Lights, Camera, Gold

In honour of surfing making its Olympic debut on July 24th, Rachael analyzes the 1991 cult-classic surfing/action movie "Point Break" starring the heartthrob of the 80s and early 90s, Patrick Swayze and a young Keanu Reeves. Directed by two-time Academy Award winner Kathryn Bigelow, "Point Break" is still fondly remembered 30 years later, namely for its incredible cinematography, killer music, and, one of the best stunts and chase scenes in movie history.

In honour of the 25th anniversary of the film, plus its long-awaited sequel, Rachael discusses the 1996 kids classic "Space Jam". Starring Michael Jordan, Bill Murray, Wayne Knight, the voice of Danny Devito a plethora of Looney Tunes characters, and a killer 90s soundtrack, "Space Jam" is one of the most beloved and wacky basketball movies of all-time!
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In the latest episode of "Lights, Camera, Gold", Logan Lockhart returns as the guest due to popular demand. In honour of the All-Star Game next week, Rachael and Logan discuss the iconic, Oscar-nominated baseball film "Bull Durham", (another Kevin Costner movie!) and examine its legacy and why it remains so endearing over 30 years later.
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On the latest episode of "Lights, Camera, Gold", Rachael has a very special discussion with Sanjay Talreja, a Canadian writer and filmmaker, originally from Mumbai and now based in Toronto. His 2006 award-winning documentary "Cricket and the Meaning of Life" examines cricket in Canada through the eyes of a Canadian cricket team, the Toronto Cricket Academy, Sanjay also pulls from his personal experiences growing up in Mumbai and playing cricket, and how a chance encounter at a Toronto park re-ignited his love for the game.
Get Sanjay's latest book, "Downward This Dog: https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/downward-this-dog/9781988449159-item.html

In her 20th episode, Rachael analyzes yet another romantic comedy, 2004's tennis romance "Wimbledon". Starring BAFTA nominee Paul Bettany, and 3x Golden Globe and one time-Emmy nominee Kirsten Dunst, "Wimbledon" is the only movie that has been given permission to film at the actual Wimbledon tournament itself.

In her latest episode Rachael returns to the world of professional golf and the romantic-comedy with the 1996 Ron Shelton Golden Globe nominated film "Tin Cup", which is about a former college champion golfer who attempts to qualify for the U.S. Open (one of the four major golf tournaments) in order to impress a woman who is currently dating his old college rival. "Tin Cup" is one of nine Kevin Costner sports movies, and the second one reviewed for this podcast after "Draft Day".

In the latest episode of "Lights, Camera, Gold" Rachael and Edgardo continue their discussion about Clint Eastwood's 2009 rugby film"Invictus". They talk about rugby violence vs more popular Canadian and American sports like football and hockey, and they give the film a final rating.
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In Rachael's first two part episode, she is joined by fellow film buff, former rugby player and economist Edgardo Sepulveda, as they discuss the 2009 Oscar nominated movie "Invictus", starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. The multi-lingual South African national anthem used as the theme music this week is called N'Kosi Sikeleli. Follow Edgardo on twitter @E_R_Sepulveda. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe so you don't miss an episode! Follow Rachael on twitter @87_Rachaelb

In honour of the Champions League final on Saturday, March 29th between Manchester City and Chelsea, Rachael reviews her second soccer movie. This time it's probably the best sports film you've never heard of: 2009's historical "The Damned United", about Brian Clough's 44 day failure as Manager (Head Coach) of Leeds United in the summer of 1974. Clough is considered one of the greatest English soccer managers of all time, which is what makes his short-lived tenure at Leeds so fascinating. Rachael examines why this movie is so critically acclaimed in the UK and bemoans the fact that isn't more well known in Canada and the United States.

In her 15th episode, and in honour of the PGA Championship this weekend, Rachael discusses the classic 90s Adam Sandler, MTV Movie Award-winning golf-hockey comedy "Happy Gilmore" (1996) This was her first time watching the movie since her childhood, does it hold up as an adult? Listen to find out! Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Follow Rachael on twitter @87_Rachaelb