DOXA

DOXA is Vancouver’s documentary film fest. This year marks the seventh year the DOXA organizers have scoured the planet (and our own backyard) to bring you the best in non-fiction film making. Here are five picks you shouldn’t miss. Emoticons Director: Heddy Honigmann; The Netherlands, 2007, 53 minutes. Emoticons is … Read More

The Batavus Favoriet

We are avid cyclists at DailyXY. But we are also partisans of elegant dressing and like to show up at events oil stain-free, and preferably without our trousers bunched into our socks. This is why we were enthusiastic about test-riding the classic, old-fashioned, upright Dutch clunker called the Batavus Favoriet. … Read More

Last Chance for Valentine’s Day Romance

Yes, Valentine’s Day is ridiculous. (Where’s the spontaneity?) But most women expect you to do something special. Accept these inconsistent facts, and you’ll be okay. And of course you haven’t even thought about Valentines’ Day yet. (Ah, there’s the spontaneity!) Enjoy these last-minute gift reco’s, and you’ll still be okay. … Read More

Vices to Virtues

Let’s call a spade a spade. You’ll be smoking by January 15, among other things. Because of that, XYYC has decided to substitute the usual New Year’s resolutions with a new tradition: Resolve to indulge. Examples: swap tobacco for cigars, daily Big Macs for premium red meat, women on the … Read More

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