In anticipation of tomorrow’s release, we present a double feature! This episode covers the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All The Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doer and Shawn Levy’s upcoming Netflix mini-series adaptation.

This WWII historical fiction follows a blind French girl fleeing the German occupation, and a tech-savvy German orphan who is manipulated by his government. The two bond over the power of radio and love for science while being haunted by a legendary diamond.

The adaptation is highly anticipated by millions of readers, and features TIFF rising star Aria Mia Loberti, Mark Ruffalo and Hugh Laurie. Take a listen as we discuss British accents, the difficulty of audiobooks and how to pronounce Schulpforta.

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Happy Halloween! We're doing the time warp and uploading something scary: our FIRST EVER recorded episode!

RHPS is a definition cult classic. Hated by the mainstream, but adopted by the fringe. It's been parodied and referenced by Glee, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, That '70s Show, The Simpsons and so many more. The film is often accompanied by a 'shadow cast' mocking and shouting at the screen - and audience participation is heavily encouraged.

Lian and Julia reminisce about attending the show, the queer experience and their plans to go again this Halloween. Back to regular TIFF scheduling next week!

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It's 1990 and all Benny wants is to see Fleetwood Mac in concert with his mom. Instead, he gets shipped off to his grandma's for the summer. On the Navajo reservation all he can do is watch Starman and play with his action figures, until his cousin Dawn shows up and opens his world.

Writer-director Billy Luther says this film is "a tribute to our elders" and is influenced by his life. We are so lucky to have him on as a guest in this episode as he tells us about the immersive set design, life-changing music and working with Taika Waititi.

This season we’re bringing you background access to the Toronto International Film Festival. Put your earbuds in and listen to exclusive interviews, early viewings and ones to watch as we dissect the future of film.

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This ain't no party, this ain't no disco, this is a podcast!

We recount The Talking Heads’ classic concert movie. Originally directed by Jonathan Demme in 1983, the 4K restoration premiered at TIFF with a live Q&A hosted by Spike Lee.

The new wave band made 4 albums in 4 years, though their time was cut short by internal drama and power dynamics. Julia tells us about their highly anticipated reunion and their influence. If you are a fan of Radiohead, LCD Soundsystem or Blondie this is right up your alley.

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QUEER JOY! QUEER JOY! Director Jen Markowitz takes us behind the scenes of Camp fYrefly, a summer retreat for LGBTQ2S+ youth in Alberta. They explain the importance behind making queer history concrete, positive queer role models and queer filmmakers of the '90s.

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This season we’re bringing you background access to the Toronto International Film Festival. Put your earbuds in and listen to exclusive interviews, early viewings and ones to watch as we dissect the future of film.

Too often have women's stories gone unbelieved, and female directors such as Greta Gerwig, Sofia Coppola and Ava DuVernay have started to change that. In this episode we discuss “Woman of the Hour” by Anna Kendrick and “Sisterhood” by Nora El-Hourch. 

Content warning: this episode contains discussion of sensitive subjects such as murder, sexual assault, racism and misogyny. 

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In one of the most ambitious music videos of all time, two of the most influential female artists of the 21st century did not come to play. This collaboration between Lady Gaga and Beyoncé has left us begging for more...and actually coming to appreciate Tarantino's aesthetic? Wow. Their power!

Telephone is a ten minute long smorgasbord of pop culture, product placement and payback. We couldn't think of a better way to end our first season!

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You've heard your mom crying to '(I've Had) The Time of My Life', or seen this poster in a dance studio. Entertainment writer and '80s lover Jenna Benchetrit joins us today as we examine how progressive Dirty Dancing truly was for it's time. In this episode we talk about steamy montages, daddy issues and the need for more choreographed group dances!

If you love Hairspray, Grease or Footloose then put your dancing shoes on! It's time to do the pachanga!

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With the explosion of multi-verse films in the past decade, it's hard for one to feel fresh and inspired. Marvel's highly regarded 2018 adaptation of Spider-Man manages to do so with a masterful mix of artistry, heart and humour. Listed on the Writers Guild of America's 101 Greatest Screenplays of the 21st Century (So Far), this animated film has cemented itself as a modern classic.

We definitely had the giggles in this episode, and you'll hear us talk about the convoluted universe of Marvel, the writers strike, and Riverdale. Why? You'll just have to listen.

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It's a big one this week: controversial filmmaker/foot fetishist Quentin Tarantino's pride and joy. Pulp Fiction is a film that we had in mind when starting the podcast, and a halloween costume classic. It's won multiple awards and is definitely part of the cannon (whether we like it or not). We're already bracing for a strong reaction, but it had to be done! Let us know what you think, and we'll include it in our next episode.

Big trigger warning for racism, sexism and abuse.

AMC's video mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wdFOXgDKXU&ab_channel=amc%2B

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