VIFF 2023: I’m Just Here for the Riot, Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, & The Royal Hotel

VIFF 2023: I'm Just Here for the Riot, Mr Dressup: the Magic of Make-Believe, The Royal Hotel

The 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival has drawn to a close, and this week, we’re talking about three films we saw as part of the fest:

I’m Just Here for the Riot is a documentary about the 2011 Stanley Cup Riot in Vancouver, our hometown.

Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe is a documentary about a beloved children’s entertainer who helped shape generations of Canadians.

The Royal Hotel is a gripping thriller from director Kitty Green about two young women who take a job at a bar in rural Australia.

We have much to say about each of them, so join us!

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Podcast: They Cloned Tyrone & Joy Ride

They Cloned Tyrone & Joy Ride

Greetings, programs, and welcome to another edition of the Awesome Friday Podcast. This week on the show, we’re taking on her recent Netflix release, They Cloned Tyrone, and the still-in-cinemas Joy Ride.  Simon also gets Matthew talking about the recent musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which is why the episode runs a little over time.   We hope you enjoy it!

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