Awesome Friday Podcast

1. Episode 122: No One Will Save You & The Fall of the House of Usher

This week, we're diving into two horror titles! Join us for the new Disney+/Hulu alien home invasion film No One Will Save You and then Mike Flanagan's latest for Netflix, The Fall of the House of Usher. Join us!STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films discussed here wouldn't exist.BONUS CONTENT: This week, our patrons get to hear us talk about whether we actually

Sep 25,2023 01:07:01

2. Episode 121: No Hard Feelings & Talk To Me

Greetings programs! We're back with another summer catch-up episode! Join us as we dive into No Hard Feelings with Jennifer Lawrence, and then stick around for this year's big summer horror breakout, Talk To Me. Join us!STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being discussed here wouldn't exist.BONUS CONTENT: Greetings patrons! Thank you once again for joining us

Sep 18,2023 50:25

3. Episode 120: The Meg 2: The Trench & El Conde

Greetings programs! This week, Matthew and Simon catch up with another summer blockbuster, diving headfirst into the sea with The Meg 2: The Trench and then visit South America with the upcoming satire El Conde. Join us!STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films discussed here wouldn't exist.BONUS CONTENT: This week on the bonus show, Simon asks which is the best an

Sep 11,2023 01:03:11

4. Episode 119: The Last Voyage of the Demeter & Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem

Greetings programs! Join us this week as we catch up with two summer movies, The Last Voyage of the Demeter and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem!STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films discussed here wouldn't exist.BONUS CONTENT: Apologies, friends, no bonus recording this week. SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-FiEPISODE HOMEPAGE: Visit this episode'

Sep 04,2023 01:05:38

5. Episode 118: Past Lives & Reinventing Elvis

Greetings programs! This week, Rachel subs in for Simon again, and she and Matthew take on the A24 critical darling Past Lives and the new documentary Reinventing Elvis, which explores the story of the '68 comeback special. STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being discussed here wouldn't exist.BONUS CONTENT: This week, I ask Rachel about remakes that are bett

Aug 28,2023 01:23:59

6. Episode 117: Ahsoka, Season 1, Episodes 1 & 2

Greetings programs! We're here slightly off schedule to talk about the new Star Wars adventure, Ahsoka! Starring Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Brodizzo, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ahsoka picks up a decade after Star Wars Rebels ended and promises to take the characters we already love on a new adventure in the Star Wars Universe. STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the fi

Aug 22,2023 58:39

7. Episode 116: They Cloned Tyrone & Joy Ride (and also Star Trek)

Greetings, programs, and welcome to another edition of the Awesome Friday Podcast. This week on the show, we're taking on her recent Netflix release, They Cloned Tyrone, and the still-in-cinemas Joy Ride. Simon also gets Matthew talking about the recent musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which is why the episode runs a little over time. We hope you enjoy it!STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the wri

Aug 13,2023 01:22:39

8. Episode 115: Fantasia Film Festival 2023

Greetings programs! This week we dive head first into the 2023 Fantasia Film Festival. We've each seen a number of films and we're going to talk about a number of them including Hundreds of Beavers, Birth/Rebirth, Satan Wants You, A Disturbance in the Force, With Love and a Major Organ, Aporia, Sympathy for the DEvil, and River. Join us!STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike,

Aug 06,2023 01:19:12

9. Episode 114: Oppenheimer & Barbie

Greetings programs! This week we're getting caught up in the fascination that is gripping the nation. That's right, it's the Barbenheimer episode! Both Oppenheimer and Barbie are being hailed as being some of the best filmmaking of the year. Do we agree? Yes, yes we do, and listen in to find out why!STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being discussed here would

Jul 31,2023 01:21:51

10. Episode 113: Asteroid City & Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1

Greetings programs! This week, we dive head first into the world of Wes Anderson with Asteroid City, and then we jump off a cliff with Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1. Join us! STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being discussed here wouldn't exist.EPISODE HOMEPAGE: CVisit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streamin

Jul 23,2023 01:05:21

11. Episode 112: Two Year Anniversary Special: The Best Movies Since July 2021!

Greetings programs! It has been two years, almost to the day, since we relaunched the Awesome Friday Podcast! To celebrate that fact, we are joined by Rachel, and we talk about our favourite films from when the show has been running - that's July 2021 to now. It was a very fun conversation to record, and we hope you enjoy it too!We'd like to thank everyone who is listening or has listened or has thought about listening for helping us reach this milestone. We love you all! This episode was p

Jul 16,2023 01:41:59

12. Episode 111: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny & Nimona

Greetings Programs! Join us this week as we dive into the latest Indiana Jones film and the new Netflix/Annapurna animated release Nimona. It's a good one!HOMEPAGE:Find JustWatch.com powered streaming links for each film as well as our ratings and all of our other content at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/07/podcast-indiana-jones-nimona/ BONUS CONTENT: In this weeks bonus chat Simon asks Matthew to explain his fluid Mission: Impossible rankings and Matth

Jul 10,2023 01:11:58

13. Episode 110: Marvel's Secret Invasion & Biosphere

Greetings program! This week we're taking on the latest Marvel series, Secret Invasion starring Samual L Jackson as Nick Fury, and an upcoming indie comedy starring Mark Duplass and Sterling K Brown, Biosphere (in cinemas July 9th). We have a lot to say about both, so join us!BONUS CONTENT: This week on our bonus chat, we start with Matthew's recent acquisition of Waterworld on Arrow Video Special edition UHD Blu-Ray, and that leads into a discussion of the 90s shlock we both love. Th

Jul 02,2023 01:07:35

14. Episode 109: Guy Ritchie's The Covenant & Extraction 2

Greetings, Programs! This week we're joined by longtime friend of the show Rachel Ho for our discussions of Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, Chris Hemsworth in Extraction 2, and subway systems around the world (no, really!). We hope you like it! BONUS CONTENT: Rachel also joined us for our patron bonus chat this week, in which we talk about film festivals and the films we see there that we know will be hits. It's an interesting one, and patrons at every tier can listen. Tiers start at

Jun 26,2023 01:32:30

15. Episode 108: Fast X & Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we're talking about two super fun movies: Fast X, the 11th Fast & Furious movie and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, the sequel to the best movies of 2018. Join us! BONUS CONTENT: This week our patron bonus chat is all about new TV, including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Tribeca Premieres, and Black Mirror. Patrons at every tier can listen here (and it's only 2$/month to join!): https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-18th-bonus-84765907 EPI

Jun 18,2023 01:13:57

16. Episode 107: Air & Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

.Greetings, programs! We're back after a week away! Join us for a lively discussion of Air (now on Prime Video) and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (now in cinemas). One of these movies we really liked and the other, the opposite of that. Listen to find out which is which! BONUS CONTENT: This week's bonus chat for Patreon subscribers is also live. We start with The Truman Show and end up discussing Julie Andrews. It's a good one, I think! Patrons at all tiers can listen, and support

Jun 12,2023 01:07:45

17. Episode 106: Shazam: Fury of the Gods & The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Greetings Programs! Join us this week as we discuss Shazam: Fury of the Gods and The Super Mario Bros Movie. One of these movies is fun; you'll have to listen to find out which! BONUS CONTENT: Patreon supporters at every tier get access to this week's bonus conversation, in which we dive into It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, one of Matt's favourite shows and one that Simon has just started watching for the first time. Support starts at just CAD $2 per month! https://www.patreon.com/pos

May 28,2023 01:04:32

18. Episode 105: Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 & You Hurt My Feelings

Greetings, programs! This week we finally catch up with Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, and then writer/director Nicole Holofcener's latest film, You Hurt My Feelings starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Join us! BONUS CONTENT: This week's bonus for Patreon subscribers is a discussion of Letterkenny and Star Trek: Lower Decks, both great and made in Canada. Subscribers at all tiers (starting at just $2 CAD) get access, so join today! Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/may-21st-2023

May 21,2023 01:14:17

19. Episode 104: Evil Dead Rise & Still: A Michael J Fox Movie

Greetings Programs! This week we're covering Evil Dead Rise, a great new addition to the ongoing Evil Dead Franchise and hen the newly released AppleTV+ Documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie. Join us!BONUS CONTENT: All Patreon subscribers get access to our bonus chats, this week talking about Dennis Quaid and then moving into some classic movies of the 1980s and 1990s. EPISODE HOMEPAGE: Visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch powered streaming links for both movies, as well as a

May 15,2023 55:50

20. Episode 103: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves & BlackBerry

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we take a look at the newly on-demand fantasy heist movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves before switching gears to the upcoming Canadian dramatization of the rise and fall of one of our biggest tech giants, BlackBerry. We also talk a little about the writer's strike, and just in case there is any ambiguity: we stand with the writers. Be sure to go to this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links for both titles, as well as ou

May 07,2023 01:04:47

21. Episode 102: Scream 6 & Sisu

Greetings programs! This week we dive into the latest instalment in the ongoing Scream franchise and then into a bloody Finnish revenge story. Join us! BONUS CONTENT: This week's bonus chat starts with headphone jacks and then dives into -among other things- movies filmed in Malta. All Patreon subscribers can listen to it here!EPISODE HOMEPAGE: Find JustWatch-powered steaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content on this episode's homepage at AwesomeFriday.ca!CONNECT WITH US:

May 01,2023 51:34

22. Episode 101: 65 & Ghosted

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we dive head first into two.... well, two not-great films. First up is the Adam Driver Fights Dinosaurs sci-fi actioner 65. Then we look at the new Chris Evans & Ana de Armas action rom-com Ghosted. BONUS CONTENT: This week on our patron-subscriber bonus chat, we dive into the third seasons of The Mandalorian and Star Trek: Picard, how they're similar and how they're different and whether either of them is actually good. Every tier of subscriber

Apr 23,2023 58:55

23. Episode 100: Falcon Lake & How To Blow Up A Pipeline

Greetings programs! We're back after a brief hiatus, and this week we're covering Canadian Screen Award Best Picture nominee Falcon Lake and the new indie thriller How To Blow Up A Pipeline. Spoiler alert: it's two good movies on this week's show!BONUS CONTENTThis week on our patron bonus chat, we talked about A24 films and our journeys with them. Join the Patreon to hear it!EPISODE HOMEPAGE: Find our ratings, JustWatch powered streaming links, and all of our other content on this episode's h

Apr 16,2023 55:03

24. Episode 99: John Wick: Chapter 4 & Tetris

Greetings programs! Join Matthew and Simon for a dive into the world of hyper-stylized action that is John Wick: Chapter 4, and then into the weird but true story of Cold War politics, intrigue, and espionage that is Tetris. It's a weird show, but hey, when is it not?Join us!BONUS CONTENT: Patrons at all tiers can hear our bonus discussion about the classic films we've missed over the years over on Patreon. Our lowest tier is just $2 CAD/month! EPISODE HOMEPAGE:Find our star ratings, Just

Apr 03,2023 01:06:48

25. Episode 98: Missing & Pathaan

Greetings, programs and welcome back to the show! This week we are looking at two 2023 releases now available on demand. First up is the new screen-set film Missing starring Storm Reid, and the Hindi language action thriller Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan! Join us!EPISODE HOMEPAGE:You can find JustWatch-powered streaming links for both films, our ratings, and all of our other content at this episode's homepage.BONUS CONTENTPatrons can join us for a bonus conversation about the recent arrest

Mar 26,2023 47:09

26. Episode 97: Cocaine Bear & Brother

Greetings programs! This week on the show Matthew and Simon dig into the latest meme-turned-movie Cocaine Bear and the Canadian Screen Award Best Picture nominee, Brother. One of these films is really good and the other ... well, you'll have to listen to find out!Check out our star ratings, streaming links, and all of our other content at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/03/podcast-cocaine-bear--brother/BONUS CONTENT & SUPPORT:This week patrons at all tier can also hear u

Mar 19,2023 52:49

27. Episode 96: I Like Movies & Inside

Greetings Programs! This week on the show we look at a Canadian festival darling, Chandler Levack's I Like Movies, as well as the recent Berlinale debut Inside starring Willem Dafoe. THere's a lot to talk about, especially when it comes to what works for one viewer vs another. Join us!This episode's homepage can be found here.BONUS CONTENT: If you are a Patreon subscriber be sure to check out this episode's bonus content right here on the Patreon feed.CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twi

Mar 12,2023 02:59

28. Episode 95: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania & The Mandalorian Season 3 Episodes 1 and 2

Greetings programs and welcome to this week's episode of the show. This week is all Disney all the time as we are slightly late to the part on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania but also slightly early to the party for The Mandalorian Season 3, of which we have seen the first two episodes. BONUS CONTENT:Additionally, starting this week we have bonus content for our Patreon supporters. Typically, whenever we record a podcast, there's a solid 15-30 minutes of us talking about random things that g

Mar 05,2023 59:10

29. Episode 94: Knock at the Cabin & We Have a Ghost

Greetings programs! This week on the show Matthew and Simon take a look at the new M. Night Shyamalan movie Knock at the Cabin and the new Netflix release We Have a Ghost. There are many opinions in this one, so listen and let us know what you think!LINKS: Matthew was recently a guest on The LAMBCast, the podcast of the Large Association of Movie Blogs, discussing a personal favourite film, The Man Who Would Be King. Listen to that on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or Podomatic!You can

Feb 26,2023 48:26

30. Episode 93: Somebody I Used To Know & Sharper

Greetings programs! This week Matthew and Rachel take a look at two new streaming releases: Prime Video's new rom-com Somebody I Used To Know and AppleTV+'s new thriller Sharper. CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAFSimon on Twitter: @TemporaryPenHome: AwesomeFriday.caAwesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome FridayAwesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCaAwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome FridayEmail Awesome Friday: Contact UsCONNECT

Feb 12,2023 01:10:10

31. Episode 92: Jung_E & Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Greetings programs! This week on the show we're talking about the newly released Korean science fiction film JUNG_E and the not so recently released Marvel movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Check out this episode's homepage for streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content. SUPPORT:Thanks so much to all of our listeners, new and old! Please consider smashing that link button, the five-star review, or simply tell your friends! Additionally, we have a Patreon and Ko-Fi if you

Feb 05,2023 01:02:07

32. Episode 91: The 2023 Sundance Film Festival

Greetings programs! You've all been good so here's a bonus episode of the podcast in which Rachel Ho and Matthew break down a few great titles from this year Sundance Film Festival.This was Matthew's first year attending the festival and Rachel's second, and it was a pretty good year if these six films are any indication.Join us as we take a look at Still, Fair Play, The Pod Generation, Eileen, Magazine Dreams, and Infinity Pool.Head to this episode's homepage for JustWatch powered streaming li

Jan 31,2023 01:42:53

33. Episode 90: You People & M3gan

Greetings, programs, and welcome back to the show! This week we dive into two 2023 releases. First, we'll discuss the new Netflix rom-com You People, starring Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Second, we'll catch up with the Blumhouse-produced killer robot doll movie M3gan! Check out this episode's homepage for streaming links, our ratings, and more!Matthew has started writing for Exclaim.ca! Read his review of the new AppleTV+ series Shrinking here!SUPPORT

Jan 29,2023 51:48

34. Episode 89: Burial & Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we're catching up with two more 2022 films, the IFC Midnight produced Shudder exclusive Burial and the latest film in the Shrek franchise, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. One of these movies is a little more divisive than the other here at Awesome Friday HQ; listen to find out which!Check out this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links, our ratings, and more! SUPPORT: Thank you so much for joining us! Whether you're new here o

Jan 22,2023 49:42

35. Episode 88: The Last of Us (w/ Guest Shaurya Chawla)

Greetings programs! You’re reading this correctly, a second episode this week! I was given access to the entire first season of the new HBO series The Last of Us, an adaptation of the PlayStation video game franchise of the same name. Joining me to speak about it is my friend Shaurya Chawla, who has not only seen the whole series but, unlike me, has played the game. In this episode, we will give some brief thoughts on the whole of season one, followed by a more in-depth discussion of the premier

Jan 16,2023 38:10

36. Episode 87: Matt & Simon & Rachel's Top Movie Moments of 2022!

Greetings, programs, and welcome to a special episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast! This week Matthew, Simon, and Rachel get together and discuss their favourite movie moments of 2022. This episode is replete with spoilers for every movie we discuss, so if you haven't seen something, please be mindful of segments you may want to skip or maybe bookmark this one and come back later.Either way, this is the first time that Simon and Rachel have been in a (virtual) room together, and it was a ton of

Jan 15,2023 01:34:50

37. Episode 86: Matt & Simon's Top 11 Films of 2022!

Greetings, programs, and welcome to the first episode of 2023! Simon is back from holiday, and we're counting down our favourite films of 2022. This is a long episode because there is a lot to get through; it's hard to keep the discussions of excellent cinema brief! Many of the films we're counting down have been featured on the show before. Here are links to those (but in alphabetical order, you'll have to listen to find out where they land!)- All Quiet on the Western Front- The Banshees o

Jan 08,2023 01:51:40

38. Episode 85: The Banshees of Inisherin & Avatar: The Way of Water (& Elvis, too) (w/ Guest Host Rachel Ho)

Greetings, programs, and welcome to our final episode of 2022! We usually post on Sundays, but since you have been good, we're dropping this one on Christmas Eve. This week we're joined again by Rachel Ho of Contra Zoom Podcast, Exclaim.ca, and others as we talk about The Banshees of Inisherin (one of the year's best) and Avatar: The Way of Water (another movie we have seen!) as well as a brief discussion about Baz Luhrmann's Elvis.Be sure to head to this episode's homepage for streaming links,

Dec 24,2022 01:25:10

39. Episode 84: Diaspora, Polaris, & The 2022 Whistler Film Festival (w/ Guest Host Rachel Ho)

Greetings programs! This week Rachel and I are speaking about the 2022 Whistler Film Festival. This is my third year covering Whistler, and Rachel flew out to attend in person! We'll be talking about several films, but in particular, two Canadian releases: Diaspora from director Deco Dawson, about a young Ukrainian immigrant living in Winnipeg and Polaris from director Kirsten 'KC' Carthew, about a young girl surviving in a frozen post-apocalypse. Be sure to head over to this episode's homepage

Dec 18,2022 01:00:41

40. Episode 83: Something in the Dirt & Emancipation (w/ Guest Host Rachel Ho)

Greetings, programs, and welcome to a very special episode of the show. This week (and next!) Simon is on holiday, so Matthew will be joined once again by our friend Rachel Ho of Exclaim.ca, ThatShelf.com, POV Magazine, and The Globe and Mail! We're diving into an indie darling and a big, oscar-bait action spectacle this week. First, Benson & Moorhead's Something in the Dirt, which is finally in release after premiering all the way back at Sundance at the beginning of 2022. Then we move on t

Dec 11,2022 01:16:23

41. Episode 82: Troll & Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Greetings programs! We're breaking down two new Netflix releases this week on the show. First, we look at the Norwegian kaiju film Troll and then the new stop-motion adaptation of Pinocchio by director Guillermo del Toro.Join us, and then be sure to check out this episode's homepage for streaming links, our star ratings, and all of our other content. CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAFSimon on Twitter: @TemporaryPenHome: AwesomeFriday.caAwesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFrida

Dec 04,2022 01:01:43

42. Episode 81: Andor (reprise), Spirited, & The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Greetings, programs, and welcome to a very special Awesome Friday Podcast. This week we're covering three things: First, we're headed back to Ferrix to revisit Andor, which might be the best Star Wars thing in a long while. Following that, we're kicking off the holiday season with a look at Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell in AppleTV+'s new holiday musical Spirited, and then a quick trip out to Knowhere for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. This episode is jam-packed, so what are w

Nov 27,2022 53:54

43. Episode 80: Bullet Train & TÁR

Greetings, programs, and welcome to another week on the Awesome Friday Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the neon-lit, glossy action comedy Brad Pitt spectacle Bullet Train and a tour de force performance from Cate Blanchett in Todd Field's TÁR. Join us!Be sure to visit the homepage for this week's episode, where you can find JustWatch powered streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/11/podcast-bullet-train--tar/ Once again, this week, it app

Nov 20,2022 55:41

44. Episode 79: Don't Worry Darling & The Wonder

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we have a Florence Pugh doubleheader. First, we look at the now-streaming Don't Worry Darling by director Olivia Wilde. When it was released, this one was laden with controversy, but is it a good movie? Only one way to find out! Following that, we have the new Netflix release, The Wonder, from Sebastien Lelio, who previously won an Oscar for A Fantastic Woman. After listening, be sure to visit this episode's page for JustWatch-powered streaming links

Nov 13,2022 02:22

45. Episode 78: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story & Enola Holmes 2

Greetings, programs, and welcome to the Awesome Friday Podcast for November 6th 2022! This week we're diving into two new streaming releases: The Roku Channel Original "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" starring Daniel Radcliffe, and the Netflix Original "Enola Holmes 2" starring Millie Bobby Brown. Every week it looks like there are more listeners joining us, so if you are new here, we want to say welcome! If you aren't new, we want to say welcome back! We're glad you're here. If you like what you

Nov 06,2022 44:42

46. Episode 77: Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Greetings, programs, and welcome to a very special episode of the podcast. This week instead of our usual two things, we are reviewing one or eight, depending on your perception of the universe. Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities is an 8-episode horror anthology that is now out on Netflix, and we are looking at all eight episodes. We both have strong feelings about them; listen in to find out what they are! Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for our ratings, streaming links, an

Oct 30,2022 01:15:01

47. Episode 76: Raymond & Ray & Decision to Leave

Greetings Programs! This week on the podcast, Matt and Simon take a look at a pair of wayward bothers in the new AppleTV+ release Raymond & Ray and the Cannes Film Festival Best Director winning Decision to Leave from the great Park Chan-wook. Will there be hot takes? Only one way to find out! Find links to listen (and JustWatch powered streaming links for each movie) below.Join us!Every week it looks like there are more listeners joining us, so if you are new here, we want to say welcome! If yo

Oct 23,2022 59:22

48. Episode 75: Marvel's Werewolf by Night & All Quiet on the Western Front

Greetings programs! This week the Awesome Friday Podcast is back with a look at two new streaming titles. First up is the latest Marvel experiment, the Halloween special Werewolf by Night. Following that, we look at the new adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front, produced by Netflix. You’ll find streaming links powered by JustWatch, as well as our ratings and all our other content at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/10/podcast-werewolf-by-night--all-quiet-on-the-weste

Oct 16,2022 01:04:26

49. Episode 74: VIFF 2022 Top Fives w/ Dakota from Contra Zoom

Greetings programs! We’re back after just a few days with a special bonus wrap-up episode for the 2022 Vancouver International Film Festival. This episode is also a joint episode with our friends Contra Zoom, Dakota from that show and Matthew are breaking down their five favourites from the festival together, and the episode will be going out on both of our feeds! Surprisingly our top five lists only share one film in common, and you’ll have to listen to find out which! Be sure to visit this epi

Oct 11,2022 01:25:52

50. Episode 73: VIFF 2022: Viking & Triangle of Sadness

Greetings programs! This week on the podcast, we're looking at two films that played as part of the 2022 Vancouver International Film Festival. First up is Canadian director Stéphane Lafleur's new high-concept comedy Viking. Then we take a closer look at Ruben Östlund's Palme d'Or winning satire of wealth and privilege Triangle of Sadness. Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content. Join us!CONNECT WITH US: Matthe

Oct 09,2022 57:47

51. Episode 72: Blonde & Star Wars: Andor

Greetings programs! This week on the podcast, we are looking at the divisive new Marilyn Monroe movie Blonde, starring Ana de Armas as the titular blonde bombshell, before moving on to the latest entry in the Star Wars franchise, Andor. We spend half the episode swooning over one of these; listen to find out which!JustWatch-powered streaming links, our ratings, as well as all of our other content and a complete list of where you can listen to this episode are available at AwesomeFriday.caCONNECT

Sep 25,2022 01:00:00

52. Episode 71: Blank & Moonage Daydream

Greetings, programs, and welcome to another edition of the Awesome Friday Podcast. This week Matt and Simon take a look at the new high-concept indie thriller Blank and the new documentary about the life and art of David Bowie, Moonage Daydream. One of these movies is one of the best movies of the year, so listen closely to find out which. When you're done listening to the episode, be sure to head to AwesomeFriday.ca, where you will find streaming links for each film (powered by JustWatch), ou

Sep 18,2022 47:00

53. Episode 70: Pinocchio & Saloum

Greetings programs! We're back after a two-week break with two new movies, one hot off the presses from the largest media conglomerate in history and the other finally seeing wide release after a successful festival run last year. First up is Robert Zemeckis' live-action remake of Disney's Pinocchio, followed by the Senegalese action horror movie Saloum. One of these movies we really didn't like, listen to find out which and then watch the other!Be sure to visit AwesomeFriday.ca for this episode

Sep 11,2022 50:43

54. Episode 69: Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. & Three Thousand Years of Longing (w/ special guest host Rachel Ho!)

Greetings, programs, and welcome to this week's episode of the Awesome Friday podcast! This week we're taking a closer look at two new films: first, the satire of southern baptist megachurches from first-time director Adamma Ebo, Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Which stars the electric duo of Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall. Following that, we have the latest from Mad Max creator George Miller, the modern fairy tale Three Thousand Years of Longing starring the inimitable Tilda Swinton and Idri

Aug 28,2022 01:02:50

55. Episode 68: Alienoid & She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

Greetings programs! This week on the podcast, we’ve got two exciting titles for you. First up is the South Korean science fiction epic Alienoid, then the latest Marvel series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.There are streaming links powered by JustWatch as well as all of our other content on this episode's homepage.Join us!CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAFSimon on Twitter: @TemporaryPenHome: AwesomeFriday.caAwesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook:

Aug 21,2022 56:37

56. Episode 67: Day Shift & Fall

Greetings, programs, and welcome to our latest episode! This week on the Awesome Friday Podcast, we're breaking down the latest Netflix release, Day Shift starring Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco, and the new young-women-trapped-in-a-place horror movie Fall. One of these movies we really liked. Listen to find out which!Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links to each title, our ratings, and all of our other content. Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.LINKS:Ma

Aug 14,2022 44:02

57. Episode 66: Lightyear & Prey

Greetings, programs, and welcome to another episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast. This week we're talking about two new Disney releases: First, the latest Pixar Studios animated feature, Lightyear, followed by Prey director Dan Trachtenberg's prequel to the 1980s action horror classic Predator. Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch powered streaming links for each title, plus all of our other content!Join us!SUPPORT: We want to say thanks for listening to all our listen

Aug 07,2022 48:08

58. Episode 65: Nope & Not Okay

Greeting programs! This week on the podcast we are discussing Jordan Peele's latest directorial effort, the UFO horror thriller Nope, and Quinn Shephard's indictment of influencer culture Not Okay. Join us for this discussion of two thematically linked films, something we totally planned for. Honest. Also: Head over to this episode's homepage for JustWatch powered streaming links and all of our other content. SUPPORT: We want to say thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and ol

Jul 31,2022 49:14

59. Episode 64: Vengeance & The Gray Man

Greetings programs! This week on the podcast, we’re talking about BJ Novak’s feature directorial debut Vengeance, and the Russo Brothers helmed $200 action blockbuster The Gray Man, starring Chris Evans and Canada’s Ryan Gosling. Check out this episode's homepage for streaming links, review scores, and all of our other content. Join us!SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-FiCONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAFSimon on Twitter: @TemporaryPenHome: AwesomeFriday.caAwesome Friday on Tw

Jul 24,2022 52:30

60. Episode 63: Games: Neon White & Medal of Honour

Welcome back, friends to a new episode of the games podcast! This week I wax lyrical about the splendours of 'Neon White', before trying to convince you of its link to EA's 'Medal Of Honor' reboot from 2010. Enjoy!Visit this episode's homepage to find a full listing of where you can listen to Awesome Friday as well as all of our other content: Neon White & Medal of Honor at AwesomeFriday.caCONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAFSimon on Twitter: @TemporaryPenHome: AwesomeFriday.ca

Jul 21,2022 23:18

61. Episode 62: Bonus: Our Favourite Marvel Movies featuring over a dozen of our friends Updated

Greetings, programs and welcome to a special bonus episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast. In our main episode this week, we asked over fifty of our friends to contribute their top ten Marvel Cinematic Universe entries and used those to establish a consensus top ten.We also asked everyone if they would be willing to record a short audio clip about their favourite with the intent of sprinkling those into the show. Well, we didn’t get one from everyone, but we did get a level of response that made

Jul 20,2022 30:23

62. Episode 61: Marvel Extravaganza! Ms Marvel, Thor: Love & Thunder, Our MCU Top Ten(s), and The Ultimate MCU Top Ten

Greetings, programs, and welcome to our first anniversary! It's hard to believe we relaunched the podcast a year ago to the day, but here we are a year later. We are so grateful for all of you, for your listening and engagement, and for the community that we're starting to build. It's fitting that this week saw the release of two new Marvel Cinematic Universe entries because that's how the show began. Last year we covered the Disney+ series Loki and the film Black Widow. We decided to make an ev

Jul 17,2022 01:56:41

63. Episode 60: Games: Flight Of Nova & Superhot VR

Hello! Welcome to a new edition of the games podcast where I throw superlatives at two of my favourite games so far this year. First, I talk space flight and violent atmosphere-heat death in ‘Flight Of Nova‘, then making John Woo movies in ‘Superhot VR‘.It’s unscripted again – time, it’s (not) on my side – but back to being double the length! Yay! So settle in and join me actually finding my love for gaming again. Enjoy!Visit us at this episode homepage for this and all of our other content: CON

Jul 14,2022 22:49

64. Episode 59: Games: Red White Yellow Cruising

It’s back! New year craziness and some technical issues brought the game podcast to a halt, and life found a way (to get in the way), but it finally feels like a good time to restart!You’ll notice that the games podcast is going to have shorter episodes from now on, both to help make it fit into my schedule, and also because I’m only going to talk about one game at a time. However, it’s now fully scripted, so you can read along if you please! Bonus article!This week, I’m trying to put into words

Jul 05,2022 10:57

65. Episode 58: Marcel the Shell with Shoes On & Stranger Things 4

Greetings programs! Welcome to the first episode of July, in which we discuss a lovely new movie and the return of a much-loved television series. In the top half, we’ll introduce you to Marcel the Shell with Shoes on, the brainchild of Jenny Slate, Dean Fleischer-Camp, and Elisabeth Holm, which balances childlike whimsey with deep emotional resonance. Then, in the bottom half of the show, we’re talking about Stranger Things 4, how it holds up against the previous seasons, and whether Simon shou

Jul 03,2022 01:05:01

66. Episode 57: An interview with filmmaker Dan Mirvish on his film '18 1/2'

Greetings programs! Dan Mirvish is an award-winning filmmaker known for films like Omaha: The Musical! and Bernard & Huey, as well as co-founding the Slamdance Film Festival. His latest film is a genre mashup, part thriller and part dark comedy, set in the 1970s and adjacent to the watergate scandal 18 1/2 tells the story of a young transcriptionist who hears the infamous missing time from the Nixon Watergate tapes and the idealistic journalist she brings the story to.I sat down with Dan on Zoom

Jun 29,2022 31:52

67. Episode 56: The Sea Beast & Obi-Wan Kenobi

Greeting programs! Join us this week as we discuss the upcoming Netflix animated film The Sea Beast, directed by Chris Williams and starring Karl Urban and Jared Harris, and the recently concluded Obi-Wan Kenobi series from Disney+.There are streaming links powered by JustWatch as well as all of our other content available at this episodes homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/06/podcast-the-sea-beast--obi-wan-kenobi/ Join us!SUPPORT: We want to say welcome and thanks for listening t

Jun 26,2022 01:17:53

68. Episode 55: Spiderhead & Cha Cha Real Smooth

Greetings programs and welcome to this week's episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast. Simon is back after his week off and we are talking about two new streaming releases. First up is the new Netflix Sci-Fi thriller Spiderhead, starring Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, and Jurnee Smollett. Following that we have Sundance darling Cha Cha Real Smooth, the sophomore effort from writer, director, and star Cooper Raiff and co-starring Dakota Johnson, now released on AppleTV+. There are streaming links p

Jun 19,2022 58:00

69. Episode 54: Hustle & The Phantom of the Open (w/ special guest co-host Rachel Ho)

Greetings programs! It’s time for a new episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast! This week we’re looking at a pair of sports movies: Hustle, the love letter to basketball from Adam Sandler, and The Phantom of the Open, the true story of the man who shot the worst round of golf in British Open History, starring Mark Rylance. This week Simon had some commitments that couldn’t be avoided, but luckily our friend Rachel Ho was able to join me in his place. Rachel is an award-winning critic based out of

Jun 12,2022 57:51

70. Episode 53: The Righteous & Top Gun: Maverick

Greetings, programs, and welcome to this week’s podcast! Following a year-long journey from its festival premiere at Fantasia 2021, Mark O’Brien’s The Righteous is finally coming to cinemas and on-demand thanks to Arrow Video and Vortex Media, and after a 36-year gap, Tom Cruise is back as a Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell in the long-awaited sequel to the 1980s classic Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick.There are streaming links powered by JustWatch along with all of our other coverage of these films and more

Jun 05,2022 01:04:27

71. Episode 52: An Interview with Mark O'Brien on his film 'The Righteous'

Greetings programs! Canadian actor Mark O’Brien has been working steadily since the mid-2000s with roles in CBC’s The Republic of Doyle and AMC’s Halt & Catch Fire, and movie appearances in Denis Villeneuve's Arrival, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s Ready or Not, and Noah Baumbach’s Marriage Story. This week sees his feature film writing and directorial debut, The Righteous, arrive in cinemas nearly a year after its premiere at least year Fantasia Festival. Grappling with themes of fai

Jun 02,2022 22:59

72. Episode 51: RRR & The Northman

This week on the Awesome Friday Podcast, we’re talking about two big 2022 historical epic films. First up is the Tollywood breakout RRR from director S. S. Rajamouli and stars Ram Charam and N. T. Rama Rao Jr. Second, the latest from The Witch and The Lighthouse director Robert Eggers, The Northman. You can listen to this episode right here on this page (after the jump) or wherever you listen to podcasts, and there are links to both titles wherever they are streaming powered by JustWatch –as wel

May 29,2022 01:08:04

73. Episode 50: Uncharted & Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers

Greeting programs! This week, we’re looking at the newly on-demand Uncharted starring Tom Holland and the new streaming nostalgia trip Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers. Join us!You can find JustWatch powered streaming links for each film, as well as all of our other content, at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/05/podcast-uncharted--chip-n-dale-rescue-rangers/ We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If yo

May 22,2022 44:37

74. Episode 49: Make/Remake: Zero Hour! & Airplane!

Greetings, programs, and welcome to a very special episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast. Airplane! is one of the greatest comedy films of all time, but did you know it’s a remake? This week we are talking all about Airplane! and the 1957 Canadian Melodrama it's based on, Zero Hour!.You can find JustWatch powered streaming links for both movies on this episode's home page: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/05/make-remake-zero-hour-airplane/Join us! We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to

May 15,2022 01:06:43

75. Episode 48: An Interview with Director Emerson Moore on his new film 'Escape the Field'

Greetings programs! Writer and director Emerson Moore's first feature, Escape the Field, a story about six strangers stranded in an endless cornfield, is on-demand now. I had the chance to sit down with him via zoom to talk about the film, his experiences making it, and more!You can find streaming links for Escape The Field on this episodes homepage here: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/05/interview-director-emerson-moore/CONNECT WITH US: Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca Twitter: htt

May 14,2022 15:20

76. Episode 47: Petite Maman & Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

Greetings programs and welcome to another episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast! This week we’re taking a look at Celine Schiamma’s delightful Petite Maman, and the latest entry in the juggernaut that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Join us!There are JustWatch powered streaming links, as well as all our other content, available this episodes homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/05/podcast-petite-maman-doctor-strange/ We want to say welcome and t

May 08,2022 10:02

77. Episode 46: Memory & Everything Everywhere All At Once

Another week, another podcast episode! Join us for discussions of the new Liam Neeson led action thriller Memory and the sophomore effort from The Daniels Everything Everywhere All At Once. There are JustWatch powered streaming links, as well as all of our other content, available at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/05/podcast-memory-everything-everywhere-all-at-once/We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one o

May 01,2022 56:47

78. Episode 45: The Batman & The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Salutations applications, and welcome to a new episode of The Awesome Friday Podcast. We're back after a two-week hiatus and talking about two of the year's most anticipated movies. First up, freshly t streaming services and premium rental, Matt Reeves's noir-inspired take on the caped crusader, The Batman. Following that, the newly released to cinemas film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, in which Nicolas Cage plays the role he was born to play: Nicolas Cage. There are JustWatch powered

Apr 24,2022 53:50

79. Episode 44: An Interview with Reel Canada Executive Director Jack Blum on National Canadian Film Day

The third Wednesday of every year is National Canadian Film Day, a nationwide event that celebrates the best in Canadian cinema. This year is no different, and tomorrow's event promises to be one of the best yet, with screening events in every province and territory and around the world. This morning I sat down with Jack Blum, executive director of Reel Canada (the organisation that puts National Canadian Film Day on), to speak about this year's event, the tribute to the late Jean-Mac Vallée, an

Apr 19,2022 20:05

80. Episode 43: An Interview with Actor, Writer, and Producer Jonas Chernick on his film Ashgrove

Greetings programs! Welcome to another Awesome Friday interview! Joining me this time is Jonas Chernick, who produced, co-wrote, and stars in the film Ashgrove. Ashgrove is the story of a scientist played by Amanda Brugel, who may be the key to solving a worldwide pandemic and is forced to take a few days for herself and her family. Chernick plays her husband, and we sat down to talk about the film, what it's like shooting a movie during a pandemic, and more.HOMEPAGE LINK:There are streaming lin

Apr 14,2022 28:03

81. Episode 42: Moonfall & Our Flag Means Death

Greeting programs, and welcome to the Awesome Friday Podcast. This week we’re taking a closer look at the new ridiculous (in a good way) Roland Emmerich film Moonfall and the Rhys Darby and Taika Waititi led series Our Flag Means Death. Spoiler alert we loved both of these things, so come and join us for a love fest. Ed. Note: We had technical difficulties while recording this episode; some interference cropped up that we didn’t hear during recording. While I could minimize it, I couldn’t elimin

Apr 10,2022 51:56

82. Episode 41: An Interview with actor Shawn Doyle on his film Ashgrove (and also Star Trek: Discovery)

Salutations applications, and welcome to an Awesome Friday Interview with actor Shawn Doyle! A native of Newfoundland, Shawn has been working steadily in film and television since the early 1990s, and in just the last few years has racked up an impressive filmography that includes recurring appearances in The Expanse, Hannibal, Cardinal (for which he won a Canadian Screen Award last year) and most recently Star Trek: Discovery. This year he has two films in the Canadian Film Festival, Ashgrove a

Apr 04,2022 27:47

83. Episode 40: Grab Bag: Moon Knight, Halo, & The Canadian Film Festival

Greetings programs and welcome back to the Awesome Friday Podcast. This week is a little different than most weeks, instead of two things we are covering a whole bunch of things in a grab bag format. There have just been too many things to narrow it down you see, so join us for brief discussions about The 94th Oscars and the slap heard ‘around the world, Halo, Marvel’s Moon Knight, and the films of the Canadian Film Festival. Join us!We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our lis

Apr 03,2022 01:14:45

84. Episode 39: Deep Water & Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood

Salutations applications and welcome to a new episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast! This week we're taking a closer look at two new films: First, director Adrian Lyne's new film Deep Water starring Ben Affleck and Ana de Armas, recently released on Amazon Prime here in Canada and Hulu in the US, followed by Richard Linklater's latest animated nostalgia piece, Apollo 10 1/2: A Space Age Childhood.Join us!We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we apprec

Mar 27,2022 59:28

85. Episode 38: An Interview with Katie Boland, Director, Writer, Producer, and Star of We're All In This Together

Greetings programs! Katie Boland is a Canadian actor, writer, director, and producer. She is probably best known for her television appearances and the web series she created, Long Story Short. However, this year, Katie made her feature film directorial debut with We’re All In This Together, a story about a dysfunctional family brought together by absurd events. Not only is she the film’s director, though, but she also adapted it from the best selling book, produced it, and starred in it as estr

Mar 24,2022 22:56

86. Episode 37: Spider-Man: No Way Home & The Outfit

Welcome back to Awesome Friday, on a Sunday! In this week's episode, we speak at length about a little movie you might have heard about from last year, Spider-Man: No Way Home, which has finally come to home video. Then it's onto a new release from Focus Features, The Outfit, a single location mystery thriller starring Mark Rylance and Zoey Deutch. Join us!You can find streaming links (where available) to both films and all of our other content at this episode's homepage.Meanwhile, relax and enj

Mar 20,2022 01:08:05

87. Episode 36: An Interview with Seth A Smith, Director of Tin Can

Welcome to a special episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast in which I sit down with director Seth A Smith to talk about his film Tin Can. Tin Can played at both Fantasia Festival last year and the Vancouver International Film Festival, which is where I originally saw it. It is now getting a wide release from LevelFILM, and Seth and I sat down on Zoom to talk about it.You can find links to buy or rent Tin Can, as well as all of our other content, at this episodes' page at AwesomeFriday.ca CONNEC

Mar 18,2022 22:26

88. Episode 35: West Side Story & The Adam Project

It's Awesome Friday on a Sunday! This week we're talking about West Side Story, which has just been released to Disney+, and the new Ryan Reynolds starring Netflix family action movie The Adam Project.There are streaming links and our ratings on this episode's homepage. Join us! We want to thank you all for listening. We do appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a

Mar 13,2022 01:11:48

89. Episode 34: Turning Red, Fresh, & After Yang

Greetings programs! We’re a day late in posting this episode of the podcast, but to make up for it, we’re talking about three, yes three, excellent movies for you to watch. First up is Pixar’s Turning Red, their first feature set in Canada and another surefire hit for Disney+. Second, we’re talking about the Disney+/Hulu original Fresh, a romantic thriller that goes to some very unexpected places. Last but far from least, we’re talking about the sophomore film from Kogonada, After Yang, a quiet

Mar 07,2022 01:07:14

90. Episode 33: The Afterparty & The Dropout

On this week’s podcast, we take a closer look at the hit AppleTV+ comedy The Afterparty and the upcoming Disney+ drama The Dropout. You can find streaming links as well as both Matt and Simon's ratings for these series on this episode's homepage. We want to thank you all for listening. We do appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us v

Feb 27,2022 52:23

91. Episode 32: Texas Chainsaw Massacre & The Cursed

Greetings, programs, and welcome to another edition of the Awesome Friday Podcast. This week we’re tackling two new horror movies: First, the latest Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and then the newly released period-set gothic werewolf movie The Cursed. Join us!As always, we want to thank you all for listening. We do appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you

Feb 20,2022 01:06:31

92. Episode 31: Parallel Mothers & The 94th Academy Award Nominations

Greetings, programs, and welcome to another Awesome Friday! This week is a little different; we're covering the latest film from Pedro Amaldóvar, Parallel Mothers, which, as it turns out, is an excellent segue into our second topic: the recently announced nominations for the 94th Academy Awards. This episode runs a little longer than our average, but we think it's worth it!As always, we want to thank you all for listening. We do appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please cons

Feb 13,2022 01:22:48

93. Episode 30: Slamdance Interview w/ Avalon Fast

Greetings programs and welcome to a very special episode of the podcast. This week we’re joined by Avalon Fast, director of Honeycomb, a new indie feature playing as part of the Slamdance Film Festival. We talk with her at length about her film and the experience of making it, as well as a quick recap of some more favourites of the festival. As always, we want to thank you all for listening. We really do appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, re

Feb 06,2022 50:36

94. Episode 29: Games: Virtual Virtual Reality & Half-Life: Alyx

Hello and welcome to a new episode of our games podcast! This week I travel deep into the Grid for a VR special, with Oculus Quest’s answer to Portal (yes, really), and then a reminder of why Valve is the best in the business of games design. Put on your VR headset of choice* and join me!*VR headset not requiredVR gaming has been threatening to disrupt the industry for many years, yet never quite living up to its promises. But between ‘Virtual Virtual Reality‘ and ‘Half-Life: Alyx‘, it’s startin

Feb 04,2022 00:24

95. Episode 28: The Book of Boba Fett & Pam and Tommy

Greetings programs! This week on the Awesome Friday Podcast, we talk about two new series, both from Disney. First up is The Book of Boba Fett, which has aired five episodes and is struggling to figure out precisely what it wants to be. Next, Pam & Tommy, the upcoming miniseries starring Lily James, Sebastian Stan, and Seth Rogen, depicts a specific moment in 90s pop culture with staggering accuracy and honestly. You can find streaming links for both of these titles and tons of other content on

Jan 30,2022 01:07:45

96. Episode 27: Games: JETT: The Far Shore & Vampire Survivors

Hello and welcome to the first Awesome Friday Games Podcast of 2022! This week I’m discussing two games that are connected to graphics vs. mechanics. Hey! Listen!The first game this week is ‘JETT The Far Shore‘, a title that will leave you exhilarated and frustrated (often at the same time). Then, we take a look at the game getting all the buzz this week, ‘Vampire Survivors‘ (that I also call a variety of things including ‘Vampire Survival’, so please excuse my memory).Hope you enjoy it!As alway

Jan 27,2022 31:54

97. Episode 26: The Tragedy of Macbeth & Peacemaker

Greetings programs! This week on the podcast, we’re talking about Macbeth and Peacemaker. One is a timeless tale of a power-hungry man who tries to take control of his life with a trail of unthinkable violence, and the other is Macbeth. Both of them are excellent, too. We also discuss James Gunn as a writer and director, which goes to some interesting places, especially in the wake of further revelations about Joss Whedon. As always, we want to thank you all for listening. We really do appreciat

Jan 23,2022 01:09:37

98. Episode 25: Marvel's Eternals & The Matrix Resurrections

Greetings programs! In the latest episode of the podcast, Simon and I are discussing two films just released for home audiences in Canada: Marvel’s Eternals and The Matrix Resurrections. Join us!You can find streaming links for both of these films at this episodes homepage. As always, we want to thank you all for listening, and if you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could sup

Jan 16,2022 01:03:08

99. Episode 24: 2021 in Review

Greetings programs and welcome to the first Awesome Friday Movie Podcast episode of 2022! In this episode we take a look back over some of our favourites from the year past. Join us!We cover a lot of things in this episode, and here’s where we’ve covered about them previously:Review: ‘Midnight Mass’ is another excellent horror story from Mike Flanagan and one of the best series of the yearAwesome Friday Movie Podcast: ‘Star Wars: Visions’ & ‘Midnight Mass’Tribeca 2021 Review: ‘The Novice’ is a s

Jan 09,2022 01:06:00

100. Episode 23: The Shining & Doctor Sleep

Greetings programs! Welcome to episode 20 of the Awesome Friday Movie Podcast. This week we’re talking about a classic and its recent sequel: Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining and Mike Flanagan’s Doctor Sleep.You can read our prior coverage of Doctor Sleep here:Review: ‘Doctor Sleep’ shines in more ways than oneMatt’s Favourite Films & Performers of 2019As always, we want to thank you all for listening, and if you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your po

Dec 19,2021 01:10:04

101. Episode 22: Games: Halo Infinite & Halo 4

Welcome to the new episode of the Awesome Friday Games Podcast! And as you can see from the title, this week it's all Halo, all the time. There's a little reflection on Halo's significance on its release in 2001, then a look at Halo Infinite and how it compares to the divisive Halo 4. Enjoy!Check out all our episodes and more at AwesomeFriday.ca

Dec 17,2021 31:57

102. Episode 21: The Witcher & West Side Story

Greetings programs and welcome to another edition of the Awesome Friday Movie Podcast. This week Matthew and Simon are taking a look at the new season of Netflix’s The Witcher and Steven Spielberg’s remake of West Side Story. You can find prior coverage of these titles here:Review: ‘The Witcher Season 2’ is a cool, confident continuation and improvement of the story that began in season oneReview: ‘West Side Story’ reinvents a classic with modern contextAnd of course you can find all this and mo

Dec 12,2021 01:12:58

103. Episode 20: Games: Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy & Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

Hello there, and the warmest of welcomes to this week's Awesome Friday Games Podcast!This week Simon takes a dive into why 'Marvel's Guardians Of The Galaxy' makes such a strong case for game of the year, and also looks into the endless thrills of the Spec OPs missions in 'Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2'. Be sure to hit up this episodes homepage for more!

Dec 09,2021 25:17

104. Episode 19: Games: Call of Duty: Vanguard & Rez

Hello! Welcome to the new Awesome Friday Games Podcast! This is a new weekly dive into a new game and a classic title from the archives, and pairs beautifully with our movie podcast like Laphroaig and parmesan. As someone who has very little time to play anything these days, I’m always interested in what catches my attention, so I’m looking forward to sharing that with you. I also have recently found a place for my large collection of classic games spread over multiple consoles, so I’ll choose o

Dec 03,2021 32:54

105. Episode 18: The Humans & Marvel's Hawkeye

Greetings, programs, and welcome to the 18th edition of the Awesome Friday Movie Podcast! This week we're talking about The Humans, an adaptation of a Tony Award-winning play with an all-star cast, and Hawkeye, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Join us!You can read our prior coverage of The Humans and Hawkeye here:Review: 'Hawkeye' premiere episodes are lighthearted funReview: 'The Humans' uses horror tropes to heighten family drama despite not being a horror movieYou can find l

Nov 28,2021 01:00:26

106. Episode 17: The Harder They Fall & Tick,Tick... Boom!

Greetings programs and welcome to the latest edition of the Awesome Friday Movie Podcast! This week we are looking at two new Netflix movies. First up, The Harder They Fall, a western starring Jonathan Majors, Idris Elba, and a host of other talented actors. Second, Tick, Tick… Boom! , the new film adaptation of famed Rent composer Jonathan Larson’s one-man show directed by Lin-Manuel Miranda and starring Andrew Garfield. One of these movies we have differing opinions on, the other we unabashedl

Nov 14,2021 01:01:59

107. Episode 16: Finch & Red Notice

Greetings programs! This week on the Awesome Friday Movie Podcast we are taking on the new Tom Hanks boy-and-his-dog-and-his-robot-post-apocalyptic-road-trip movie Finch and the most expensive movie Netflix has ever made, the Ryan Reynolds, Dwayne Johnson, and Gadot adventure heist movie Red Notice. Join us!You can read prior coverage of each film here:Review: ‘Finch’ has Tom Hanks in fine form on a post-apocalyptic road trip with a naive robot and a dogReview: ‘Red Notice’ coasts on the strengt

Nov 07,2021 01:01:25

108. Episode 15: Army of Thieves & Dune

Greetings programs! This week on the Awesome Friday Movie Podcast we are talking about the new Netflix heist film (and sequel to Army of the Dead) Army of Thieves and the latest blockbuster adaptation of a classic science fiction story from Canadian auteur Denis Villeneuve, Dune.Read my reviews of these films here:Review: ‘Army of Thieves’ is a fun heist movieReview: ‘Dune’ is a vast, beautiful film that loses sight of its emotional coreYou can also find links to buy, rent, or stream these movie

Oct 30,2021 01:17:17

109. Episode 14: Night Teeth & No Time To Die

Greetings programs! This week on the Awesome Friday Movie Podcast, we’re taking on the new Netflix vampire thriller Night Teeth and the 25th entry in the James Bond franchise, No Time To Die. You can read my review of No Time To Die here:Review: ‘No Time To Die’ gives Daniel Craig an emotional ending to his time as James BondYou can also find links to these films on streaming services on this episodes homepage. As always, we want to thank you all for listening, and if you like what you hear, ple

Oct 17,2021 01:35:02

110. Episode 13: Muppets Haunted Mansion & There’s Someone Inside Your House

Greetings programs! It’s Awesome Friday, on a Sunday, because it’s a state of mind and not a time or place. This week Simon and I are talking about Disney’s new Halloween special, Muppets Haunted Mansion and Netflix’s new teen slasher, There’s Someone Inside Your House.You can read my review of There’s Someone Inside Your House, which I saw as part of Fantastic Fest, here:Fantastic Fest Review: ‘There’s Someone Inside Your House’ is a solid teen slasherYou can also head to this episodes homepage

Oct 10,2021 44:38

111. Episode 12: Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales & Titane

Greetings programs! Welcome to this weeks episode of the Awesome Friday Movie Podcast. Join us for 50 minutes this week as we discuss two titles that couldn’t be more different: Lego Star Wars Terrifying Tales and Titane.One of these is for kids of all ages, and the other is very much so not, but both are excellent in their own ways. Read Matt’s initial review of Titane here:Review: ‘Titane’ is one of the most unforgettable cinema-going experiences of the yearAs always, we want to thank you all

Oct 03,2021 50:27

112. Episode 11: Star Wars: Visions & Midnight Mass

Greetings programs! It’s that time again, Awesome Friday on a Sunday! Remember, it’s a state of mind and not a day of the week. In this episode, we have two new series to talk about, the latest Star Wars project Star Wars: Visions and director Mike Flanagan’s latest series for Netflix, Midnight Mass. This episode is nearly 90s minutes long, but that’s because we absolutely loved one of these series and have a lot to say about it. Join us!You can read our prior coverage of these series here:Revie

Sep 26,2021 01:29:05

113. Episode 10: Make/Remake: Three Versions of The Thing

Greetings programs, and welcome to a special episode of the podcast. This week we're doing something a little different and taking a look at three versions of the same film. 1951's The Thing From Another World, 1982's John Carpenter directed horror classic The Thing, and the 2011 remake/prequel thereof, also titled The Thing. We had a lot of fun preparing for this episode, watching or re-watching each of the three movies, and we really enjoyed putting it together for you. We want to thank you

Sep 19,2021 01:10:45

114. Episode 9: Kate & Cruella

Greetings programs! We’re back with our 9th episode of the new Awesome Friday Podcast. This week we’re talking about one new thing and one not so new thing. First up is the new Mary Elizabeth Winstead starring action film from Netflix, Kate, which we have mixed feelings about, and second is the new-to-all-Disney+-subscribers Disney film starring Emma Stone, Cruella, which as it turns out, we both really like. We can be found on most major podcasting platforms now and for a list of links to most

Sep 12,2021 52:48

115. Episode 8: Candyman & Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Greetings programs! it’s that time of the week: Awesome Friday, on a Sunday. On this weeks episode of the podcast we’re taking on two new theatrical releases: Candyman, from director Nia DaCosta and Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings from director Destin Daniel Cretton. We can be found on most major podcasting platforms now and for a list of links to most of them, or to listen right here on the website, please scroll down. We want to thank you all for listening and your support.

Sep 05,2021 01:07:53

116. Episode 7: Fantasia Festival Wrap Up Special!

This week on the podcast we’re recapping some of our favourite films from this year’s Fantasia Festival! Join us!This years festival was a great one and it was hard to narrow our favourites to just five in total, which is why we went with seven (but even that was difficult! You can check out all of our festival coverage by clicking the banner above, and you’ll find where to stream each of the five we’ve chosen (when they’re available) on this episode's page here. Scroll down to find an embedded

Aug 29,2021 01:01:24

117. Episode 6: Free Guy & The Night House

Greetings Programs and welcome to another episode of the Awesome Friday Movie Podcast! This week Matt and Simon are talking about the summer movie sensation Free Guy, starring Vancouver Local Ryan Reynolds, and the new horror movie release The Night House starring Rebecca Hall. One of these films we think is excellent and the other we think is pretty good. Listen to find out which! You can read our prior coverage of these titles here:Review: ‘Free Guy’ is a love letter to gaming and just the do

Aug 22,2021 49:36

118. Episode 5: Nine Days & Marvel's What If..?

This week we are discussing a new movie and a new series. First up is the drama Nine Days, which is now in theatres and headed to an on-demand release this fall. Second, the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe entry, Marvel's new animated Anthology series What If...?You can read our prior coverage of these titles here:Review: ‘Marvel’s What If…?’ explores what might have been in the MCU, and it’s greatReview: ‘Nine Days’ is a beautiful achievementWe'd like to thank you all for listening and your su

Aug 15,2021 01:18:51

119. Episode 4: Vivo & The Suicide Squad

Greetings programs, it’s Awesome Friday on a Sunday, which means we’re back with another episode of the Awesome Friday Movie Podcast!Join us this week as we discuss two new movies. First up is the new Sony Pictures Animation film Vivo, which features the voice, and songs, of Lin-Manuel Miranda and was released to Netflix this week. Second up is James Gunn’s triumphant return to superhero movies; the Warner Brothers and DC released The Suicide Squad, now in theatres (and on HBO Max in the United

Aug 08,2021 01:02:07

120. Episode 3: Beans & Jungle Cruise

Greetings programs! We're back with another episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast! This week we're once again talking about two movies: 'Beans', a Canadian coming of age story set against the 1990 Oka Crisis, currently in theatres, and 'Jungle Cruise', the latest Disney family adventure which is both in theatres and on Disney+ with premier access. You can read prior coverage of both movies here:VIFF Review: Beans is a coming of age story set against a horrible, true, Canadian backdrop of violenc

Aug 01,2021 01:05:15

121. Episode 2: Blood Red Sky & Settlers

Greetings programs! We're back for the second week in a row with a new episode. Rejoice!This week we are looking at two new releases: Blood Red Sky (from Netflix), a movie pitting vampires vs hijackers at 30,000 ft, and Settlers (from IFC), a slow-burn western set on Mars. You can read Matthew's original reviews for those here:Review: ‘Blood Red Sky’ isn’t quite the film it could be, but is still funReview: ‘Settlers’ compelling performances and stunning production design keep it interestingIn

Jul 25,2021 50:59

122. Episode 1: Black Widow & Loki

Greetings friends! It has been a minute, hasn't it, but we're back with a new episode for the first time in six years. Join us as we brush off the rust and talk about the latest Marvel projects, Black Widow and Loki. We'd like to thank you for your time and support as listeners, and ask for you for the same things that every podcast asks you for. Like, subscribe, and review us on your favourite podcasting platform, and if you so choose you could support us via Patreon and help us keep this thi

Jul 18,2021 54:13

123. Episode 73: Awesome Friday 2015 in Review

After a long absence we're back with a year in review episode! We talk in dept about Mad Max: Fury Road, Creed, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and dive into Call of Duty: Black Ops 3. We talk about our top ten movies for the year and how hard it was to narrow down the list to just ten!.

Jan 06,2016 55:26

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