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Romance

Mommy, a Canadian classic, Fury, an old war, The Best of Me, another Nicholas Sparks romance

Anne Dorval gives a powerful performance in Xavier Dolan’s Mommy, Canada’s Academy Award entry. (Photo credit : Shayne Laverdière)

Remakes, love stories for Valentine’s Day and an exceptional Canadian film now in theatres

Robocop and that flying horse are only fantasies; the “weed princess” brings a dose of reality

Valentine's Day: seven most romantic Vancouver restaurants

The countdown to the most overhyped romantic day of the year begins. Book your Valentine's Day dinner now before it's too late.

Lovely scenes around Vancouver

Love is a wonderful thing. This week, we share some passionate moments captured by our talented VO Flickr contributors.

One Day, Terri, Fright Night, Spy Kids 4, The Help upgraded, a flashy car racer and one of the funniest films ever

Jim Sturgess and Anne Hathaway play the almost lovers in One Day. Popular novel, but what of the movie?

Weekend movie reviews

Disney finds the cute and downplays the harsh in the new wildlife documentary African Cats. (read more)

Twilight #3 is big, the newly restored Metropolis is bigger and Cyrus is oddball fun

Bella makes her choice: vampire or werewolf for a boyfriend. The third Twilight is here. (Read more)

Leap Year, Youth in Revolt, Daybreakers Lead the Week’s New Movies for Jan. 8

In the mood for a pleasant romantic comedy? Amy Adams has one for you. Michael Cera tries. And for big laughs try the Yes Men. They deliver outrageously. (Read more)

Jane Campion's Bright Star Gets Movie Date's Top Rating

Robert’s rating:  Thumbs up. Poetic.  Ahh, 1818.  An exquisite year for the characters in Bright Star and masterfully rendered both visually and atmospherically for the audience by...