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Christian Zyp interviews Rob Freeman (dir/screenwriter) about his documentary DROP THE NEEDLE. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs 2022 in Calgary at at the Globe Cinema Fri Nov 25th at 6;30 pm. The 10th CUFF.Docs Documentary Film Festival takes place from Nov 23-27, 2022.

DROP THE NEEDLE is is the story of Play De Record. In August 1990, a record store opened on Yonge St. in Toronto  that quickly began serving the needs of college radio and DJs who spun new sounds far from the mainstream. Through the contagious work ethic and guidance of founder Eugene Tam, organically it became the hub for “Dance” music and the genres which emerged from under that umbrella, fueling and fostering Hip-Hop and Electronic culture. Today, its impact today on Toronto and by extension Canada is without question.

Christian Zyp interviews Ry Levy (director) about his documentary OUT IN THE RING about LGBTQ+ professional wrestlers and representation in the sport. It screens as part of Rainbow Visions Film Festival Sun Nov 6, 2022 at 6:45 PM at the Metro Cinema.

OUT IN THE RING uses a combination of interviews with LGBTQ+ wrestling talents (past and present), allies & historians, archival footage and rare photos, The documentary uncovers the history of the pro-wrestling industry and the rise of visibility for performers and fans around the world.

Christian Zyp interviews Jason Karman (dir) about his film  GOLDEN DELICIOUS. It screens as part of the  Rainbow Visions Film Festival on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 6:45 PM ay the Metro Cinema. Jason will be in attendance for a Q&A.

in GOLDEN DELICIOUS, Everyone wants something from high school senior Jake: his father ie pushing him to try out for the basketball team and his girlfriend wants to take their relationship to the next level. But it’s not until Aleks, an openly gay teen with a love for basketball, moves in across the street that Jake begins to recognize his own desires. To get closer to Aleks, Jake devotes himself to making the basketball team only to realize it’s not basketball he really wants. Distraught and confused, Jake pulls away until he’s finally outed as gay. With the truth in the open, Jake and his father come to terms with the reality of their relationship and expectations for each other.

Christian Zyp interviews Beth Wishart Mackenzie (dir) about her documentary LANA GETS HER TALK. It screens as part the Broad View Film Festival Sat. Nov 12, 2022 at 2:30pm at the Metro CInema.

An observation of Cree artist Lana Whiskeyjack as she works to complete "Lost My Talk", a mixed-media sculpture representing her uncle. This study of an artist and her work gives us some understanding of the trauma experienced by Canada’s Indigenous people in the Indian Residential School system, of its enduring effects on the children of survivors, and of one woman’s journey to recover what was lost: dignity, identity, and voice.

Christian Zyp interviews Laura O'Grady (dir) about her documentary FRANCHESKA: PRAIRIE QUEEN. See is as part of the Rainbow Visions Film Festival November 5, 2022 @ 4:30 pm at the Metro Cinema. 

It’s hard to become a drag superstar when you have to show up for your shift at the nursing home! Francheska: Prairie Queen follows the journey of Filipino front line worker Francis “Kiko” Yutrago, as he tries to trade a life of 3 jobs and endless work hours for a successful drag career, all while living in a tiny, conservative Alberta town!

Christian Zyp interviews Valerie Buhagiar (dir/writer) about her film CARMEN. You can see the Alberta Premier Sat. Nov 12, 2022 at 8pm at Metro Cinema.

CARMEN is a charming story set in Malta. Carmen (Natascha McElhone) has looked after her brother, the priest at the local church, since she was sixteen years old. Now almost fifty, she is suddenly left to start a new life. Facing her past, Carmen brings colour to the lives of the villagers in this compelling story about a woman finding her voice.

Christian Zyp interviews Geraldine Carr (Founder, President & Curator) about the Broad View International FIlm Festival (BVIFF). It takes place Nov 11-12, 2022 with all screenings at The Metro Cinema.

The purpose of BVIFF is to support and promote the advancement of female-identifying film directors through festival screenings, professional development and leadership training.

Christian Zyp interviews Kevin Martin (owner of The Lobby DVD Shop) about the 40th anniversary screenings of John Carpenter's THE THING and PIECES.

See them Oct 18-20 at The Metro Cinema as part of NorthWest Fear Fest.

Christian Zyp interviews Becca Kozak (writer/director/editor) about her documentary GIRLS WITH GUTS. It is distributed through Darkside Releasing.

GIRLS WITH GUTS explores post-modern feminism through interviews with primarily Vancouver area Canadian horror movie directors. In Carol Clover’s seminal academic paper on feminism in slasher movies (which ended up in her book “Men, Women
and Chainsaws”), she suggested what was original viewed as a misogynistic format was actually a much more subversive feminist arena with final girls emasculating the killer male force in the narratives. Now we get to see how far that path goes deep into the dark genre woods, with a coven of filmmakers that are conjuring up some very sick and terrific s**t, as it’s all murder, guts, and fun with this punk-style documentary.

Christian Zyp speaks with Guy Lavalee from NorthWest Fest(Festival Director). They discuss a new arm of NWF... NorthWest FEAR Fest. From October 18-20 , they are proud to present NorthwestFearFest – 3 nights of bloodcurdling, bloodsoaked genre films from around the world. A little bit of old school, a little bit of new school—and a whole LOT of gory fun! That’s what you’ll get at NWFearFest!