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Directed by Ira Sachs, Passages follows the exploits of Tomas (Franz Rogowski), a filmmaker whose marriage to Martin (Ben Whishaw) is struggling. After his latest feature wraps, Tomas encounters Agathe (Adele Exarchopoulos), a stunning young schoolteacher that immediately charms him. After a night of passion together, Tomas finds himself eager to explore the potential of this new sexual relationship, sending shockwaves into his marriage. But when Martin begins to find love in the arms of another man, Tomas is the one who feels spurned and begins to re-pursue is husband. In this 1on1, we speak to Sachs about what it means to be happy and whether or not we can ever 'know' another person.

After 10 years charming families on television, TOOPY AND BINOO: THE MOVIE finally brings the beloved duo to the Big Screen. In the film, Toopy (voiced by Frank Meschkuleit) and his beloved Binoo set out on an adventure to find their missing stuffy, Patchy-Patch. Along the way, they discover new friends who join them on their journey to the Lost and Found. In this 1on1, we speak to Meschkuleit about the magic of Toopy, leaning with respect and whether or not 'all roads lead to the lost and found'.

In Greta Gerwig's BARBIE, the iconic doll lives a life of privilege in Barbieland. There, she is 'everything', and Ken remains her accessory. However, when their interaction with the human world changes their assumptions (and roles), Barbieland comes under attack and threatens to unravel before them. This week, Julie Levac enters the chat with Jolie Featherstone, Chris Utley and Steve Norton to talk about power in BARBIE's 'perfect' world and battling Ken's patriarchy.

With the release of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE - DEAD RECKONING, PART ONE , Tom Cruise returns to save the world once again. And, somewhat amazingly, even after seven films, this franchise continues to amaze audiences with its death-defying stunt work. This episode, should you choose to accept it, will delve into the magic of the MISSION franchise, as  @wadehbearden and Steve discuss blurring the lines of truth and sacrificing for the greater good.

Directed by Thaddeus O'Sullivan, THE MIRACLE CLUB tells the story of close friends Lily (Dame Maggie Smith), Eileen (Kathy Bates) and Dolly (Agnes O’Casey). Living in a working-class town, these women are excited to embark on a journey to the holy site of Lourdes. In Lourdes, it is believed that it was once visited by the Virgin Mary, creating a space of miraculous healing. However, they are unexpectedly joined by Chrissie (Laura Linney), the daughter of an old friend that had disappeared ages ago. As they leave on their quest for a miracle, their journey will open up past hurts that need healing themselves. In this 1on1, we speak to O'Sullivan about the power of pilgrimage and working with an all-star cast.

Written and directed by William Kaufman, The Channel tells the story of Jamie (Clayne Crawford), a loving father and ex-marine who spends his days as a bank robber in New Orleans. Jamie’s partner-in-crime is his older brother, Mic (Max Martini). Filled with rage, Mic is erratic and ferocious but still wants to look out for his younger sibling. But, when their latest heist goes wrong, Jamie and Mic find themselves in the crosshairs of a determined FBI agent and the criminal underworld, leaving them to fight for their survival. In this 1on1, we speak to Kaufman about the spirit of New Orleans, his shooting style and the line between hero and villains.

Directed by James Mangold, INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY begins in the final days of World War II as the iconic hero is hot on the trail of another artifact that ‘belongs in a museum’. Along the way, he discovers (and loses) the Dial of Archimedes that is believed to have the ability to bend time itself. 25 years later, he is approached by the daughter of an old friend (Phoebe Waller-Bridge) who believes that the Dial may not be gone forever after all. But, when old friends re-emerge, old foes are never far behind. This week, Timothy Rideout (TheMindReels.com) and Dave Voigt (InTheSeats.ca) join the pod to discuss whether or not the world still needs Indy and saving our heroes.

Decades before he was 'vengeance' and even before he was the 'Dark Knight', Batman blurred the lines between silly and (why so) serious. Throughout the 1990s, four films with three Caped Crusaders dominated the box office with varying degrees of success. Now, for our 200th episode, we welcome back Dave Voigt (@intheseats7388) and first timer Ally LaMere-Shedden (Route504PR) to revel in the madness of the Batman Legacy films that helped define the 1990s and talk about how our relationship with Batman has changed over the years and the need for nostalgia for everyone.

(NOTE: This episode also contains some spoilers for THE FLASH.)

Premiering at HotDocs '23, SATAN WANTS YOU is the terrifying story of the beginnings of the 'satanic panic' of the 70s and 80s. Because of the memoirs of Michelle Smith that tell the (alleged) ritualistic abuse of her childhood, the entire world became obsessed with the Devil's unseen actions within the world. In this 1on1, we speak to directors Sean Horlor and Steve J. Adams about discerning truth, the sale of fear and 'making your own hell'.

Written and directed by Lina Rodriguez, SO MUCH TENDERNESS tells the story ofAurora (Noelle Schonwald) who,  after the traumatic death of her husband, decides to flee Colombia in search of a new life. Hiding in the trunk of a couple’s car, she decides to leave her daughter behind and make her way to Canada. Although she is unable to speak the language and struggles to get settled, Aurora knows that she’s done the right thing. Years later, after she’s been reunited with her daughter, Lucia (Natalia Aranguren), mother and daughter finally feel as though they have found a new home. However, when Aurora encounters an unexpected person from her past, she must attempt to reconcile her previous life without destroying her new one. In this 1on1, we speak to Rodriguez about the challenges of immigrating and what it means to create a home.