Artslink

For the June episode, I'm covering some live theatre, and not one, but TWO 'secret cinema' events! -You won't know what the films are going to be until they begin, and that's a beautiful thing..

First up is Hans Wackershauser and Megan Baldrey of Full Circle Theatre, and 'Riverona'.

Riverona is "The inevitable gritty reboot of the original teen drama Romeo & Juliet".

It will be taking place over multiple 'episodes' and evenings, including a binge-watch weekend where all 4 episodes will be performed. -A unique way to do theatre!

Get your tickets here:

https://aflimsyplan.com/full-circle-theatre/

Next, Pascal Fortin stops by to tell us about his cult film videostore in Calgary, Rough Cut Video, and their 2nd secret cinema event called 'Freaks Come Out At Night vol.2'.

Taking place at the Globe Cinema on Saturday July 6th, this is a double-feature of obscure flicks that could only be curated by someone who really knows their stuff!

Get your tickets (and browse the immense catalogue of cult films) here:

https://roughcutvideo.ca/

Fimally, I hopped on a zoom call to chat with Kyle Marshall, Programming Director of The Calgary Society Of Independent Filmmakers, about 'Summer Cinema Club'.

Every other Tuesday, the CSIF headquarters will be showing a movie as part of a series celebrating 'The entire history of film'. -For FREE!
Kyle describes the inspiration for the series, the previous screenings, & what to expect of the final 4 instalments.

Reserve your seat here:

https://csif.org/events/8256-9430

This month, it's the art of taking care of injured/orphaned wildlife, and educating the public on mitigating the damage done from human/wildlife interactions.

Featuring two interviews with The Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, Nathan first speaks with Executive Director Beki Hunt about the society in general.
Then, an interview with Melanie Whalen, Director of Wildlife Care & Services, about some of the specifics about wild animal rehabilitation as well as the current situation of our native bat species.

calgarywildlife.org

The April episode starts by covering the new play from Forte Musical Theatre Guild, Buy Me A Drink, Joe', which is about the life and work of founder Joe Slabe (Joe joins me for a chat & a tune).
It runs from April 23 - May 5 at cSPACE (1721 29 Ave SW)

Tickets at: fortemusical.ca

Then, an interview with screenwriter Braden Brickner about the upcoming *FREE* live script reading of his in-development creature-feature comedy 'Little Friggers' as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival.

April 27 at 1pm @ The Globe Cinema

https://www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/2024/live-script-reading-little-friggers

Keep up-to-date on the film with his website: http://betaforcecarbon.com/

Finally, a short piece on the Black Film Archive, and the 1988 war film, 'Camp de Thiaroye'.

https://blackfilmarchive.com/Camp-de-Thiaroye

This month, Nathan interviews Andy Roy, director of 'Final Chorus', which is part of the 2024 Alchemy Festival at The University of Calgary.

https://arts.ucalgary.ca/creative-performing-arts/news-and-events/school-events/scpa-2023-24-season/alchemy2024

Then, we talk Calgary Cinematheque with Programming Coordinator Ben Rowe, about the latest screenings from the 'Nuclear Horror: America X Japan' series.

https://calgarycinema.org/nuclear-horror

Feb 2024 artslink

Artslink has three guests this month. Teresa Woo-Paw from Asian Heritage Foundation will talk about the Asian Night Market as part of Chinook Blast, Bianca Miranda will talk about her play Kisapmata at Lunchbox Theatre, and Arun Lakra will talk about his play Heist at Vertigo Theatre.

Tune in Monday for Artslink. Braden Griffiths is on to talk about Sleuth at Vertigo Theatre, Then, Nathan plays 'the romance of king creosote' by Bruce McCall, which aired 50 years ago on December 1st 1973 as part of the national lampoon radio hour, and Marley McDonald will be on to talk about film she co-directed, Time Bomb Y2K that is at CUFF Docs Documentary Film Festival

It's all about the Calgary International Film Festival this month, with Jeanne starting the show interviewing Kathleen Jayme, one of the co-directors of the Documentary film 'I'm Just Here For The Riot', about the events following the game seven Stanley Cup loss by the Vancouver Canucks in 2011.

https://ciff2023.eventive.org/films/64d2fa6634d2870058d6bd12

Then, Nathan speaks with Omar Mouallem, director of 'The Lebanese Burger Mafia', his documentary about Burger Baron.

https://ciff2023.eventive.org/films/64d2fa66d9bbe600899c1b81

https://burgerbaronmovie.com/

To close the show, Jeanne brings us her interview with Kamala Parel-Nuttall, director of the documentary short 'The Gateway', about young Calgary Street Dancers & their teacher, Tara Wilson.

https://ciff2023.eventive.org/films/64e3e320472d7000a771eb8f

First, Jeanne speaks with Yuli Carvajal Pereira about her exhibit 'Under Skin', on display in the +15 Galleries at Arts Commons.

Then, a quick mention of the India Film Festival of Alberta:

https://indiafilmfestival.ca/2023/

The third segment is an interview with Kristine Astop, director of the upcoming 'Carrie: The Musical' from Front Row Centre Players.

https://www.artscommons.ca/whats-on/carrie-the-musical

For the July episode, it's all Calgary Fringe Festival!

First, Jeanne covers 'Carpool', with an interview featuring the creator & cast, Sarah Gibbs & SueAnne Fu-Joncic.

Runs from August 4-12

Get tickets for 'Carpool' here:

https://tickets.calgaryfringe.ca/event/366:95/

Then, Nathan speaks with Gail Whiteford, writer & Director of 'Ophelia Rising', which tells about what REALLY happened in Hamlet..

"Never underestimate the men who underestimate women."

Runs from August 5-12

Get tickets to 'Ophelia Rising' Here:

https://tickets.calgaryfringe.ca/event/366:97/

Song this month: 'Blue Widow's Trail' by Forbidden Dimension, from their latest album 'Midnight Stew'

Get your copy here:

https://www.wastedwaxrecords.com/product-page/forbidden-dimension-midnight-stew-lp

Or here:

https://forbiddendimension.bandcamp.com/album/midnight-stew