An outtake from the upcoming episode. Mason and Doug discuss the feature film three act structure and butcher a French word.

On this episode of the Checking The Gate Podcast, Doug brings on a guest host, Leaminn Ma, who asked to discuss the first fully computer animated feature length film.  We get nostalgic, but also appreciate it as an adult audience as well. Directed by John Lasseter Starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Don Rickles And … Continue reading Ep 14: Toy Story (1995) →

In this episode, Doug and Paul chat about the classic drama, Good Will Hunting, and the complicated relationships within. It won Oscars for writing and acting back in the late 90’s and launched a few careers in the process. Directed by Gus Van Sant Starring Matt Damon, Robin Williams and Ben Affleck

Outtake from the next episode. A long tangent that had to go, but it was an interesting discussion between Paul and Doug about various fandoms.

On this episode of the Checking the Gate Podcast, Doug and Heidi talk about one their favourite films, Children of Men from 2006. A modern Sci-fi classic, which they felt was overlooked that award season. Directed by Alfonso Cuarón Starring Clive Owen, Julianne Moore, and Clare-Hope Ashitey

On this episode of the Checking the Gate Podcast, Mason and Doug chat about the intense Oscar winner, Whiplash. Directed by Damien Chazelle Starring Miles Teller, J.K. Simmons and Paul Reiser

Happy Canada Day everyone! To celebrate, have a listen to Doug and Mason podcast on Men, Women and Children, which is directed by a Canadian director. If you haven’t seen the film, at the moment, it is on Canadian Netflix. Directed by Jason Reitman Starring Ansel Elgort, Elena Kampouris, and Kaitlyn Dever

This week Steve and Doug chat about the first attempt to relaunch Dr. Who back in 1996, which was a made for TV film. We see why it didn’t take off the way stations intended… but also why Dr. Who ultimately survived. Directed by Geoffrey Sax Starring Paul McGann, Daphne Ashbrook, and Eric Roberts

Before you see the new film, you should see the classic, Poltergeist from 1982. And after you watch that, you may as well listen to Doug, Paul, and Mason podcast on it. Directed by Tobe Hooper Starring Jobeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, and Beatrice Straight

This week we bring in a special guest host, Daniel, to talk with Doug about one of his favourite films, a New Zealand, sci-fi flick, The Quiet Earth. Worth digging up, folks. Directed by Geoffrey Murphy Starring Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, and Pete Smith