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This year, the Toronto Jewish Film Festival honours the great Paul Morrison, director of such classic films as WONDROUS OBLIVION and SOLOMON AND GAENOR. Throughout his career, Morrison has offered a unique window into Jewish life in multicultural Britain. In this 1on1, we speak to Morrison about the relationship between psychotherapy and filmmaking, the burden of shame and the hindrance of history.

BLACKBERRY tells the story of Mike Lazaridis and Douglas Fregin, two Canadian tech geniuses who believe that they’ve cracked the secret to the smartphone. However, they remain deep in debt and lack the swagger necessary to break into the industry. In response, the two hire recently unemployed tyrant, Jim Balsillie, to help guide the ship into the rough waters of the business world. As BlackBerry slowly starts to make noise in the cell phone market, so too do the problems behind the scenes begin to grow more dangerous. This week, Robert Bellissimo (@RobertBellissimoAtTheMovies ) and Dave Voigt (@intheseats7388 ) return to talk about what defines Canadian cinema and whether or not someone can win with 'nice'.

During the summer of 2020, the world was on high alert. Embroiled at the height of COVID-19, the very idea of coming together seemed like a pipe dream. But July Talk had other ideas. Directed by Brittany Farhat, JULY TALK: LOVE LIVES HERE follows the Toronto band as they attempt to create a live show experience that can bring hope in the midst of darkness. In this 1on1, we speak to Farhat about creating safe spaces, communication through cars and the legacy of July Talk.

Written by Alicia Fletcher & Cameron Maitland, Hollywood Suite's series A YEAR IN FILM with a look at the films that marked our history. By diving into the years 1973, 1985, 1999 & 2010, YEAR IN FILM examines the ideas and stories that helped shape the films we treasure (and vice versa). In this 1on1, we speak to Maitland and Fletcher about the relationship between history and film, reviewing the past in the present and the films that defined us.

With GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 3, James Gunn completes his (quasi)trilogy of chaos with everyone's favourite broken heroes. But, with the new film, Star-Lord, Nebula, Draxx, Groot and especially Rocket find themselves involved in one their--and the MCU's--darkest adventures. This week, the Marvel-ettes (Miriam Ibrahim & Dina Hamdieh) reassemble to talk about the flaws of perfection and wrestling with trauma.

In this 1on1, we speak to Murray about incorporating improvisation, whether or not we're 'too sensitive' as a culture and what he's say to Molly.

Directed by Peter Hammer, Revir – Everything You Hold Dear follows adult siblings Susie and Sune as they live a quiet life in the countryside. Having left her job, Susie spends her days building up her taxidermy business while Sune attempts to keep the family afloat (and his own issues to himself). Susie’s skill at such an unlikely profession has made her work noteworthy yet times remain tough for the siblings. However, their attempts to make it through the day cover up years of mental health struggles due to their neglectful upbringing. As the cracks begin to appear in their emotional arrest, the two begin to deal with their pain and attempt to chart a new way forward. In an in-person interview during HotDocs, we speak to Hammer about co-dependant relationships, conversations of mental health and 'forgiving to be free'.

Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, Crater tells the story of Caleb Channing (Isaiah Russell-Bailey), a young man who has grown up on a lunar mining colony. For Caleb and his friends, this world is the only one that they have known. However, a select few are allowed to relocate to ‘Omega’, a faraway planet designed to be Earth’s next utopia. After Caleb’s father passes away, he discovers that he has been invited to permanently relocate. Terrified about leaving his home and friends, Caleb and his pals set out on a mission to fulfill his father’s last request: to set out into the unknown to explore a mysterious Crater. In this 1on1, we speak to Grace about correcting history and her preparation for space. In this 1on1, we speak to Russell-Bailey in a roundtable conversation about being 'master of your own fate' and his best road trip experience.

Directed by Kyle Patrick Alvarez, Crater tells the story of Caleb Channing (Isaiah Russell-Bailey), a young man who has grown up on a lunar mining colony. For Caleb and his friends, this world is the only one that they have known. However, a select few are allowed to relocate to ‘Omega’, a faraway planet designed to be Earth’s next utopia. After Caleb’s father passes away, he discovers that he has been invited to permanently relocate. Terrified about leaving his home and friends, Caleb and his pals, Addison (McKenna Grace), Dylan, Marcus and Barney set out on a mission to fulfill his father’s last request: to set out into the unknown to explore a mysterious Crater. In this 1on1, we speak to Grace in a roundtable conversation about correcting history and her preparation for space.

Written and directed by Daniel Goldhaber, How to Blow Up a Pipeline begins with Xochitl (Ariela Barer) slashing the tires of a nearby SUV in order to send a message. Committed to environmental protection, she believes that it is her responsibility to punish those who care little about the planet, especially if the law ignores them. Frustrated and hurt by the damage left by the climate crisis, Xochitl begins to recruit a team of like-minded people who are willing to take matters into their own hands by targeting a West Texas pipeline to garner some justice. In this 1on1, we speak to Goldhaber about broken narrative styles and the difference between terrorist and freedom fighter.