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In SNAKEHEAD, Dai Mah (Jade Wu) is a woman who rules the criminal underworld with an iron fist. Yet, although she's ruthless and cunning, she still cares deeply for her family and those under her care. In this 1on1, we speak to Jade Wu about the rules of survival, the potential fallacy of the American Dream and the difference between fear and respect.

With its premiere at the Animation is Film Festival last weekend, the animated feature POUPELLE OF CHIMNEY TOWN has already struck a chord with audiences. CHIMNEY TOWN tells the story of Lubicchi (Antonio Raul Corbo), a young boy who befriends a man made of garbage that emerges from the mist. Despite the oppressive voices who attempt to keep him silent, Lubicchi dreams about seeing the stars that lie above the smoke-covered skies. In this 1on1, we speak to stars Antonio Raul Corbo and Misty Lee about rediscovering wonder, what motivates their characters and what it means to 'look up'

In his new documentary DEAR FUTURE CHILDREN, director Franz Bohm follows three young justice warriors as they attempt to see their world change regarding issues such as social inequality, climate change and democracy. In this 1on1, we speak to Bohm about the traumas he experienced while filming, what justice looks like for this generation and what the past can learn from the present.

Within the world of faith-based television, few names are as famous (and infamous) as that of Jim and Tammy Fay Bakker. After developing the largest faith-based network in the world, Jim Bakker’s improprieties and scandals brought their legacy crumbling down in shame. Now, in the new biopic THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE, Jessica Chastain takes on the role of Tammy Faye in an effort to retell the story from her perspective while also showcasing the toxic systems that bubbled under the surface. This week, we bring together author Colin McCartney, friend to the show Ben Dower and ScreenFish’r Shelley McVea to discuss Tammy Faye’s eyes, faith vs the Church and experiencing love in a shame-based world.

After five films, time is up on the Daniel Craig era as James Bond with NO TIME TO DIE. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, this entry sees Bond called back into action when secrets from the past come back to haunt him. This week, we welcome an all-star team of Bond villains as OriginalCin’s Thom Ernest, The Mind Reel’s Tim Rideout and In The Seats’ Dave Voigt commiserate to discuss whether Bond still matters and what we want in a hero.

Written and directed by Fran Kranz, MASS tells the story of four parents who meet to deal with their grief and anger in the aftermath of a school shooting. Starring Ann Dowd, Martha Plimpton, Jason Isaacs and Reed Birney, MASS is an in-depth examination of what it means to deal with our suffering and what steps it takes to move forward. In this 1on1, we speak to Kranz and Dowd about the ambiguity of ‘why’ and honouring the victims without demonizing the villain.

In SHANG CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS, Sean (Simu Liu) is enjoying his life of simplicity in San Francisco. However, when a group of hired assassins attempt to attack him and his friend Katy (Awkwafina), Sean must re-enter a world that he has left behind in an attempt to stop an old foe from destroying the world. This week, Jason Thai and Daniel Collins drop by to talk about celebrating culture, breaking free from our parents’ legacy, and owning who we are.

There's always a reason why we connect with the films that we enjoy. When we do, it's always fun to share those stories with those who haven't seen them. In 'Movies You Missed', two generations collide to offer movies that mattered to us. Matching over 40s 'against' under 25s, we hold up films of different genres from our youth, hold them up against one another and talk about why they're worth sharing (or why they're not anymore). In our sixth episode, we take a look at how the the teen film genre has changed, mental health and dealing with reality.This week: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) v. Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012)

Written and directed by Danis Goulet, NIGHT RAIDERS takes place in the year 2043 at a time when military occupation has made all children the property of the state. After her daughter is taken from her, Niska (Elle-Maija Tailfeathers) joins an underground group of vigilantes with the intent of breaking into a State children’s facility and get her back. In this 1on1, we speak to Goulet and Tailfeathers about the power of children, hope and Indigenous Science Fiction.

Directed by Stephen Chbosky, DEAR EVAN HANSEN tells the story of a young man who write letters to himself in order to provide a way of dealing with his mental health issues. However, when one of his letters is mistaken for the last words of another teen who takes his own life, Evan finds himself trapped in a lie that deceives the youth’s family and his friends. In our Season 8 Premiere, the Movies You Missed crew convene to dig into EVAN HANSEN’s moral compass, the film’s depiction of mental health and who they believe the true villain of the film may be.