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Now available on VOD, SHADOWTOWN follows Maya (Brittany Bristow), a young woman who is called to her family’s Icelandic home after her grandmother passes away. However, after messages from a mysterious source make Maya question the reasons for her grandmother’s death, she soon discovers that the shadows of her family may be coming for her as well. In this 1on1, we speak to Bristow about struggling to 'come home', working with John Rhys-Davies and the power of shame.

Back for Season Three, ANIMANIACS continues to prove that they are still 'totally insane-y'. Of course, two of the most beloved characters of the franchise remains the world-dominating mice Pinky and the Brain (voiced by Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche). In this 1on1, we speak to Paulsen and LaMarche about the legacy of Pinky and the Brain, bringing joy to all ages and the name of Steven Spielberg.

Back for Season Three, ANIMANIACS continues to prove that they are still 'totally insane-y'. Of course, two of the most beloved characters of the franchise are Warner Brother 'Wakko' and Warner Sister 'Dot' (voiced by Jess Harnell and Tress MacNeille). In this 1on1, we speak to MacNeille and Harnell about keeping their characters endearing and speaking to social issues in the midst of satire.

Directed by Brandon Kramer, THE FIRST STEP follows media personality and change maker Van Jones as he attempts to do the impossible: reach across the political aisle in order to initiate real change. Faced with a landmark criminal justice bill, Jones attempts to partner with the Trump administration while calling them out, drawing the ire of the public in the process. In this 1on1, we speak to Kramer and activist Louis L. Reed about the importance of reaching across the aisle, the antogonism of the status quo and sitting in the room with the president.

In the tradition of THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES and WEEKEND UPDATE, Aptn presents THE FEATHER! Produced by Ryan Moccasin, THE FEATHER uses its satirical news desk to find the humour in the heart of Indigenous issues such as racial profiling, police brutality and systemic oppression. In this 1on1, we speak to Moccasin about the line between humour and truth,  the power of satire and giving voice to Indigenous issues.

Directed by Brandon Cronenberg, Infinity Pool tells the story of James (Alexander Skarsgard) and his wife, Em (Cleopatra Coleman), a young couple who are looking forward to the restful getaway amongst the pristine beaches. However, after meeting Gabi (Mia Goth), the couple begin to step outside the guidelines that have been set out for them, revealing a world laden by violence and hedonism. After a shocking accident forces them to argue for their lives against a zero-tolerance police force, James and Em discover that their execution may not be necessary… if you have the money to afford the alternative. In this 1on1, we speak to Cronenberg about when power becomes toxic and the modern movement of masculinity.

Written and directed by Robbie Banfitch, THE OUTWATERS tells the story of four young men and women who embark on a shoot in the Mojave Desert. Told entirely through ‘three memory cards’ discovered after their disappearance, OUTWATERS follows this foursome as they begin to create a music video for their friend in the wilderness. However, even though their trip begins as intended, soon they find themselves troubled by disturbing sounds and (un)natural phenomenon. Building in intensity over time, the disturbances eventually erupt in chaos. In this 1on1, we speak to Banfitch about playing in the dark, the found footage genre and what scares him.

Directed by Jeffrey Schwarz, COMMITMENT TO LIFE focuses on the AIDS epidemic of the early 1980s. After cases of a strange immune disorder amongst gay men begin to mount, America feels frozen. Unsure of its cause or how its transmitted, the nation begins to panic, especially as notable celebrities such as Rock Hudson and Easy-E fall prey to its infection. At a time when it was needed most, the APLA is developed in order to offer hope to a population that was dying off in record numbers.

You might think we've taken a chairshot to the head but it's true. With a slower week in the cinema, the world of Pro Wrestling has been red hot lately, especially in WWE. After WWE's Royal Rumble, the internet has been buzzing about Roman Reigns, the Bloodline and the 'honorary Uce' Sami Zayn. This simple tale of 'the one who wants to belong' has resonated with fans around the world and brought forth a new kind of hero in the WWE. In a very special episode, Steve invites Dave Voigt (InTheSeats.ca) and Kirk Haviland to step inside the ring to talk the line between hero and villains in pro wrestling, the evolution of storytelling and the Ballad of Sami Zayn.

Created by Dave Willis and Matt Maiellaro, AQUA TEEN FOREVER: PLANTASM follows the team after a traumatic event drives a wedge between them. Angered by Master Shake’s selfish leadership, Frylock steps out on his own to prove his brilliance to the world. However, after Frylock ends up working with Neil at mega-corporation Amazin’, he inadvertently helps cause a disaster that threatens the world, forcing the team to set aside their differences once again. In this 1on1, we speak with Willis and Maiellaro about rule-breaking comedy in a modern world, what makes a team and the enduring success of the show.