Best Cineplex Podcasts (2025)

In this episode of the Counterfactual Podcast, host Julia Potter sits down with Ryan Manucha, author and expert on interprovincial trade, to unpack why Canada still struggles with domestic trade barriers. They discuss the historical roots of these restrictions, the political and economic forces driving recent reform efforts, and how leadership from…

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#300 "A Reel Nightmare On Debate Street" Best Halloween Special 1:25:34

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It’s our 300th episode, and we’re celebrating with a scream! The Reel Debaters mark this milestone by facing off in one wicked debate: What’s the best Halloween special — movie or TV? From nostalgic sitcoms to cult horror flicks, each debater brings their own version of Halloween greatness to the ring: Emily enchants the room with Buffy the Vampire…

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#299 "No Country For Old Tribes" | The Survivor Debate #2 2:09:23

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What happens when Hollywood’s biggest characters get stranded on a deserted island with nothing but their egos, alliances, and a few hidden immunity idols? Welcome to The Reel Debaters’ Survivor Island — where we take some of our favorite movie heroes, villains, and misfits and throw them into a cinematic version of Survivor using the modern 26-day…

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#298 Coby Friesen and Cruising In Gomorrah 44:29

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#296 One Milkshake After Another | The Films of Paul Thomas Anderson 1:08:11

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This week on The Reel Debaters, we put the spotlight on one of modern cinema’s most fearless filmmakers: Paul Thomas Anderson. From the wild nights of Boogie Nights to the quiet tension of Phantom Thread, PTA has built a career on characters who burn, ache, and sometimes explode. Is he one of the last true auteurs working today? How does he slip so…

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Conversation with New CBA Competition Law and Foreign Investment Review Section Chair Dominic Thérien 27:20

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In this Episode, new Section Chair, Dominic Thérien, provides a brief overview of the Section and its committees; reflects on his journey in the Section over two decades; explains the nature and importance of the Section’s interactions with key stakeholders and counterparts, including the Competition Bureau, the Foreign Investment Review and Econom…

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#295 "The Fast and the Footsore" | The Long Walk Remix 1:30:50

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What if Stephen King’s The Long Walk didn’t star a bunch of random teenagers… but instead your favorite TV and movie characters? We’ll debate: Who gets cast in this twisted endurance test? What cinematic levels, scenes, and rules shape the road ahead? What prizes could make the suffering worth it? Think The Hunger Games meets The Truman Show with a…

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#294 "Blue Suede Booze" | Bubba Ho-Tep Watch-Along 1:32:23

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Five years ago, Steve and Michael cracked open too many drinks, fired up Bubba Ho-Tep on Tubi, and decided to attempt a watch-along. Blue Suede Booze is now being heard for the first time because, wow, can we get distracted and forget we're recording... What started as a casual commentary turned into ad-break insults, behind-the-scenes trivia, and …

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#293 It’s So Fluffy! Live Commentary on Despicable Me 4 At Movies In The Park 1:13:20

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The Reel Debaters went full Minion mode this week as we set up shop at Movies in the Park for a live commentary on Despicable Me 4! In This Episode: -How we got kicked off the stage by a recording from our hosting duties -Should voice actors always change their voice, or is it okay to bring their own sound to the mic? -What really went on behind th…

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#292 Falling Into Character with Actor David MacInnis 1:36:00

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This week on The Reel Debaters, we sit down with actor and stunt performer David MacInnis for a wide-ranging conversation about the craft, the industry, and his latest bruises courtesy of Bob Odenkirk in Nobody 2. David is known for his commanding yet vulnerable performances. A highly physical and imposing performer, trained in both the martial art…

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#291 "Bobsticals and Opportunites" Pitch It With Bob Odenkirk 1:31:43

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This week on The Reel Debaters, we roll out the red carpet for Bob Odenkirk… well, not literally, but we do put on our Hollywood producer hats and pitch him the projects he didn’t know he needed. From a Mr. Show movie to a Broadway spectacle to the world’s least helpful cooking show, we’re giving Bob the career path no studio exec would ever approv…

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#290 "Spoof There It Is" Naked Gun and The Parody Comedy 38:10

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Nice Beaver This week on The Reel Debaters, we break down The Naked Gun Series—a masterclass in chaos that still sets the gold standard for spoof comedy. We’re talking best moments, why Leslie Nielsen is the GOAT of deadpan, and what makes this series so damn good decades later. Plus: with a reboot on the horizon, can it rescue modern comedy, or is…

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#289 Cape Expectations: A Superman Breakdown 1:10:51

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The cape is back, the tights are real, and that soundtrack! This week, we dive headfirst into James Gunn’s shiny new take on the Last Son of Krypton — the 2025 Superman reboot. We ask the important questions: -Is this Superman a Boy Scout or a bad boy with a heart of gold? -Is Lex still doing real estate scams, or has he upgraded to NFTs? -Can a mo…

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#288 Gone in 60 Arguments: The Best On Screen Cars 1:35:41

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Start your engines and buckle up! This week, your pit crew gets behind the wheel for the ultimate garage showdown — the Best On-Screen Car Debate. From Batmobiles to Bond’s Aston Martin, the DeLorean to Dom Toretto’s Charger, we’re putting pedal to the metal to crown cinema’s most iconic ride. Who wins? Who stalls out? Who comes in 1st? Also in thi…

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#287 — "Brains, Guts, and Load Outs: Zombie Survival Showdown" 1:27:40

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With 28 Years Later infecting theatres, the Reel Debaters bunker down for the inevitable question: Can they survive a zombie apocalypse? This week, the panel locks and loads for a full-on Zombie Survival Draft, where each debater builds their ultimate survival kit AND argues which movie or TV character would lead humanity out of the undead wastelan…

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Ep #286 – Let Cartoons Be Cartoons? 49:23

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This week, the Debaters ask: Why remake perfection? From Disney’s CGI fur-fests to soulless shot-for-shot snoozefests, we're debating the highs, lows, and WHYs of live-action remakes of animated classics. Do they honor the originals or recycle your childhood for a quick buck? DEBATE TOPICS INCLUDE: The best and worst live-action remakes Should anim…

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#285 “Wes Anderson’s John Wick: A Hitman in Corduroy” 1:17:59

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This Week on the Reel Debaters: What if John Wick traded his Kevlar suit for pastel blazers and symmetrical gunfights? In honor of the release of The Phoenician Scheme, the upcoming Ballerina, the Wickverse spin-off, the panel plays casting director and reimagines the action-packed assassin saga through the whimsical lens of Wes Anderson. Fan Casti…

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#284 Beers, origin stories and "Given er": Deaner '89 with Director Sam McGlynn 1:19:29

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This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast, we’re cracking a two-four of cinematic nostalgia with director Sam McGlynn, the director behind Deaner '89 — the Canadian Screen Award-nominated film that brings FUBAR legend Deaner (Paul Spence) back for one more righteous ride. Filmed right here in Manitoba, Deaner'89 is more than just a throwback — it’s a …

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#283 "Upset, you've never seen me upset' Tom Cruise Character Cult Leaders 1:56:27

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This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast, we’re cranking up the charisma and asking the fundamental question: Which Tom Cruise character would make the best cult leader? From Ethan Hunt’s death-defying loyalty to Frank T.J. Mackey’s hypnotic stage presence, we dig into Cruise’s wildest roles and decide who could lead the most devoted (and slightly un…

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Criminal Matter Enforcement in Flux: Cross-Border Insights and Trends 32:09

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In this episode of the Counterfactual Podcast, we hear from Bruce McCulloch from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer and Joe McGrade from Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP provide US and Canadian perspectives on the key highlights and additional insights from the panel discussion at the 2025 Annual Criminal Matters Committee Town Hall hosted by the CBA Crimi…

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#282 Clowns, Corn and Costumes: Clown in a Cornfield with Laura Deluca 1:33:44

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This week on The Reel Debaters, Michael and costume designer Laura Deluca talk about Santa's suit in Violent Night, working on the reboot of Silent Night Deadly Night, and building Frendo the Clown in Clown in Cornfield, premiering everywhere...TODAY! Head to your local theatre to watch the madness Starring Costume designer in the film industry @La…

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Captain America: Civil War (2016) 1:22:28

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Political involvement in the Avengers' affairs causes a rift between Captain America and Iron Man, and we're back to break it all down. Captain America: Civil War is episode 83 of Superhero Century, where we are watching every superhero movie in chronological order.By Cinema Composite

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#281 "Had a slight weapons malfunction but, uh everything’s perfectly all right now" 1:33:00

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This week on The Reel Debaters, the cast celebrates May the 4th with an episode hotter than 2 suns talking about: -How the weight of Star Wars’ legacy is helping or hurting the franchise -The next generation of heroes, villains, and filmmakers -Can Star Wars reclaim box office domination? -Star Wars Day news What we used Star Wars Day Star Wars Con…

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Better Know the Bureau Series: Getting to Know Kristen McLean 31:07

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In this episode of the Counterfactual podcast, we hear from Kristen McLean, a Senior Competition Law Officer in the Monopolistic Practices Branch about her background and role within the Competition Bureau. This is the latest episode of the new “Better Know the Bureau” series where we “demystify” the Competition Bureau and better get to know the pe…

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#280 "A smart and funny satire that delivers comedy and criticism" Movies Reviews and Critics" 1:42:31

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This week on The Reel Debaters we dive headfirst into the evolving world of film reviews and movie criticism—from the glory days of newspaper columns and Siskel & Ebert to today’s TikTok hot takes, Letterboxd essays, and influencer-driven Rotten Tomatoes scores. -What does it mean to be a movie critic in 2025? -Are critics still tastemakers, or has…

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Treatment of Foreign Investment in the Critical Minerals Sector Under the Investment Canada Act: In Conversation with Globe & Mail mining reporter Niall McGee 28:49

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The government’s approach to foreign investment in the critical minerals sector, including in circumstances where the target minerals are located outside of Canada, has evolved significantly over the last three years. Niall McGee shares his perspectives based on first hand experience reporting on key developments in this area, including, among othe…

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#279 "Endure and survive." Best Video Game Adaptation 1:34:37

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This week on The Reel Debaters Podcast, the cast reviews The Studio, Wicked, Daredevil, and The Parenting and figures out which video game should be the next big series. Production Credits Recorded at Sick Bad Panda Studios Art by Micheal Petrow Hosts: Micheal Petrow, Jimmy Skinner, Martin Navarro, Charles Fernandes Production Credits: - Producer: …