancouver International Film Festival Preview

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Our fair city is preparing for another incredible year of the Vancouver International Film Festival (“VIFF”) beginning on September 26th. I am very proud to once again be an official VIFF media partner, and a media partner for a hand-picked Canadian film that will screen during the festival (more details on that will follow over […]

Friday Late Night Movies at the Rio Theatre

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The Rio Theatre Rio Theatre has released its schedule of late night movie events for Fridays this month. I’m a bit late at getting the listings up but we still have four late night movie nights to look forward to which will all have bar service and affordable ticket prices: