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In The Seats With... David Freyne and 'Dating Amber'

November 11, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

High School is hard enough...but when you are trying to figure out who you are as a person...and if it's going to be accepted by those around you...it's that much harder... On this episode we get the distinct pleasure to sit down with Writer/Director David Freyne about his new film 'Dating Amber' which is coming to most VOD platforms this Friday Nov. 13th. It's a tender yet often hilarious coming of age story in small town Ireland as two classmates; both of whom are struggling with their b...

In The Seats With...Paul Leyden and 'Chick Fight'

November 11, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

Sometimes you've just got to know when to fight... On this episode we talk to director Paul Leyden about his new film 'Chick Fight'. When Anna Wyncomb (Malin Akerman) is introduced to an underground, all-female fight club in order to turn the mess of her life around, she discovers she is much more personally connected to the history of the club than she could ever imagine. It's empowerment and ass kicking all rolled into one and when we talked with Paul we asked him about the early days o...

In The Seats With...Cavan Campbell and 'Reciever'

November 10, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

The side hustle is vital to this industry... On this episode we talked with Writer/Director Cavan Campbell who is seeing the world premiere of his short film 'Receiver' during the Reel Asian Film Festival which is streaming Canada wide from Nov. 12th through the 19th. It's a fascinating little piece of horror/science fiction that puts us in the shoes of a very stressed out social work of Sri Lankan decent and how culturally the stresses of a job like this can truly be internalized. We tal...

In The Seats With...Kirstin Alexandre and 'Dead Reckoning'

November 10, 2020 00:00 - 17 minutes - 23.8 MB

It takes a village to make a film...and a pretty good lawyer... On this episode we talk with writer/producer Kirstin Alexandre about her new film 'Dead Reckoning' which is starring Scott Adkins and KJ Apa and coming to VOD platforms on Friday Nov. 13th. We dove deep and asked about the complexities of producing, especially from the independent side of things, how lucky they got with casting and what being a producer really means at the end of the day...

In The Seats With...James McNally

November 09, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

November is still shorts weather as far as we are concerned... On this episode we talk the head of the "Shorts That Are Not Pants" Film Festival that is launching online this year from Nov. 13th through the 22nd... We talk about the need to pivot online, the importance of short film and it's place in the art form of filmmaking and so very much more... You can learn more right here at https://www.shortsnotpants.com/

In The Seats With...Evan Morgan

November 08, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

Sometimes you find a movie that reminds you of Peanut Butter and Chocolate...it shouldn't work as well as it does...but it's just SOOO good.... On today's episode we talk with the writer/director behind 'The Kid Detective' now in limited theatrical across North America. This movie is a glorious mix of classic Hollywood procedural wrapped up in some indie filmmaking charm. When talking with Evan we discussed his idea for the story, what got him into the business, the challenges of just get...

In The Seats With...Johannes Nyholm for "Koko-Di Koko-Da"

November 07, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MB

Grief can't be quantified, grief is an assault on the senses... On this episode we talk with Writer/Director Johannes Nyholm about his film "Koko-Di Koko Da" which has just hit virtual theatres in the States and comes to VOD north of the border in early December. We asked him about his inspiration for the film, about the stories he likes to tell and what set him down the path of filmmaking...

In The Seats With...Benjamin Ross Hayden and 'Parallel Minds'

November 06, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 41.2 MB

Science-Fiction is meant to push boundaries and expand minds and we're making it in our own back yard... On this episode we talk with Writer/Director Benjamin Ross Hayden about his new film 'Parallel Minds' which is currently available on VOD but is also playing on the Super Channel here in Canada as a part of the Blood In The Snow Film Festival currently playing on the station. We talk science-fiction, Canadian filmmaking, the festival experience over Zoom and so very much more...

In The Seats With...Sergio Navarretta and 'The Cuban'

November 06, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MB

Quality of Life and being Alive...are two very different things... On today's episode we talk with director Sergio Navarretta about his film 'The Cuban' which is on VOD platforms tomorrow. It's a very personal film as it not only tackles issues around elder care which feels incredible relevant these days but it really highlights the power that music has in all of our lives. We talk about the making of the film, the casting of an icon like Louis Gossett Jr in the title role, the state of t...

In The Seats With...Adam Brody and Sophie Nelisse

November 06, 2020 00:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MB

It's the little things that give us purpose some days... On today's episode we talk with Adam Brody and Sophie Nelisse; the stars of the new film 'The Kid Detective' in limited theatres now... 'The Kid Detective' is exactly that...well kind of... It's the story of a once-celebrated kid detective (Brody), now in his 30's continues to solve the same trivial mysteries between hangovers and bouts of self-pity. Until a naive client (Nelisse) brings him his first 'adult' case, to find out who b...

In The Seats With...Lesley Chilcott and 'Watson'

November 04, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

Documentary filmmaking can be a challenge when you have a subject who is savvy on how to control the narrative... On this episode we talk with director Lesley Chilcott about her new film 'Watson' which chronicles the life and times of activist Paul Watson and the over 40 years that he has dedicated to the preservation of the world's oceans and their subsequent habitat's. We talk about the origins of the film, the challenges of research and getting certain shots on a film like this as well ...

In The Seats With...Daniel Perry from Arrow Video

November 04, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

It feels like the streaming services wars are only getting more and more intense these days and it's hard to know what to choose. On this episode we talk to Daniel Perry; head of digital over at Arrow Video as we talk about the launch of their new streaming service which is now available here in Canada. We talk about the challenges of digital, the evil word we call 'content' and ensuring that we don't stop caring about the actual art of cinema in the ever evolving digital landscape.

In The Seats With...John Walker talking about "A**holes: A Theory"

November 03, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB

The theory has become fact... On this episode we talk director John Walker about his new film 'Assholes: A Theory" which is hitting VOD in the States right now. It only makes sense that we post this today as we talk about his introduction to the book, adapting it to the screen, the rise of the a**hole, the documentary form and so very much more...

In The Seats With...Eugene Rodriguez talking about "Linda and the Mockingbirds"

November 02, 2020 00:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MB

Music really is a driving force for storytelling... On today's episode we talk with Eugene Rodriguez, the founder of the cultural musical organization Los Cenzontles (aka The Mockingbirds) about his experiences while making the film "Linda & The Mockingbirds" which is about a road trip that Linda Ronstadt and Jackson Browne take with this group of kids to the town that Ronstadt's grandfather was born in Mexico. It speaks to the rich and colourful mosaic of Mexican music and folk performanc...

In The Seats With...Douglas Arrowsmith and 'Picture My Face'

November 01, 2020 00:00 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MB

Icons happen where you least expect it... On this episode we talk with Douglas Arrowsmith, the writer/director behind "Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head" which is airing on TVO (and TVO.org) this coming Tuesday Nov. 3rd at 9PM. The film dives into the lore of 'Teenage Head' and how these punk rock kids from Hamilton stayed true to their roots and through thick and thin survived the highs and lows of not just rock and roll but of life by staying true to their friendship and the pow...

In The Seats With...Sean Breen

October 30, 2020 00:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MB

We say it a lot around here...but physical media is king... On this episode we talk to Sean Breen; Director of Sales at Unobstructed View and in charge of physical media releases over at Raven Banner Films. We talk a little about his history in the business, the rise of the sub-labels for DVD and Blu-Ray releases and some great stuff being released in the 4th quarter for the holiday season this year...

In The Seats With...The Adams Family to talk about 'The Deeper You Dig'

October 29, 2020 22:05 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MB

You'd never think of it from the outside looking in, but family values are so important, especially in the genre of horror. 'The Deeper You Dig' is just a fascinating little piece of psychological horror that looks at the moral implications of one horrible night gone awry as the emotional weight of guilt can haunt you just as well as a wronged spirit out for revenge. The Adams Family (trust me they get the irony and enjoy the joke) consists of John Adams, Zelda Adams and Toby Posner who do...

In The Seats With...Teri Hart

October 29, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 49.1 MB

Talking to people you admire...can be pretty darn cool... On today's episode we got the unique pleasure to sit and talk with the iconic Teri Hart. With years of experience in radio, TV and as the face of the Movie Network there's no question that Teri Hart knows her stuff and we pick her brain about the glitzy pop culture moments, movies that influenced her in the business, the changing landscape of the entertainment business thanks to the current global health crisis and so very much more...

In The Seats With...Konstantina Mantelos

October 27, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB

We're spreading the 'Blood In The Snow' all over the place this week... On this episode we talk with actor Konstantina Mantelos about her new film 'Anything For Jackson' which is kicking off on the Super Channel this coming Wednesday Oct. 28th. It's a great and creepy little film that wrapped just days before the world went into lockdown earlier this year and fantastic representation of what the Blood In The Snow Film Festival is all about. We talk about production, the challenges of this...

In The Seats With...Amelia Moses

October 27, 2020 00:00 - 26 minutes - 36.6 MB

It's impressive enough to have two features playing at a single film festival...but when it's your first two? That's all the more impressive... On today's episode we talk with Writer/Director Amelia Moses about her TWO films playing as a part of the Blood In The Snow Film Festival; 'Bleed With Me' and 'Bloodthirsty'. We talk about both films and more as we get a little insight into the thought process of an up and coming storyteller...

In The Seats With...Kelly Michael Stewart from Blood In The Snow Film Festival

October 26, 2020 00:00 - 45 minutes - 63 MB

It's Halloween week so it only makes sense that we start dropping episodes along that theme... We settle in with Kelly Michael Stewart, the founder of the Blood In The Snow Film Festival which is settling into year nine but wading into some unknown territory as they pivot to the Super Channel for all festival events starting this Wednesday October 28th. They could have easily pivoted or taken a year off, but Kelly is committed to the BITS brand and we talk about the changes, struggles and ...

In The Seats With...Michael Howell and Lia Rinaldo from the 'Devour Film Festival'

October 19, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 43.3 MB

If you're reading this description...you love film...and honestly who DOESN'T love food? Am I right? On the episode we are talking with Michael Howell and Lia Rinaldo; just a couple of the driving forces behind the 'Devour Film Fest' which is kicking off tomorrow! Please don't hesitate to visit them at devourfest.com as events are online this year bringing together some of the best that the marriage of food and film has to offer. We talked about having to pivot during COVID, the challeng...

In The Seats With...Peter Gombos

October 19, 2020 00:00 - 24 minutes - 44.3 MB

It's election time for our friends to the south of us here in Canada, and the math of it all is foremost on everyone's minds... On this episode we talk with director Peter Gombos about his film 'Margin Of Error' playing on TVO now. It looks at the science behind political polling and the math behind how computers can truly predict more then we should probably be comfortable with...

In The Seats With...Richard Crouse

October 13, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 63.5 MB

This feels like one for the bucket list... On today's episode we talk with the one and only Richard Crouse... Richard Crouse is the host of the CTV talk show Pop Life, the regular film critic for the 24 hour news source CTV’s News Channel and CP24. His syndicated Saturday afternoon radio show, The Richard Crouse Show, originates on News Talk 1010 in Toronto. He is also the author of nine books on pop culture history. He was the host of Reel to Real, Canada’s longest running television sho...

In The Seats With...Jessica Reynolds

October 13, 2020 00:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MB

It only makes sense considering that it's the month of October, that we'd have something with a horror movie going on... This episode with talk with actor Jessica Reynolds; who plays the title role in the new film "The Curse of Audrey Earnshaw" in limited theatrical release now and on most VOD platforms on Oct. 20th. Believe it or not this was her first on screen role, and we talk about that, learning on the job, what movie got her into the business of acting and so much more...

In The Seats With...Justin Oakey

October 10, 2020 00:00 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

As we cruise into double digit episodes, today on "In The Seats With..." we sit down and talk with writer/director Justin Oakey about his latest film "A Fire In The Cold Season" which is in select theatres and available on VOD platforms across Canada. We talk about regional filmmaking in Canada, bringing a noir and western vibe to the North East of Canada and so very much more...

In The Seats With...Eric Marchen

October 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 89.9 MB

Sure it's our tenth episode...so it only makes sense to have an extra long one... We sit down with friend of the show Eric Marchen who is not only the host of "Cinema Seen" on Rogers TV but also not one, not two but THREE podcasts. The Untitled Movie "Podcast, Untitled Movie "Reviews" and Untitled Movie "Conversations". We talk about how the industry has had to pivot mid-COVID, the changes and challenges we've both seen from festivals to regular releases and so very much more. We do get ...

In The Seats With...Jessica Swale

October 08, 2020 00:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MB

On this episode we talk with Director Jessica Swale about her film 'Summmerland' on VOD platforms now which stars Gemma Arterton and Gugu Mbatha Raw

In The Seats With...Michael Paszt and Ian Hodgkinson

October 07, 2020 21:25 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

Today we get into the ring with writer/director Michael Paszt and subject Ian Hodgkinson about 'Nail In The Coffin: The Fall & Rise Of Vampiro' which is available on most VOD platforms now. We talk about the sport of pro wrestling, the pull and allure with inside that business and the importance of family at the end of the day...

In The Seats With...Eva Mulvad

October 03, 2020 00:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

On this episode of "In The Seats With...: we talk with director Eva Mulvad about her film 'Love Child' which is playing as a part of the 'The Impact Series' playing at screens across Canada. You can learn more about The Impact Series right here and how to buy tickets; https://theimpactseries.net/ It's a unique documentary that not only sees the strife of people struggling with looking from Asylum but also the need to give the family units a need for definition and value. It was a fascinat...

In The Seats With...Roger Nygard

October 03, 2020 00:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

On This Episode we talk with Writer/Director Roger Nygard about 'Suckers' newly restored and released on Blu-Ray. We talk about the sub genre of the car salesmen movie, balancing the comedy with some of the horrible characters we see and how he almost literally saved 'Suckers' from the garbage bin...

In The Seats With...Anthony Dimaria

September 29, 2020 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

On this episode we dive into the truth behind the live of Jay Sebring, a Hollywood innovator and unfortunate victim of the 'Helter Skelter' murders as we talk with director Anthony Dimaria about his new film 'Jay Sebring: Cutting To The Truth' which is available on VOD platforms now. It's about what an influential icon he was at the time in Hollywood with men's fashion and hair, but also about how the media just wanted to manipulate this all into more of a scandal then it obviously was...