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This week - a giant treat! We’re talking to iconic Canadian filmmaker BRUCE MCDONALD about his film Dreamland and his storied career!
Where do you start in describing a movie like Dreamland? Maybe starting with reassembling the team behind the spectacular “Pontypool” - writer Tony Burgess, the inimitable Stephen McHattie and the charming Lisa Houle. Then it adds the scenery of Luxembourg and Belgium, Vampires, child-brides, gun-toting gangs of children, and totally unhinged performances by Henry Rollins and Juliet Lewis. Then maybe, just maybe, you can start to understand what you’re in for when you sit down to watch Dreamland.
Don’t worry, we make sure to ask a few more burning questions - like what’s going on with those Pontypool sequels and has Bruce seen “Crime Wave”?
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Continuing in our Hot Docs at Home series, we’re speaking with documentarian Michèle Stephenson about her thought-provoking “Stateless”.
There’s plenty to chew on in this film about a young attorney named Rosa Iris, and her battle against electoral corruption when citizens of the Dominican Republic are having their citizenship stripped away - leaving them stateless.
Simultaneously a nuanced and powerful portrait of a specific social crisis in the Dominican Republic and Haiti and a reflection of thoughts and issues going on right now across the world when it comes to immigrants and nationalism - don’t miss Michèle Stephenson’s conversation stimulating film.
Stateless is part of the Hot Docs at Home Festival 2020! Enjoy right now by visiting the link right here:
https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=125173~741853d5-bf72-40a5-a015-09aded779383&epguid=8096360b-ce32-4b75-868d-893fb4337e9d& -
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We’re kicking off our Hot Docs at Home coverage with a film about a Canadian documentary icon - Peter Wintonick. Today, we’re speaking to Mira Burt-Wintonic about her deeply moving “Wintopia”.
Tasked with finishing her celebrated father’s film about Utopia after his passing, Mira sorts through around 300 dusty video cassettes her father shot on his years of global travel as he searched for “Utopia”. What she assembles may not be what her father intended, but it’s something, heartfelt, personal, and deeply relatable.
Wintopia is part of the Hot Docs at Home Festival 2020! Enjoy with those you love by visiting the link right here:
https://boxoffice.hotdocs.ca/websales/pages/info.aspx?evtinfo=125196~741853d5-bf72-40a5-a015-09aded779383&epguid=8096360b-ce32-4b75-868d-893fb4337e9d& -
This week, Becky sits down with noted documentarian Liz Marshall to discuss her latest thought-provoking feature documentary "Meat the Future”
Meat the Future was meant to be screening at this year’s Hot Docs festival, but due to extenuating circumstances, you can now watch it on CBC Gem FOR FREE as part of the HotDocs at Home series.
And boy do we recommend it - Chronicling the birth of an industry, Meat the Future is a close-up and personal look at the visionaries who are risking everything to innovate and produce real meat without slaughtering animals and without environmental destruction. Follow Dr. Uma Valeti and his team at Memphis Meats as they face challenges in regulation, ethics, and the very limits of scientific knowledge as they pursue the next frontier of food-based innovation that could change the world for the better.
Regardless of how you feel about genetically engineered food - Meat the Future is sure to inspire conversation and deep thought.
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This week, Becky sits down with writer/director Joey Klien to discuss both Denis Villeneuve’s Polytechinque as well as his newest film Castle in the Ground - which will be available to rent or stream starting May 15th
We’ve covered Joey’s work before back in 2016 when we talked about his challenging drama The Other Half and we’ve discussed Polytechnique from a more technical perspective with producer Don Carmody last year. We had wanted to revisit the film in more detail and Joey, with his thoughtfulness and empathy was the perfect person to do that with. He’s also excellent at discussing how plots come together, how to keep the conversation going about social issues and topics, and how to give love back into the world.
A quick content warning. This episode deals with topics like addiction, mental health, and mass shootings and may not be suitable for all listeners. -
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This week, it’s part 2 of our interview series as we speak with CEO Jonathan Gross and VP Distribution and Marketing, Kerry Kupecz of Unobstructed View!
We’re often complaining on the show about how difficult is to find Canadian film - and distribution company Unobstructed View is partnering with some of the best folks in the business to bring you the content you crave - including previously hard to find Can Con.
This week, we have two documentary films - Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World (2017) and This Changes Everything (2015). Both of these films fabulous. Rumble is a spectacular romp through the history of indigenous people’s influence on Rock & Roll and popular music. With big named guests, like Martin Scorsese, Iggy Pop, Robby Robertson and Buffy St. Marie, and killer archival footage - this is a definite must not miss.
The Second film is This Changes Everything (2015) from filmmakers/activists Naomi Klein and Avi Lewis. A companion to Naomi’s climate change book of a similar title, the film addresses how climate activists around the world are starting grassroots movements to challenge the status quo.
All films are available to watch right now on iTunes or buy the physical media on the Unobstructed View Website!
https://www.unobstructedview.com/
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This week, it’s another two-parter and we speak with CEO Jonathan Gross and VP Distribution and Marketing, Kerry Kupecz of Unobstructed View!
We’re often complaining on the show about how difficult is to find Canadian film - and distribution company Unobstructed View is partnering with some of the best folks in the business to bring you the content you crave - including previously hard to find Can Con.
This week, we have two fictional films - Face Off (1971) and The Grey Fox (1982). Both of these films are must watches. Face Off is Art Hindle’s film debut and is a wild ride - filled with actual NHL hockey players and vintage footage as well as a bananas “Love Story” plot. We loved it.
The Grey Fox is vital to Canadian film - and kickstarted the film boom in BC. Based on the story of “The Gentleman Bandit” this film was previously unavailable but has been fully restored by Kino Lorber and is coming out soon. It features Richard Farnsworth and our favourite - Jackie Burroughs!
All films are available to watch right now on iTunes or buy the physical media on the Unobstructed View Website!
https://www.unobstructedview.com/
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This week, a real treat as we’re joined by Canadian Icon, Actress Lynne Griffin! Canadian film fans will know and love Lynne from Black Christmas, Strange Brew and of course Curtains! We get into all of it - her time working with Bob Clark, the weird stuff that went on during the filming of Curtains and of course, trying to keep a straight face on the set of Strange Brew.
Lynne has some spectacular stories and we invite you to join us as we get a delicious slice of Canadian Film History from of it’s glittering stars.
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This week, we have the CEO and founder of Buck Productions, Sean Buckley to discuss producing films in Canada and the new release and film festival darling, “Astronaut” from 2019.
This is a different perspective than we’ve had on the show before as Sean walks us through the challenges and advantages of making movies in Canada, as well as our position on the international stage in terms of how we make movies.
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Get ready to confront childhood traumas, as filmmaking married couple Lee Paula Springer and Chris Bavota bring us the classic 1985 film “The Peanut Butter Solution”.
In the 80’s producer Rock Demere’s was on a mission to educate and affect children across the world with his innovative approach to Children’s entertainment through a series called “Tales for All”. If you grew up in Canada in the 80’s and 90’s it was impossible to avoid at least one of these films - including the fever dream that is “Peanut Butter Solution”. With a soundtrack by a baby Celine Dion, baffling messaging, and genuinely delightful special effects, don’t miss this much-loved Canadian oddity.
You can now purchase the blu ray with all of the extra goodies from Severin Films right now.
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This week, we’re heading back to Norther Canada to explore 2018’s TIFF rocking film “The Grizzlies” with writer/director/actor Penny Eizenga.
Penny is a fantastic example of do it yourself filmmaking and education and her short films have won awards all over the world. She’s also known for working with Canadian film icons like Sheila McCarthy and Gordon Pinset,. Join us, as we discuss the “based on a true story” movie about a small town in Nunavut with a shockingly high youth suicide rate, whose young people youth found connection and hope in playing lacrosse as a team.
The story behind this film, and the making of the film is just as important as the film itself. You won’t want to miss this one.
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This week - a special bonus! Becky sits down with Greg Pang and Michelle Molineux to talk about their fantastic Canadian Legal Podcast - Legal Cut Pro. If you’re a fan of RCMPod and want to know more about Canadian media from a legal perspective - we can’t recommend their show enough. Also - if you want to know more about why we do the RCMPod this is the episode for you.
Lawyers Greg Pang and Michelle Molineux discuss relevant, interesting and sometimes strange legal issues in Entertainment Law affecting Canadian independent film/television/media producers. Find their podcast on: iTunes/Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and Podbean! (You can also find them on Google Podcasts and Google Play Music but sometimes new episodes do not show up or are delayed on those platforms) -
This week, Becky is joined by producing and writing partners of Wolf Spirit Films Gordon Loverin and Pamela Jones about their documentary short Beyond Human Power.
Deeply relevant to today’s headlines as we deal with reconciliation as a country as well as topics we’re dealing with on the podcast about, like who should be telling what stories and the great films and stories that are coming out of the North. But it’s more than that , Gordon and Pamela are delights to chat with, and they’re creating work that’s being recognized internationally - Gordon is in Berlin right now representing Canada at Berlinale.
Check out their work at https://www.wolfspiritfilms.com/ and you can watch Beyond Human Power right now on CBC Gem.
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This week, we sit down with writer/director/documentarian Annie Bradley to talk about 2016’s luminous drama “The Sun at Midnight”.
Filmmaker Kirsten Carthew is on a one woman mission to boost the filmmaking industry in the North West Territories and if The Sun at Midnight is any indication its a great start. With stunning performances from Devery Jacobs and Duane Howard, gorgeous cinematography and a wicked use of pacing, don’t miss this story of survival and friendship in Canada’s North.
You can rent or buy the Sun at Midnight on iTunes, and catch Annie Bradley and Jim Morrison’s I’m going to Break your Heart on iTunes or streaming in Canada on Crave. -
This week, we’re going Hollywood - to the Oscars specifically as we speak to Sarnia native Sami Khan. He’s joining us to talk about his American-made Oscar-nominated short documentary film, St. Louis Superman.
Directed with American co-director Smriti Mundhra, The film tells the story Bruce Franks Jr., a 34-year-old Ferguson activist and battle rapper who was elected to the overwhelmingly white and Republican Missouri House of Representatives. In the film, Franks Jr. must overcome both personal trauma and political obstacles to pass a critical bill for his community.
Moving, compelling and gorgeous - we’re proud of the achievements of our fellow Canadian. Make sure you check out St. Louis Superman on a streaming service near you. -
Do you know what you’re putting on your skin when you wear deodorant, or bath your children, or put on makeup? This week we sit down with documentarian Phillis Ellis to discuss the genuinely shocking truth about the personal care products we use on our body every day in the Hot Docs 2019 selected Toxic Beauty.
Anchored by the story of the class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson with regards to the carcinogenic properties of the talc used in baby powder - the doc is about how to make better choices for our own personal care and how we can hold those who should be looking out for us responsible. Full of remarkable stories of strength and courage, incredible revelations and uncomfortable truths, you don’t want to miss Toxic Beauty.
The great news? If you’re in Canada you can watch Toxic Beauty for free RIGHT NOW on CBC Gem and the CBC Gem App. -
This week, Becky is joined by writer, film reviewer and programmer David Davidson - someone with a deep cut knowledge of the Canadian film scene who runs a regular Canadian film screening series in Toronto.
Did you know that Canada had a boom of unique DIY filmmakers in the early 2010’s? We did! Some names that pop up who made an international splash are Kazik Radwanski, Matt Johnson, and Andrew Cividino and among them is filmmaker Rebeccah Love. Focusing on short films, Rebeccah’s work is deeply personal, thoughtful, and poetic and we’ll be discussing this period and Rebeccah’s work, in general, all episode.
Find out more about Rebeccah Love and see more of her shorts at her website. http://www.rlovearts.ca/
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This week, we’re back in the beginning of Canadian’s first major film boom as writer-director Alexandre Franchi brings us 1975’s “Gina”.
Content warning before we start. This episode deals with a film that falls into the genre of exploitation movies known as “rape-revenge” so we will be discussing sexual assault, as well as cancer, exploitation of workers and graphic violence.
Gina is celebrated Quebecois director Denis Arcand’s second feature film and combines social commentary about his own censored NFB documentary about exploited textile workers with a high energy action thriller - complete with a stylized striptease, the take-no-prisoners leading lady, and a bananas car vs. skidoo chase.
You can rent “Gina” on iTunes right now for $3 and you can find out more about Alexandre’s Happy Face right here. -
This week Becky sits down with documentarian Michael McNamara and dietician Chelsea Cross to talk about the lastest short-form documentary from “The Nature of Things”: “Pass the Salt”
In the past few years, many assumptions about salt have been challenged and even overturned. Salt is an electrolyte, essential to our heart, nerve and muscle functions. It is our oldest food preservative and the most important ingredient in food flavouring and preparation. But it continues to confound expectations in the role it plays in our biology. There’s no downside to lowering tobacco and alcohol consumption to zero. But zero salt could be even deadlier than too much. This documentary explores the conflicting opinions even the experts have about salt in a fun and approachable way.
Pass the Salt, is now streaming for free on the CBC Gem app and website. - Visa fler
