Best ScreenFish Podcasts (2025)

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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…

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Episode 206: Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld's Nika Futterman tells why she loves Ventress 5:25

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May the 4th be with you! This Star Wars Day, Disney+ launches a new collection of shorts that follow the adventures of our favourite baddies, Asaajj Ventress and Cad Bane. In this 1on1, we speak to the voice of Ventress herself, Nika Futterman, to tell us why she loves the bounty hunter and how the character has grown.…

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Episode 205: 1on1 with Stellan Skarsgard & Genevieve O'Reilly (ANDOR) 11:56

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In the second season of Disney+'s hit series, ANDOR, Cassian (Diego Luna) has taken up the mantle of responsibility in the battle against Imperial dominance. Even so, every move that he makes is being watched. As the stakes rise, Andor’s allegiance will be tested in a world of betrayal. After all, as it inches closer to the events of Rogue One: A S…

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Episode 204: Hot Docs '25: #skoden's Damien Eagle Bear fights for the man behind the meme 16:00

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Directed by Damien Eagle Bear, #skoden tells the story of Pernell Bad Arm, a homeless man from Lethbridge, Alberta who shot to fame as the face of a meme. Initially used rudely by non-Indigenous internet trolls, Pernell’s image was reclaimed by Indigeneous memers who associated the pic with the Rez phrase, skoden. Though the image became a rallying…

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Episode 203: HotDocs '25: Always' Deming Chen & Hansen Lin talk about the power of poetry 19:25

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Directed by Deming Chen, ALWAYS follows Gong Youbin, a child born into a poor Chinese family in the countryside of Hunan who hasn't seen his mother since he was three months old. However, Gong finds a way to interpret his world through the eyes of poetry, an outlet that allows his imagination to express his feelings. In this 1on1, we speak to Chen …

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Episode 202: HotDocs '25: Ai Weiwei's Turandot's Maxim Derevianko speaks about renewing old stories 20:44

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Premiering at HotDocs '25, AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT follows the legendary artist as he seeks to bring the classic opera into the 21st Century. Directed by Maxim Dereviakno, the film is a testament to the power of art and the way that old content can speak to the modern era. In this 1on1, Derevianko speaks to us about reviving ancient stories and the ma…

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Episode 201: Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day's Walter Day tells us why he loves Taylor Swift 19:16

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You will fall in love with Walter Day. Directed by Ed Cunningham, ARCADES & LOVE SONGS continues the story of KING OF KONG by following the legacy of retired arcade referee Walter Day. With his passion for singing and lost love in his heart, Walter has decided to pursue a career in music. But will his first live performance go as planned? In this 1…

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Episode 200: Arcades & Love Songs: The Ballad of Walter Day's Ed Cunningham shares his love of the game icon 20:03

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You will fall in love with Walter Day. Directed by Ed Cunningham, ARCADES & LOVE SONGS continues the story of KING OF KONG by following the legacy of retired arcade referee Walter Day. With his passion for singing and lost love in his heart, Walter has decided to pursue a career in music. But will his first live performance go as planned? In this 1…

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Episode 199: SF Radio 11.09 WRESTLEMANIA 41 and Finding New Stories 1:20:05

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Once again, it's time for ScreenFish (or is that SlamFish) Radio to get between the ropes to wrestle with the meaning beyond the mat. But, as WRESTLEMANIA 41 approaches, what's the plot? After 'finishing the story' captured our hearts last year and Roman's betrayal of Sami captured our hearts in past years, Mania 41 does feel a little more cobbled …

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Episode 198: The Wedding Banquet's Bobo Le talks to us about 'miracle messes' 7:10

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THE WEDDING BANQUET tells the story of Lee (Lily Gladstone), a young woman who desperately wants to have a baby with her more-unsure partner, Angela (Kelly Marie-Tran). As they undergo difficult IVF treatments, they’re supported by their friends (and housemates) Chris and Min (Bowen Yang and Han Gi-chan). Chris and Min have also been together for f…

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Episode 197: National Canadian Film Day's Jack Blum & Sharon Corder let our country's stories take the spotlight 20:09

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Elbows up! On Wednesday, April 16th, 2025, NATIONAL CANADIAN FILM DAY returns for its 12th year! With over 1700 screenings around the world, this annual event has become a chance to spotlight the incredible stories that Canada has to offer. In this 1on1, we speak to Executive Director Jack Blum and Artistic Director Sharon Corder about this year's …

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Episode 196: Government Cheese's Jahi Di'Allo Winston & Evan Ellison tell us it it can be 'too late for family' 7:20

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Created by Ayesha Carr and Paul Hunter, Government Cheese tells the story of Hampton Chambers (David Oyelowo), a criminal in the 1960s who has recently been released from prison. With a new life on the horizon, Hampton has aspirations of returning to his wife and children and starting a legitimate business with an innovative new drill. However, his…

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Episode 195: Crocodile Eye's Ingrid Veninger tells us what makes a moment amazing 21:47

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In CROCODILE EYES, director Ingrid Veninger takes a new approach to her filmmaking. By turning the camera on her own family, Veninger captures moments that few other directors are willing to share. Whether it's the birth of her granddaughter or the death of her father, Veninger bravely pieces together the rich tapestry of life with poetic results. …

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Episode 194: The Luckiest Man in America's Samir Oliveros talks about our obsession with game shows 10:14

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Directed by Samir Oliveros, THE LUCKIEST MAN IN AMERICA is set in the year 1984, a time when game shows ruled television. With Press Your Luck ruling the airwaves, the the producers of the show are always searching for the perfect contestant. They always follow their instincts but, strangely, they find themselves drawn to the most unlikely of guest…

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Episode 193: Sacramento's Michael Cera & Michael Angarano embrace the mystery of adulthood 7:54

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Directed by Michael Angarano, SACRAMENTO tells the story of Glenn (Michael Cera), a young married man on the cusp of fatherhood. As he awaits word on the state of his job, Glenn spends his days preparing for the baby as best he can while his wife (Kristen Stewart) works from home. But their life is upended when Glenn’s old friend, Rickey (Michael A…

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Episode 192: A Nice Indian Boy's Roshan Sethi & Karan Soni talk about believing in love 14:19

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Directed by Roshan Sethi, A NICE INDIAN BOY introduces us to Naveen (Karan Soni), a doctor who seems to have given up on finding love. However, when he meets Jay (Jonathan Groff), his world is upended. Though, as the two fall deeply in love, Naveen fears introducing his new boyfriend to his traditional Indian family, fearing that he will put everyo…

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Episode 191: One to One: John & Yoko's Sam Rice-Edwards talks about revolutionary artists 14:53

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In ONE TO ONE: JOHN & YOKO, co-director Sam Rice-Edwards creates a portrait of the iconic couple unlike any others. Weaving together interview footage, news reels and pop culture moments from the 1970s, the film speaks to the power of celebrity in a world on the brink of disaster. In this 1on1, we speak to Rice-Edwards about the meaning of a 'revol…

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Episode 190: Eric LaRue's Michael Shannon talks to us about 'needing our burdens' 14:26

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Directed by Michael Shannon, ERIC LARUE tells the story of Janice Larue (Judy Greer), a mother who's son Eric murdered three classmates at school. As she and her husband attempt to process their blend of grief and rage, they come under the judgmental eyes of the local townspeople (and the churches). In this 1on1, we speak to Shannon about whether o…

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Episode 189: Lucy: The Stolen Lives of Elephants' Fern Levitt takes us behind the curtain of zoo culture 18:45

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Directed by Fern Levitt, LUCY: THE STOLEN LIVES OF ELEPHANTS is the first documentary to expose the cruel treatment of elephants in zoos. Using the traumatic story of the Edmonton Zoo’s elephant, Lucy as the driving force behind the narrative, the film exposes zoos as glorified prisons and demands the transport of their elephants to sanctuaries aro…