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Written and directed by Lonzo Nzekwe, ORAH is the thrilling story of a woman who immigrates from Nigeria and tries desperately to be reunited with her son on Canadian soil by any means necessary. But, when things go wrong, Orah begins a new journey to even the score with those involved. In this 1on1, we speak ot Nzekwe about the line between revenge and justice & creating a home.

Directed by Rachel Lambert, SOMETIMES I THINK ABOUT DYING tells the story of Fran (Daisy Ridley), a quiet young woman who struggles with her mental health. Though she's always around people, she struggles to connect with anyone else, until she meets the eye of co-worker Robert (Dave Marheje). But, as the two try to strike up a romance, Fran is unsure whether or not she can truly show him the real her. In this 1on1, we speak to Lambert and Merheje about connecting with another person in a post-pandemic world.

Written and directed by Sherren Lee, FLOAT is a charming and heart-warming romance that follows Waverly (Andrea Bang), a young woman who visits her aunt (Michelle Krusiec) in a small town in order to clear her head. While she's there, Waverly meets Blake (Robbie Amell) and there's an instant attraction. But love is a scary thing and the two must decide if it's truly worth the risk. In this 1on1, we speak to Lee about authentic characters and finding our 'home'.

Written and directed by Sherren Lee, FLOAT is a charming and heart-warming romance that follows Waverly (Andrea Bang), a young woman who visits her aunt in a small town in order to clear her head. While she's there, Waverly meets Blake (Robbie Amell) and there's an instant attraction. But love is a scary thing and the two must decide if its truly worth the risk. In this 1on1, we speak to Lee about bringing your story to life (sort of) & dealing with our parents.

Directed by Andrew Cumming, OUT OF THE DARKNESS shows that, even 45,000 years in the past, we're often dealing with the same problems today. Set in the Prehistoric Era, this monster mash follows a tribe as they attempt to find out what's threatening in the dark before it claims their lives. In this 1on1, we speak to Cumming and stars Safia Oakley-Green & Kit Young about shooting in the dark, developing a new language and the line between humanity and monster.

Streaming on Paramount+ (and now available on Blu-ray), SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS is a gripping and intense series that follows Joe (Zoe Saldana), an elite military operative who is struggling to hold the pieces together at home. While on an intense mission under the supervision of CIA head, Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly), Joe attempts to complete her team's mission while still keeping relevant in the life of her teenage daughter and her husband, Neil (Dave Annable). In this 1on1, we speak to star Annable about the magic of Taylor Sheridan and balancing the mission and life at home. 

Stepping into the world of professional wrestling, director Sean Durkin's THE IRON CLAW also tells one of 2023's most honest stories. By following the wins and lessons of the Von Erich brothers, Durkin taps into the ways that we deal with tragedy and traumas of family, no matter the setting. This week, Dave Voigt ( @intheseats7388 ) and Prabhjot Bains enter the ring to talk about fighting through life and the reality of wrestling.

Streaming on Amazon Prime (and now available on Blu-ray), SPECIAL OPS: LIONESS is a gripping and intense series that follows Joe (Zoe Saldana), an elite military operative who is struggling to hold the pieces together at home. While on an intense mission under the supervision of CIA head, Byron Westfield (Michael Kelly), Joe attempts to complete her team's mission while still keeping relevant in the life of her teenage daughter. In this 1on1, we speak to star Kelly about the magic of Taylor Sheridan and balancing the mission and life at home. 

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In THE RAINBOW BRIDGE, Tina (Thu Tran) recognizes that the life of her beloved dog, MeeMoo (Fat Tony) is coming to an end. As a result, she accepts an (expensive) offer to reach out to him one last time at ‘Rainbow Bridge Enterprises’, a mysterious clinic offering human-to-pet communication. Led by Dr. Bailey Picadillo (Heather Lawless) and her partner, Herb (James Urbaniak), the duo offer clients the opportunity to meet their pets on the ethereal plane to truly connect, even if it seems like a scam. But, with Tina, they believe they’ve found a bond truly worth exploring and their device triggers a journey across time and space in the most fantastical of ways. In this 1on1, we speak to Tran, director Dimitrik Simakis and producer Suki Rose about the fear of grief and our love of pets.

Directed by Anna Hints, SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD invites the viewer into the darkness of a smoke sauna where women are allowed to share their most intimate experiences in order to find community and support. In this 1on1, Seun Olowo-Ake speaks to Hints about cleansing the soul, lifting burdens together and creating safe spaces.

SMOKE SAUNA SISTERHOOD is available in theatres on Friday, January 26th, 2024.

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