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Pina 3D: a collection of clips from the dance film tribute to Pina Bausch

Pina 3D: a collection of clips from the dance film tribute to Pina Bausch

By Craig Takeuchi | February 7, 2012
If you haven't had a chance to catch Pina 3D, I'd highly recommending watching it on theatre screens, rather than at home, if you're able to.
Vancouver's Black History Month screenings delve into local and musical history

Vancouver's Black History Month screenings delve into local and musical history

By Craig Takeuchi | February 7, 2012
Black History Month continues on with events around the city, including several film screenings.
Bachelor Canada casting tour to kick off in Vancouver

Bachelor Canada casting tour to kick off in Vancouver

By Craig Takeuchi | February 7, 2012
Are you a "fun and fearless" and "vibrant" Canadian woman who wants to find love on a nationally televised blind date while competing against 24 other women?
Gerard Depardieu to play Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Gerard Depardieu to play Dominique Strauss-Kahn

By Adrian Mack | February 6, 2012
Abel Ferrara (Bad Lieutenant, Driller Killer) is set to direct the film about the former IMF head.
Four B.C. chefs to compete on Top Chef Canada Season 2

Four B.C. chefs to compete on Top Chef Canada Season 2

By Michelle da Silva | February 6, 2012
Vancouver’s Trevor Bird, Whistler’s Jimmy Stewart, Victoria’s Kunal Ghose, and Tofino’s Joel Aubie join 12 other chefs on Food Network Canada’s highest-rated show.
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Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: Rio Theatre screenings relocated to Denman Cinemas

Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival: Rio Theatre screenings relocated to Denman Cinemas

By Craig Takeuchi | February 6, 2012
The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival has had to relocate six of its screenings that were scheduled to be shown at the Rio Theatre.
Madonna's Super Bowl halftime performance upstaged by M.I.A.'s shit-disturbing finger?

Madonna's Super Bowl halftime performance upstaged by M.I.A.'s shit-disturbing finger?

By Craig Takeuchi | February 5, 2012
This time around, the controversy didn’t come from her Madgesty. It came from British rapper M.I.A.
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The Trailer Park Boys' Randy and Mr. Lahey bring cheeseburgers 'n' JD to Vancouver

The Trailer Park Boys' Randy and Mr. Lahey bring cheeseburgers 'n' JD to Vancouver

By Steve Newton | February 3, 2012
Comic actors Pat Roach and John Dunsworth perform in character at the Biltmore on Monday.
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Sick and twisted horror hits UBC with Troma's Father's Day

Sick and twisted horror hits UBC with Troma's Father's Day

By Steve Newton | February 3, 2012
If you've got some spare time and a few brain cells to lose, get your grindhouse on this Monday.
Fishermanâs Trail smells like dog shit, but it sure beats watching Elektra

Fisherman’s Trail smells like dog shit, but it sure beats watching Elektra

By Stephen Hui | February 3, 2012
The Fisherman’s Trail in North Vancouver’s Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve is an easy hike to tide you over on a rainy winter day.
The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors the World Community Film Festival

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors the World Community Film Festival

By Staff | February 3, 2012
B.C.’s largest social justice film festival features more than 35 documentaries and runs from February 10 to 12 at Langara College.
GLAAD fights One Million Moms over JC Penney hiring Ellen DeGeneres

GLAAD fights One Million Moms over JC Penney hiring Ellen DeGeneres

By Craig Takeuchi | February 2, 2012
JC Penney is facing the wrath of One Million Moms.
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The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors the 15th annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

The Georgia Straight proudly sponsors the 15th annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival

By Staff | February 1, 2012
From an icy journey on Swiss boarders, to a solo kayak expedition around a sub-Antarctic island, films at VIMFF are sure to give you an adrenaline rush.
Fan Expo Vancouver coming in April

Fan Expo Vancouver coming in April

By Blaine Kyllo | February 1, 2012
The producers of Toronto’s largest convention for genre fans are bringing the show to Vancouver.
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Kevin Smith comes to Metro Vancouver cinemas

Kevin Smith comes to Metro Vancouver cinemas

By Jennie Ramstad | February 1, 2012
The American actor, producer, and writer hosts an interactive Q&A session.