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Directed by Shinzo Katayama, MISSING tells the story of Santoshi (Jiro Sato), a husband and father who has been struggling emotionally and financially ever since the death of his wife. When he sees an infamous serial killer Yamauchi (Hiroya Shimizu) on the train, he promises to get the reward to help his family. Even so, his daughter Kaeda (Aoi Ito) does not take him seriously… until the next morning when she awakens to an empty home and no clues to his whereabouts. In this 1on1, we speak to Shinzo Katayama about creating our villains, finding hope in the darkness and the meaning of ping-pong.

Directed by Rob Freeman, DROP THE NEEDLE is a fascinating doc that focuses its lens on the influence that one small business can have on the city and its artistic community. For a generation, Play De Record has become somewhat of an iconic symbol in Toronto. In this 1on1, we speak to Freeman about what we've lost in the digital age and the legacy of Eugene Tam.

Written and directed by Alexander Jeffery, A CHANCE ENCOUNTER tells the story of Hal (Paul Peterson), a poet who tries to clear his head by heading overseas. When he meets singer/songwriter Josie Day, his creative spirit is awakened and the two wonder if their story is meant to be. In this 1on1, we speak to Jeffrey and Peterson about shooting at the outset of the pandemic, the line between modesty and realism and the soul of the artist.

Directed by Stephen Campanelli, DRINKWATER tells the story of Mike Drinkwater (Daniel Doheny), an awkward teen who struggles to fit in. Living at home with his government-defrauding father (Eric McCormack), Mike has few friends and gets bullied by the school jock. But when a girl named Wallace (Louriza Tronco) moves in next door, they begin to inspire one another to face their fears together. In this 1on1, we speak to Campanelli about the Canadian voice, the legacy of John Hughes and suffering together.

BOO! It's the Halloween season and that brings us HALLOWEEN ENDS, the climactic (?) film of a franchise that has spanned for over 40 years. In the grand finale, 4 years after the disappearance of Michael Myers, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) has decided to share her story as a way to deal with her grief. But, as she says, "evil never dies, it only changes shape"... This week, horror mavens Allen Chabot and Catherine Erskine (with a shoutout to newbie Delsean Haywood) have a killer conversation about wrapping up trilogies, the infection of evil and how to stop the bleeding.

Directed by Riel Roch-Decter and Sebastian Pardo, the new documentary The Computer Accent follows pop group Yacht as they entrust their entire creative process to artificial intelligence in order to make their next album. However, what is the role of the artist in a world where their work can be manufactured by machine? In this in 1on1, we speak to Pardo and Roch-Decter about the responsibility of musicians and whether or not art can exist without soul.

Directed by Nicolas Stoller, BROS tells the story of Bobby (Billy Eichner), a podcaster who is content to live his life on an endless string of online hookups instead of investing in a long-term relationship. But that may change when he meets Aaron (Luke McFarlane), a handsome lawyer to whom he's instantly attracted. The more that they see each other, the more they can't deny their feelings and the two may even commit to one another. This week, Adam Howard and Allen Chabot join Steve to talk about authentic representation of the LGBTQ community, deciphering Bros' target audience and whether or not 'love is love'.

Directed by Ruben Ostlund, TRIANGLE OF SADNESS is an epic exploration of the imbalances of economy. Told in three sections, the film follows a cruise for the uber rich that sinks at sea, leaving it's wealthy patrons on an island to fend for themselves on a deserted island. This week, Jason Thai and Daniel Maranan stop by to talk about upending financial privilege, the toxicity of power and the delusion of equality.

Written, directed and starring Katie Boland, WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER tells the story of a family torn apart by mental health issues. When their mother is sent to hospital, twin sisters Nicki and Finn (both Boland) must reunite in order to fight for their family and keep everyone together. In this 1on1, we speak to Boland about the challenges of playing twins, chasing Waterfalls, and the power of 'being together'.

Co-written and directed by Rebekka Johnson, BAD RABBIT begins with a deceased creature and spirals into the madness of something much more. As part of Hulu's 'Bite Size Hallowe'en', the hilarious short surprisingly also delves into the damage of abuse and psychological trauma as well. In this 1on1, we speak to Johnson about the film's tone, working with Kate Nash and discerning the villains.