Volkmar Richter

Volkmar Richter is a former producer for CBC Radio, first in Toronto, then in Vancouver. He is a life-long movie fan ever since he was taken to his first as a boy in a small town in Austria. It was an American swashbuckler that he's been watching out for ever since.

29 Articles

Streaming a less-Primal Nicolas Cage, contemporary Arab Blues and Beyonce’s thoughts in Black is King

The movies really need Tenet, Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi thriller, it seems. It was to be this summer’s blockbuster and playing by now.

By Volkmar Richter | Reviews, Culture, Vancouver culture | July 31st 2020

Streaming or in cinema: A civil rights icon, a battle lost, and a photographer’s provocations

If you're comfortable sitting in a movie theatre or just want to stay on your couch, here are some viewing options for you.

By Volkmar Richter | Reviews, Culture | July 24th 2020

Three films to deeply affect you: The Painted Bird, Working Man, and White Lie

Some theatres are now open, but that doesn't stop you from streaming some gems.

By Volkmar Richter | Reviews, Vancouver culture

New films you can stream show life on the frontier, Charlize Theron back in action and Bob Dylan’s grandson in a debut

By Volkmar Richter | Reviews, Culture | July 10th 2020

Hamilton as he was on Broadway, Mel Gibson back in a hurricane, and a semi-Canadian take on the Patty Hearst story

Some theatres are back in business, but if you're still streaming your movies, here are some new titles for you ... starting with a giant.

By Volkmar Richter | Reviews, Culture | July 3rd 2020

Now streaming: Irresistible’s political spoof, Hammer’s errant son, and the real Vancouver in Bella Ciao!

Movie theatres are coming out of the COVID-19 shutdown, but if you're not comfortable taking a seat, there's plenty to watch online.

By Volkmar Richter | Reviews, Culture | June 26th 2020

For streaming: Mr. Jones recalls a genocide, Buffaloed follows the money, and DOXA documents everything

It looks like the streaming era is going to be with us for some time. Lucky there are still a lot of new movies coming available.

By Volkmar Richter | Reviews, Culture | June 19th 2020

Spike Lee hits one big, Kenneth Branagh does kid-lit, and an unlikely gem from Palestine

Sure, the pandemic restrictions are easing, but don't let that stop you from watching what's out there.

By Volkmar Richter | Reviews, Culture

Movies to stream: A feminist Judy & Punch, workers’ plight in Bangladesh and climate optimism in 2040

There are a lot of new films available to stream this week, including several that are recommended viewing.

By Volkmar Richter | Reviews | June 5th 2020

Music biz glamour, eerie Canadian dreams and a digital caution await your streaming

Six fresh things are now on tap for your viewing pleasure to help ease your COVID-19 blues.

By Volkmar Richter | Reviews | May 29th 2020