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Hanna, Arthur, Soul Surfer, Winter in Wartime and two small Canadian films, The Bend and The Year Dolly Parton Was My Mom

Another week with many choices, including both real and fantastic problems of teenagers, a not so happy drunk and two films with strong B.C. connections. Here's the list: Hanna  4 stars Arthur...

Chef Kiran Ramgotra Sancious inspires with Indian home cooking classes at New York's Omega Institute

Her passion for food is evident, and her list of students is impressive. Inspiring cook Kiran Ramgotra Sancious returns to her Indian Home Cooking Classes on August 6th-8th, at the world renowned Omeg

Lonely? You're not alone

Every time I see a Sex and the City 2 poster, I feel like throwing up.

Iron Man 2, the expected blockbuster, opens along with a cheeky look at street art and a major documentary festival

Mickey Rourke is the latest danger Iron Man has to face. But there's also the curse of the sequel. How's that going for him? (Read more)

Steve Carell and Tina Fey have a date night, Vancouver and Ireland join into a shine of rainbows and Beethoven is found, all at the movies

Recognize these people? They’ve jumped off your TV up to the big screen. Are Steve and Tina doing the right thing? (Read more)

New Films from Tim Burton, Roman Polanski, and a Couple of New Talents from Quebec Arrive in Town

This is a new and different vision of Alice in Wonderland. It's just one of a whole new batch of movies that have suddenly landed in theatres. (Read more)