Movie Reviews Current Review-7 September 28, 2020September 29, 2020Ian Merkel 2020 Vancouver International Film Festival International Shorts Programs I have been watching some of the short programs for many years…Read MoreCurrent Review-7
Movie Reviews Current reviews-6 September 28, 2020September 29, 2020Ian Merkel Additional “Contemporary World Cinema” previews we received in advance The first 2 are from up and coming new directors…Read MoreCurrent reviews-6
Movie Reviews Current Reviews-5 September 25, 2020September 25, 2020Ian Merkel My favorite section at VIFF each year has always been Contemporary World Cinema Often a small independent film in this…Read MoreCurrent Reviews-5
Movie Reviews Current Reviews-4 September 24, 2020September 25, 2020Ian Merkel DOCUMENTARIES FROM AROUND THE WORLD David House: Vancouver Foreign Film Society I am a lover…Read MoreCurrent Reviews-4
Movie Reviews Current Reviews-3 September 24, 2020September 26, 2020Ian Merkel Merkel – Anatomy of a Crisis (Die Getriebenen) Powerful and fast paced this film will hold your attention with…Read MoreCurrent Reviews-3
Movie Reviews Current reviews-2 September 24, 2020September 24, 2020Ian Merkel Here We Are (Hine Anachnu) This drama is a touching tale of fatherly love that shouldn’t be missed at VIFF…Read MoreCurrent reviews-2
Movie Reviews Streaming at VIFF September 17, 2020October 15, 2021Ian Merkel Ideas for the best experience of watching VIFF at home (Article from IndieWire) The pandemic has forced many film festivals…Read MoreStreaming at VIFF
Movie Reviews What defines a Foreign/ International Film for The Vancouver Foreign Film Society September 4, 2020October 15, 2021Ian Merkel Our society has always considered a Foreign Language or International Film to be a film that is produced outside North…Read MoreWhat defines a Foreign/ International Film for The Vancouver Foreign Film Society
Latest Post Blog Post on comparing 2 films “Buddha in Africa” with “The Great Green Wall” September 3, 2020October 19, 2020Ian Merkel Comparative Review “Buddha in Africa” and “The Great Green Wall” Both films screened at the 2019 Vancouver International Film Festival.…Read MoreBlog Post on comparing 2 films “Buddha in Africa” with “The Great Green Wall”