Podcast: Inedia & It’s What’s Inside (& Transformers One)

Inedia & It's What's Inside

Greetings programs!  On this week’s show, we’re taking on two exciting films.  First up, a BC shot indie film that played as part of the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival, Inedia.  Then we turn our attention to a new Netflix release, the single-location mystery movie It’s What’s Inside.  Both films are exciting for some of the same and some entirely different reasons, and we have a lot to say about each of them!  Additionally, we talk about Transformers One for a few solid minutes, which means this episode covers three films we both liked!  

Continue reading “Podcast: Inedia & It’s What’s Inside (& Transformers One)”

Podcast: Seeds & His Three Daughters

Seeds & His Three Daughters

Greetings, programs! This week on the show, we’re talking about Seeds, Kaniehtiio Horn’s directorial debut, which premiered at TIFF.  Following that, we look at Azazel Phillip’s latest, His Three Daughters, which is now on Netflix. This episode was supposed to debut last week, but circumstances prevented that, so you’re getting it today!  Double episode day, woo!

We hope you enjoy it. 

Continue reading “Podcast: Seeds & His Three Daughters”

Podcast: Universal Language & Rebel Ridge

Universal Language & Rebel Ridge

Greetings, Programs! This week on the show, we’re looking at Canada’s official selection for the Academy Award for Best International Feature, Matthew Rankin’s Universal Language. It’s a singular piece of art that we have a lot to say about, and it premieres in Canada at TIFF this week!

Following that, we look at Jeremy Saulnier’s new Netflix-produced action thriller Rebel Ridge, featuring star-in-the-making Aaron Pierre. 

Join us

Continue reading “Podcast: Universal Language & Rebel Ridge”

Podcast: Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver & Civil War

Rebel Moon - Part Two & Civil War

Salutations applications!  This week, we’re catching up on the latest from beefcake auteur filmmaker Zack Snyder, the second part of his Seven Samurai riff, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, which I promise you is its actual title.  After that, Simon finally had a chance to catch up with Alex Garland’s latest film, Civil War, which is a discussion not to be missed. 

Continue reading “Podcast: Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver & Civil War”

Podcast: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes & The Society of the Snow

Podcast: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes & The Society of the Snow

Greetings programs! This week, we’re diving into the world of the Hunger Games with the new prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and then taking a look at Span’s entry for the Best International Feature award at this year’s Oscars, The Society of the Snow.

Join us!

Continue reading “Podcast: The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes & The Society of the Snow”

Podcast: Two Year Anniversary Special: The Best Movies Since July 2021!

Two Year Anniversary

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!  

Continue reading “Podcast: Two Year Anniversary Special: The Best Movies Since July 2021!”