After 11 years of bringing you local reporting, the team behind the Vancouver Observer has moved on to Canada's National Observer. You can follow Vancouver culture reporting over there from now on. Thank you for all your support over the years!

Hayden Case

Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin on his latest film Keyhole

Canadian film director Guy Maddin spoke to The Vancouver Observer about some of his cinematic influences, the Keyhole cast, and more before the DVD/Blu-Ray release of his latest film...

Through the Keyhole with Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin

An interview with Canadian filmmaker Guy Maddin about his latest film, his cinematic influences and his creative process.

Independent film about Vancouver Whitecaps captain Jay DeMerit released on iTunes

Independent film looking at Vancouver Whitecaps captain finds success after initial struggle for funding.

Rampart DVD/Blu-Ray Review

Woody Harrelson descends into hell in Rampart.

Jay DeMerit talks about the Vancouver Whitecaps

Vancouver Whitecaps captain Jay DeMerit talks to the Vancouver Observer about the team, the fans, and his hopes for the 2012 MLS season.

Whitecaps captain Jay DeMerit shares his story in new movie, Rise and Shine

Vancouver Whitecaps captain Jay DeMerit is the subject of a new documentary looking at his remarkable journey from nowhere to the top of his sporting profession.

Confucius: DVD/BLU-RAY Review

Chow Yun Fat plays the leading role in this sweeping eastern epic looking at the life of ancient Chinese Philosopher, Confucius. The film follows Confucius as an old man looking back on the last...

Rise & Shine: Interview with Jay DeMerit

Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story is a documentary film that looks at how the present Vancouver Whitecaps captain, Jay DeMerit, found his place in soccer.  Jay took time out from his busy...

Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: DVD/BLU RAY review

Gary Oldman stars in a new and compelling adaptation of John Le Carre’s classic cold war thriller.

Melancholia: DVD/BLU-RAY Review

Lars Von Trier's latest film sees Kirsten Dunst colliding with marriage at the end of the world.