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Michael Moore's hope in the Trump era; The Wife’s marriage seems happy and Life Itself can bring tears

There’s also a muddled children’s film about a house haunted by a clock and a teen film about girls who fight back

Reviews of Moonrise Kingdom, Snow White, Bernie, Piranha 3DD and more, including two gems

Young love and old love contrast and compete in Wes Anderson’s quirky new film, Moonrise Kingdom.

Best new movies to see in Vancouver this weekend

Starbuck is a Canadian film well worth celebrating. It played at VIFF and is now in general release.

The Hangover Part II, Kung Fu Panda 2, Meek’s Cutoff, and more

The wolfpack is loose again for another bachelor weekend. But The Hangover Part II doesn’t compare well with the first. (Read more)

True Grit with Jeff Bridges, Rabbit Hole with Nicole Kidman and some old and new treats for the holidays

Jeff Bridges takes on a role that once belonged to John Wayne. How is the new True Grit by the Coen Brothers? (read more)