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There's an unbridled joy, in the simple art of being funny...

On this very special episode we dive into a brand new show that reminded the simple joy of laughing our faces off.  It's time to dive into 'Davey & Jonesie's Locker'.

Davey & Jonesie's Locker is a coming-of-age comedy centred on the relationship between two inseparable best friends, Davey & Jonesie. The two lovably eccentric besties have always felt out of place with their peers and their high school existence. So, when they discover their locker is actually a portal to the multiverse, they’re more than ready to escape their teenage prison of mediocrity.

To put it mildly, this show is one of our new favourite things as it combines the smart coming of age hilarity of a movie like Booksmart with the unhinged (yet genius) stupidity of something like Mystery Science Theatre 3000.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with creator and show runner Evany Rosen to talk about the origins of the show and so very much more....

Davey & Jonesie's Locker is on Prime Video now (or HULU in the US)

Getting one's groove back can come from unexpected places....

On this episode we are jumping head first into some delightfully funny Can-Con which has hit VOD platforms today.  It's time to meet 'Suze'.

It's the story of a mother who finds herself in an empty nest when her only daughter leaves for university and gets stuck looking out for her daughter's heart broken ex, who she just can't stand.

A film that is that unique blend of drop dead funny and heartfelt is always a joy to see and a credit to the myriad of talented filmmakers that we have working in our fair country.  We had the unique pleasure of sitting down with co-writers/directors Dane Clark, Linsey Stewart to discuss the origins of the film and so very much more.

It's the moments that make the music....

On this very special episode we're diving into the life of an icon that is shown on the screen in 'Bob Marley: One Love' which is now available on all VOD platforms now for rent or purchase.

Bob Marley: One Love celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

Picking up at a key and impactful moment in the life and career of Bob Marley, this film rather effectively shows a very interesting pivot point in the life and times of the man that changed the music and the pop culture landscape forever.

We had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with director Reinaldo Marcus Green to talk about getting involved with the project, working with the Marley family and so very much more.

When you find those special shows....ya gotta support em....

On this episode we dive back into the world of 'Special Ops: Lioness' which is available now on DVD, Blu-Ray and On Demand from all your favorite retailers and sit down with the one and only Dave Annable.

The Taylor Sheridan series inspired by the real-life CIA program centers on Marine Cruz Manuelos (Laysla De Oliveira), who is recruited to join the Lioness Engagement Team to go undercover in a terrorist organization.

It's a stellar show and is prime for catchup if you haven't quite gotten there is prime for a catch up,  We had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the stars Dave Annable to talk about his experiences on the show and so very much more.

It's so vital that we educate ourselves....

On this special episode, we dive into some of the issues surrounding our First Nations peoples.  It's time to take a walk down 'Treaty Road'.

While exploring his Métis ancestry, writer/director Saxon de Cocq discovered that his great grandfather (x4) was the Honorable James McKay, a prominent Métis from the Red River area. McKay was involved in many of the Numbered Treaty negotiations, eventually becoming a Treaty Commissioner. With mixed feelings, Saxon is driven to learn more... what was McKay’s involvement, his motivations for playing a pivotal role in this part of history? Saxon enlists the help of his friend Erin Goodpipe, a community educator and researcher who has devoted years in building her knowledge around Aboriginal and Treaty Rights.
 
A complex but truly important thing for anyone to see as it opens audiences to the treaties and how they've been used to exploit our First Nations peoples....and still are....

We had the pleasure to sit down with Saxon and Erin to discuss the origins of the series, the why behind wanting to tell this story and so very much more.

The short form, can still pack one hell of a punch....

On today's episode we take a look at a powerful piece of short form cinema, playing as a part of the Canadian Film Festival today in their shorts programs.  It's time for 'Erase & Rewind'.

Adapted from Meghan Bell’s gripping short story of the same name, Erase & Rewind is a powerful narrative adaptation that offers a compelling exploration of trauma, consent, and the aftermath of sexual assault. 

It's a unique piece that looks at the aftermath and how sexual assault can really sit with a victim.  We had the pleasure of sitting down with Producer/Director Lauren Grant to talk about what made her want to tell this story, it's unique visual stylings and so very much more....

Some people are just easy to talk to....

On this episode we dive back into the world of 'Special Ops: Lioness' to talk with the one and only Michael Kelly who play Byron Westfield on the show.

From the mind of Taylor Sheridan, 'Special Ops: Lioness' follows CIA operative Joe (Zoe Saldana) who attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the spear in the agency's war on terror. She enlists Cruz, a female special operations Marine, as an undercover member of the Lioness Program.

A gripping show from wire to wire, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael to discuss the highs and lows of a show like this and so very much more....

Love can occasionally present itself in some pretty strange ways....

In theatres now, it's time to make an unexpected trip back to this hosts home province and an unexpectedly charming tale of true love.  It's time for 'French Girl'.

Gordon (Zack Braff), is a hopeless romantic, finds his proposal plans are thrown into chaos when his girlfriend is swept away to Quebec by a job offer from her ex, a sophisticated celebrity chef. Determined to keep their love alive, Gordon leaves Brooklyn for her hometown, only to find himself hilariously out of his depth in attempting to charm her hard-to-impress, French-speaking family.

This one was unexpectedly charming which is likely thanks to the somewhat fresh take that debut writer/directors James A Woods and Nicolas Wright took in telling this story.  It still has all the appropriate emotional moments without overtly leaning too hard into any expected story telling beats from the genre.

We had the unique pleasure of sitting down with James and Nicholas in advance of the release to talk about the origins of the story, making Quebec City a character of its own, the distinct nature of Quebecois cinema and so very much more.

There's something about real and relatable human stories that is just hard to look away from...

On this episode we gather with friends to see how life can really force us all to take a second look at our lives.  It's time for 'Re:Uniting' which is in theatres now.

Starring Jesse L Martin (Law & Order, The Irrational), Michelle Harrison (The Flash), Roger Cross (War For the Planet of the Apes), David James Lewis (Child’s Play), Carmen Moore (Nancy Drew) and Bronwen Smith (Firefly Lane) as six best friends from college who reconnect for their 25 year reunion. 
 
When Rachel, played by Michelle Harrison, receives life-changing news, she secretly grapples with her mortality while playing host to her friends who have grown up and gone their separate ways since college. Carrie, a mother of 3, Natalie, a workaholic neurosurgeon, former football star turned sportscaster Collin, and playboy man-child Danny join Rachel and her husband at their picturesque home on the beautiful and secluded Bowen Island. As soon as they are all together it’s like no time has passed; they laugh, drink and dance the night away. Rachel’s nostalgia is echoed by the group as they realize how much time has gone by, and how much they have all changed. As secrets are revealed, they are forced to change the way they look at their futures. 

With echoes of films like 'The Big Chill' there's something about 'Re:Uniting' that just feels so genuine that you won't want to look away from this fantastic ensemble piece.

In advance of the film's release we had the distinct pleasure of sitting down with writer/director Laura Adkin to talk about the origins of the story and so very much more....

Even on the best of days...family is complicated.

On this episode we dive head first into a dark yet hilarious ensemble comedy which is in theatres tomorrow.  Brace yourself because 'Daniel's Gotta Die'.

Daniel (Joel David Moore) has always been somewhat estranged from his family, but a chance at family unity comes around when he's called to the hospital bed of his father Edward (Iggy Pop).  Much to the chagrin of his other siblings (Mary Lynn Rajskub, Carly Chaikin and Jason Jones) they can only inherit their share of their father's fortune unless they reunite as a family, other wise Daniel gets it all.  Under the watch of their family lawyer (Bob Saget) they all head down to their family home in the Cayman Islands to reunite as a family, but Daniel is the only one invested in "family time", as the rest of them plot the only way to get the money and back to their lives; Daniel's Gotta Die.

A fun romp that borrows from the likes of Agatha Christie to a myriad of revenge comedies, it's a truly entertaining ensemble piece that will have laughing and squirming just a little bit right from the outset. 

We had the unique pleasure of sitting down with director Jeremy Lalonde to talk about the genesis of the project, shooting during the pandemic, memories of Bob Saget  and so very much more.