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Set in the rolling hills of the English countryside, Guy Davies' PHILOPHOBIA tells the story of Kai, a small-town youth entering his last week of high school. As he prepares for the future, Kai and his friends struggles with his feelings with the girl next door and what's going to happen next. In this 1on1, we speak to Guy about what it is about high school that carries so much weight, the divide between teens and adults, and what it is that would cause someone to fear falling in love.

In the new biopic, JUDY, we get us a glimpse into the world of screen icon Judy Garland near the end of her life. Struggling with addiction and financial stability, Garland is having difficulty keeping things together for her family. Finally, when her children are taken away from her, she decides to accept an invitation to perform sold out shows in London in order to rebuild her fading legacy. This week on the show, ScreenFish’rs Shelley McVea and Judith McCartney join us to speak about gender politics in Hollywood, fan expectations on celebrities and whether or not Garland is a tragic figure.

In a wild left turn for the DC film universe, director Todd Phillips’ latest film, JOKER, takes us back to Gotham City in order to witness the birth of the Clown Prince of Crime. When we first meet the titular villain, his name is Arthur Fleck, a failed comedian who has been isolated, bullied and disregarded by society. As things begin to unravel in his life (and his mind), Fleck begins a slow descent into madness as he transforms into the iconic DC villain known as the Joker.

This week, in our 100th episode, our SF team tells us what the site means to them, we announce a VERY special giveaway and Paul and Julie Levac stop by to talk about the dangers and brilliance of Todd Phillips’ foray into criminal madness.

With his new documentary, HUMAN NATURE, director Adam Bolt sheds light on the remarkable discovery of CRISPR which holds the key to unlocking the human genome. In this 1on1, we get to speak to Adam about the incredible implications of such an incredible scientific discovery, the ethical implications associated with human genome mapping and how scientists are grappling with them.

In this, our Season Premiere (and 99th episode!), we venture into the deepest regions of the solar system to talk about AD ASTRA. Starring Brad Pitt, AD ASTRA takes place in the near future and tells the story of Roy McBride, an astronaut who remains fearless when faced with the most impossible of situations, yet terrified to deal with his own issues. When the military enlists Roy to travel to Neptune to discover the source behind dangerous electrical pulses that threaten the universe, he is up for the task. However, when he also discovers that his father—who abandoned their family when he was very young—may be involved, Roy is forced to grapple with his own feelings of anger and hurt in the process. This week on the show, ScreenFish veterans Matthew Cimone and podcaster David Peck join us to talk about dealing with letting go of our anger, losing (and maybe reclaiming wonder) and the power of relationships.

In her latest film, MONOS, actress Julianne Nicholson plays a POW held hostage by a young group of militant teens deep in the heart of the jungle. In this 1on1, we get to speak to Julianne about what it is about the jungle that erodes civility, the nature of freedom for these characters and how a role like this changes your life.

In Atom Egoyan's GUEST OF HONOUR, Laysla Oliviera plays Veronica, a young woman incarcerated for a heinous crime that she may (or may not) have committed. In a special roundtable interview, we get to speak to Laysla about working with Atom Egoyan and whether or not she believes her character can be truly free.

Based on an article he wrote for Esquire Magazine, THE FRIEND tells the true story of Matthew Teague and his family after they learn that his wife has been diagnosed with cancer. Struggling to take care of his ailing wife and two daughters, Matthew is grateful to receive the help of his friend Dane (Jason Segal) in an effort to keep things running smoothly around the household. In a special roundtable conversation, we get to speak with Teague himself and director Gabriela Cowperthwaite about the challenges of bringing up the past onscreen and when Matthew knew the story was really about his friend.

THE FRIEND tells the true story of Matthew and Nicole Teague, a young family rocked by the news that Nicole (Dakota Johnson) has been diagnosed with cancer. Struggling to take care of his ailing wife and two daughters, Matthew is grateful to receive the help of his friend Dane (Jason Segal) in an effort to keep things running smoothly around the household. In a special roundtable conversation, we get to speak with Segal and Johnson about how they prepared for such heavy roles and the true meaning of love.

Best known for his work on THE WITCH, writer/director Robert Eggers is back with his latest film, THE LIGHTHOUSE. Starring Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe, THE LIGHTHOUSE tells the story of two 'wickies' who slowly descend into madness when they're abandoned at their post. In a special roundtable interview, we get to speak with Robert about what makes history so scary, the technical challenges of the film and... yes... working with seagulls.