Filmed in Canada, a podcast about Canadian movies.

Alexander and William put aside their mommy issues to analyze the dysfunctional relationships portrayed in Exotica. Get comfortable as this sassy duo undress Atom Egoyan's acclaimed 1994 movie about the denizens of a Toronto strip club. Then on the side stage, get a flash of other movies they have seen recently. Download this episode here. (64 MB) Discover the mysteries of the movies discussed in this episode by viewing the IMDb pages for Exotica, Calendar, Mr. Holmes, Midnight Special, Le Bonheur, The Gleaners and I and 10 Cloverfield Lane. What are you waiting for?

Alexander Cairns sits down with filmmakers Devan Scott and Will Ross to talk about two films by Allan King. The master of direct cinema made two landmark documentaries in the 1960s. A Married Couple takes an unflinching look at a modern marriage and Warrendale observes the lives of emotionally disturbed children at a Toronto institution. Then the trio considers the work of satirist Vic Berger, creator of hilarious Vine and YouTube videos. Download this episode here. (47 MB) For more information about the movies discussed in this episode, see the IMDb pages for A Married Couple and Warrendale.

In the first instalment of a two-part interview, Alexander Cairns chats with independent filmmakers Devan Scott and Will Ross. Their latest movie We Three Heathens chronicles the different perspectives of a trio walking the fabled Camino de Santiago. Devan and Will tell us why you probably haven’t seen their movie yet and they reflect on the obstacles and encouragements they’ve encountered in the Canadian film industry. Download this episode here. (76 MB) Films talked about in this episode include We Three Heathens, Lifeguard and The Big Country. Read more about We Three Heathens on the film’s website.

All of our best frenemies are gathered to salute National Canadian Film Day on April 20. Then Alexander Cairns and William Lee try to wrap their heads around Enemy, Denis Villeneuve's 2013 thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Jake Gyllenhaal. It's merely a coincidence that this episode drops on 4/20. Download this episode here. (26 MB) For more information about the movie discussed in this episode, see the IMDb page for Enemy.

Sit back and enjoy the ride as William Lee and Alexander Cairns take the scenic route through Crash. Director David Cronenberg’s controversial movie about the erotic thrill of automobile accidents still makes an impression. William recalls the reaction to the movie in 1996 and Alexander delves into psychopathology. Download this episode here. (32 MB) For more information about the movie and TV show discussed in this episode, see these IMDb pages: Crash and The Newsroom.

Don’t be scared, it’s just William and Alexander talking about the restored 1961 movie The Mask. (This one does not star Jim Carrey.) Reputedly, this was Canada’s first horror movie and first 3-D film. Fans of vintage horror can experience The Mask again in the archaic anaglyph “stereoscopic” format on Blu-ray Disc. Put the podcast on now to hear our reaction after a recent theatrical screening. Download this episode here. (21 MB) Here are links to IMDb pages for the movies discussed in this episode: The Mask and Spellbound.

William welcomes back Chris and Paul to talk about Porky’s, one of the most successful Canadian-produced movies ever. Hear three middle-agers reminisce about a teenage sex comedy and know that the Internet is now complete. They discuss shower scenes, teen funk, Kim Cattrall and come to the realization that this movie was not made for them. Download this episode here. (48 MB) Here are links to IMDb pages for the movies discussed in this episode: Porky's, Animal House, Carrie and Fast Times at Ridgemont High.

Look at this wonderful podcast! Hear William and Alexander talk about the 1990 film The Reflecting Skin, English director Philip Ridley's strange Alberta-filmed prairie tale. They will tell you that it is something special. The movie, featuring a young Viggo Mortensen, finally got a long-overdue, remastered  Blu-ray Disc release. Also hear Alexander's reaction to the new documentary Ninth Floor. Download this episode here. (40 MB) Here are links to IMDb pages for the movies discussed in this episode: The Reflecting Skin and Ninth Floor. The website Alex recommended is Art of the Title.

Alexander, Jennifer and William talk about Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World. Charles Wilkinson's documentary examines the unique experience of the community on the archipelago off the coast of northern British Columbia. Yes, we know B.C. doesn’t have a north coast. Then it’s deep thoughts time as they ponder the Coen brothers’ A Serious Man. Download this episode here. (31 MB) Here are links to IMDb pages for the movies discussed in this episode: Haida Gwaii: On the Edge of the World and A Serious Man.

Alexander and William are crying in their beers as they try to wrap their heads around filmmaker Guy Maddin’s unique brand of cinema. In this episode, they talk about The Saddest Music in the World and The Forbidden Room. Plus, memories of the Kids in the Hall. Download this episode here. (32 MB) Here are links to IMDb pages for the movies discussed in this episode: The Saddest Music in the World, The Forbidden Room, The Kids in the Hall and The Littlest Hobo.