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Directed by Paul Hoffert (from Canadian rock legends, Lighthouse), THE RHAPSODY recalls the incredible story of composer and Holocaust survivor Leo Spielman. At the age of 98, Spielman finally decided to open up about his experiences in Poland through his musical voice. Once his masterpiece is completed, his family also finds his secret diaries which augments the music with stunning detail of his horrifying time under the Nazi regime. In this 1on1, we speak to Hoffert about his relationship with Leo and the soul of music.

Directed by Jonathan Keijser, PEACE BY CHOCOLATE tells the amazing true story of the Hadhads, a family of Syrian refugees fleeing their nation’s civil war. First to arrive is eldest son Tareq (Ayham Abou Ammar), a respected physician in his home country. As he prepares for his family’s arrival, he quickly discovers that this new land of opportunity is frought with challenges, ranging from financial struggles to xenophobia. However, when his parents join him, things begin to change, especially when his father Issam (Hayem Ali) begins to sell the amazing chocolate delicacies that he create to the community. As his father’s new business begins to grow in popularity, Tareq becomes torn between his family’s success and creating his own legacy in the medical world. In this 1on1, we speak to Keijser about the tension between homes, the involvement of the real Hadhads and the myths of the Canadian Dream.

Directed by Patrice Laliberte, TRES BELLE JOURNEE tells the story of Jérémie, a bike courier who delivers anonymous packages and lives a life of isolation. When a new neighbour arrives, Jérémie's world is turned upside down. In this 1on1, we speak to Laliberte about simulation theory, shooting with an iPhone and the meaninglessness of life.

Directed by Colin Trevorrow, JURASSIC WORLD: DOMINION takes place four years after the destruction of Isla Nublar. Since that fateful day, the once-secluded dinosaurs have spread across the globe, living and hunting alongside the human race. However, when a new species threatens the global food industry, teams spanning generations must reunite in order to solve the mystery and prevent global catastrophe. This week, Dave Voigt (In The Seats) and Ben Dower (SF's Monster Mondays) band together to bite back at DOMINION and its world of mayhem as we discuss missed opportunities and the joy of theme park rides.

In TOP GUN: MAVERICK, Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell (Tom Cruise) lives a life of military obscurity. But when an upcoming special mission requires his unique knowledge, Maverick is called back to TOPGUN as a teacher and mentor to the next generation of pilots. As the past meets the present, Maverick must overcome his deepest fears and pain while training these youthful rookies what it means to make the ultimate sacrifice. This week, Richard Crouse (host of #PopLife) and Dave Voigt (InTheSeats.ca) step into the #dangerzone to talk about the magic of Tom Cruise, legacy sequels, and the inevitability of age.

Written and directed by Ry Levey, OUT IN THE RING is a fascinating exploration of the relationship between professional wrestling and the LGBTQ+ community. Delving into the stories of iconic figures of the past and young faces of the future, Ring uses interviews and archival footage to examine the damage created by homophobia and racism both onscreen and off. In this 1on1, we speak to Levey about social justice as marketing and whether or not WWE can be trusted with LGBTQ+ content.

Written and directed by Tara Thorne, COMPULSUS tells the story of Wally (Lesley Smith), a woman who is increasingly infuriated by stories of violence at the hands of men. When a random meeting with a known abuser leads to Wally taking matters into her own hands, she is invigorated by the experience and begins to hunt down abusers. In this 1on1, we speak to Thorne and Smith about gender-swapping vigilantes, faceless attackers and ask who is the hero?

KICKING BLOOD tells the story of Anna (Alanna Bale), a young vampire who must feed on the blood of others to survive. Together with her brood, they feed nightly off of toxic men and thrive off the high they feel after doing so. However, when she meets a humble alcoholic named Robbie (Luke Bilyk) who tries to get clean, Anna begins to wonder if she can kick her own habit of consuming blood as well, even if doing so could kill her. In this 1on1, we talk with Bale about the power of metaphorical horror, hope for addiction and what drives her character.

Set on a small town family farm in the American South, DAKOTA tells the story of single mom Kate (Abbie Cornish) and her daughter Alex (Lola Sultan). Grieving the loss of her military husband, Kate is surprised one day when CJ (Tim Rozon) arrives with Dakota, an ex-military dog who served with her husband on the field. In this 1on1, we speak to Rozon about his love of animals, filming during COVID and the meaning of heroes. 

Truly anything goes in the multiverse. Whether it's empowering chapstick, googly-eyed boulders and hot dog fingers, EVERYTHING EVERYWHERE ALL AT ONCE unleashes the potential of the concept in its fullest sense, bringing every conceivable universe to life with boundless imagination. However, at the same time, to gaze into infinity is also an overwhelming prospect. This week, Victor Stiff and Victoria McCartney join Steve to talk about dealing with mental health, the healing power of compassion and staring into the Everything Bagel.