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Directed by Gigi Saul Guerrero, CULTURE SHOCK is a dark sci-fi horror that tells the story of one young woman's attempt to cross the Mexican border looking for a new life in America. However, when the dream becomes a nightmare, she must fight to save her life and preserve her cultural heritage. In this 1on1, we speak with Guerrero about the power of elevated horror, the death of the American Dream, and working with THE OFFICE's Creed Bratton.

Directed by Emma Holly Jones, MR. MALCOLM'S LIST is a delightfully fun tale of love and the expectations that get in the way. Set in the 1800s, Mr. Malcolm may be a charming bachelor but his list of qualifications for a suitor keep him single... until a beautiful young woman (Freida Pinto) begins to chip away at his emotional walls. In this 1on1, we speak to Jones about bringing fantasy to life, reimagining history and how to break down our 'masks'.

When crimes go slipping through the cracks, these two gumshoes are the ones to call. In a 'reboot-with-a-twist' film of the classic series, CHIP 'N DALE RESCUE RANGERS arrives on Disney+ with strong reviews and a surprisingly biting satire. But who is this film for? This week, SF'ers Heather Johnson and Alan Sharrer return to discuss the challenges of reboots, the power of sacrifice and the very best cameos.

Directed by Sean Cisterna (From the Vine), the new documentary The Long Rider tells the story of Filipe Masetti Leite, a young man with an epic quest. Leaving his adopted home in Calgary, Alberta, Leite decides to ride on horseback to his family home in Brazil. Inspired by Aime Tschiffeley’s 1925 equestrian trek, Leite embarks on a journey that will take him over 25,000 kms across twelve international borders as he attempts to reclaim a piece of himself and his family. In this 1on1, we speak to Cisterna about starting with the ending, Leite's personal journey and the power of horses.

Now playing at Future of Film 2022, ABUELA is a beautiful story of the gaps between two generations and the question of how to bridge them. Directed by Rebeca Ortiz, the short begins when a family welcomes their Chilean grandmother into their home. However, when she struggles to connect with her English-speaking granddaughter, she must look for ways to break down their cultural barriers. In this 1on1, we speak with Ortiz about the challenges of short-form storytelling, bridging the generation gap and the power of food.

Written and directed by Nyla Innuksuk, SLASH/BACK is set in Pangnirtung, Nunavut and tells the story of Maika (Tasiana Shirley) and her friends (Alexis Vincent-Wolfe, Chelsea Pruksy and Nalajoss Ellsworth). With school closed for summer, this sunlight-drenched part of the world settles in for a typical summer of fun. However, when an unknown presence threatens their hometown, the group must band together to ward off the alien threat. In this 1on1, we speak to Innuksuk about the joy of horror, working together with the kids and feelings of shame amongst the Indigenous peoples.

Directed by Stacey Maltin and co-written between Maltin and Jay DeYonker, TRIPLE THREAT tells the story of three young people caught in a relationship triangle while they attempt to live their Broadway dream. When Gus (DeYonker) decides that he wants to have a baby, he asks his dearest friends for help but will raising a child derail their plans? In this 1on1, we speak to Maltin, DeYonker and producer Margarita Zhitnikova about translating Broadway onscreen, the evolution of family and finding your inner light.

Starring Rainn Wilson (THE OFFICE), JERRY AND MARGE GO LARGE is the wonderful true story of one couple's quest to break the lottery. In this 1on1, we speak to Wilson about what it means to 'win well' and working with icons Bryan Cranston and Annette Bening.

Directed by Alex Garland, MEN is visceral journey that exposes the darkest parts of masculinity. When Harper (Jessie Buckley) decided to get away to the country to process her grief, her quiet retreat becomes a terrifying journey into the world of toxic male culture and the damage that it leaves in its wake. This week, Jolie Featherstone (@TOFilmFiles), Catherine Erskine and Amy Hayden join Steve to talk about the film's examination of men, 'man-splaining' and whether or not evil truly begets evil.

Taking place during three different wars (Civil War, WWI and Gulf War), FOXHOLE is a fascinating exploration of combat over the years. Exploring such issues as racism, mistrust and moral ambiguity, the film reveals that, when it comes to life as a soldier, its true that the more things change, the more they stay the same. In this 1on1, we ask star James LeGros about the challenges of shooting in one location and the true damage of war.