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Christian Zyp interviews Kurtis David Harder (dir/prod/co-writer) and Cassandra Naude (actor) about the film INFLUENCER. This horror/thriller screens as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival on Apr 28th where Harder & Naude will be in attendance for a Q&A following the screening.

INFLUENCER revolves around a social media influencer Madison (Emily Tennant) having a lonely and uneventful trip in Thailand despite what she tells her followers on Instagram. While reflecting on her boyfriend not being on  the trip, she meets CW (Cassandra Naud), a fearless and enigmatic traveler who offers to take her to some of the most Instagram-worthy locations. Together, they share authentic meals and drinks with locals, discussing the differences between Madison’s online presence and CW’s lack of one. After showing Madison all the amazing sights, things take a different turn when CW brings her to a surprise location – a deserted island that is completely off the grid.

Lindsey Campbell and Mark Davies return with another edition of THANK TELEFILM, where they decide if this Canadian film is worth the investment. ALINE is a fictionalized biopic about a singer that has a life eerily similar to Celine Dion, even though Dion was not involved in the production of the film.

When director Valérie Lemercier was asked if Dion had seen the film, she said, "I contacted Celine Dion's manager in Quebec who told me that maybe Celine would see it one day but she was not interested in it."

Christian Zyp Interviews film historian Jason Pichonsky about the 1989 Michael Ironside vehicle MINDFIELD. Jason cut the commentary track on the Blu-Ray release from Canadian International Pictures.

MINDFIELD is a uniquely ambitious experiment in genre filmmaking that’s part explosive action movie, part MK-ULTRA-inspired conspiracy thriller, and part sleazy underworld crime saga. Purchase a copy at canadian-international.com OR at The Lobby DVD Shop on Whyte Ave.

Lucas Anders interviews Colin Askey about this documentary LOVE IN THE TIME OF FENTANYL. It's an intimate, observational look beyond the stigma of people who use drugs, revealing the courage of those facing tragedy in a neighborhood often referred to as ground zero of the overdose crisis.

Christian Zyp interviews the co-founders of Brimstone Pictures, Preston Ewasiuk, David Heacock & Neil Chase. They discuss their new film SPIN THE WHEEL. It's an edge-of-your-seat dark-comedy supernatural thriller about a group of strangers in a dive bar whose faith and resolve are tested past their breaking points as the world ends around them.

Christian Zyp interviews Laura LaFrance (filmmaker) and Dan Smith (Executive DIrector) about KINO CONFIDENTIAL, a special mystery screening event at Metro Cinema. The event takes place Sun March 5th at 6 pm. It will also feature the premiere of Laura La France’s short film, “Long Live Little Cinemas”, stills of which appear on the label of Blindman Brewing's Super 8 Barrel Aged Porter. Get tickets at metrocineam.org

Christian Zyp interviews Adam Bentley (Festival Producer) about the International Festival of Winter Cinema (IFWC). The IFWC has free screenings of local, Canadian, and international cinema in Hawrelak Park February 10 to 19, 2023 on a screen built of snow. It's family friendly and there are also ticketed special events. Find out more information at www.ifwc.ca/

Lucas Anders interviews Clay Tatum about his film THE CIVIL DEAD. It screens at Metro Cinema February 10 @ 7:00 pm, February 12 @ 3:15 pm & February 14 @ 9:30 pm.

In THE CIVIL DEAD Clay is a loner photographer who happens upon his long-lost friend, Whit. After a night of catching up, Whit discloses an unsettling secret to Clay, which puts a strain on his marriage and causes him to question his own sanity.

Christian Zyp talks to the resident MOVING RADIO film expert Lindsey Campbell, because she sees everything... almost. It's Part II of the MR Oscar Roundtable discuss with a deeper dive on every major category for the 2023 Academy Awards.

Christian Zyp interviews Edmonton based filmmaker Scott Townend (director/co-writer/co-creator) about his series RUN THE BURBS on CBC and streaming on CBC GEM.

The Calgary Underground FIlm Festival (CUFF) presents a special event to give people a sneak peek of two upcoming episodes of the CBC series RUN THE BURBS at Globe Cinema. Tuesday February 7th. Following a screening of RUN THE BURBS Season 2 Episodes 6 & 7, show creators Andrew Phung & Scott Townend will join the audience at The Globe Cinema for a Q&A. It will be a a candid conversation about getting your start as an indie Alberta filmmaker to the lessons learned creating, developing, and starring in a national TV show.