Best ScreenFish Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 257: Out of Order's Brandon Routh talks about living a double life 9:52

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Starring Brandon Routh, OUT OF ORDER tells the story of John (Routh), a bumbling lawyer who's struggling in his personal and professional life. But after John gets offered a job at a prestigious law firm, his world seems to be looking up... that is until his beloved mentor asks him to take on a big case that he can't refuse. Now, John must walk the…

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Episode 256: Suspicious Minds' Sean King O'Grady talks about the dark side of the AI Revolution 18:03

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In his new podcast SUSPICIOUS MINDS, Sean King O'Grady dives into the psychological implications of AI in modern culture, exploring its implications for humanity and the challenges that we already face with the latest chapter of the technological revolution. In this 1on1, we speak to King O'Grady about the potential dark side of the rise in AI and …

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Episode 255: Scared Shitless' Vivieno Caldinelli & Brandon Cohen talk the terror of toilet snakes 15:48

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Written by Brandon Cohen and directed by Vivieno Caldinelli, SCARED SHITLESS is a horror comedy that revels in taking the viewer down the drain. Set in a small apartment building, the film follows a father and son plumbing duo as they get to work on an emergency call. However, it turns out that this clogged pipe is more than toilet humour as a mons…

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Episode 254: Glitched's Zoe Quist walks the line between sci-fi and fantasy 16:03

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Directed by Zoe Quist, GLITCHED tells the story of two young siblings who are tasked with saving the family's struggling finances. By turning their grandmother's crumbling castle into an interactive AirBnB experience, they believe that they can turn their fortunes around. However, in doing so, they unlock an ancient (and debonair) 18th-Century pres…

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Episode 252: SF Radio 12.02 Superman and Punk Rock Kindness 59:00

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Caught between worlds (and potential world wars), Superman follows our titular hero as he attempts to navigate the political implications of his desire to save others. When he finds himself in the crosshairs of Lex Luthor, Superman (and Clark Kent, for that matter) must battle against public opinion as the villainous Luthor attempts to poison his r…

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Episode 251: SF Radio 12.01 Tron: ARES and Life on the Grid 58:03

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Welcome (back) to the Grid. Directed by Joachim Ronning, Tron: Ares returns to ENCOM as the race for AI is on. A lot has happened in the 15 years after the events of Tron: Legacy. ENCOM is now under new leadership and they are in the fight for their lives with Dillinger Systems as both search feverishly for Flynn's fabled 'permanence' code. However…

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Episode 253: TRON: Ares (SF Review) 4:02

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Directed by Joachim Ronning, Tron: Ares returns to ENCOM as the race for AI is on. A lot has happened in the 15 years after the events of Tron: Legacy. ENCOM is now under new leadership and they are in the fight for their lives with Dillinger Systems as both search feverishly for Flynn's fabled 'permanence' code. However, just as ENCOM seems on the…

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Episode 250: The Smashing Machine (SF Review) 4:30

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Directed by Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine tells the story of Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson), one of the earliest names of the UFC. Having earned a reputation as an unbeatable force in the ring, Kerr himself was far from indestructible. Living in a toxicly co-dependent relationship with his girlfriend, Dawn (Emily Blunt), Kerr struggle with addicti…

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Episode 249: The Partisan's Malcolm McDowell tells us other ways to fight 17:40

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Now on VOD/Digital, THE PARTISAN tells us the amazing true story of Krystyna Skarbek, a WWII Polish spy who worked for British Intelligence during the Second World War. Living a double life, Skarbek broke barriers as one of Britain's top agents until a betrayal threatens her life, forcing her into a world of treachery. THE PARTISAN is available on …

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Episode 248: Disc's Blake Winston Rice gets messy about intimacy 12:28

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Premiering at TIFF '25, the short film DISC brings us into the room of a couple recovering from a one-night stand. But, after a shocking event requires them to both jump into action, they must decide whether or not they're willing to jump in and fix it together. In this 1on1, we speak to director Blake Winston Rice about the nature of intimacy and …

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Episode 247: Powwow People's Sky Hopinka invites everyone to the party 9:39

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Directed by Sky Hopinka, Powwow People allows the community tradition to tell its own story. Using a verite-style of filmmaking, Hopinka reveals the rhythms and relationships that anchor contemporary Native powwow culture. Using voiceovers sparingly, the beauty of the film stems from the cameras ability to simply hold still and celebrate the perfor…

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Episode 246: Rise of the Raven's cast tell us about bringing bloody history to life 12:35

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Premiering at TIFF '25, RISE OF THE RAVEN tells the story of Janos Hunyadi (Gellert L. Kadar), a young villager from Transylvania in the 15th Century. Living at a time of violence and brute strength, Hunyadi grew in stature to become one of the most feared commanders in the Kingdom of Hungary. Ferociously defending his country, Hunyadi fought again…

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Episode 245: My Mother's Wedding's Kristin Scott Thomas tells her own story 9:55

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Co-written, directed and starring Kristin Scott Thomas, MY MOTHER'S WEDDING follows three sisters on their return home for their mother's impending (and third) nuptials. But going home always raises ghosts from our lives and the three sisters must face their past in an effort to move into the future. In this 1on1, we speak to the Hollywood icon abo…

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Episode 244: Platonic's Luke Macfarlane gives us a lesson in chemistry 6:14

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Now back for its second season, AppleTV+'s PLATONIC follows the relationship of Sylvia and Will (Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen), two longtime friends who are fully invested in each other's lives but strictly friends. With Will's wedding approaching, Sylvia struggles to support her bestie's relationship, leading to tension between them. In this 1on1, we…

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Episode 243: Inedia's Liz Cairns talks about supporting people struggling with eating 16:30

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Written and directed by Liz Cairns, INEDIA tells the story of Cora, a young woman struggling with severe allergic reactions to food. However, when she discovers a radical community of people who claim to be fed by light, Cora cannot help but be drawn in. But, when the truth is revealed, Cora is forced to deal with her inner demons that continue to …

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Episode 242: Acapulco's Enrique Arrizon talks about how Maximo's wrong choices make him endearing 5:24

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Streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, ACAPULCO tells the story of Maximo (Eugenio Derbez), a wealthy mogul in Malibu who is determined to resurrect his beloved hotel, Las Colinas and return it to its former glory. Telling the story between two timelines, we watch as the younger Maximo (Enrique Arrizon) works hard for to make Las Colinas one of Acapul…

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Episode 241: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (SF Review) 4:11

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Directed by Matt Shakman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps (re)introduces the world to the Fantastic Four. Led by Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), the team of Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and the Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) serve the people of Earth 828 as their protectors against otherworldly villains. However, when the mysteri…

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Episode 238: SF Radio 11.11 28 Years Later and finding life in the undead 37:13

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Set almost three decades after the release of the rage virus, 28 Years Later imagines a Europe that has been forced to adapt in order to survive their ruthlessly enforced quarantine. Enclosing themselves in isolated communities, one such group of survivors have made a new life for themselves on a small island that’s connected to the mainland only b…

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Episode 240: Eddington (SF Review) 3:49

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Set in May of 2020, Eddington takes place in a fictional, rural community in New Mexico where the city’s elevation is higher than its population. Led by the (seemingly) progressive and well-liked Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal), the township values supporting one another by wearing masks in the early days of COVID-19. Though, not everyone is onboar…

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Episode 239: Simple Plan's Jeff Stinco tells us about their responsibility to the fans 10:07

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Directed by Didier Charrette, SIMPLE PLAN: THE KIDS IN THE CROWD takes into the simpler times of @simpleplan By offering access into their early basement shows in Montreal and months grinding out the club circuit, the documentary shows how the hard work of kids with a dream gradually led them to global stardom. But the road to fame is far from easy…

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Episode 237: THE WILD ONES' Aldo, Declan & Vianet take us into the jungle and beyond 15:09

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Available on Apple TV+, THE WILD ONES follows wildlife experts as they attempt to find, film and help protect six of the most endangered species on Earth. Consisting of Aldo Kane, Royal Marines commando, Declan Burley, a wildlife and camera trap expert and ecological storyteller and wildlife cinematographer Vianet Djenguet, the team sets out into s…

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Episode 236: 40 Acres' R.T. Thorne brings a different lens to history 11:04

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Directed by R.T. Thorne, 40 ACRES is set in a world when the food supply is limited and land is our greatest commodity. And, with cannibals moving from farm to farm, Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler) is determined to keep her family--and land--safe from intruders. However, when her son, Manny (Katie O'Connor) risks their safety by allowing a young woman …

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Episode 235: Smoke's John Leguizamo & Anna Chlumsky expose the lies of 'bad people' 4:36

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Created by Dennis Lehane (Black Bird), Smoke tells the story of Dave Gudson (Taron Egerton), an enigmatic arson investigator that’s hot on the trail of two serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest. After months coming up empty, Gudson is forced to partner with Detective Michell Calderon (Jurnee Smollett) , a hard-nosed cop who has been booted down…

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Episode 234: Jurassic World: Rebirth (SF Review) 4:02

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Set five years after the events of Jurassic World: Dominion, Jurassic World: Rebirth reveals that the Earth’s environment has proven to be hostile to its dinosaur herds. Although the beasts have survived along the equator, the rest of the world’s climates have caused the others to die off. But that hasn’t prevented mankind from still trying to expl…

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Episode 233: SF Radio 11.10 How to Train Your Dragon and seeing the 'other' 41:07

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Upon the return of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON, fans have flocked to theatres to see their beloved franchise in a new light. But, with DreamWorks foray into the 'live action remake' realm, does the story still resonate in the same way? This week, Heather Johnson returns to the Isle of Berk to talk with Steve about losing the 'magic' remakes and seeing…

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Episode 232: A Rogue's Tale Lenore Zann writes her own story 17:37

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Lenore Zann is going 'Rogue'. Well, to be fair, she always has been a little bit. Best known for her iconic voice of Rogue in X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES, Zann's career in Hollywood has been extensive, with incredible stories to tell. Now, with the resurgence of X-MEN '97, Zann finally has the opportunity to share her story with the world in her new…

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Episode 231: 40 Acres (SF Review) 3:39

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Directed (and co-written) by R.T. Thorne, 40 ACRES tells the story of Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler), a descendant of African American farmers who settled in Canada after the Civil War. Living with her Indigenous partner, Galen (Michael Greyeyes), and her blended family, a world food shortage has made land an increasingly valuable commodity. With raid…

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Episode 230: Zombies 4's Milo Manheim & Meg Donnelly leave their legacy 4:43

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In ZOMBIES 4: DAWN OF THE VAMPIRES, Zed and Addison (Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly) are thrilled to be on summer break, even if this year’s ‘break’ means working hard to leave their mark on college in the Fall. However, after an unexpected detour, Zed, Addison and monster pals, Eliza and Willa, find themselves in uncharted territory. Caught in the …

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Episode 229: Savour the North's Jon Montgomery brings the heat on Canadian food 12:03

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Oh Canada, our home and native... dinner. In the new streaming series, SAVOUR THE NORTH, host Jon Montgomery (Amazing Race Canada) takes us into the history of some of Canada's most well-known food brands. From Heinz Ketchup to Bear Paws, each episode tells us the story behind how these iconic labels came to be. In this 1on1, we speak to Montgomery…

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Episode 228: SF Review: 28 Years Later 3:21

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Set almost three decades after the release of the rage virus, 28 YEARS LATER imagines a Europe that has been forced to adapt in order to survive their ruthlessly enforced quarantine. As his son Spike turns 12, Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) believes it’s time for his boy to learn how to hunt the infected and he decides to take him to the interior. Ho…

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Episode 227: His Father's Son's Meelad Moaphi talks about meeting parental expectations 17:08

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Directed by Meelad Moaphi, HIS FATHER'S SON introduces us to Amir (Alireza Shojaei), a young man who is finally beginning to make his way as chef. With creative skill in the kitchen, Amir wants to build his own legacy yet, somehow, he seems a disappointment to his father, Farhad (Gus Tayari). However, after the death of a family friend drops over a…

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Episode 226: Endless Cookie's Seth Scriver & Peter Scriver talk about improvised audio 10:53

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Directed by Seth and Peter Scriver, ENDLESS COOKIE is a wild animated documentary that lets the two men tell their own stories in their own way. Seth, now 47, says that Pete, 62, is “one of the best storytellers I know.” So he decided to audio-record Pete’s stories and then animate them. But, when Seth and Pete realized it was impossible to not hav…

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Episode 225: How to Train Your Dragon's Dean DeBlois talks about making the jump to live action 6:32

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Directed by Dean DeBlois, HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON returns to screen with the story of Hiccup, a young viking who doesn't fit in his own village. As the son of the king (Gerard Butler), he is expected to exhibit bravery, brutality and, most importantly, kill dragons to protect his village. But Hiccup believes there's another way and, after forming …

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Episode 224: Lemonade Blessing's Chris Merola talks about grows up under religious pressure 11:29

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Directed by Chris Merola, LEMONADE BLESSING tells the story of John, a young teen thrown into the challenges of a Catholic high school. John lives a life of strict rules but, after he falls for a young woman in his class, his boundaries (and beliefs) will be pushed to the brink. In this 1on1, we speak to Merola about the pressures of religious home…

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Episode 223: The Life of Chuck's Matthew Lillard contains multitudes 9:58

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Adapted from the mind of Stephen King, THE LIFE OF CHUCK tells the story of Charles 'Chuck' Krantz (Tom Hiddleston), a mild-mannered accountant whose life is ordinary in every way. Except that there's something about this 'ordinary' man's life that is still 'extraodinary', even if no one knows who he is. In this 1on1, we speak to co-star Matthew Li…

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Episode 222: Careme's Martin Bouboulon tells us where sex, politics and food connect 11:07

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Directed by Martin Bourboulon, Apple TV+’s new series Careme tells the story of the world’s first ‘celebrity chef’, Antonin Careme (Benjamin Voisin). Although he had humble beginnings, he rose quickly to change the culinary scene during the reign of Napoleon. Focused on achieving celebrity status, Careme’s incredible talent draws the attention of o…

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Episode 221: Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause's James L. Freedman tells us what makes someone great 15:22

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Directed by James L. Freedman, CHARLES GRODIN: REBEL WITH A CAUSE follows the life of the iconic comedian as he rose through the ranks to superstardom. However, Grodin's celebrity status was merely a means to an end for him as his true passion was fighting for the rights of the downtrodden. In this 1on1, we speak to Freedman about what made Grodin …

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Episode 220: SF Review - Karate Kid: Legends 3:42

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Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, KARATE KID: LEGENDS tells the story of Li Fong (Ben Wang), a kung fu prodigy who moves with his mother (Ming-Na Wen) to New York City. However, when their friends and peaceful family life is threatened, Li is driven to enter the city’s ultimate karate competition. But he can’t do it alone. Relying on the teachings of…

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Episode 219: SF Review: Lilo & Stitch 4:09

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Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, Lilo & Stitch tells the story of Lilo (Maia Kealoha), a 6-year-old Hawaiian girl who lives with her older sister, Nani (Sydney Elizebeth Agudong). After Lilo wishes for a friend, their home (and their lives) is upended with the arrival of Stitch (Chris Sanders), a dog-like alien with a penchant for destruction. Howe…

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Episode 218: Bad Shabbos' Daniel Robbins talks to us about managing family polarities 15:34

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In BAD SHABBOS, David (Jon Bass) and his fiancée (Meg (Meghan Leathers) are anxious. Not about their future together. No, their stress comes from the fact that it’s time for them to attend his family’s traditional Shabbat dinner on New York’s Upper West Side. But things spiral entirely out of control when an accidental (or is it?) death takes place…

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Episode 217: Amplify's Shane Belcourt amplifies Indigenous voices through their music 15:25

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Produced by Shane Belcourt, the return of AMPLIFY is worth singing about. Now in its third season, AMPLIFY brings Indiginous musicians back to their hometown and invites them to collaborate with local performers to create something new and special. Every episode takes a deep dive into the creative processes of these artists and their strong connect…

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Episode 216: Lilo & Stitch's Tia Carrere & Courtney B. Vance take us back to Ohana 4:46

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Over twenty years ago, LILO & STITCH gave Disney a shock to the system and became one of their most beloved films in the process. Now, Experiment 626 is back in Disney's latest live action reboot, bringing magical mischief to a whole new generation. In this 1on1, stars Tia Carrere & Courtney B. Vance tell us the magic of 'Ohana and what it means to…

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Episode 215: The Unrestricted War's Yan Ma wants to give truth back to the people 17:28

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Set in 2019, THE UNRESTRICTED WAR follows Jim (Dylan Bruce), a top-tier Canadian virologist working in China who believes his medical research will change the world for the better. However, when he and his wife are suddenly arrested by the military, Jim is demanded to do the unthinkable: steal a dangerous sample of his work from his own lab in Winn…

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Episode 214: Kryptic's Kourtney Roy talks about breaking free of social conventions 14:32

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Directed by Kourtney Roy, KRYPTIC tells the story of Kay (Chloe Pirrie), a woman who goes on a quest to find a missing monster hunter. Venturing into the woods, she engages the mysterious Suca but also creates a complicated bond with the creature that begins to change her from within. As she attempts to piece together her world, Kay (and the Suca) …

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Episode 213: Clown in a Cornfield's Eli Craig confesses his love of 80s slashers 14:06

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Directed by Eli Craig, CLOWN IN A CORNFIELD introduces us to Quinn Maybrook (Katie Douglas) as she and her father move into the small town of Kettle Springs after the death of her mother. But Quinn quickly discovers that the kids in town aren’t alright, at least according to the adults. Blamed for everything that goes wrong, the youth don’t get any…

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Episode 212: Sharp Corner's Jason Buxton talks to us about obsessing over our dark side 15:01

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Written and directed by Jason Buxton, Sharp Corner tells the story of Josh (Ben Foster), a mild-mannered family man whose life seems stuck in neutral. He goes to work but seems dissatisfied. He loves his family but there seems to be something missing. Still, his world finally feels like its moving forward with the purchase of their new family home.…

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Episode 211: Nightsleeper's Alexandra Roach speaks about living in a cyber world 12:40

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Starring Alexandra Roach, NIGHTSLEEPER is a real-time thriller that tells the story of Joe, a mysterious passenger that finds himself on the wrong train at the wrong time. When a team of cyberterrorists hack into the train's mainframe, they create a runaway disaster. Now, working with the (acting) head of the National Cyber Security Centre (Roach),…

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Episode 209: Unit 234's Isabelle Fuhrman & Andy Tennant talk about knowing the bad guys 6:39

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Directed by Andy Tennant, UNIT 234 tells the story of Laurie (Isabelle Fuhrman), a young woman who works at her family's 24h storage rental facility. However, after she discovers an unconscious man in one of her units, Laurie must fight to save him--and herself--from a team of men determined to retrieve him. In this 1on1, we speak to Fuhrman and Te…

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Episode 210: Creatures of Chaos' Asavari Kumar & Shaivalini Kumar talk about shaming our emotions 14:10

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Directed by sisters Asavari Kumar and Shaivalini Kumar, the animated short CREATURES OF CHAOS offers a visual depiction of the complicated relationship that we can have with our emotional baggage. In this 1on1, we speak to the Kumar sisters about shaming our feelings and emoting their creatures of chaos.…

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Episode 208: Uncle Roy's Keri Pickett & Dawn Mikkelson share their love of a legend 15:26

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Uncle Roy is on his way. Directed by Keri Pickett, UNCLE ROY tells the story of Roy Blakey, a trailblazer in the world of theatrical ice skating and an influential gay male photographer. To the world, he was an icon. But to Pickett, he was simply Uncle Roy. Now, telling his story on film, Pickett shares his world from a perspective that only she co…