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ScreenFishSF Radio 11.09 WRESTLEMANIA 41 and Finding New StoriesOnce 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 together more than usual. Still, Dave Voigt (In The Seats) and Kirk Haviland (@moviejunkieto) return to join Steve and help make some sense of this years 'Grandest Stage of Them All'.
2025-04-181h 20
ScreenFishSF Radio 11.09 WRESTLEMANIA 41 and Finding New StoriesOnce 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 together more than usual. Still, Dave Voigt (In The Seats) and Kirk Haviland (@moviejunkieto) return to join Steve and help make some sense of this years 'Grandest Stage of Them All'.
2025-04-181h 20
ScreenFishEric LaRue's Michael Shannon talks to us about 'needing our burdens'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 or not we 'need our burdens' and the way back from trauma.
2025-04-0414 min
ScreenFishLucy: The Stolen Lives of Elephants' Fern Levitt takes us behind the curtain of zoo cultureDirected 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 around the world. In this 1on1, we speak to Levitt about the future of zoos and the difference between 'preservation' and 'domination'.
2025-03-2618 minScreenFishBob Trevino Likes It's Tracie Laymon tells us about the beauty of broken peopleWritten and directed by Tracie Laymon, BOB TREVINO LIKES IT tells the story of Lily (Barbie Ferreira), a woman who's life is marred by the constant verbal manipulations of her father, Bob Trevino (French Stewart). But, while searching for her father on the internet, she discovers another man named Bob Trevino (John Leguizamo) and the two begin to build a friendship. As their relationship begins to grow, the two begin to see that they’re both worthy of love, even if life seems to suggest otherwise. In this 1on1, we speak to Laymon about the beauty of broken people an...
2025-03-2216 min
ScreenFishSF Radio 11.08 Captain America: Brave New World and Human HeroesCaptain America: Brave New World follows Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) as he works hard to keep the peace and build a new world together with the US Government. However, after President Ross (Harrison Ford) is attacked, Sam’s faith in the White House is shaken as he uncovers an old foe that had been buried for over a decade. This week, newcomer Josiah Cheltenham and ScreenFish'rs Seun Olowo-Ake and Daniel Collins assemble to talk about the pros and cons of human heroes.
2025-03-2257 min
ScreenFishThe Last Supper's Chris Tomlin talks about new life in old storiesExecutive produced by Chris Tomlin, THE LAST SUPPER is a fresh look at the last night of Jesus before the Crucifixion. With a focus on Peter and Judas, the film emphasizes the impact that Jesus had on those around him instead of the specifics of His life. In this 1on1, Tomlin speaks to us about finding new life in old stories, food for the soul and Divine inspiration for the soundtrack.
2025-03-1316 min
ScreenFishCan I Get a Witness?' Ann Marie Fleming & Kiera Jang tell us how much 'time is enough'Directed by Ann Marie Fleming, CAN I GET A WITNESS? takes us into the future where life ends at 50 and teen artists are left to document it through sketching. Although it's Kiah's (Keira Jang) first day, her mother (Sandra Oh) is also getting her own affairs in order at home. In this 1on1, we speak to Jang and Fleming about 'how much time is enough' and the ways that Millennials view the future.
2025-03-1214 min
ScreenFishRed Sands' Romina Cenisio shows us life in the desertPremiering at SXSW, the new documentary short RED SANDS tells the story of an intergenerational community of Mexican-American off-roaders who thrive on the bordertown of El Paso. However, when a looming danger threatens their way of life, they must confront their relationship to the land and their identity. In this 1on1, we speak to director Romina Cenisio about life in the desert and attempting to own ancestral land.
2025-03-1017 min
ScreenFishSeven Veils' Atom Egoyan talks to us about reviving old storiesWritten and directed by Atom Egoyan, Seven Veils tells the story of Jeanine (Amanda Seyfried), a theatre director who has finally re-entered the world of opera. Tasked with staging her former mentor’s most famous work, Salome, Jeanine finds herself increasingly haunted by her past experiences. Battling repressed trauma, Jeanine’s world begins to unravel, threatening both her professional and personal lives in ways that she could have never imagines. In this 1on1, we speak to Egoyan about whether or not stories are live and his attraction to SALOME.
2025-03-0813 min
ScreenFishNight of the Zoopocalypse's Scott Thompson & Gabbi Kosmidis talk about the power of the packNIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE creates a world of animated mayhem! When an alien encounter props an attack of gummy zombies (gumbies?) on the local zoo, a wolf with a heart of gold named Gracie (Gabbi Kosmidis) must team up with an unlikely pack of animals to try save the world and themselves. In this 1on1, we speak to stars Gabbi Kosimidis and Scott Thompson about the power of being in a pack and living life with 'the watering hole rule'.
2025-03-0712 min
ScreenFishNight of the Zoopocalypse's Rodrigo Perez-Castro & Ricardo Curtis take us into their zombie zooDirected by Rodrigo Perez-Castro & Ricardo Curtis, NIGHT OF THE ZOOPOCALYPSE creates a world of animated mayhem. When an alien encounter props an attack of gummy zombies (gumbies?) on the local zoo, a wolf with a heart of gold named Gracie must team up with an unlikely pack of animals to try save the world and themselves. In this 1on1, we speak to Perez-Castro and Curtis about working with Clive Barker, creating children's horror and the usefulness of fear.
2025-03-0610 min
ScreenFishMy Dead Friend Zoe's Kyle Hausmann-Stokes speaks to life after the militaryWritten and directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE tells the story of Merit, a US veteran who keeps seeing the presence of her best friend who died in combat. While processing her own trauma, her estranged grandfather is diagnosed with Alzheimer's, causing her to have to help him while helping herself.. In this 1on1, we speak to Hausmann-Stokes about dealing with PTSD, the healing power of art and the 'charge' that changed his life.
2025-03-0117 min
ScreenFishMorningside's Ron Dias speaks to us about 'emergency art'Directed by Ron Dias, MORNINGSIDE is a beautiful story that stares into the heart of Toronto. Set in the Morningside community of Scarborough, the film tells multiple stories of young men and women who are trying to thrive in a place that demands you survive. Funny and fiery, MORNINGSIDE features solid performances and shows the need for safe spaces in difficult times. In this 1on1, we speak to Dias about the power of dreams, 'emergency art' and finding true justice.
2025-02-2115 min
ScreenFish50,000 First Dates Brent Hodge talks to us about the joy of romcoms50,000 FIRST DATES: A TRUE STORY is unlike any documentary you've seen before. Directed by Brent Hodge, the series introduces us to Nesh and JJ, a funny and loving Toronto couple who have built a beautiful life together with Nesh's daughter. But their greatest struggle comes from a brain injury that Nesh suffered several years ago, causing her to forget her love and have to rebuild her life. In this 1on1, we speak to Hodge about Nesh's struggles with the online community and whether or not life is like a romcom.50,000 FIRST DATES: A LOVE STORY streams on...
2025-02-1014 min
ScreenFishSaturday Night's Jason Reitman talks about the magic of being liveIt's 10:01. The lights are about to go on at 11:30. And the chaos has begun. In SATURDAY NIGHT, director Jason Reitman takes us into the world of Saturday Night Live on its opening night in 1975. In this special roundtable discussion, we speak to Reitman about the magic of live television.
2025-02-0821 min
ScreenFishLook at Me's Taylor Olson takes us into the mindset of eating disordersWritten and directed by Taylor Olson, LOOK AT ME tells the story of Taylor Olson (playing a fictionalized version of himself), a deeply insecure, bisexual actor who is battling bulimia. Burdened by loneliness, Olsen searches for validation in relationships but continues to put up walls. When he finally believes he’s found someone that sees him for who he is, he must lean into his own journey of self-love in order to truly heal. In this 1on1, we speak to Olson about why men struggle with mental health.
2025-02-0812 min
ScreenFishSF Radio 11.07 Better Man and the Evolution of ManTold from his own perspective, BETTER MAN tells the story of the wild rise, fall and rebirth of British pop superstar Robbie Williams. From a young age, Williams was determined to leave his mark on the music industry. After making it big as a member of boyband Take That, Williams embarks on his own incredible solo career. However, fame has its trappings and Williams must fight through the demons of his past. In this 1on1, Dave Voigt ( @intheseats7388 ) and Victor Stiff ( @VictorStiff1 ) join us to talk about evolving into a better man and authentic musicals.
2025-02-0737 min
ScreenFishSF Radio 11.06: 2024's Best Movie MomentsIt's awards season! But, while everyone else is honouring the same few films, ScreenFish likes to break the trend. Instead of focusing on the entire film, we love to talk about the movie moments that mattered most to us. (After all, every story matters!) To us, the best moments of the year don't always come from artists that you'll see on the podium on Oscar night and, once again, it's time to honour the times that film spoke to us. This week, Dave Voigt ( @intheseats7388 ) and Victor Stiff ( @VictorStiff1 ) join us to share the times that movies made us...
2025-02-0734 minScreenFishDark Match's Lowell Dean & Ayisha Issa talk about the sacrifices of professional wrestlingDirected by Lowell Dean, Dark Match tells the story of a small-time wrestling organization that suddenly gets a big paycheck from a mysterious booker. Drawing the performers into the backwoods, they are soon horrified to discover that they’re working for an evil cult leader (Chris Jericho) with murder on the mind. Now, Joe Lean (Steven Ogg), Miss Behave (Ayisha Issa) and the rest of the team try to fight for their lives. In this 1on1, we speak to Dean and Issa about the nature of sacrifice and why we love professional wrestling.
2025-01-3116 min
ScreenFishPaying for It's Dan Beirne talks about the meaning of intimacyDirected by Sook-Yin Lee, PAYING FOR IT tells the story of Sonny (Emily Le) and Chester (Daniel Beirne), a couple who are no more. As the film opens, Sonny explains that she has found the arms of another and she wants to ‘see where it goes’, leaving Chester feeling alienated. Shy and introverted, Chester decides to start sleeping with sex workers in order to satisfy his basic needs yet discovers a new kind of intimacy in the process. In this 1on1, we speak to Beirne about the meaning of intimacy and the building blocks of a good relationship.
2025-01-2912 min
ScreenFishGreen and Gold's Madison Lawlor talks about loving the landBased on true events, GREEN AND GOLD follows Buck (Craig T. Nelson), an aging Wisconsin dairy farmer who works his land with his granddaughter Jenny (Madison Lawlor). However, Buck’s financial problems means that he’s at risk of losing his farm. With no other options, Buck is forced to accept a wager surrounding the hopes of the Green Bay Packers and a trip to the Superbowl in an attempt to keep his home—and family—together. In this 1on1, we speak to Lawlor about loving the land and what happens when 'grace makes things work'.
2025-01-2906 min
ScreenFishYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man's Brad Winderbaum takes us into Spidey's new lookIn Disney+' new series, YOUR' FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD SPIDER-MAN, we meet Peter Parker (Hudson Thames) as a freshman in high school. But his life changes forever when he’s bitten by a mysterious spider on his first day of school. Now, as he tries to balance family, friends and a part-time internship, Peter is also on the journey towards becoming a hero. With a new mentor and amazing friends, Peter works hard to keep the streets of New York safe as the amazing Spider-Man. In this 1on1, we speak to the series' executive producer Brad Winderbaum about the show's sp...
2025-01-2704 minScreenFishCurl Power's Josephine Anderson talks about relationships in the rocksDirected by Josephine Anderson, CURL POWER introduces us to the 4K Girls, five best friends who dream of winning the Canadian Junior Curling Championship. Over the course of their high school years, we watch as they balance their lives in competition with the natural pressures of youth. Coached by their former Olympian moms, the 4K Girls feel the intensity of competition yet also work hard to have active social lives as well. In this 1on1 we speak to Anderson about the joy of curling and passing the torch.
2025-01-2314 min
ScreenFishBefore the End: Searching for Jim Morrison's Jeff Finn opens up about the mystery of Jim MorrisonDo you believe that Jim Morrison is dead? While most would adhere to the story of Morrison's passing, director Jeff Finn isn't convinced... and he seems to thin that he's found him. In BEFORE THE END: SEARCHING FOR JIM MORRISON, Finn takes the viewer into the life of the famed Doors frontman, speaking to friends and family who can shed light on his life. But there's also the enigma of Frank X, a man who seems to know a little too much about Morrison's world to be a coincidence. In this 1on1, we speak to Finn about the mystery...
2025-01-2220 min
ScreenFishAllegiance's Supinder Wraich talks to us about the people behind the badgeSet in Surrey, BC, Allegiance follows Sabrina Sohal (Supinder Wraich), a Canadian police officer who believes in the system but also sees its flaws. Newly promoted to the Serious Crimes Unit of the CFPC in British Columbia, Sabrina finds that she has only six months to prove that she has what it takes to be a detective. Determined to prove that she’s worthy of the position, she finds herself paired with a new partner who has more experience and takes a different approach to the job. As she fights for the people on the streets of Surrey, Sabrina al...
2025-01-1720 min
ScreenFishA Real Bug's Life's Dr. Tim Cockerill gets us into the mind of an insectThe bugs are back! Now back for its second season, Disney+'s A REAL BUG'S LIFE returns with more stories from the insect world. Using Disney's unique form of storytelling, the series manages to help us understand the insect world and see them more as mere 'creepy crawlys'. In this 1on1, we speak to series expert Dr. Tim Cockerill talks about the mind of an insect and respecting our ecosystems.
2025-01-1314 min
ScreenFishA Real Bug's Life's Bill Markham talks about bringing natural stories to lifeThe bugs are back! Now back for its second season, Disney+'s A REAL BUG'S LIFE returns with more stories from the insect world. Using Disney's unique form of storytelling, the series manages to help us understand the insect world and see them more as mere 'creepy crawlys'. In this 1on1, we speak to series producer, Bill Markham about Disney's legacy of 'true life adventures' and making insects lovable.
2025-01-1015 min
ScreenFishDream Productions' Fiona Toth takes us back into the mind of Inside OutIn DREAM PRODUCTIONS, Disney+ takes us back into world of INSIDE OUT and the mind of pre-teen Riley. On the cusp of puberty, the new series brings us into the studio backlot of Riley's dream centre as the cast of characters responsible for her dreams search for stories that will connect with an increasingly 'more mature' young woman. In this 1on1, we speak to Fiona Toth, one of the editors of the series, and talk to her about revisiting the mind of a tween.
2025-01-0909 min
ScreenFishDisco's Revenge's Peter Mishara & Omar Majeed talk about disco's dance with social justiceDirected by Peter Mishara and Omar Majeed, DISCO'S REVENGE takes us back to the 70s. Caught in a time of social change, the rise of disco offered more to the world than driving beats and catchy rhythms. In this 1on1, we speak to Mishara and Majeed about disco's dance with social justice and people that fear disco.
2025-01-0915 minScreenFishSaint-Pierre's Allan Hawco & Josephine Jobert tell us what makes the perfect partnerSet in the French Territory just off the coast of Newfoundland, CBC's new series SAINT-PIERRE follows Donny ‘Fitz’ Fitzpatrick (Allan Hawco), a Canadian inspector who is exiled after his recent bust of a local politician causes too many headaches for the force. Transferred to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, Fitz is teamed with Deputy Chief Genevieve ‘Arch’ Archambault (Josephine Jobert), a Parisian transplant who is immediately frustrated by her new partner. In this 1on1, we speak to Jobert and Hawco about what makes the perfect partner, the magic of Saint-Pierre and the importance of secrets.
2025-01-0717 min
ScreenFishThe Last Repulican's Adam Kinzinger & Steve Pink talk about friendship across the aisleDirected by Steve Pink, THE LAST REPUBLICAN follows Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger, a politician who sacrificed his career by taking a stand against Donald Trump's role in the January 6 insurrection. As Kissinger speaks publicly and demands accountability, the film opens our eyes to the ways that he was abandoned by his party for not toeing the line. In this 1on1, we speak to Kissinger and Pink about the line between people and politics and extending hands across the aisle.
2024-12-2415 min
ScreenFishMUFASA: THE LION KING's Kelvin Harrison Jr. & Aaron Pierre tell us what makes a great kingLong live the king! With the release of MUFASA: THE LION KING in theatres, Disney continues the epic story of their iconic characters by taking us back to the beginning. Featuring younger versions of Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) and Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), we finally see the beginning of the Lion King's reign and how these two brothers are torn apart. In this 1on1, we speak to Pierre and Harrison Jr. about what it means to be a great leader and the power of loving the strays.
2024-12-2404 min
ScreenFishSF Radio 11.05 Red One and the heartbeat of Christmas (movies)The halls have been decked and the reindeer have completed their pre-flight checklist! It's the holiday season and, once again, we let SF Radio get into the Christmas cheer with Dwayne Johnson's RED ONE. While the film crashed at the box office, it's flying high on Prime Video. But is it really an early gift? Or just another lump of coal? This week, Heather Johnson and Chris Utley return to dig into Santa's sack of horrors and discuss what defines Christmas movies and what it takes to get off the naughty list.
2024-12-2449 minScreenFishBitch, I'm Early's Jesse Cowell tells us why he hates office cultureJesse Cowell hates office culture and now, he's ready to show the world. Premiering at Dances with Films NYC '24, the new short BITCH, I'M EARLY tells the story of two women, a generation apart, who get caught up in the battle for a promotion in their company. Determined to be first into work to show their dedication to the job, the two women engage in an all-out race to prove their worth. In this 1on1, we speak to Cowell about how office culture de-humanizes us and being caught up in blame.
2024-12-1314 min
ScreenFishDrive Back Home's Michael Clowater talks about going forward in the muckMichael Clowater is ready to tell his family story. Based on the true story of his grandfather, DRIVE BACK HOME tells the story of Weldon (Charlie Creed-Miles) as he and his family mourn the death of their father. Shortly after, Weldon receives a call from the Toronto police. They have arrested his older brother, Perley (Alan Cumming) for having sex with a man in a public park and Weldon is the only number that he gave them. At his mother’s insistence, Weldon begins the 1000 mile trek to Toronto in order to pick up his brother. But family reunions ar...
2024-12-1219 minScreenFishThe Heirloom's Ben Petrie talks about the problems of being a 'pack leader'At the height of the pandemic, everyone's lives existed in a wild moment of pause. In THE HEIRLOOM, we're dropped into the home of Eric and Allie, a couple whose relationship is on the brink during the lockdown. However, when they decide to adopt a rescue dog, they believe they could never have anticipated the way that their new family member would change the home, for better and for worse. Directed by Ben Petrie, THE HEIRLOOM is a hilarious and harrowing entry into their home--quite literally, in fact, as Petrie and his partner not only star but base the...
2024-12-1115 min
ScreenFishSF Radio 11.04 Wicked and the fear of the otherThis holiday season has gone WICKED! With the release of Jon M. Chu's musical, WICKED, the box office is thriving with the classic re-visiting of Baum's WIZARD OF OZ. Featuring strong performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the film truly lives up to the legacy of a stage play that has dominated Broadway for 20+ years. But what is it about this play that still works?This week, Raevin Larue and Riley Lovering Spencer fly by to talk about why the story continues to resonate and talk about whether or not we think someone is truly 'wicked'. (Spoiler Alert...
2024-12-061h 10
ScreenFishThe Gutter's D'Arcy Carden talks about the funniest script she's ever readD'Arcy Carden has gone from a GOOD PLACE to THE GUTTER. In her brash new comedy, THE GUTTER, Carden has unleashed her dark (and hilarious) side. As the alcholic bowler Skunk, Carden teams up with Walt (Shameik Moore), a young man in need of cash fast. Together, Walt and Carden enter the local bowling league with prize money on their mind, but they need to defeat the living legend Linda Cursen (Susan Sarandon) who stands in their way. In this 1on1, we speak to Carden about her love of Skunk and how we manage complicated relationships our parents.
2024-12-0611 min
ScreenFishSF Radio 11.03 Heretic and Unlocking the Maze of UnbeliefHERETIC introduces us to Sister Paxton and Sister Barnes (Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher), two young Mormons who are out on their prescribed evangelical mission to convert unbelievers. When they approach the home of Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), they ring the bell with optimism. (After all, he reached out to them with an interest to hear more.) However, after entering the home, they soon discover that Mr. Reed’s call is motivated by his own religious distaste, leading to a game of spiritual cat-and-mouse that could prove deadly for them both. This week, Steve welcomes ScreenFish'rs Raevin Larue and Se...
2024-12-061h 02
ScreenFishSF Radio 11.01 SATURDAY NIGHT and the magic of going liveThere's something about live television. For 50 seasons, Saturday Night Live has been a cultural institution of political satire. Now, in SATURDAY NIGHT, Jason Reitman attempts to take us behind the scenes of the very first show in 1976. With 90 minutes on the clock, the film shows the chaos that can happen with live tv and the battles they have to fight along the way. In the season premiere of SF Radio, Timothy Rideout (TheMindReels.com) and Dave Voigt (InTheSeats.ca) return to talk the magic of live television (and SNL itself) and whether we're ever really in control.
2024-12-061h 00
ScreenFishOverlord: the Sacred Kingdom's Christopher Guerrero & Sarah Wiedenheft talk about true weaknessOVERLORD: THE SACRED KINGDOM takes us into a kingdom on the brink of war. After the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives, wielding his army of Demi-humans, the neighbouring lands find themselves thrust into chaos. Yet their only hope may lie in the hands of Lord Ains (Christopher Guerrero), a sorcerer king with murky motives. Recruiting him to help fight their cause, his nobility is not lost on Neia (Sarah Wiedenheft), a young servant who believes that there is good within Ains' terrifying visage. In this 1on1, we speak to Guerrero and Wiedenheft about whether or not they'd follow Lord Ains...
2024-11-0913 min
ScreenFishConclave's Edward Berger talks about religion that's caught between the past and futureDirected by Edward Berger, CONCLAVE begins as the Pope unexpectedly dies. As Cardinals from around the world hurry to the Vatican, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is left to oversee the next conclave to decide who shall take on the role of Holy Father. As the group is sequestered to make their vote, Lawrence must attempt to navigate the system and scandals that arise as these men jockey for position and power amidst the global Catholic church. In this 1on1, we speak to Berger about rebuilding the Vatican and a church caught between past and future.
2024-11-0606 min
ScreenFishSpirit in the Blood's Summer H. Howell talks about finding your rageIn SPIRIT IN THE BLOOD, we are introduced to Emerson (Summer H. Howell) as she and her parents move back to the secluded religious community where they once lived. As she attempts to fit in at her new school, Emerson finds a friend in Delilah (Sarah-Maxine Racicot), a young woman who sides with her against bullies. Things intensify though as Emerson comes in contact with a terrifying monster in the woods. Scared for her life, no one but Delilah believes her story and the two set out to fight the evil by embracing their own inner darkness. In this 1...
2024-11-0510 min
ScreenFishCinefranco's Marcelle Lean talks about the 'singular universe' of French filmFeaturing over 25 feature-length and short films, CINEFRANCO is Toronto's premier French-language film festival. From November 1st-10th at the Carlton Cinemas, the fest seeks to bring a broad spectrum of popular French films from around the world to the people of the city. In this 1on1, we speak to festival founder Marcelle Lean about 'singular universes' and the differences between French-Canadian and French-International films.
2024-11-0519 min
ScreenFishTIFF '24: So Surreal - Behind the MasksDirected by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson, SO SURREAL: BEHIND THE MASKS follows Diamond as he travels across the ocean in search of the Indigenous artifacts. The focus of his journey is Raven Transformation Mask, an invaluable cultural item that was stolen and has yet to be reclaimed. In this 1on1, we speak to Diamond and Robertson about masks as 'prayers' and the difference between artifacts and art.journeys across the ocean to try to locate the Raven Transformation Mask, an invaluable cultural item that the northwest coastal community has previously had no luck tracking down.
2024-10-0412 min
ScreenFishBlink's Edith Lemay & Sebastien Pelletier take us around the world with their familyBLINK follows Edith and Sebastien Pelletier, parents of four who live (understandably) busy lives. However, their pace comes to a grinding halt when they receive the news that three of their children have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare and incurable disease that will eventually lead to visual impairment. Knowing that their children will inevitably lose the ability to see the vastness of the world through their own eyes, Edith and Sebastien come up with a plan: taking their entire family on a trip around the world to fill their ‘visual memory’. In this 1on1, we speak to Lema...
2024-10-0410 min
ScreenFishBlink's Edmund Stenson talks about the purity of childrenDirected by Edmund Stenson and Daniel Roher, the new documentary Blink follows Edith and Sebastien Pelletier, parents of four who live (understandably) busy lives. However, their pace comes to a grinding halt when they receive the news that three of their children have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare and incurable disease that will eventually lead to visual impairment. Knowing that their children will inevitably lose the ability to see the vastness of the world through their own eyes, Edith and Sebastien come up with a plan: taking their entire family on a trip around the world to...
2024-10-0310 min
ScreenFish1on1 with Alexandra Seay (Founding Artistic Director, CAFF '24)In its inaugural year, the County Adaptation Film Festival has Prince Edward County buzzing! With a focus on screenwriters and authors, CAFF is giving voice to those who don't always get the notoriety. In this 1on1, we speak with the festival's Founding Artistic Director, Alexandra Seay about the vision for the festival and what 'adaptation' means to her.
2024-09-2916 min
ScreenFishTIFF '24 Wrap-Up with the ScreenFish TeamThe lights have gone out on TIFF '24 but the ScreenFish Team has returned to give their yearly roundup of the best films and experiences of the week. From film favourites to poison frogs, our team can't wait to share all the things that we've learned from the best of the Fest!
2024-09-291h 07
ScreenFishReally Happy Someday's Breton Lalama & J Stevens talk about transitioning and being 'really happy'Directed by J Stevens, REALLY HAPPY SOMEDAY tells the story of Z (Breton Lalama), a rising star in Toronto’s musical-theatre scene. However, as he transitions, his testosterone injections have affected his powerful singing voice, forcing him to re-learn how to perform. Taking a job at a local bar, Z takes vocal lessons in the hopes of returning to the stage while also learning more about himself in the process.In this 1on1, we speak to Lalama and Stevens about bringing transitioning to life onscreen and what it takes to be 'really happy'.
2024-09-2712 minScreenFishThe Wild Robot's Chris Sanders talks about parental programmingDirected by Chris Sanders (LILO AND STITCH), THE WILD ROBOT tells the story of Rozim 7134 (Lupita Nyong’o)--aka Roz--a helper robot who lives to serve. However, when she first boots up, she finds herself lost in the wilderness, without any particular orders to follow. But this begins to change though when she meets Brightbill (Kit Connor), an orphaned gosling in need of care. Despite Roz’s protests, Brightbill quickly connects with the bot and she decides to take responsibility for him. Even so, as Brightbill gets older and yearns to fly with the flock, Roz must truly challenge hers...
2024-09-2704 minScreenFishThe Invisibles' Tim Blake Nelson & Andrew Currie talk about breaking the loop of griefWritten and directed by Andrew Currie, THE INVISIBLES tells the story of Charlie (Tim Blake Nelson), a husband who is struggling through life. With his marriage on the brink and his job feeling tedious, Charlie simply wants to disappear. Until he gets his wish. As Charlie begins to fade from existence (and memory), he slides into a world of warmth and acceptance where people are glad to see him and he is told that he matters. But, as he continues down the road, Charlie begins to wonder if his world is worth giving up and what the cost would...
2024-09-2316 minScreenFishDirector Ian Harnarine spills on family and food in DOUBLESWritten and directed by Ian Harmarine, DOUBLEs tells the story of Dhani (Sanjiv Boodhu), a Trinidadian street vendor who is forced to travel to Toronto in order to retain information from his estranged father, Ragbir (Errol Sitahal). However, as he discovers the severity of his father’s illness, Dhani opts to stay with his father temporarily in a moment of (admittedly, tense) support for him. However, this also forces him to make difficult decisions about how he can care for a man he barely knows—and what his responsibilities to him truly are. In this 1on1, we speak to Harn...
2024-09-2317 min
ScreenFishCrescent City's RJ Collins talks about making bad choicesDirected by RJ Collins, CRESCENT CITY tells the story of Brian Sutter (Terrance Howard), a police officer in a small southern town who’s struggling to keep it together. When the town is terrorized by a serial killer, Sutter and his partners, Luke Carson and Jaclyn Waters (Esai Morales and Nicky Whelan), are called into action. But, as the body count rises, everyone—including those on the force—become suspects, forcing them to try to contain the horrors of their past as they look to catch the killer. In this 1on1, we speak to Collins about making bad choices, mental...
2024-08-1911 min
ScreenFishMy Penguin Friend's Jonathan Lim talks about caring for creationInspired by the amazing true story, My Penguin Friend tells the story of Joao (Jean Reno), an older gentleman who lives a secluded life with his wife Maria (Adriana Barraza). One day, as Joao is on the beach, he discovers a lost penguin who is drenched in oil. Taking the bird into his home, Joao does his best to bring him back to health. Naming the bird DinDim, their encounter begins a beautiful friendship that stands the test of time (and the ocean). In this 1on1, we speak to producer Jonathan Lim about working with penguins and caring for...
2024-08-1615 min
ScreenFishCrescent City's Nicky Whelan talks about shadows and secretsDirected by RJ Collins, Crescent City tells the story of Brian Sutter (Terrance Howard), a police officer in a small southern town who’s struggling to keep it together. When the town is terrorized by a serial killer, Sutter and his partners, Luke Carson and Jaclyn Waters (Esai Morales and Nicky Whelan), are called into action. But, as the body count rises, everyone—including those on the force—become suspects, forcing them to try to contain the horrors of their past as they look to catch the killer. In this 1on1, we speak to Whelan about denying the 'shadow self...
2024-08-1610 minScreenFishRunning on Empty's Daniel Andre talks about laughing with deathWritten and directed by Daniel Andre, RUNNING ON EMPTY tells the story of Mortimer (Keir Gilchrist), a bland California man who seems to be starting his life with the love of his life. But all that changes when he discovers his LDC, a ‘scientific’ process that determines how many days one has left to live. Discovering that he has less than a year to go, he quickly finds himself abandoned by his fiancé and looking for answers. In this 1on1, we speak to Andre about laughing with the awkwardness of death.
2024-08-1309 min
ScreenFishStar Trek's Erin Macdonald takes us behind the science of Star TrekWhen people think of STAR TREK, the average person likely thinks of space battles and phasers 'set on stun'. But Trek fans know that there's so much more to the series. Despite it's trip across the galaxy, the franchise has always prided itself on taking a more grounded and scientific approach to its futuristic world. In order to ensure the most realistic vision possible, Trek hired astrophysicist Erin Macdonald, PhD as their official science advisor. In this 1on1, we speak to Macdonald about the relationship between science and Trek and inspiring the next Generation.
2024-08-0612 min
ScreenFishSing Sing's Clarence Maclin & Greg Kwedar talks about rejuvenating through artBased on the incredible true story, SING SING tells the story of Divine G (Colman Domingo), a prisoner at Sing Sing Penitentiary for a crime he didn't commit. But, behind the prison walls, he is rejuvenated by a theatre group filled with other incarcerated men. As they prepare for their next play, the group welcomes Divine Eye (Clarence Maclin), an inmate who desperately needs to connect with himself. In this 1on1, we speak to Maclin and Kwedar about the power of art and 'playing a role' in our lives.SING SING is available in theatres now.
2024-08-0512 min
ScreenFishNational Anthem's Eve Lindley & Luke Gilford talk about finding your peopleNATIONAL ANTHEM follows Dylan (Charlie Plummer), a quiet 21-year-old who does whatever he can to help his family survive. But things change when he takes a job working at a nearby ranch. Here, he discovers a community of rodeo performers that freely explore their sexuality. As Dylan begins to challenge his own identity, he finds himself attracted to Sky (Eve Lindley), a free spirit who shows him a world beyond his own. In this 1on1, we speak to Lindley & Gilford about 'finding your people' and the 'price of being ourselves'.
2024-07-2314 min
ScreenFishGod Bless Bitcoin's Kelly & Brian Estes talk about the ethics of bitcoinDirected by Kelly & Brian Estes, the new documentary GOD BLESS BITCOIN explores the financial, ethical and spiritual ramifications of our changing financial systems. In this 1on1, we speak to Kelly and Brian Estes about whether or not they believe bitcoin is the most ethical choice and 'the people's money'.
2024-07-2322 min
ScreenFishClear Cut's Brian Skiba talks about 'making things right'Directed by Brian Skiba, CLEAR CUT follows Jack, a man who wants to start over by taking a dangerous job in the logging community in the Pacific Northwest. But you can't outrun the past. And suddenly, he comes across a band of ruthless criminals from his past who are determined to kill him before he can escape. In this 1on1, we speak to Skiba about the dangers of the logging industry and what it takes to 'make things right'.
2024-07-1910 min
ScreenFishWidow Clicquot's Haley Bennett & Thomas Napper talk about the strength of Madame ClicquotDirected by Thomas Napper, WIDOW CLICQUOT follows Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot (Haley Bennett) as she grieves the loss of her beloved husband. Having been left the family’s fledgling wine business in his will, Clicquot finds herself under pressure to relinquish the land to male buyers. But she refuses to sell, beginning a journey that will change the shape of the wine industry as she leads the company through political and financial upheaval. In this 1on1, we speak to Bennett and Napper about the complexities of winemaking & the legacy of Barbe-Nicole Clicquot.
2024-07-1912 min
ScreenFishTHE DEAD DON'T HURT's Viggo Mortensen talks about fighting for the feminine WestWritten, directed and starring Viggo Mortensen, THE DEAD DON'T HURT tells the story of Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps), an independent woman who falls in love with Danish immigrant, Holger Olsen (Mortensen). Set during the outbreak of the Civil War, their relationship is torn apart when Olsen decides to fight on behalf of the Union. Suddenly left on her own in a world of male toxicity and violence, Vivienne is forced to stand tall and fight for her family on her own. In this 1on1, we speak to Mortensen about his western with a feminine twist and the power o...
2024-07-1612 min
ScreenFishGreat White North's P.J. Naworynski talks Canadian shark-infested watersShark Week comes to Canada?! In recent years, the Canadian East Coast has found themselves in the crosshairs of a massive shark migration, suggesting that this may be one of the largest hosting grounds for them in the world. In GREAT WHITE NORTH, director PJ Naworynski and his team take a deep dive into this surprising development as they attempt to gather information on this new feasting ground for Great Whites. In this 1on1, we speak to Naworynski about filming 17 ft Great Whites and feeling small.
2024-07-1031 min
ScreenFishFly Me to the Moon's Jim Rash talks aboutSet in 1969, the new romcom FLY ME TO THE MOON tells the story of Cole (Channing Tatum), NASA's launch director who works hard to ensure the safety of his men. However, with Russia advancing in the space race , the government hires Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson), a marketing maven, in the hopes of garnering public support. As the two grow closer, Kelly soon finds herself challenged with a new task: creating a backup in case the lunar landing doesn't work. In this 1on1, we speak to co-star Jim Rash about the importance of the space race, LGBTQ representation in 1969 and...
2024-07-0915 min
ScreenFishThe Great Salish Heist's Harold Joe talks about stealing back your storyIn THE GREAT SALISH HEIST, Steve Joe is an archaeologist for the Moquahat people who is convinced that his people's struggles are a direct result of the displacement of sacred artifacts. Determined to make things right, Steve assembles a rebellious crew from the Rez who plan on breaking into the museum in order to retrieve what rightfully belongs to their people. In this 1on1, we speak to producer/star Harold Joe about reclaiming history and when 'the wrong thing becomes the right thing'.
2024-07-0810 min
ScreenFishValley of Exile's Anna Fahr talks about telling authentic refugee storiesDirected by Anna Fahr, VALLEY OF EXILE follows Rima and Nour, two Syrian sisters who are trying to set up a new life in Lebanon. Struggling to take possession of their home, they're forced to temporarily stay in a Syrian refugee camp as time ticks away on Rima's pregnancy. In this 1on1, we speak to Fahr about telling authentic stories and filming in an actual Syrian refugee camp.
2024-07-0616 min
ScreenFishA Hundred Lies' Dana Abraham talks the Toronto Music SceneWritten by and starring Dana Abraham, A HUNDRED LIES tells the story of Ricky (Rob Raco), a once-popular artist in Toronto’s music scene who believes that it might finally be time for his big break. With his best friend, Damian (Abraham) serving as his manager, Ricky gets connected with an underground producer who believes his star is on the rise. But, as he fights to make it in the business, Damian’s personal demons begin to reappear in the high-pressure music business. In this 1on1, we speak to Abraham about the Toronto Music Scene and whether or not 'pai...
2024-07-0514 minScreenFishBlackwater Lane's Jeff Celentano talks about creating the perfect thrillerDirected by Jeff Celentano, BLACKWATER LANE is a harrowing ghost story with many twists and turns. After moving into their stunning new home, Cass witnesses a terrible tragedy on a lonely, country road. Traumatized by the experience, Cass is soon haunted by a ghostly presence that calls her mind into question. As things continue to get worse, Cass must battle her own mental health as she fights to piece together the mystery of what's happened (and what's happening to her). In this 1on1, we speak to Celentano about what makes a great thriller and which ghosts are the most...
2024-07-0511 min
ScreenFishMinnesota Mean's Dawn Mikkelson talks the power of roller derbyDirected by Dawn Mikkelson, MINNESOTA MEAN steps into the world of roller derby as Minnesota's home team attempts to fight their way to the top. As they thunder away at the competition, we also watch as the women go on their own personal journeys that have stakes much higher than any championship gold. In this 1on1, we speak to Mikkelson about athletes repping their community and whether or not 'roller derby can change the world'.
2024-07-0413 min
ScreenFishBoneyard's Brian Van Holt talks about the connection between pain and purposeBased on the infamous murders of Alto Mesa, BONEYARD is a harrowing journey into a world of corruption and murder. Starring Brian Van Holt (COUGAR TOWN) and Mel Gibson, the film is an intense ride that takes its real-world premise and adds fictional characters to explore its dark side. In this 1on1, we speak to Van Holt about the connection between pain and purpose and honouring the victims.
2024-07-0312 min
ScreenFishSF Radio 10.16: INSIDE OUT 2 and Living with AnxietyINSIDE OUT 2 revisits the mind of Riley, a young woman who is finally stepping into her teenage years. Though Riley’s emotions have been governed by Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black), Fear (Tony Hale) and Disgust (Liza Lapira), the onset of puberty brings new and confusing additions to the team. With the arrival of Anxiety (Maya Hawke), Envy (Ayo Edibiri), Ennui (Adele Exarchopolous) and Embarrassment (Paul Walter Hauser), Riley’s mind becomes a swirling mess of chaos, forcing Joy and the rest to adjust to life in a more complicated world. This week, Seun Olowo-Ake & Dani...
2024-06-301h 10
ScreenFishWONDLA's Jeanine Mason talks about the sacredness of 'found family'Now streaming on Apple TV+, WONDLA focuses its story on Eva (Jeanine Mason), a 16-year-old teenager who has been raised in an underground bunker by Muthr (Teri Hatcher), her robot caretaker. However, after an attack forces her out of her home, Eva discovers that the surface is not anything like she was led to believe. In this 1on1, we speak to Mason about the power of 'found family' and whether or not we're really ever ready for growing up.
2024-06-2905 min
ScreenFishDARK HIGHWAY's Anna Jane Edmonds and Kelly Tallon talk about surviving human traffickingDirected by Anna Jane Edmonds, DARK HIGHWAY may be one of the most terrifying films in recent memory. Not because it's exploitative in any way--simply because it's true. Exposing the horrors of human trafficking, HIGHWAY is a call to justice (and support) for a crime that we simply do not talk about but happens all around us. In this 1on1, we speak to Edmonds and participant Kelly Fallon about survivors as experts and the nature of justice.
2024-06-2233 min
ScreenFishTHE EXORCISM's Adam Goldberg talks Russell Crowe and forgivenessIn THE EXORCISM, Anthony Miller (Russell Crowe) is an actor who’s struggling to find work. When he finally lands a role in a supernatural horror film, he believes he may have found a role that can help him rebuild his career. When his estranged daughter, Lee (Ryan Simpkins) arrives, Anthony begins to show signs of the addition that drove his family apart. However, as Lee becomes increasingly suspicious about her father’s behaviour, she begins to unravel a sinister secret that threatens Anthony’s life—and the lives of those around him. In this 1on1, we speak to star Rus...
2024-06-2109 minScreenFish1on1 with Rebecca Snow & Jett Klyne (THE BOY IN THE WOODS)In this 1on1, we speak to Snow and Kayne about 'becoming Max', the power of shame and the relationships between suffering and faith.
2024-06-1915 min
ScreenFishIF's Cailey Fleming talks about keeping our sense of wonderIn IF, Bea (Cailey Fleming) is a young woman facing hard realities about growing up. When she stumbles into the world of Imaginary Friends (IFs), she's invited to face the world with new perspective, even in the midst of hard times. In this 1on1, we speak to Fleming about keeping our sense of wonder, working with CGI and the stories we tell ourselves.IF is available to own or rent now on digital home entertainment platforms.
2024-06-1807 min
ScreenFishScott Edelman talks about the look of Anxiety (INSIDE OUT 2)With Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2, Disney returns to the mind of Riley as she begins to step into her teenage years. Flooded with new emotions such as Embarassment, Envy, Ennui and, of course, Anxiety, Riley's emotions battle for control to help Riley deal with her ever-changing life. In this 1on1, we speak to INSIDE OUT 2's Simulation Lead Technical Director Scott Edelman about building our 'sense of self' and the look of Anxiety.
2024-06-1604 min
ScreenFishJohn Hoffman brings Anxiety to life in INSIDE OUT 2With Pixar's INSIDE OUT 2, Disney returns to the mind of Riley as she begins to step into her teenage years. Flooded with new emotions such as Embarassment, Envy, Ennui and, of course, Anxiety, Riley's emotions battle for control to help Riley deal with her ever-changing life. In this 1on1, we speak to John Hoffman, INSIDE OUT 2's story supervisor, to talk about bringing Anxiety to life.
2024-06-1406 min
ScreenFishGS Sommers, Stefanie Estes & Michael X. Sommers battle the ghosts of the pastDirected by GS Sommers, WILD EYED & WICKED tells the story of Lily, a young woman who's haunted by visions of her deceased mother (Stefanie Estes). As she attempts to deal with her estranged father (Michael X. Sommers), Lily must battle with the ghosts of her past in a way that may change her life forever.
2024-06-1117 min
ScreenFishBen Ducoff & Amnon Carmi talk about addiction and working with teens (YANIV)Co-written by Amnon Carmi and Ben Ducoff, YANIV is tells the hilarious story of two men who break into a high stakes card tournament to win back their school's art budget. In this 1on1, we speak to Ducoff and Carmi about doing the wrong thing for the right reasons, the joy of working with their students and telling stories of addiction.YANIV is now playing at TJFF '24.
2024-06-1015 min
ScreenFishInside Out '24: Regan Latimer explains BULLETPROOF: THE LESBIAN'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING THE PLOTDirected by Regan Latimer, Bulletproof: The Lesbian’s Guide to Surviving the Plot explores the nature of Queer representation in television. Fueled by animation, clips from the past and present and multiple interviews with televisions insiders and fans, the series steps into the power of media to help us understand and empower who we are. In this 1on1, we speak to Latimer about the reason fictional characters inspire real-world activism and the power of representation.
2024-05-2826 min
ScreenFishColette Johnson-Vosberg, Karen Ford & Cathy Lebel talk about being authentic in UNUSUALLY NORMALPremiering at Inside Out 2024, UNUSUALLY NORMAL explores the heart and soul of 'Canada's Gayest Family' as they share about their loving journey together and the obstacles that they faced along the way. Directed by Colette Johnson-Vosberg, NORMAL explores the beautiful relationships in a family that includes three generations of gay women in the same family as they navigate evolving homophobia with resilience and love. In this 1on1, we speak to Johnson-Vosberg and family members Karen Ford and Cathy Lebel about being our 'authentic selves' and the power of visibility for change.
2024-05-2625 min
ScreenFishHarrison Xu & Ivan Leung talk about their EXTREMELY UNIQUE DYNAMICHarrison Xu and Ivan Leung have an extremely unique dynamic between them... and it's also the title of their latest film. Premiering at Inside Out '24, EXTEREMELY UNIQUE DYNAMIC tells the story of two best friends who decide to commemorate their friendship by making a movie together right before one of them moves away. But, one of them has a secret that they've never shared with their best bud and wonder if now is the right time to do so. In this 1on1, we speak to Xu and Leun about their friendship, sharing our stories and Asian representation in...
2024-05-2521 min
ScreenFishGreg Wooldridge and Paul Crowder talk what it takes to be in THE BLUE ANGELSWith the new documentary THE BLUE ANGELS, director Paul Crowder chronicles a year with the Navy’s elite Flight Demonstration Squadron—from selection through the challenging training and demanding show season—showcasing the extraordinary teamwork, passion, and pride that fuels them. In this 1on1, Dave Voigt speaks to former Blue Angel Greg Wooldridge and Crowder about what it takes to be a BLUE ANGEL and why it took so long to bring the film to life.
2024-05-1806 min
ScreenFishSF Radio 10:15 X-MEN '97 and Fighting for FreedomWith the release of X-MEN '97, Marvel revives more than the show's classic theme. Conversations about injustice, freedom and acceptance have always been embedded within the series, creating a legacy of hope for the disenfranchised. This week, Miriam Ibrahim, Dina Hamdieh and Raevin Larue reunite to talk with Steve about the real power of the X-Men and why they still resonate.
2024-05-131h 16
ScreenFish1on1 with Greg Jacobs (THE HERE NOW PROJECT)Directed by Greg Jacobs and Jon Siskel, The Here Now Project take a look at the year 2021 from an environmental perspective. Having compiled incredible footage shot by everyday people from all walks of life, the film chronicles the state of our climate reality and calls for us to band together in unity. In this 1on1, we speak to Jacobs about what sets this apart from other climate docs and starting a 'call to courage'.
2024-05-0518 min
ScreenFish1on1 with Simon Cellan Jones (ARTHUR THE KING)Directed by Simon Cellan Jones, ARTHUR THE KING follows Michael Light (Mark Wahlberg), an ultimate racer who left the sport in shame. When one last chance to secure his legacy presents itself, he fights to secure a sponsor and a team of athletes (Simu Liu, Nathalie Emmanuel and Ali Suliman) for the Adventure Racing World Championship in the Dominican Republic. Faced with ten days and 435 miles, this ultimate race pushes the team to the brink of quitting… until a scrappy street dog that they dub Arthur begins to change their fortune. In this 1on1, we speak to Jones about go...
2024-05-0510 min
ScreenFish1on1 with Marlo McKenzie and Jonathan Parker (CAROL DODA: TOPLESS AT THE CONDOR)Directed by Marlo McKenzie and Jonathan Parker, Carol Doda: Topless at the Condor transports the viewer back to San Francisco in the 1960s. Here, we meet Carol Doda, the first dancer to go topless in the booming nightclub scene. In doing so, Doda became an overnight sensation and struck a blow for gender equality (both legally and culturally) that still resonates today. In this 1on1, we speak to McKenzie and Parker about combatting the male gaze & the politicization of fashion.
2024-05-0516 min
ScreenFish1on1 with Sarah Fisher & Karen Kingsbury (SOMEONE LIKE YOU)In SOMEONE LIKE YOU, rural architect Dawson Gage (Jake Allyn) has always been in love with London Quinn (Sarah Fisher), even if she hasn’t felt the same. Now, a decade later, the two finally seem to be on the same page romantically… when suddenly tragedy strikes and that opportunity is lost. But Dawson yearns to find some piece of her and, upon discovering that she has a twin sister name Andi (Fisher again), embarks on a journey to meet her. Having been separated during their parents’ IVF procedure, Andi has never known about her ‘other life’ and the news rocks...
2024-05-0518 min
ScreenFish1on1 with Elizabeth Hurley & Damian Hurley (STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL)Directed by Damian Hurley, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL tells the story of Mia (Georgia Lock), a young woman still grieving the loss of her best friend, Rebecca. On the anniversary of her mysterious death, Mia and her friends return to the Caribbean paradise in honour of Rebecca and her life. As Mia reconnects with her old flame, dear friends and Rebecca’s mother, Lily (Elizabeth Hurley) and sister Jemma, old secrets and passions begin to emerge, revealing a web of sex, betrayal and murder. In this 1on1, we speak to Elizabeth Hurley & Damian Hurley about working together onset and 'messed up pe...
2024-05-0508 minScreenFish1on1 with Georgia Lock (STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL)Directed by Damian Hurley, STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL tells the story of Mia (Georgia Lock), a young woman still grieving the loss of her best friend, Rebecca. On the anniversary of her mysterious death, Mia and her friends return to the Caribbean paradise in honour of Rebecca and her life. As Mia reconnects with her old flame, dear friends and Rebecca’s mother (Elizabeth Hurley) and sister Jemma, old secrets and passions begin to emerge, revealing a web of sex, betrayal and murder. In this 1on1, we speak to Lock about camaraderie on set, speaking with Mia and what it takes to...
2024-05-0508 minScreenFish1on1 with Hamoody Jaafar and Legend Geeter (ROUGE)Directed by Hamoody Jaafar, Rouge steps behind the walls of River Rouge high school and into the world of competitive high school basketball. With a legacy of 14 state championships, River Rouge is hungry for another and Rouge follows its current coach and players who yearn to bring home another trophy. Meanwhile, the film also taps into the school’s storied history has older legends share stories of victory and challenges of the past. In this 1on1, we talk about what it means to win, the effect of the pandemic and what makes the school so special.
2024-05-0518 min
ScreenFish1on1 with Louise Archambault (IRENA'S VOW)Directed by Louise Archambault, Irena’s Vow tells the amazing true story of Irena Gut Opdyke (Sophie Nelisse), a strong-willed, 19-year-old Polish woman who is employed by the Nazis during WWII. Promoted to housekeeper in the home of a highly respected Nazi officer, Irena is advised by the other staff to remain ‘seen and not heard’ for her own safety. However, when she discovers that the Jewish ghetto is about to be liquidated, she bravely chooses to shelter twelve Jews in the commandant’s basement. Faced with certain death should they (or she) be discovered, Irena remains determined to care for...
2024-05-0512 minScreenFish1on1 with Neil Diamond and Catherine Bainbridge (RED FEVER)Directed by Neil Diamond and Catherine Bainbridge, Red Fever is a stunning look at the world’s historical fascination with Indigenous Peoples. Traveling across the Atlantic, Diamond follows the lines between modern day fashion, sports, agricultural practices and democracy and the unrecognized influences of Indigenous ways of thinking that helped create them. In doing so, Red Fever hopes to chart a new path for the future by giving credit where it needs to be given. In this 1on1, we speak to Diamond and Bainbridge about the power of collaboration and why we struggle to see the value in equality.
2024-05-0520 minScreenFish1on1 with Alfredo Pourailly de la Plaza (THE FABULOUS GOLD HARVESTING MACHINE)Directed by Alfredo Pourailly de la Plaza, The Fabulous Gold Harvesting Machine follows Toto, an aging father who spends his days immersed in the water and muck of the Chilian caves as he attempts to harvest gold. Having done so for over 40 years, the conditions have taken their toll on Toto, leaving his health declining. In response, his son, Jorge, develops a plan to build a machine to relieve his father’s workload. In this 1on1, we speak to the director about what we leave behind and what it means to be the 'fabulous gold harvesting machine'.
2024-05-0516 min
ScreenFish1on1 with Alex Garland (CIVIL WAR)Set in the near future, Civil War depicts America as a nation divided within between two factions. Under the influence of a dictator president (Nick Offerman) in the midst of his third term, the country has reached a boiling point. With rebel factions descending upon the White House, Lee (Kirsten Dunst) and her team of military-embedded journalists race against the clock in order to reach the Capital with the hope of chronicling the historic events that are about to unfold. In this 1on1, we participate in a special roundtable discussion with Garland to discuss the film's political ambiguity, the...
2024-04-1219 min