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It takes a village to make a major motion picture....

On this special episode we dive head first into the brand new film playing now on Prime Video.  It's time for 'Pretty Lethal'.

Five ballerinas, on their way to a prestigious dance competition, are barely on speaking terms when their bus breaks down in a remote forest. With no other options, they reluctantly seek shelter at an unsettling roadside inn run by Devora Kasimer (Uma Thurman), a reclusive former ballet prodigy. From the moment they arrive, something feels wrong—and their worst instincts prove right. As the situation turns deadly, the fractured team must set aside rivalries and weaponize years of brutal training, turning grace, discipline, and even pointe shoes into tools for survival. 

'Pretty Lethal' is a meticulous cinematic experience as we slip into the point shoes of these ballerina as they kick all kinds of ass in order to survive.  We had the pleasure of sitting down with Editor Richard Smither who gives us some insight on the art of editing and making sure that the character is always staying strong in the midst of the spectacle.

'Pretty Lethal' is on Prime Video now.

Missions from God can take many forms....

On this very special episode we've got ourselves another genuinely lovely slice of cinema from New Zealand which is in theatres across Canada now.  It's time for some 'Holy Days'.

1974 New Zealand: young Brian’s heart is broken, but he finds a quirky crew of nuns in a rundown convent facing shutdown. Together, they hit the road in a wild, hilarious race to save their home. 'Holy Days' is a feel-good joyride about faith, fierce family vibes, and finding hope where you least expect it. Buckle up!

This truly a sweet road trip movie with the all star cast of Jackie Weaver, Judy Davis and Miriam Margolyes who know how to bring it on screen.  It's in theatres now and we had the chance to talk with writer/director Nat Boltt about the origins of the film, being on a "mission from god" with three all-star actresses and so very much more...

'Holy Days' is in theatres now.

Trailblazing doesn't have an age limit....

On this very special episode we actually get to dive into a documentary from one of our favourite Canadian documentarians and a movie that is just really nice as we all wade through a real world news cycle that is anything but....
It's time for 'Tough Old Broads'

Kathrine Switzer, Siila Watt-Cloutier, and Sharon Farmer. These trailblazing women broke barriers in their time and continue to pursue their passions now. They're living proof that you can follow your dreams and change the world.

It's coming to a Cineplex near you this coming Saturday as a part of their event screenings.  Click here for ticket information, but first we had a chance to sit down with director Stacey Tenenbaum while she was on the film's festival run to talk about these wonderful 'Tough Old Broads' who all made their mark in very unique ways, why she wanted to make the film and so very much more....

'Tough Old Broads' is playing at a Cineplex near you this coming Saturday Mar. 28th.  Check here for listings near you.

Sometimes you've just got to 'Break The Ice'....

We're dialing it back all the way to 1986 on this episode as we dive into a cult classic that is going stronger now then it was when it was first released.  Join us in celebrating the 40th Anniversary of 'RAD'.

It's the story of one young man, Cru Jones (Bill Allen), who has the intensity and desire to win a BMX race called Helltrack.

It may have been panned by critics back in the day but years later this cult classic is still inspiring people to chase their dreams. 

'RAD" is back in theatres this March 22nd and 24th in select theatres (check your local listings) in celebration of the films 40th Anniversary and we had the pleasure to sit down and talk with Cru Jones (nee Bill Allen) and stunt man and BMX legend Eddie Fiola about their work on the film, the legacy of it all and it anyone can really survive Helltrack!

You can't kill the spirit of an artist....

On this episode we dive into the ideal of artistry and how it never really dies even the face of the most horrible circumstances. It's time for 'Birita'.

In this moving and deeply personal feature documentary, a family of theater-makers on the tiny archipelago of The Faroe Islands attempts to stage Shakespeare’s King Lear, casting the mother - celebrated theater actress Birita Mohr - who is living with Alzheimer’s in the lead role.
 
Birita’s son Búi Dam, a theater director, leads the project—a controversial endeavor driven by his belief that, even though his mother can no longer speak, she longs to return to the stage. Directing the play, Búi must grapple with justifying the project’s premise, while his father, a retired theater director, tries to balance caregiving with his own well-being.
 
As this remarkable drama unfolds, Birita’s joyful presence brings a surprising lightness to the process, leaving a profound impact on everyone involved.
 
This is a gorgeous and emotionally moving documentary and we had the unique pleasure of sitting down with Director/Producer/Subject of the film Bui to talk about bringing this very personal project to the forefront and so very much more with this film on the brink of its world premiere....

Sometimes you've got to embrace getting a little weird....

On this episode we're going a little off the beaten path with something gloriously weird and unconventional.  It's time for 'Art Show! With Captain Skinner'

With weekly episodes on Substack and YouTube, the best way to describe 'Art Show! With Captain Skinner' would be to compare our star Captain Skinner to something like Bob Ross...but while taking a bunch of drugs, riffing on some weird shit, crafting a visual love letter to the art of gore while oh by the way...flying through space.

It's gonzo....and we haven't been able to stop laughing since we've been turned on to this....

We had the chance to crack open the glorious unhinged minds of co-creator and star Skinner along with director Allen Cordell to get down to the bottom of this glorious fever dream that is filling up our screens.

Visit Substack or YouTube to sign up for  'Art Show! With Captain Skinner'

Sometimes it's important to buck convention....

On this episode we dive into the new horror movie hitting theatres this weekend from Canada's own Adam MacDonald,  It's for 'This Is Not A Test'.

Sloane (Olivia Holt)  and a small group of her classmates take cover in their high school to escape their suddenly apocalyptic hometown. As danger relentlessly pounds on the doors, Sloane begins to see the world through the eyes of people who actually want to live and takes matters into her own hands.

Adapted from the book by Courtney Summers, 'This Is Not A Test' avoids the trappings of your standard teen zombie horror flick to give us something a little more psychologically severe and grounded as these young people coming of age are confronted with decisions they never even considered in their lives until now.

We had the pleasure to sit down with writer/director Adam MacDonald to find out what drew him to the project, giving it more of a grounded tone, working with star Olivia Holt and so very much more.

'This Is Not A Test' is in theatres now...

You can never be sure where you're going to find your new favorite show...

On this episode we go behind the scenes on the show that you haven't discovered yet, but ultimately won't stop talking about it for the rest of the year.  Let's figure out 'How To Get To Heaven From Belfast'.

From the team behind 'Derry Girls' (not Bad Girls as I mistakenly referred to it) this show is the story of Three lifelong friends reunite after the death of an old classmate turns a wake into a dark mystery. They embark on a thrilling adventure across Ireland, piecing together enigmatic truths amid complicated lives.

This show is such a rare and unique blend of different genres that we had to ask how it all came together to work as well as it did.  We had the pleasure of sitting down with cinematographer Nathalie Pitters and editor Nigel Williams to see how it all came together as all these artisans are seemingly working in their own bubbles to create this joyous piece of entertainment.  We talk about styles, creative process and so very much more....

The Olympic struggle is more real then many of us actually imagine.

In the wake of the recent Winter Olympics , on this episode we dive into the intensity of what it takes to compete at the Olympic level in a sport which is even more physically and psychologically intense then we expected.  It's time to cross 'Threshold'.

'Threshold' is the story of Olympic gold medalist and most decorated American cross-country skier ever, Jessie Diggins, and the struggle behind her smile– a painful fight with an eating disorder at the peak of her career.  Through unprecedented access to Jessie and those closest to her, the film offers an intimate look into the complexity of a disorder that often hides in plain sight yet remains tragically underrepresented in film and misunderstood in care.
 
The film unfolds over the course of a single, high-stakes season, while moving fluidly through time to reveal the deeper roots of Jessie’s struggle. Present-day vérité—embedded with Jessie and the U.S. Ski Team—intercuts with formative moments from her past, tracing how a relentless pursuit of perfection took hold early in her career as she internalized the belief that control of body mass was essential to success.  What follows is not a retrospective, but a season lived in real time– where progress and pressure coexist. From grueling races above the Arctic Circle to the first World Cup on American snow in more than twenty-five years, the film tracks a season of mounting pressure at the highest level of sport.

This is a stunning feature debut from this duo of filmmaking brothers and we had the chance to sit down with them last week while they were still in Italy with the US Olympic Ski Team and we talked about the origins of the film, getting Jessie to be willing to expose some pretty raw emotions as we truly get a sense of how far these top level competitors will push themselves (often too far) in the search for the top of the podium.

'Threshold' is streaming on Peacock after it's debut tonight.

This business moves fast...

We're in the thick of awards consideration season, and when we talked to our next guest for our 750th episode he was a one time Academy Award nominee....now he's a TWO time nominee.

On this episode we sit down with musician/composer Jerskin Fendrix about his work on 'Bugonia', getting the call from Yorgos Lanthimos, the realities of working in film and TV for musicians, the madness that is awards season and what ultimately matters about it all at the end of the day.

'Bugonia' has been nominated for 4 Acadamy Awards and is available to catch up with on 4K, Blu-Ray and all major VOD providers.