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Awesome Friday Podcast

English, TV & Video, 1 season, 139 episodes, 5 days, 16 hours, 5 minutes
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http://awesomefriday.ca/ Matthew and Simon talking about movies and games.
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Episode 139: I.S.S. & The Taste of Things

Greetings programs!  We're back after a week away and talking about the new outer space set thriller I.S.S. and then catching up with France's official submission for the Best International Feature Oscar, The Taste of Things.  Our opinions are both the same and different about both of these movies, and one them garnered a pretty specific reaction from Matthew. Join us!    BONUS CONTENT:     This week for your bonus episode, Simon and I talk first about films from our childhood that don't really hold up despite the nostalgia we may have attached to them, and then move on to films that are missing from our personal canon that may otherwise be embarrassing to admit.  All Patreon supporters get access to all bonus episodes, and support starts at just $2 CAD per month.   We'd love it if you consider joining. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/february-18th-up-98794330SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     As always this week's homepage has JustWatch-powered links to where you can buy, rent, or stream these films. If you use those links, we get a small referral, and we'll be eternally grateful.  You'll also find our star ratings and all our other content, so please be sure to check those out!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/02/podcast-i-s-s-the-taste-of-things/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
2/19/202447 minutes, 51 seconds
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Episode 138: Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom & The Beekeeper

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we're catching up with the last CDEU film, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom and then we move on to Jason Statham's new action movie, The Beekeeper. Both of these movies are more fun than you think; join us to find out why!BONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus chat has us discussing our favourite against-type performances, among other things.  Join us on Patreon for as little as CAD $2 per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/february-4th-98000437SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Head to this weeks episode homepage to find JustWatch-powered links that will show you all the places you can buy, rent, or stream these movies.  Use those links and help us keep the bills paid!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/02/podcast-aquaman-and-the-lost-kingdom-the-beekeeper/   CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
2/7/202458 minutes, 42 seconds
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Episode 137: Oscars Special: The 96th Academy Awards Predictions & Preferences

Greetings programs! It's that time of year when the Oscar nominees are announced! This week, we're breaking down our preferences and predictions for (almost) every category of the 96th Academy Awards. Some of our choices line up, and some don't, so listen to see if you agree with Matthew, Simon or both.  Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     Staying on theme with the Academy Awards, we look back at the best picture winners of our lifetimes and try to choose a favourite, and then attempt to pick out the year that makes us each say, "Wait, that film won best picture? Really?"It's a fun conversation, so join us! All Patreon supporters get access, starting at as little as CAD 2 per month. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/january-28th-97403284SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     On this week's episode homepage, you'll find both Matthew & Simon's Oscar Ballots, so you can hold them to account when the day comes.   You will also find JustWatch-powered links on the episode homepage for all ten Best Picture nominees. Seven of the ten are available now, but the links will update as availability changes, so check back frequently. Use those links to watch the films and help us keep the lights on!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/01/podcast-the-2024-academy-awards-nominations/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/29/20241 hour, 20 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 136: Eileen & Next Goal Wins

This week on the show, we're covering the just-released thriller Eileen, starring Thomasin McKenzie and the incomparable Anne Hathaway, which Matthew first saw at Sundance 2023, and then finally follow up with Taika Waititi's latest sports underdog story Next Goal Wins. BONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus episode, available to all paid Patreon supporters, starts with a discussion of how one successful thing can influence the entire media landscape and carries on -a little rambly- from there.  Support starts from just $2 CAD per month, a bargain!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/january-21st-97000116SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This week's episode homepage, as per usual, has JustWatch-powered links that will tell you where you can buy, rent, or stream the films we covered. If you use these links you'll be helping us keep the site running and the show going, so please do that if you want to watch the films!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/01/podcast-eileen-next-goal-wins/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/22/202448 minutes, 23 seconds
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Episode 135: Echo & Lift

Greetings programs!  Join us this week as we look closer at the new Marvel Cinematic UNvierse series Echo and then the new F Gary Gray heist film Lift, which stars Kevin Hart.  We liked one of these things more than the other. Listen to find out which! ,BONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus chat has us talking once again about formative cinematic experiences.  It's a bit free-form, but it was a fun conversation.  Alll Patreon supporters can listen, and support starts at as little as $2 Canadian per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/january-14th-96618549SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Over on this episode's homepage, you'll find links powered by JustWatch that will tell you where you can buy, rent, or stream each of these movies.  If you use those links, it helps us keep the lights on at AwesomeFridayHQ, so we please ask that you do! Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/01/podcast-echo-lift/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/16/20241 hour, 4 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 134: 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. BONUS CONTENT:     On this week's Patron Bonus Round, we discuss some of the movies we received as Christmas gifts this year, leading to a talk about Tremors 2, Thelma & Louise, and It Follows.  This episode is available to all patrons, and you can join our Patreon for as little as $2 Canadian a month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/january-7th-dvd-96115910 SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-F EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this week's episode homepage where you'll find our ratings and also JustWatch-powered links to all the places you can buy, rent, or stream each of the movies we discuss. Using those links helps us keep the lights on at Awesome Friday HQ and we appreciate each and every person who does!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/01/the-hunger-games-the-ballad-of-songbirds-and-snakes-the-society-of-the-snow/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
1/8/20241 hour, 1 minute, 40 seconds
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Episode 133: Our Favourite Films of 2023

Greetings programs!  There is no bonus round this week, but our regular episode is double-sized, and we tackle all of our favourites of the year.  We each made a list of a dozen films; we tackled all of them, with our absolute favourites coming last. We've had an excellent year making the show, and we want to thank everyone who has listened.  We're looking forward to spending 2024 talking about movies with you!EPISODE HOMEPAGE:On this episode's homepage, you will find a JustWatch-powered link to everywhere you can digitally buy, rent, or stream each of the films.  These links will update as availability changes, so check back often!https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/12/our-favourite-films-of-2023/ CONNECT WITH US: Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
1/1/20241 hour, 55 minutes, 50 seconds
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Episode 132: Leave The World Behind & The Holdovers

Greetings programs! This week, we tackle the latest capital-C content from Netflix in Leave The World Behind and then the first new collaboration between Paul Giamatti and Alexander Payne in nearly twenty years, the 1970s and Christmas set The Holdovers.Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     This week, our Patreon supporters can hear us talk about our favourite background jokes in movies, as well as our top three Ebenezer Scrooge portrayals. It only costs CAD 2$/ month to join our Patreon, and we'll love you forever if you do. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/december-17th-94865453SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this episode's homepage for our ratings, all of our previous episodes and content, and JustWatch-powered links to where you can stream each of these movies.  These links will update as availability changes, so make sure to check back often!  Also, if you use these links, that will also help us keep the lightbulbs around Awesome Friday HQ lit.Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/12/podcast-leave-the-world-behind-the-holdovers/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
12/18/202354 minutes, 10 seconds
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Episode 131: Killers of the Flower Moon & Godzilla Minus One

This week on the show we're finally catching up with Martin Scorsese's epic meditation on American sin, Killers of the Flower Moon, and the latest entry in the 70-year-strong giant monster franchise, Godzilla Minus One. BONUS CONTENT:     This week's Patreon bonus episode has Simon asking for our dream Star Wars pitches and Matthew asking about which movies we won't be able to pass up on physical media.  Join us for that for as little as $2 Canadian per month!  Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/december-10th-94458138SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Remember to visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-Powered links to where you can stream each movie which updates as their availability changes. You'll also find out star ratings and  all of our other content.Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/12/podcast-killer-of-the-flower-moon-godzilla-minus-one/ CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
12/11/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 4 seconds
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Episode 130: The Burning Season & May December at Whistler Film Fest 2023

Greetings, patrons!  This week, we're covering the 2023 Whistler Films Festival, one of the most interesting festivals in the Pacific Northwest because it so often features great Canadian content.   We're covering our usual two films, both playing as part of the fest.  First up is the new Canadian relationship drama The Burning Season and then Todd Haynes' new Natalie Portman & Julianne Moore starring drama May December.  Whistler Film Festival:The online portion of this year's Whistler Film Festival runs from now until December 17th, 2023. There are a lot of great films to watch!Link: https://www.whistlerfilmfestival.com/browse/2023#view=onlineBONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus episode for Patreon supporters has us discussing formative experiences with video gaming, and as Warner Brothers continues their campaign of destroying their own reputation by deleting content, we talk about content we own digitally and which we'd be saddest to lose. All patrons get access, and support starts at just CAD $2 per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/december-3rd-94048924 SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this week's homepage for our ratings and for JustWatch-powered links to all the places you can stream these films.  If you follow those links to watch that will help us keep the lights on here at AFHQ.  Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/12/podcast-wff-2023-the-burning-season-may-december/    CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
12/4/20231 hour, 16 minutes, 11 seconds
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Episode 129: Five Nights at Freddy's & Jawan

This week on the show, we're reviewing the latest video game film adaptation, Five Nights at Freddy's, and the latest from superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Jawan. Also, join us for this week's bonus show, free for all listeners!Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus show is a long one, in which we have an extended discussion of Loki, followed by Simon asking why is The Lost World: Jurassic Park (and indeed, every sequel to Jurassic Park) not as good as Jurassic Park, and Matthew -having just found some old DVDs he thought lost- asking what old copies of movies would we like to find in a box somewhere?It's a fun discussion, and we have made it free for all listeners!  If you like what you hear on this show, consider joining our Patreon, and you'll get lots more like it.Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/november-26th-is-93587538SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This week's homepage features JustWatch-powered links to where you can stream, rent, or buy each of these films.  Use those links, and you'll be helping us keep the lights on at Awesome Friday HQ.  Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/11/podcast-five-nights-at-freddys-jawan/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
11/27/202355 minutes, 49 seconds
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Episode 128: Anatomy of a Fall & The Marvels

This week on the show, join us as we talk about Anatomy of a Fall, one of the best courtroom dramas in recent memory, and the latest MCU entry, The Marvels.  BONUS CONTENT:     This week on the bonus show, Simon asks about the film scores we love and the best one of the century so far, and Matthew asks about movies we have blind-bought and ended up loving.  All Patreon supporters get access to the bonus, and this week's episode will be available to everyone else starting on November  27th. Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/november-19th-93234428SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     As always, please visit this week's episode homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links.  These links will tell you where you can buy, rent, or stream the films we cover and update as availability changes, so check back if you don't see a link you like because using them helps us keep the lights on at Awesome Friday HQ. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/11/podcast-anatomy-of-a-fall-the-marvels/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
11/20/20231 hour, 12 minutes, 3 seconds
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Episode 127: The Killer & Monarch: Legacy of Monsters

Greetings programs!  This week's show sees us taking on the newest David Fincher movie, The Killer and the new Godzilla TV series from AppleTV+, Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.  Join us!STRIKE NOTE:            The 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes have both ended, with the unions winning virtually everything they had asked for.  Solidarity!BONUS CONTENT:     This week Simon asks if there are any stone-cold classic films that we just don't connect with, and Matthew asks what our favourite giant monster movies are!  The bonus episode is available to all of our Patron supporters, and support costs as little as $2 CAD per month.  Listen to the bonus show, and join us, here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/november-12th-we-92788444SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Find JustWatch-powered links to where you can watch each of these titles, and if you use those links you'll help us keep the lights on.  You'll also find our star ratings and all of our other content. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/11/podcast-the-killer-monarch-legacy-of-monsters/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
11/13/20231 hour, 18 seconds
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Episode 126: A Haunting in Venice & Quiz Lady

Greetings programs!  This week, we're taking on two films new to Disney+: Kenneth Branagh's latest Poirot mystery, A Haunting in Venice, and the new Awkwafina & Sandra Oh starring comedy Quiz Lady.   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:     Patreon supporters this week get an extra half-hour discussion in which Simon asks what our all-time favourite Warner Brothers movies are, and Matthew asks what our favourite long (3+ hour) movies are.  Support starts at just $2 CAD a month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/november-5th-of-92406355SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Find JustWatch-powered streaming links for each film on this episode's homepage.  Use those links to watch them and help us keep the lights on! Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/11/podcast-a-haunting-in-venice-quiz-lady/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
11/6/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 56 seconds
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Episode 125: Bottoms, Fair Play, & Pain Hustlers

Greetings programs!  We're back after an impromptu hiatus!  To make up for it we're talking about three films on the show: Emma Seligman's Bottoms, Chloe Domont's Fair Play, and David Yates's Pain Hustlers.  Join us!STRIKE NOTE:            This episode was produced during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being discussed here wouldn't exist.   BONUS CONTENT:     On this week's patron bonus episode, Matt asks Simon to name a film that he didn't expect to like, and turned out to love, and Simon asks Matt to recast any film on his DVD shelf with Brad Pitt.  Join us for that, for as little as $2 CAD / month. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/october-29th-in-91908554    SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi  EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This episode's homepage features JustWatch-powered streaming links for each title, which are updated as film availability is updated.  Use these links to stream, rent, or buy the movies and help us keep the lights on at AFHQ!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/10/podcast-bottoms-fair-play-pain-hustlers/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS:  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
10/30/202357 minutes, 1 second
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Episode 124: VIFF 2023: I'm Just Here for the Riot, Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe, & The Royal Hotel

The 2023 Vancouver International Film Festival has drawn to a close, and this week, we're talking about three films we saw as part of the fest: I'm Just Here for the Riot, a documentary about the 2011 Stanley Cup Riot in Vancouver, our hometown. Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make-Believe is a documentary about a beloved children's entertainer who helped shape generations of Canadians.The Royal Hotel is a gripping thriller from director Kitty Green about two young women who take a job at a bar in rural Australia.  We have much to say about each of them, so join us!STRIKE NOTE:            This episode was produced during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films discussed here wouldn't exist.BONUS CONTENT:                Apologies, due to conflicting Thanksgiving schedules, we do not have a bonus episode this week. SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     As always, find our star ratings and JustWatch-powered links to the places you can stream these films.  THe links update as availability changes, so check back often!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/10/viff-2023-im-just-here-for-the-riot-mr-dressup-the-magic-of-make-believe-amp-the-royal-hotel/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
10/9/20231 hour, 35 seconds
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Episode 123: Flora and Son & The Creator

This week on the show, we dive into two movies in which our opinions are nearly mirror images of one another.  Join us for discussions of Flora and Son, and The Creator!STRIKE NOTE:            This episode was produced during the 2023 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 patron bonus conversation is about movies we use as litmus tests for other people, among other things.  Join us for as little as 2$ CAD a month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/october-1st-test-90176497SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this episode's homepage for our star ratings and for JustWatch-powered links to where you can stream these movies.  These links are updated as availability changes, so check back often if a film is unavailable, and if you use those links, we get a few pennies in our piggy bank.  Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/10/podcast-flora-and-son-the-creator/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
10/2/202356 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 watch the movies we buy and then more discussion of the ongoing strikes:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/september-24th-8979423SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Head to this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered links to where you can stream both of these movies. Use those links to help us keep the lights on around here!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/09/podcast-no-one-will-save-you-the-fall-of-the-house-of-usher/  CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
9/25/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 1 second
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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!  On this week's patron chat, we're taking on Drew Barrymore's disastrous decision to go back to work despite the strike, our favourite poets, and also movies that we could -without changing anything else- recast one actor.  Join us for this and other fun movie conversations for the bargain price of CAD $2/month, and help us keep this thing going! Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/september-18th-89441914SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Head to this week's homepage to find links to all the places you can rent or buy these films, and in the process help us keep the lights on!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/09/podcast-no-hard-feelings-talk-to-me/ CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
9/18/202350 minutes, 25 seconds
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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 and most important decade for film, and Matthew follows up with which filmmakers we get the most excited to hear they are adapting classic material.The bonus show is available for all patrons to listen to, and the lowest support tier is just CAD $2/ month! Join us for some fun conversations!Listen here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sept-10th-bonus-89089330SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links for both movies. See where you can buy or rent each film, and if you use the links on our page, it helps us keep the lights on. Neat!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/09/podcast-the-meg-2-the-trench-el-conde/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
9/11/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 11 seconds
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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-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered links to where you can stream the film.  Use those links to watch the film and help us keep the lights on!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/09/podcast-the-last-voyage-of-the-demeter-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-mutant-mayhem/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
9/4/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 38 seconds
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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 better (or as good as) their original films, and Rachel asks me what my favourite Elvis songs are.  The bonus show happens every week for all of our Patreon supporters, and support starts at just CAD $2/month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-27th-2023-88349236SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     You will find affiliate links powered by JustWatch on this episode's homepage, if you click on those you'll be taken right to where you can swatch the films and help us keep the lights on!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/08/podcast-past-lives-reinventing-elvis/  CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Rachel Ho: https://www.rachelho.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, Relax and enjoy your flight. 
8/28/20231 hour, 23 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 films being discussed here wouldn't exist.BONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus content is already available and open for everyone to listen to!  If you like what you hear consider subscribing and helping us keep this thing going.  Support starts at as little as CAD $2/month. This week we talk about movies that benefit from old school, low res presentation and also unintentional shared universes.  Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-20th-chat-88011478SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This episode's homepage contais JustWatch powered links to where you can stream Ahsoka, and if you click through and use those links that will also help us keep the lights on!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/08/podcast-ahsoka-season-1-episodes-1-2/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
8/22/202358 minutes, 39 seconds
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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 writers and actors currently on strike, the films discussed here wouldn't exist.BONUS CONTENT:     This week on the Patron Subscriber feed, we discuss the movies we watch at various holidays.  Patreon subscribers at every tier get access, and those tiers start at just $2 CAD per month.Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-13th-chat-87645683   SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links for each movie discussed!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/08/podcast-they-cloned-tyrone-joy-ride/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.  
8/13/20231 hour, 22 minutes, 39 seconds
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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, the films discussed here wouldn't exist.EPISODE HOMEPAGE:         You'll find JustWatch-powered streaming links for all these titles at this episode's homepage.Link:  https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/08/podcast-fantasia-film-festival-2023/   BONUS CONTENT:            This week's supporter bonus conversation involves which live-action films we'd like to see remade with animation, and then we dive into Westerns. Support starts at just CAD $2/month, and all levels of support get access.  Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-6th-bonus-87292532SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson     CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
8/6/20231 hour, 19 minutes, 12 seconds
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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 wouldn't exist.BONUS CONTENT:     This weeks bonus chat -which is available to all of our Patreon supporters- starts with Canadian comedy, and then Simon asks what Star Trek's winning formula is, and Matt asks what's holding Star Wars back from being great lately.  Support starts at just $2 CAD/month, which is a bargain, and you can start with a seven day trial.  Join us!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/july-30th-2023-86930526SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This episode's homepage features JustWatch-powered streaming links to both films we cover, as well as all of our other content and star ratings. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/07/podcast-oppenheimer-barbie/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
7/31/20231 hour, 21 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 streaming links to each title as well as all of our other content. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/07/podcast-asteroid-city-mission-impossible-7/BONUS CONTENT:            Matthew asks, "What was. movie you thought would be bad but turned out to be great?", and Simon follows up with, "What is a scary movie that you saw way too early and remains a benchmark for horror?"  All of our patrons get access to the bonus chats, and the support tiers start at just $2 CAD/month.  Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/july-23th-bonus-86544802SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson    SPONSORS:            Use our link or offer code awesomefriday to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan: https://zen.ai/rTVjMVtvpM_yuDr6TtKcCCJ2wVaA9Vpd5szBBXzclP0CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
7/23/20231 hour, 5 minutes, 21 seconds
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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 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.LINKS:            So, Ben Affleck is BatmanMatthew: https://awesomefriday.ca/2013/08/so-ben-affleck-is-batman-2/Simon: https://awesomefriday.ca/2013/08/so-ben-affleck-is-batman/BONUS CONTENT:            This week on the bonus show, we talked about road movies, Hitchcock, and single takes.  Patrons at all tiers can listen and support starts at as little as $2 CAD/month! https://www.patreon.com/posts/july-16th-bonus-86189719SPONSORS:            Use our link or offer code awesomefriday to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan: https://zen.ai/rTVjMVtvpM_yuDr6TtKcCCJ2wVaA9Vpd5szBBXzclP0EPISODE HOMEPAGE:Find JustWatch powered streaming links for each film we spoke about today, as well as all of our other content, on this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/07/podcast-our-two-year-anniversary/CONNECT WITH US:        Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca        Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ Rachel: https://rachelkh.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
7/16/20231 hour, 41 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 Matthew asks Simon to say something nice about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.  We finally nailed a format for these and we're very excited!  Patreon supporters get access to this and all our bonus chats for as little as CAD $2/month!  Find this episode here:  https://www.patreon.com/posts/july-9th-2023-85847958 SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson     CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/awesome-friday Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
7/10/20231 hour, 11 minutes, 58 seconds
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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. This one clocks in at nearly half an hour, but it's a fun trip down memory lane.   All of our Patreon supporters get access to the weekly bonus chats, and support starts at just $2 CAD/Month! Join and listen here.GIVEAWAY:            One last reminder that we are still giving away three copies of the hit film Blackberry courtesy of our friends at Elevation Pictures! Enter here! HOMEPAGE:  Be sure to check out this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links for both titles, as well as our star ratings and other content. CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9
7/2/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 35 seconds
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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 just 2$ CAD/ Month!<https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-25th-bonus-85118666> Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson     We're also having a giveaway right now.  We have three digital copies of the hit movie Blackberry from our friends at Elevation Pictures.  Enter to win here: <https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/06/giveaway-blackberry-digital-copies-courtesy-elevation-pictures>BriTANicK's Academy Award Winning MOvie Trailer:<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAG9Xn5bJwQ>EPISODE HOMEPAGE:You will find JustWatch-Powered streaming links for each title, as well as our star ratings and all of our other content at this episode's homepage: <https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/06/podcast-guy-ritchies-the-covenant-extraction-2/>  CONNECT WITH RACHEL:      Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/awesome-friday Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
6/26/20231 hour, 32 minutes, 30 seconds
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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 EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     JustWatch powered streaming links, our star ratings, and al lof our other content can be found at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/06/podcast-fast-x-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse/CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
6/18/20231 hour, 13 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 starts at just $2 CAD/month. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-11th-bonus-84431267 EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     You can find JustWatch powered streaming links for each movie as well as our star ratings and all of our other content at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/06/podcast-air-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/ CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
6/12/20231 hour, 7 minutes, 45 seconds
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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/posts/may-28th-2023-in-83692035EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Find JustWatch powered streaming links for both movies, our ratings, and all of our other content at this episodes's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/05/podcast-shazam-fury-of-the-gods-the-super-marios-bros-movie/CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn  
5/28/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 32 seconds
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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-2023-83340836EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     JustWatch-powered streaming links for both films and all of our other content can be found at this episode's homepage.     Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/05/podcast-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-you-hurt-my-feelings/CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
5/21/20231 hour, 14 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 all of our other content. CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
5/15/202355 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 our ratings and all of our other content.  BONUS CONTENT:     This week for our patron bonus chat, we talk mostly about Robert Zemeckis and his output in the 1980s and 1990s vs his more recent work, and make some wild speculations about why the quality of those two eras differs so greatly.  Patrons at all tiers can join us for that here!CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.  
5/7/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 47 seconds
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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:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
5/1/202351 minutes, 34 seconds
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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 gets access! Check it out here!SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     You can find JustWatch-powered streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content on this episode's homepage! CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
4/23/202358 minutes, 55 seconds
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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 homepage. CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
4/16/202355 minutes, 3 seconds
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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, JustWatch-Powered streaming links, and much more at this episode's homepage!CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
4/3/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 of Jonathan Majors and Paul WS Anderson's films. CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.  
3/26/202347 minutes, 9 seconds
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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 us speak about Dragonslayer, Idris Elba and The Dark Tower, and more!  Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/march-19th-2023-80253200 Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us
3/19/202352 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
3/12/20232 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 go unrecorded, and more than a few people have told us that they'd like to hear those conversations too. Well, now you can!  We'll be recording right from the jump each week, and paid supporters will get that extra time as bonus content. The first instalment of our bonus ramblings is presented here, centred mainly around my recently acquired Arrow Video Blu-Ray of The Last Starfighter. Listen to the March 5th Bonus Ramblings on Patreon!EPISODE HOMEPAGE:And, as usual, check out this episode's home page for more content.CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn
3/5/202359 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 find streaming links and all of our other content on this episodes homepage at AwesomeFriday.caSUPPORT:           If you like what you hear please consider supporting us on Patreon or Ko-Fi!  Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
2/26/202348 minutes, 26 seconds
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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: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us CONNECT WITH RACHEL HO  Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn
2/12/20231 hour, 10 minutes, 10 seconds
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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'd like to support us more directly.   Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
2/5/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 links and all of our other content. SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH RACHEL HO   Twitter: @_rachelkh   Website: rachelkh.com   Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/31/20231 hour, 42 minutes, 53 seconds
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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:         We want to take this moment to thank all our listeners!    If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a review on your podcasting platform of choice or contributing to our Patreon.  Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/29/202351 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 or a long-time listener, we're glad you're here! If you like the show, please consider supporting us! Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn
1/22/202349 minutes, 42 seconds
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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 premiere episode of the series, which has just finished airing on HBO. We keep the first half spoiler free, but there are some details in the back half. Join us!SHAURYA CHAWLA YouTube: Shaurya Chawla Twitter: @_ShauryaChawla Instagram: @_ShauryaChawla Be sure to check out Shaurya’s full review of the series on YouTube.CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/16/202338 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 fun to record. All told, we have fifteen moments from twelve films. Be sure to check out this episode's homepage on the blog for links to our prior coverage (if applicable) and JustWatch streaming links for each.Join us!SUPPORT:            Thank you so much for joining us this week. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider subscribing and giving us a review on your podcasting platform of choice or joining our Patreon.   Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH RACHEL HO   Twitter: @_rachelkh   Website: rachelkh.com    Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com   CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF  Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen  Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca  Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday  Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa  AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday  Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/15/20231 hour, 34 minutes, 50 seconds
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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 of Inisherin- Decision to Leave- Everything Everywhere All At Once- Marcel the Shell with Shoes On- Moonage Daydream- Polaris- Prey- RRR- Top Gun: Maverick- Turning RedBe sure to check out this episodes homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links to all of the titles as well: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/01/podcast-top-films-of-2022/We want to thank you for a great year of podcasting, and we're looking forward to what 2023 has to bring! If you like what you hear please consider giving us a review on your podcasting platform of choice or throw us a buck or two via Patreon.  CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/8/20231 hour, 51 minutes, 40 seconds
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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, our ratings, and all of our other content.  Join us!SUPPORT:            Thank you so much for joining us this week. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider subscribing and giving us a review on your podcasting platform of choice or joining our Patreon.   Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH RACHEL HO  Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
12/24/20221 hour, 25 minutes, 10 seconds
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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 for streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content, too.  Join us!SUPPORT:            Thank you so much for joining us this week. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider subscribing and giving us a review on your podcasting platform of choice or joining our Patreon.   Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH RACHEL HO  Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
12/18/20221 hour, 41 seconds
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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 to Emancipation, Will Smith's first big release since "the slap".  One of these is quite good, and the other not so much.  Listen to find out which!To find streaming links to both movies, as well as our ratings and all of our other content, check out this episode's homepage at AwesomeFriday.ca CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Rachel on Twitter: @_RachelKH Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:        Thank you so much for joining us!  If you're new to the show, welcome; we're glad you're here!      If you've been listening for a while, welcome back, we're glad you're here! If you've liked what you've heard, please consider sending a little support our way with a review on your podcasting platform of choice or via our Patreon or Ko-Fi.  Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
12/11/20221 hour, 16 minutes, 23 seconds
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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: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
12/4/20221 hour, 1 minute, 43 seconds
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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 we waiting for?Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content. CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:            We'd like to welcome each of you joining us for the first time! If you aren't new, we want to say welcome back! We're glad you're here. If you like what you hear, we'd like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you'd like to contribute more directly, we do have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we appreciate you all. Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn
11/27/202253 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 appears we have a few more subscribers, and to each of you joining us, we'd like 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 hear, we'd like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you'd like to contribute more directly, we do have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we appreciate you all.CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
11/20/202255 minutes, 41 seconds
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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 to each film, as well as our ratings and all of our other content: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/11/podcast-dont-worry-darling--the-wonder/Once again, this week, it appears we have a few more subscribers, and to each of you joining us, we'd like 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 hear, we’d like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you’d like to contribute more directly, we do have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we really do appreciate you all.CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
11/13/20222 minutes, 22 seconds
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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 hear, we'd like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you'd like to contribute more directly, we do have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we really do appreciate you all.Be sure to hit up this episode's homepage for our ratings, streaming links to both movies, and all our other content:  https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/11/podcast-weird-the-al-yankovic-story--enola-holmes-2/CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.  
11/6/202244 minutes, 42 seconds
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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, and all of our other content.   CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:Every week it looks like more listeners are 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 hear, we'd like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you'd like to contribute more directly, we have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we really do appreciate you all.             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
10/30/20221 hour, 15 minutes, 1 second
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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 you aren’t new, we want to say welcome back! We’re glad you’re here. If you like what you hear, we’d like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you’d like to contribute more directly, we do have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we really do appreciate you all.Be sure to check out this episode's homepage, which features streaming links for each movie, our ratings, and links to all our other content.CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn
10/23/202259 minutes, 22 seconds
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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-western-front/Join us! CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:            We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi. Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
10/16/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links for each movie and where to listen to both our show and Contra Zoom.CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            CONNECT WITH CONTRA ZOOM:  Website: ContraZoomPod.com Twitter: @ContraZoomPod Facebook: ContraZoomPod Instagram: @ContraZoomPod Podcast: Spotify | Apple | Google SUPPORT:         We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi:    Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.  
10/11/20221 hour, 25 minutes, 52 seconds
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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:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:            We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
10/9/202257 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
9/25/20221 hour
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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), our ratings, and all of our other content. Join us!CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:           We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi. SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight!
9/18/202247 minutes
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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's home page, where you'll find JustWatch-powered streaming links below, as well as our ratings, how you can listen, how you can support us, and all of our other content. Join us!CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:           We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi. SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
9/11/202250 minutes, 43 seconds
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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 Idris Elba. This week Simon is away, so once again, I'm joined by award-winning Toronto-based critic and friend of the show Rachel Ho!Check out this episode's homepage for our ratings, JustWatch-powered streaming links to both films, and all of our other content. CONNECT WITH RACHEL  Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:            We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.SHOW LINKS:For a complete list of where you can listen to the who, click here!  Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.  
8/28/20221 hour, 2 minutes, 50 seconds
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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: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:  We want to say thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.           Patreon    Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
8/21/202256 minutes, 37 seconds
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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: Matt's 'LA is a Sweaty Place' Letterboxd List Light the Fuse Pod episode 200 SUPPORT:           We want to say thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.  Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
8/14/202244 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.    Patreon     Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US:        Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF    Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen  Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca  Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday  Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa  AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday  Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us  SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
8/7/202248 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.    Patreon    Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
7/31/202249 minutes, 14 seconds
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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-Fi CONNECT WITH US:      Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
7/24/202252 minutes, 30 seconds
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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: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home:   AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa    Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi
7/21/202223 minutes, 18 seconds
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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 that plan a little untenable. So we used them to build this special bonus episode.We’d very much like to thank everyone who contributed to the project and to this episode specifically. It has been a lot of fun and really rewarding to see our community come together.We’re going to start with Simon, and I speaking about our number one Marvel movies from our recent episode and then jump right into our friends speaking about theirs. We hope you enjoy it.THIS EPISODE FEATURES: Austin Belzer, AustinBMedia Brian Skutle, Sonic Cinema Craig McKenzie, KneelBeforBlog.co.uk Dakota Arsenault, Contra Zoom Pod Don Shanahan, 25 Years Later Jay Cluitt, Life vs Film, Deep Blue Sea The Podcast, The LAMB Jeff Bulmer, Classic Movies Live! Michael Thomas, The Novice Cinephile MovieRob, MovieRob, The MovieRob Minute Podcast Rachel Ho, Freelance Critic, Contra Zoom Pod Richard Kirkham, Kirkham Movie a Day, The LAMB Shaurya Chawla, YouTube Thomas Stoneham-Judge, ThisIsForReel.com YL Koushik, Beta Critic CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson     
7/20/202230 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 event of it, so this is a super-sized episode. Not only do we discuss the new Disney+ series Ms Marvel and the new film Thor: Love & Thunder, but we also break down both Simon and my MCU top ten lists, and then we asked over fifty of our friends to contribute to a consensus top ten list. That's right, the top ten MCU entries as decided by over fifty people.Visit this episode's homepage for streaming links powered by JustWatch for both of the new entries we discussed, a breakdown of the methodology used to determine the consensus top ten, anda. complete list of the more than fifty friends who contributed their own top ten lists. There is also a list of over 30 podcast networks you can find us on: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/07/podcast-marvel-extravaganza/A bonus episode is also coming soon, featuring audio clips from some of our friends detailing their favourite MCU films; look for that shortly. Join us!There will also be a bonus episode coming soon with audio clips from our friends about their favourite MCU entries. Look for that soon!CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
7/17/20221 hour, 56 minutes, 41 seconds
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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: CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: <https://awesomefriday.ca>        Twitter: <https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca>            Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday>            Instagram: <https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/>            YouTube: <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA>            Email: <https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/>            SUPPORT:             Patreon: <http://patreon.com/mcsimpson>            Ko-Fi: <https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson>      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
7/14/202222 minutes, 49 seconds
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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 the greatness of a new music-based block matching game called ‘Red White Yellow Cruising’ on the Nintendo Switch. You can find a full transcript of this episode, as well as all of our other content, on this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/07/games-red-white-yellow-cruising/Enjoy!CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: <https://awesomefriday.ca>        Twitter: <https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca>            Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday>            Instagram: <https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/>            YouTube: <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA>            Email: <https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/>            SUPPORT:             Patreon: <http://patreon.com/mcsimpson>            Ko-Fi: <https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson>      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
7/5/202210 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 should would it (he hasn’t!). There are streaming links powered by JustWatch as well as all of our other content, and everywhere you can listen to our show at this episodes homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/07/podcast-marcel-the-shell-with-shoes-on-stranger-things-4/ Join us!SUPPORT:            We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi. Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
7/3/20221 hour, 5 minutes, 1 second
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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 a few weeks ago and had a great conversation. You can listen to it here on this page or anywhere you listen to podcasts. I hope you enjoy it!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/interview-director-dan-mirvish/SUPPORT:           We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.  Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca         Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/          SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
6/29/202231 minutes, 52 seconds
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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 to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.  Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/         SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
6/26/20221 hour, 17 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 powered by JustWatch -as well as our ratings and all of our other content- on this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/06/podcast-spiderhead--cha-cha-real-smooth/Join us!SUPPORT:           We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.  Patreon: <http://patreon.com/mcsimpson>            Ko-Fi: <https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson>      CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/        SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
6/19/202258 minutes
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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 Toronto; she co-hosts the podcast Contra Zoom and writes for Exclaim, POV Magazine, and That Shelf. This episode was a blast to record, and we hope you enjoy it!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-hustle-the-phantom-of-the-open/ Join us!SUPPORT:            We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi. Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson   CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
6/12/202257 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/06/podcast-the-righteous-top-gun-maverick/Join us!SUPPORT:            We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi. Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
6/5/20221 hour, 4 minutes, 27 seconds
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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 faith and guilt, The Righteous stars a who’s who of Canadian talent including O’Brien himself, Henry Czerny, Mimi Kuzyk, and Nygel Bennet.  It also picked up three Canadian Screen Award nominations this year including best original screenplay and best supporting actor for O’Brien himself.I sat down with Mark this week on Zoom to talk about the film.  You can find links to our prior coverage of the movie, as well as streaming links, and all of our other content at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/06/interview-mark-obrien-the-righteous/CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
6/2/202222 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 well as all our other content– on this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/05/podcast-rrr-northman/Join us!We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
5/29/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 4 seconds
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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 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
5/22/202244 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
5/15/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 43 seconds
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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: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile relax and enjoy your flight
5/14/202215 minutes, 20 seconds
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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 thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
5/8/202210 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
5/1/202256 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 streaming links to each film on this episode's homepage, as well as all of our other content: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/04/podcast-batman-massive-talent/We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: <https://awesomefriday.ca>        Twitter: <https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca>            Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday>            Instagram: <https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/>            YouTube: <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA>            Email: <https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/>            SUPPORT:             Patreon: <http://patreon.com/mcsimpson>            Ko-Fi: <https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson>    
4/24/202253 minutes, 50 seconds
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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, and the focus on indigenous filmmaking.To learn more about National Canadian Film Day and find a screening event near you, head to their website, CanFilmDay.ca (or their Twitter, @CanFilmDay).You can find more information and all of our other content on this episode's homepage. CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: <https://awesomefriday.ca>        Twitter: <https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca>            Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday>            Instagram: <https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/>            YouTube: <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA>            Email: <https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/>            SUPPORT:             Patreon: <http://patreon.com/mcsimpson>            Ko-Fi: <https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson>     Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
4/19/202220 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 links for the movie on this episode's homepage and the rest of our coverage of the Canadian Film Festival.  Find that here: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/04/cff-interview-jonas-chernick-ashgrove/THANKS:We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: <https://awesomefriday.ca>        Twitter: <https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca>            Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday>            Instagram: <https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/>            YouTube: <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA>            Email: <https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/>            SUPPORT:             Patreon: <http://patreon.com/mcsimpson>            Ko-Fi: <https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson>     Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
4/14/202228 minutes, 3 seconds
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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 eliminate it entirely, so apologies for the segments where there is some static. -MThis episode's homepage has streaming links for the film and series discussed here. Join us!We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.CONNECT WITH US:         Homepage: <https://awesomefriday.ca>        Twitter: <https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca>            Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday>            Instagram: <https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/>            YouTube: <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA>            Email: <https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/>            SUPPORT:             Patreon: <http://patreon.com/mcsimpson>            Ko-Fi: <https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson>    
4/10/202251 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 and The Last Mark. It's the former of these two that we sat down to talk about, and it was a genuine pleasure. And yes, because I am huge nerd, I also asked a few questions about his time on Star Trek Discovery. There are streaming links for the movie as well as all of our other content on this episode's homepage. Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. CONNECT WITH US:Homepage: https://awesomefriday.caTwitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridaycaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFridayInstagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKAEmail: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/SUPPORTPatreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson
4/4/202227 minutes, 47 seconds
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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 listeners, new and old; we 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.Link: Matt & Simon join ForReel for a post-Oscars conversationStreaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content can be found on this episode's homepage.CONNECT WITH US:Homepage: https://awesomefriday.caTwitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridaycaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFridayInstagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKAEmail: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/SUPPORTPatreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpsonMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
4/3/20221 hour, 14 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 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 via Patreon or Ko-Fi.Streaming links for both films and our other content can be found at this episode's homepage. CONNECT WITH US:Homepage: https://awesomefriday.caTwitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridaycaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFridayInstagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKAEmail: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/SUPPORTPatreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpsonMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
3/27/202259 minutes, 28 seconds
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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 estranged twins. A few weeks ago, Katie and I sat down after the Whistler Film Festival –where the film premiered– to talk about the film, which is now playing as part of the Canadian Film Festival. Streaming links, as well as an embedded player and links to other podcast platforms, are available on this episode's homepage. CONNECT WITH US:Homepage: https://awesomefriday.caTwitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridaycaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFridayInstagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKAEmail: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/SUPPORTPatreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson
3/24/202222 minutes, 56 seconds
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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 enjoy your flight. CONNECT WITH US:Homepage: https://awesomefriday.caTwitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridaycaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFridayInstagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKAEmail: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/SUPPORTPatreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson
3/20/20221 hour, 8 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 CONNECT WITH US:Homepage: https://awesomefriday.caTwitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridaycaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFridayInstagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/SUPPORTPatreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson
3/18/202222 minutes, 26 seconds
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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 few bucks, you could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Connect with us:Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca. Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa. Facebook: Awesome Friday. Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa. YouTube: Awesome Friday. Email: Contact UsMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
3/13/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 48 seconds
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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 and touching film about what it means to be alive. There are streaming links as well as our ratings 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 via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
3/7/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 14 seconds
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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 via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
2/27/202252 minutes, 23 seconds
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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 could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.You can find streaming links for both films (where/when available) and all of our other content at this episodes homepage. 
2/20/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 31 seconds
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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 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 via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.You can find streaming links, Matt's Oscar ballot, and all of our other content on this episode's homepage. Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
2/13/20221 hour, 22 minutes, 48 seconds
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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, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
2/6/202250 minutes, 36 seconds
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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 starting to get a lot more convincing.Buy ‘Virtual Virtual Reality’ on Oculus / PSNBuy ‘Half-Life: Alyx’ on Steam
2/4/202224 seconds
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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 this episode's homepage. 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, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/30/20221 hour, 7 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 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, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Buy Jett The Far Shore on PSN / EpicBuy Vampire Survivors on Steam
1/27/202231 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 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 via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.You can find streaming links and our ratings, plus a ton of other content, at this episodes homepage.  Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/23/20221 hour, 9 minutes, 37 seconds
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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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
1/16/20221 hour, 3 minutes, 8 seconds
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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 year Awesome Friday Movie Podcast: ‘Star Wars: Visions’ & ‘Midnight Mass’ Tribeca 2021 Review: ‘The Novice’ is a searing portrait of obsession Review: ‘No Time To Die’ gives Daniel Craig an emotional ending to his time as James Bond Awesome Friday Movie Podcast: ‘Night Teeth’ & ‘No Time To Die’ Awesome Friday Movie Podcast: ‘The Harder They Fall’ & ‘Tick Tick…Boom’ Review: ‘The Power of the Dog’ features a powerhouse performance from Benedict Cumberbatch Review: ’Cruella’ is stylish, funny, fun, and one of the best Disney live-action updates to date Awesome Friday Movie Podcast: ‘Kate’ & ‘Cruella’ Review: ‘Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ is Marvel’s best new character debut in ages Awesome Friday Movie Podcast: ‘Candyman’ and ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ Review: ‘The Green Knight’ grapples with temptation and virtue, cowardice and courage, and ends up one of the best films of the year Review: ‘The Mitchells vs the Machines’ continues Lord & Miller’s ongoing streak of great films Review: ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ is action-packed, heartfelt, and relevant. In other words: another hit for Disney. Review: ‘Space Sweepers’ is exactly the kind of bonkers fun I want in my Sci-Fi right now Review: The first two episodes of ‘Loki’ set up an intriguing adventure Awesome Friday Movie Podcast Episode 1: ‘Black Widow’ & ‘Loki’ This episode is also part of our 2021 in review series:2021 YEAR IN REVIEW Matt’s Favourite Performers of 2021 Matt’s Favourite Films of 2021 Matt’s ‘Best of the Rest’ of 2021  Simon’s Best Movies, TV and Games of 2021 You can also find streaming links to many of the films and shows we talked about on the 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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.
1/9/20221 hour, 6 minutes
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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 one Matt’s Favourite Films & Performers of 2019 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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.
12/19/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 4 seconds
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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
12/17/202131 minutes, 57 seconds
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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 one Review: ‘West Side Story’ reinvents a classic with modern context And of course you can find all this and more at this episodes homepage on AwesomeFriday.caAs 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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
12/12/20211 hour, 12 minutes, 58 seconds
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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! 
12/9/202125 minutes, 17 seconds
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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 one each week to talk about why I love it so much. I’ll sometimes be joined by some special guests, including our very own Matt, for interesting stories and perspectives on games old and new.In this first episode I look at the surprisingly successful campaign in Call Of Duty: Vanguard, and try to verbalise how much Rez means to me on its 20th anniversary.Listen, enjoy, and feel free to make suggestions for future episodes!You can find all this and more on this episode's homepage.
12/3/202132 minutes, 54 seconds
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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 fun Review: 'The Humans' uses horror tropes to heighten family drama despite not being a horror movie You can find links to stream both of these titles and where else to find us on this episode's 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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
11/28/20211 hour, 26 seconds
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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 unabashedly loved. Listen in to find out which!You can read my review of The Harder They Fall here:Review: ‘The Harder They Fall’ is a bloody good timeLinks to stream these movies, and find us on many other podcasting platforms, are all available on 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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
11/14/20211 hour, 1 minute, 59 seconds
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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 dog Review: ‘Red Notice’ coasts on the strength of its cast You can also find links to stream each of these movies, along with our other reviews and features, on 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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
11/7/20211 hour, 1 minute, 25 seconds
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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 movie Review: ‘Dune’ is a vast, beautiful film that loses sight of its emotional core You can also find links to buy, rent, or stream these movies (as appropriate and where available) on 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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
10/30/20211 hour, 17 minutes, 17 seconds
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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, 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 via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
10/17/20211 hour, 35 minutes, 2 seconds
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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 for streaming links.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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
10/10/202144 minutes, 38 seconds
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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 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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Lastly, please remember to check in for more film and TV coverage at AwesomeFriday.caMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
10/3/202150 minutes, 27 seconds
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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: Review: ‘Star Wars: Visions’ offers some new takes on the galaxy far, far away, mostly Review: ‘Midnight Mass’ is another excellent horror story from Mike Flanagan and one of the best series of the year 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 support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
9/26/20211 hour, 29 minutes, 5 seconds
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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 all for listening and your support. If you like what you hear, please give us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.This episode's home page can be found here:Awesome Friday Make/Remake Podcast: Three Versions of 'The Thing'Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
9/19/20211 hour, 10 minutes, 45 seconds
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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 of them, or to listen right here on the website, please scroll down. We want to thank you all for listening and your support. If you like what you hear, please give us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.You can read our prior coverage of these films here: Review: ’Cruella’ is stylish, funny, fun, and one of the best Disney live-action updates to date Review: ‘Kate’ has a killer premise that you have definitely seen before And this episodes homepage is here: Awesome Friday Movie Podcast: Kate & CruellaMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
9/12/202152 minutes, 48 seconds
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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. If you like what you hear, please give us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.You can read our prior coverage of these films here: Review: ‘Candyman’ updates the mythos of a classic urban legend slasher, with uneven (but mostly good) results Let’s Take a Closer Look at the new ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ trailer (with 40+ high-res captures) Review: ‘Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ is Marvel’s best new character debut in ages
9/5/20211 hour, 7 minutes, 53 seconds
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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 player and links to us on popular podcasting platforms. We’d like to thank you all for listening and your support. If you like what you hear, please give us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.
8/29/20211 hour, 1 minute, 24 seconds
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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 dose of summer fun we’ve been waiting for Fantasia ’21 Review: ‘The Night House’ is effectively creepy, foreboding, and scary We’d like to thank you all for listening and your support. If you like what you hear, please give us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.
8/22/202149 minutes, 36 seconds
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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 great Review: ‘Nine Days’ is a beautiful achievement We'd like to thank you all for listening and your support. If you like what you hear, please give us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon, Ko-Fi, or Paypal.Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight. 
8/15/20211 hour, 18 minutes, 51 seconds
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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 States). You can read our prior coverage of these two films right here: Review: ‘The Suicide Squad’ is wacky, juvenile, committed, fun, and familiar Review: ‘Vivo’ starts strong, ends less strong, and lags in the middle Home Video: Rent, Buy, or Stream the DC Extended Universe Films Thank you once again for listening and all the support you are able to give. If you have a moment and you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like or review (or both) on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare the price of 40% of a latte in Vancouver once a month, please consider joining our Patreon, which can be found at patreon.com/mcsimpson. Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
8/8/20211 hour, 2 minutes, 7 seconds
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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 violence Review: ‘Jungle Cruise’ is fun! As always, thank you for listening, and if you like what you hear, please consider liking, subscribing, and giving us a review on your podcast platform of choice. It may seem like nothing, but those things help us immeasurably. We hope you enjoy the episode!CONNECT WITH US:        Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca        Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca            Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday            Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/            YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA            Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/            SUPPORT:             Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson            Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson      SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher
8/1/20211 hour, 5 minutes, 15 seconds
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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 fun Review: ‘Settlers’ compelling performances and stunning production design keep it interesting Interview: Wyatt Rockefeller on his film ‘Settlers.’ We'd like to take a moment to thank you for all your support and ask you for the usual podcast things: subscribe to the podcast, like the episode, and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  If you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via Patreon or Ko-Fi to help us keep making episodes.  We hope you enjoy the episode!
7/25/202150 minutes, 59 seconds
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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 thing going this time. 
7/18/202154 minutes, 13 seconds