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Directed by Sam Raimi, DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MULTIVERSE OF MADNESS opens up the MCU in incredible (and horrifying) ways. When a new threat calls the good Doctor and his new companion, America Chavez, to jump from universe to universe, they enlist the help of Wanda Maximoff in an effort to get things under control. However, they very quickly discover that Maximoff may herself be the very threat they're attempting to prevent from ripping apart the multiverse. This week, Dina Hamdieh and Miriam Ibrahim return to discuss the ramifications for Universe 616, the evolution of Scarlett Witch and why we care about the multiverse.

Written and directed by Naveen A. Chathapuram, THE LAST VICTIM is a modern western that highlights the heaviness of a land gone wild. As she and her husband set out on a vacation, Susan (Ali Larter) accidentally finds herself in the crosshairs of a vicious killer who needs to dispose of any and all witnesses to his actions. In this 1on1, we speak to Chathapuram about finding light in the darkness and the evolution of the Western.

In THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT, Nicolas Cage takes on his greatest enemy... Nicolas Cage. After his mounting debt forces him to take on an appearance a birthday party offering a $1M paycheque, Cage somehow becomes embroiled in a CIA investigation, political kidnapping and, most challenging of all, reconciling with his family. This week, Dave Voigt (InTheSeats.ca) and newcomer Adam Kline drop by the podcast to talk about the legacy of Nic Cage, our obsession with celebrities and what makes a 'good' film.

Directed by Cody Sheehy and produced by Samira Kiani, MAKE PEOPLE BETTER tells the story of Dr. He Jiankui, a Chinese geneticist who made waves by producing the world’s first genetically-edited babies in 2018. Although Dr. He’s work was feted at first by the Chinese government, the ensuing pandemonium over the ethical implications of his work quickly led to his disappearance. As the scientific community grapples with his boundary-breaking work, so too must they ask themselves whether or not there is a cost to their desire to make people better. In this 1on1, we speak to Sheehy and Kiani about the boundaries between science and ethics and changing public opinion.

Directed by Lindsay Keys and Winslow Crane-Murdoch and produced by Daria Lombroso, THE QUIET EPIDEMIC follows young Julia Bruzzese and her father as they fight for answers to her mysterious symptoms. When they discover that she suffers from Lyme Disease, Julia and her father quickly realize that they are not alone in their battle to be taken seriously by doctors and insurance companies who seem determined to keep this epidemic quiet. In this 1on1, we speak to Keys, Crane-Murdoch and Lombroso about the terrifying realities of Lyme disease and why doctors struggle to acknowledge it.

Directed by Andrew Moir and produced by Michelle Serieux, DON'T COME SEARCHING tells the story of Delroy Dunkley, a committed Jamaican family man who works half the year in Canada as a migrant worker. Excited to ask his partner Sophia Malahoo-Dunkley to marry him upon his return home, Delroy’s situation takes a dramatic turn when he’s diagnosed with terminal cancer. Sending shockwaves through his family and calling Sophia to take on the role of caregiver for her ailing love and children. In this 1on1, we speak to Moir, Serieux, and Malahoo-Dunkley about the immense challenges of migrant workers and the strength of being a caregiver.

Directed by Shane Belcourt, Beautiful Scars delves into the life of former Junkhouse frontman Tom Wilson and the secrets of his past. With honesty and humility, Scars allows Wilson the opportunity to share his story onscreen, including the struggles that dragged him down and the difficult path to rediscovery. In this 1on1, we speak to Wilson and Belcourt about reconciling with the past and the power of telling one's story.

Directed by Sara Taksler, HOW SABA KEPT SINGING tells the story of David Wisnia (affectionately called ‘Saba’ by his grandchildren), 94-year-old Holocaust survivor who has found it too difficult to explain what took place during his time in Auschwitz-Birkenau to his family . On the 70th anniversary of the camp’s liberation, his grandson Avi accompanies Wisnia on a trip to Poland as he opens up about his experiences in the concentration camp, including the singing voice that pleased the guards and the love affair that gave him the will to live. In this 1on1, speak to Taksler about the therapeutic power of the arts and the importance of passing on our stories.

From award-winning director Jennifer Baichwal, INTO THE WEEDS follows Bay Area groundskeeper, Dewayne Johnson who began to suffer rashes in 2014. As the condition continued to worsen, Johnson decided to take legal action against Monsanto, a multi-national agrochemical corporation who claimed that the chemicals he was using were safe, even though his experience proved otherwise. In this 1on1, we speak to Baichwal about telling the truth in documentaries, holding corporations accountable and the relationship between the Indigenous populations and the natural world.

A Cowgirl’s Song tells the story of sisters Halley (Savannah Lee May) and her sister, Brooke (Darci Lynne) who are shocked to hear that their father has gone to prison for a crime he claims that he didn’t know he was committing. Determined to visit him, they leave home and trek to visit their grandmother (Cheryl Ladd) and figure out how they can help him. In this 1on1, we speak with Ladd about her love of music, advice for her young co-stars and 'letting the shadows fall behind'.