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Sometimes you never know that you need a movie until it up and smacks you in the face....

On this special episode we dive into some heartfelt, self-depricating Can-Con hilarity that is an early contender for one of the best Canadian films of the year.  It's time for 'Hey, Viktor!'

Twenty years removed from childhood fame as Little Viktor in 1998’s 'Smoke Signals', Cody Lightning has been forced to move home to his reserve in northern Alberta. 

He still believes himself to be famous; even though the only parts he gets these days are porn & fracking commercials.
But when Cody learns his wife and kids are leaving him for a younger, more successful actor, he decides it’s time to quit fucking around and make his masterpiece; writing, directing, & starring in 'Smoke Signals 2: Still Smoking'
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A documentary crew follows Cody on his journey around the Indigenous world— re-uniting the original cast, borrowing money from arms dealers, & realizing his vision... just in time to realize his vision was basically shit.

If there's a Canadian 'This Is Spinal Tap' this is pretty much it as Cody tackles the the multi-headed hydra of writing, directing, producing and starring in his own feature....and he makes it look effortless while being hilarious.

In advance of the film's release tomorrow we had the chance to sit own and talk with Cody about the origins of the film, the comedy of it all and so very much more....

This business is evolving so fast it's actually hard to keep up...

On this special episode we dive into a brand new movie on Netflix that takes us back into a dystopian sci-fi world that was born from some Canadian talent.  It's time for 'Code 8, Pt II'.

In this sequel to Code 8, Connor (Robbie Amell) is out of prison and working as a janitor at a community center, having cut ties with his former criminal associate Garrett (Stephen Amell). Connor's attempt at staying out of trouble is destroyed when he's forced to help 14-year-old Pav (Sirena Gulamgaus) escape from a pack of corrupt officers led by Sergeant King (Alex Mallari Jr.). King uses the newly launched robotic K9’s to track Pav down, while Connor finds himself once again reaching out to Garrett and his crew for help, but can he trust the man who landed him in prison in the first place?

The story of this franchise is so fascinating and with pt II now on Netflix, its fun to see a movie like that this that was essentially born out of a fan campaign turn into an actual franchise.

We had the pleasure of talking with Co-Writer and Director Jeff Chan along side co-star Alex Mallari Jr about the origins of the 'Code 8' universe, the relationship that Canadian talent has with science fiction and what the future holds for these characters.

It's almost shameful how much good TV is out there right now....even we have to play catch up.

On this very special episode we dive into the first season of 'Special Ops: Lioness' which is on Blu-Ray and DVD now from all major retailers.

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.

Also starring the likes of Nicole Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Kelly and Zoe Saldana, 'Special Ops: Lioness' is yet another piece of thrilling television from the Taylor Sheridan universe.  To celebrate the release of the first season on Blu-Ray we had the unique pleasure of sitting down with the one and only Jill Wagner who in addition to staring on the show is also one of the shows executive producers.

We talked about connecting with someone like Taylor Sheridan, the origins of the series and so very much more....

Great TV can truly come from anywhere....

On this episode we dive into a compelling new series that is streaming on Netflix now from the other side of the globe.  It's time for 'House of Ninjas'.

Ninjas have fascinated the world with their mysterious and fearsome physical abilities, and have been brought to the screen countless times.

What if these ninjas still operated in the shadows in modern Japan?

The answer to this question can be found in Netflix's unconventional ninja spectacle, fusing lightning-fast realistic ninja action scenes with steely suspense as we track the story of the Tawara family, the last shinobi clan. It had abandoned its roots after an incident in the past, but now the family must take on the greatest crisis in Japanese history, one that threatens to shake the nation to its core.

'House of Ninjas' grips you from the opening frames and never lets you go.  We had the unique pleasure of sitting down with showrunner Dave Boyle to talk about the origins of the show and so very much more....

'Faith' can be considered an offensive word, but when you are talking about the 'Dirty Gospel" maybe not so much....

On this very special episode we jump into a fantastic documentary that is streaming now on the Criterion Channel.  It's time for the story of 'The Reverend'.

This film follows New York gospel-rock icon and activist Reverend Vince Anderson. After coming to New York in the 90's to enter seminary, Vince dropped out to follow his second calling - music. With his band The Love Choir, he has played a now-legendary weekly show for over twenty years. Reconnecting with his faith and using his intense soulful music, he began to preach a type of spirituality that is open to all, meets people where they are, and moves everyone that sees him perform. Deeply involved in social justice, Reverend Vince also works with other progressive faith leaders in New York and around the country to build inclusive communities.

Streaming now on the Criterion Channel, this film is less about ideologies and more a story of humanity as the 'Reverend Vince' goes into the world with his best foot forward (even when it's a little out there) and it's a beautiful thing to watch.

We had the unique pleasure of sitting down with writer/director Nick Canfield and the Reverend Vince himself to talk about the origins of the film, the essence of the 'dirty gospel' and so very much more....

It doesn't take much to change a life...

In limit theatrical with our friends to the south and on VOD everywhere now, we get the unique pleasure of diving head first into a gritty little piece of character work.  It's time for '5 Lbs of Pressure'.

In this gripping action-thriller, Adam (Luke Evans), an ex-con back in his old neighborhood after serving a 16-year stretch for murder, walks a rocky path of forgiveness toward the son who grew up without him, while the bitter, volatile brother of the youth he killed looms in the background. Meanwhile, Mike (Rory Culkin), sick of doing the bidding of his drug-dealing uncle (Alex Pettyfer), is desperate to leave his sordid life behind. When Adam and Mike’s paths converge, inescapable destiny will give way to violence…and a final, fleeting shot at redemption. 

A gritty little drama that is dripping with character, '5 Lbs of Pressure' is available on VOD platforms now and we had the unique pleasure of sitting down with writer/director Phil Allocco to talk about the origins of the story and so very much more....

In this racket, everyone is always working on multiple fronts....

On this special episode we get time with a fellow creative who is a filmmaker, a journalist, an author, a comedian and everything else in between.  It's time we sit down with Louis Palanker.

Louise Palanker is a writer, director, producer, filmmaker, author, photographer, comedian, podcaster, musician/songwriter, teacher, and co-founder of Premiere Radio Networks as well as the current host of the Media Path Podcast where along with co-host Fritz Coleman where they go along on a scenic tour through books, movies, TV, podcasts and music related to a given topic of captivation, as they explore entertainment, politics, history, true crime, world events and all of their intriguing intersections. beyond the simple act of binging.

We had the pleasure to talk with Louise about her career leading up to the podcast and the nuances of really exploring the layers that are going on in popular media as we all navigate this incredible business of show....

It's important to get a little eccentric once in a while....

On this episode we are diving into something that is on VOD now which certainly has some eccentricities to it, is still a hell of a lot of fun to watch.  It's time to enjoy some 'Marmalade'.

Recently incarcerated Baron (Joe Keery) strikes up a friendship with cellmate Otis (Aldis Hodge), a man with a well-versed history of prison breaks. As the pair hatch an escape plan together, Baron recalls the story of how he met Marmalade (Camila Morrone), the love of his life, and their “Bonnie and Clyde” style scheme to rob a bank in order to care for his sick mother and give the couple the life they’ve always dreamed of. 

This was an unexpectedly fun ride that pulls from a myriad of different genres to make this incredibly compelling film.  We had the pleasure of sitting down with writer/director Keir O'Donnell to talk about the origins of it all and so very much more....

The idea of actually opening yourself up to another human being....can be terrifying....

On this episode we get ourselves into the head space of a movie that is in limited theatres now across the country.  It's time to embrace that 'Sometimes I Think About Dying'.

Lost on the dreary Oregon coast, Fran (Daisy Ridley) finds solace in her cubicle, listening to the constant hum of officemates and occasionally daydreaming to pass the time. She is ghosting through life, unable to pop her bubble of isolation, when a friendly new coworker, Robert (Dave Merheje), persistently tries to connect with her. Though it goes against every fiber of her being, she may have to give this guy a chance.

With it's unique and genuine tone, 'Sometimes I Think About Dying' is a hard movie to forget about.  We had the unique pleasure talking with it's writer/director Rachel Lambert and co-star Dave Merheje about the film and so very much more....