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Edgar Wright has always been willing to push the boundaries of his storytelling. With LAST NIGHT IN SOHO though, the famed director has created something truly amazing by fusing the psychedelic style of the 60s with murder mystery horror. This week, Victor Stiff (VictorStiff.com, Dope Black Movies) and Catherine Erskine join Steve to talk about SOHO's complex messages and the toxic nature of nostalgia.

Set in modern day Gaza, Gaza, Mon Amor tells the story of Issa, a sixty-year-old fisherman who has never settled down. However, his life changes dramatically when he meets Siham, a woman who works in the market with her adult daughter Leila. Instantly struck by her, Issa lacks in confidence to pursue a relationship. What’s more, when he discovers an ancient statue of Apollo in his fishing nets, Issa is confused by what to do with the phallic image. Deciding to bring the statue home with him, Issa soon begins to have a piece of his heart rekindled. As forces begin to conspire to obtain the statue, so too does Issa’s confidence begin to grow and he decides to lean into his newfound courage and desire for romance.

Set in Northern Belfast, the new documentary Young Plato tells the story of Elvis-loving school headmaster Kevin McArevey. Determined to see the lives of their students changed in the midst of a community plagued by sectarian aggression and poverty, McArevey and his staff seek to challenge their children to think differently than their parents and use their minds to reshape their actions and future. In this 1on1, we speak to co-director Neasa Ni Chianain about the impact that the school is having on the neighbourhood and how the experience has changed her.

With the release of ETERNALS, the MCU fully leans into its cosmic realm at long last. Spanning a story about 'divine' monsters over thousands of years, director Chloe Zhao unravels a narrative that asks profound questions about the universe and our place within it. So, why hasn't it caught on with audiences? With the lowest RT score in Marvel history, ETERNALS has become one of the more divisive entries into the current cinematic canon, proving that (maybe) the franchise isn't bulletproof after all. This week, the Marvel-ous team of Dina, Miriam and Seun assemble to discuss the film's strengths (and weaknesses), the relationship between leadership and power and the significance of representation.

With fun and enthusiasm, CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG has been celebrated by millions over the years for his adorable children's books. Now, at long last, the big dog himself is finally making the jump to the big screen. In this 1on1, we speak to producer Jordan Kerner and director Walt Becker about what defines Clifford to them, the challenges of bringing the lovable pup to life onscreen, and the tension between 'fitting in' and 'standing out'.

Thought to be ‘unfilmable’ by many, Denis Villeneuve may have done the impossible in bringing Frank Herbert’s DUNE to life on the big screen. With stunning cinematography and solid storytelling, Villeneuve has managed to take the massive scope and size of Herbert’s classic sci-fi work and make it accessible to wider audiences. This week, Dave Voigt (InTheSeats.ca) and newcomer Steve Mah come together to discuss why they think DUNE is resonating with audiences and what it means to give up control.

In the 90s, ANIMANIACS defined the humour of a generation with its edgy style, wild antics and pop culture references. Now, with the return of ANIMANIACS for its second rebooted season, we participate in a round table conversation with co-executive producer Gabe Swarr and voice icons Tress MacNeille and Jess Harnell to talk about the series' unique voice and whether or not they consider the Warners to be heroes.

In the 90s, ANIMANIACS defined the humour of a generation with its edgy style, wild antics and pop culture references. Now, with the return of ANIMANIACS for its second rebooted season, we participate in a round table conversation with voice icons Rob Paulsen and Maurice LaMarche to talk about what makes Pinky and the Brain so endearing and which animated characters they think could 'take over the world'.

In 13 MINUTES, writer/director Lindsay Gossling uses an oncoming and devastating tornado to tell deeply personal stories of the residents in its path. In this 1on1, we speak to Gossling and producer (and real-life storm chaser) Travis Farncombe about navigating the storms of life, rebuilding life after tragedy and the terrifying beauty of nature.

For over 40 years, Michael Myers has been an iconic figure in the horror genre. Now, with HALLOWEEN KILLS, the man in the mask returns with revenge on his mind as he wreaks havoc on the small town of Haddonfield once again. This week, we catch up with horror fans Allen Chabot and Catherine Erskine as we discuss what we want from horror, the true nature of evil and the power of fear.