Formatted To Fit Your Screen Tue, 31 Mar 2026 21:22:03 -0400 https://formattedtofit.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Formatted To Fit Your Screen yes 0f20cf96-c09b-5618-959b-e3a2779c5f3d Zach Tennent episodic true Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Zach Tennent https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pw8bm41x8nuvlr9wqoz7xhg8qnas?.jpg Formatted To Fit Your Screen THERAPY BLUES Book Announcement THERAPY BLUES Book Announcement Zach Tennent stopping by to let listeners know about Therapy Blues, the debut novel from the esteemed former host of Formatted To Fit Your Screen!

In my break from doing the podcast, I wrote a book which I'm immensely proud of, a comedy set in Montreal. Response to the book has been incredible so far. Fans of the podcast are sure to get a few laughs and maybe even some tears.

The book is available from Formatted To Fit Publishing globally through Amazon or by contacting Zach at formattedtofitpod@gmail.com:

"Peter Mills has a hit book, legions of new fans, and a job he loves in Downtown Montréal. So why does he need therapy?

With a film of his book announced and the deadline for his follow-up approaching, Peter studies fellow authors, bonds with his sage new Québécois therapist, and discovers the true meaning of Imposter Syndrome along the way.

Therapy Blues is a heartfelt, bone-dry comedy about creativity, artistic identity, relationships, and self-help gone wrong. Follow Peter as he ruins his life by going to therapy."

Also check out this fun article from my old student paper

]]> Zach Tennent stopping by to let listeners know about Therapy Blues, the debut novel from the esteemed former host of Formatted To Fit Your Screen!

In my break from doing the podcast, I wrote a book which I'm immensely proud of, a comedy set in Montreal. Response to the book has been incredible so far. Fans of the podcast are sure to get a few laughs and maybe even some tears.

The book is available from Formatted To Fit Publishing globally through Amazon or by contacting Zach at formattedtofitpod@gmail.com:

"Peter Mills has a hit book, legions of new fans, and a job he loves in Downtown Montréal. So why does he need therapy?

With a film of his book announced and the deadline for his follow-up approaching, Peter studies fellow authors, bonds with his sage new Québécois therapist, and discovers the true meaning of Imposter Syndrome along the way.

Therapy Blues is a heartfelt, bone-dry comedy about creativity, artistic identity, relationships, and self-help gone wrong. Follow Peter as he ruins his life by going to therapy."

Also check out this fun article from my old student paper

]]> Buzzsprout-18322727 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500 342 full false Episode 60 - When Harry Met Sally... w/ Caitlin Hart Episode 60 - When Harry Met Sally... w/ Caitlin Hart This week on the show, journalist, comedian and rom-com renter Caitlin Hart is back for a discussion of Rob Reiner's 1989 hit When Harry Met Sally...!

Highlights of the conversation:

  • Transcendental style in romantic comedies
  • Generation X at the movies
  • Idealized adulthood through the eyes of a child

When Harry Met Sally... stars Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal, Bruno Kirby, Carrie Fisher and Estelle Reiner.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit   

]]> This week on the show, journalist, comedian and rom-com renter Caitlin Hart is back for a discussion of Rob Reiner's 1989 hit When Harry Met Sally...!

Highlights of the conversation:

  • Transcendental style in romantic comedies
  • Generation X at the movies
  • Idealized adulthood through the eyes of a child

When Harry Met Sally... stars Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal, Bruno Kirby, Carrie Fisher and Estelle Reiner.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit   

]]> Buzzsprout-13598261 Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:00:00 -0400 4001 full false Episode 59 - Idiocracy w/ Spencer Dirks Episode 59 - Idiocracy w/ Spencer Dirks This week on the show, the promised discussion with fan favourite Spencer Dirks of Mike Judge's 2006 dystopian-comedy Idiocracy!

Points of conversation:

  • The prophetic predictions of Mike Judge
  • "Work truck cinema"
  • Thoughts on the economy

Idiocracy stars Luke Wilson, Dax Shepard, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews and Justin Long.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit  

]]> This week on the show, the promised discussion with fan favourite Spencer Dirks of Mike Judge's 2006 dystopian-comedy Idiocracy!

Points of conversation:

  • The prophetic predictions of Mike Judge
  • "Work truck cinema"
  • Thoughts on the economy

Idiocracy stars Luke Wilson, Dax Shepard, Maya Rudolph, Terry Crews and Justin Long.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit  

]]> Buzzsprout-13470707 Fri, 25 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0400 3439 full false Episode 58 - Annie Hall Audio Commentary Episode 58 - Annie Hall Audio Commentary This week, in lieu of a guest conversation, join Zach for a feature-length audio commentary for Woody Allen's 1977 Best Picture-winner, Annie Hall! Listen along as you watch the film for insights, observations, film theory and more.

Notes from the commentary

  • The legacy limbo Allen's career sits in
  • How to edit a comedy
  • The key to romantic chemistry on screen

Annie Hall stars Diane Keaton, Woody Allen, Tony Roberts, Paul Simon, Shelley Duvall, Carol Kane and Christopher Walken.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit 

]]> This week, in lieu of a guest conversation, join Zach for a feature-length audio commentary for Woody Allen's 1977 Best Picture-winner, Annie Hall! Listen along as you watch the film for insights, observations, film theory and more.

Notes from the commentary

  • The legacy limbo Allen's career sits in
  • How to edit a comedy
  • The key to romantic chemistry on screen

Annie Hall stars Diane Keaton, Woody Allen, Tony Roberts, Paul Simon, Shelley Duvall, Carol Kane and Christopher Walken.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit 

]]> Buzzsprout-13389188 Fri, 11 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400 5670 full false Episode 57.5 - No New Show Today Episode 57.5 - No New Show Today Greetings loyal FTFYS subscriber!

Thank you for your continued support of the program. This week, we are regrettably unable to make our previously set episode deadline. I assure you that consistency is of paramount importance to us here at Formatted To Fit, which is why we are clogging your RSS with this non-episode as a reminder of our continued existence. 

While there is no new film conversation this week, the program will be back as always in two weeks' time to entertain and enlighten as it has lo these many seasons. 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit

]]> Greetings loyal FTFYS subscriber!

Thank you for your continued support of the program. This week, we are regrettably unable to make our previously set episode deadline. I assure you that consistency is of paramount importance to us here at Formatted To Fit, which is why we are clogging your RSS with this non-episode as a reminder of our continued existence. 

While there is no new film conversation this week, the program will be back as always in two weeks' time to entertain and enlighten as it has lo these many seasons. 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-13305649 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 68 full false Episode 57 - Insomnia w/ Noah Dimitrie Episode 57 - Insomnia w/ Noah Dimitrie This week on the show, to commemorate the upcoming release of Oppenheimer, musician and writer Noah Dimitrie is back to discuss Christopher Nolan's 2002 sleeper hit Insomnia! 

Points touched on:

  • Nolan handling fiction versus history
  • The cast of Corner Gas on the big screen
  • Traits of 2000s filmmaking

Insomnia stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney, Martin Donovan, Paul Dooley and Lorne Cardinal.

You can follow Noah's music at @modelunband on Instagram

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> This week on the show, to commemorate the upcoming release of Oppenheimer, musician and writer Noah Dimitrie is back to discuss Christopher Nolan's 2002 sleeper hit Insomnia! 

Points touched on:

  • Nolan handling fiction versus history
  • The cast of Corner Gas on the big screen
  • Traits of 2000s filmmaking

Insomnia stars Al Pacino, Robin Williams, Hilary Swank, Maura Tierney, Martin Donovan, Paul Dooley and Lorne Cardinal.

You can follow Noah's music at @modelunband on Instagram

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> Buzzsprout-13218334 Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:00 -0400 4937 full false Episode 56 - The Conversation w/ Nik Oldershaw Episode 56 - The Conversation w/ Nik Oldershaw Summer blockbuster season continues here on Formatted To Fit with comedian Nik Oldershaw and a discussion of Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 Palme d'Or winner The Conversation!

Points of interest:

  • The intersection between surveillance and podcasting
  • Our true feelings about Blow Up
  • The unrealized Dan Deacon/Twixt roadshow

The Conversation stars Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Frederic Forrest, Allen Garfield, Cindy Williams and Harrison Ford.

This episode ends with an excerpt from the Coward Hour theme song, Self Suck Cuck Party.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> Summer blockbuster season continues here on Formatted To Fit with comedian Nik Oldershaw and a discussion of Francis Ford Coppola's 1974 Palme d'Or winner The Conversation!

Points of interest:

  • The intersection between surveillance and podcasting
  • Our true feelings about Blow Up
  • The unrealized Dan Deacon/Twixt roadshow

The Conversation stars Gene Hackman, John Cazale, Frederic Forrest, Allen Garfield, Cindy Williams and Harrison Ford.

This episode ends with an excerpt from the Coward Hour theme song, Self Suck Cuck Party.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> Buzzsprout-13133789 Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:00:00 -0400 4672 full false Episode 55 - Clue w/ Lenore Claire Herrem Episode 55 - Clue w/ Lenore Claire Herrem This week on the show, interdisciplinary artist Lenore Claire Herrem stops by the manor for a chat about Jonathan Lynn's 1985 board game adaptation Clue!

Talking points:

  • Weird theatre kid childhoods
  • Movies versus live theatre
  • The canonical personas of the Clue crew


You can follow Lenore's work on Instagram @precious_._puppies

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week on the show, interdisciplinary artist Lenore Claire Herrem stops by the manor for a chat about Jonathan Lynn's 1985 board game adaptation Clue!

Talking points:

  • Weird theatre kid childhoods
  • Movies versus live theatre
  • The canonical personas of the Clue crew


You can follow Lenore's work on Instagram @precious_._puppies

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Buzzsprout-13046381 Fri, 16 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0400 2219 full false Episode 54 - Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over w/ Dylan Evans Episode 54 - Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over w/ Dylan Evans This week on the show, filmmaker and musician Dylan Evans stops by to discuss filmmaker and musician Robert Rodriguez's 2003 hit Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over!

Notes from the conversation:

  • The influence of Rodriguez's cost-cutting digital filmmaking in Hollywood
  • Apathetic pre-teen actors
  •  Working with family

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over stars Daryl Sabara, Alexa Vega, Ricardo Montalbán, Steve Buscemi, Sylvester Stallone, George Clooney, Mike Judge, Cheech Marin, Danny Trejo, Tony Shaloub, Salma Hayek, Elijah Wood and Bill Paxton. 

You can find Dylan's band Fancy Diamonds at https://fancydiamonds.bandcamp.com/ and on streaming services.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> This week on the show, filmmaker and musician Dylan Evans stops by to discuss filmmaker and musician Robert Rodriguez's 2003 hit Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over!

Notes from the conversation:

  • The influence of Rodriguez's cost-cutting digital filmmaking in Hollywood
  • Apathetic pre-teen actors
  •  Working with family

Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over stars Daryl Sabara, Alexa Vega, Ricardo Montalbán, Steve Buscemi, Sylvester Stallone, George Clooney, Mike Judge, Cheech Marin, Danny Trejo, Tony Shaloub, Salma Hayek, Elijah Wood and Bill Paxton. 

You can find Dylan's band Fancy Diamonds at https://fancydiamonds.bandcamp.com/ and on streaming services.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> Buzzsprout-12967495 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 2833 full false Episode 53 - Light Sleeper w/ Mitch Oliver Episode 53 - Light Sleeper w/ Mitch Oliver This week on the show, writer/director/podcaster Mitch Oliver is back for a dark night of the soul with Paul Schrader's 1992 drama Light Sleeper!

Notes from the discussion:

  • Artists who work in a niche
  • Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist revisionism
  • Screenwriting masterclasses and seminars

Light Sleeper stars Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon, Dana Delany, Victor Garber and David Spade.

You can follow Mitch on Instagram @mitch.oliver_ and listen to his podcast @theterrortable for discussion on horror, cult movies, genre pieces and more

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit    

]]> This week on the show, writer/director/podcaster Mitch Oliver is back for a dark night of the soul with Paul Schrader's 1992 drama Light Sleeper!

Notes from the discussion:

  • Artists who work in a niche
  • Dominion: Prequel to The Exorcist revisionism
  • Screenwriting masterclasses and seminars

Light Sleeper stars Willem Dafoe, Susan Sarandon, Dana Delany, Victor Garber and David Spade.

You can follow Mitch on Instagram @mitch.oliver_ and listen to his podcast @theterrortable for discussion on horror, cult movies, genre pieces and more

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit    

]]> Buzzsprout-12875936 Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 4405 full false Episode 52 - Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones w/ Davis Baker Episode 52 - Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones w/ Davis Baker This week on the show, returning guest Davis Baker of the Saskatoon band Sunpeaks stops by to discuss 2002's Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones!

Topics of discussion:

  • Seeing The Force Awakens together on a Thursday
  • Growing up during the prequel era
  • Our opinions on Star Wars as adults

Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones stars  Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Christopher Lee and Ahmed Best and was directed by George Lucas.

You can follow Sunpeaks on Instagram @sunpeaksband

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit   

]]> This week on the show, returning guest Davis Baker of the Saskatoon band Sunpeaks stops by to discuss 2002's Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones!

Topics of discussion:

  • Seeing The Force Awakens together on a Thursday
  • Growing up during the prequel era
  • Our opinions on Star Wars as adults

Star Wars: Episode II — Attack of the Clones stars  Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Christopher Lee and Ahmed Best and was directed by George Lucas.

You can follow Sunpeaks on Instagram @sunpeaksband

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit   

]]> Buzzsprout-12790716 Fri, 05 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400 4122 full false Episode 51 - Army of Darkness w/ Skot Hamilton 2/2 Episode 51 - Army of Darkness w/ Skot Hamilton 2/2 This week on the show, musician and film programmer Skot Hamilton is back to wrap up an in-depth(?) tangent-filled discussion of Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness!

Points of interest:

  • Real actors versus real people who became actors
  • What is horror-comedy?
  • Kevin Smith's Cop Out


Army of Darkness stars Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Ivan Raimi, Ted Raimi and Ian Abercrombie.

Skot is a member of the bands Grey Light District, @kenmodenoise, @adolyne 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit   

]]> This week on the show, musician and film programmer Skot Hamilton is back to wrap up an in-depth(?) tangent-filled discussion of Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness!

Points of interest:

  • Real actors versus real people who became actors
  • What is horror-comedy?
  • Kevin Smith's Cop Out


Army of Darkness stars Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Ivan Raimi, Ted Raimi and Ian Abercrombie.

Skot is a member of the bands Grey Light District, @kenmodenoise, @adolyne 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit   

]]> Buzzsprout-12696083 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 11:00:00 -0400 3083 full false Episode 50 - Army of Darkness w/ Skot Hamilton 1/2 Episode 50 - Army of Darkness w/ Skot Hamilton 1/2 This week on the show, we celebrate Easter with  a different kind of Evil Dead as returning guest Skot Hamilton discusses his love of Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness!

Notes from the conversation:

  • Raimi auteurism
  • Tim Burton auteurism
  • Movies that changed your DNA

Army of Darkness stars Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Ivan Raimi, Ted Raimi and Ian Abercrombie.

Skot is a member of the bands Grey Light District, @kenmodenoise, @adolyne 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit  

]]> This week on the show, we celebrate Easter with  a different kind of Evil Dead as returning guest Skot Hamilton discusses his love of Sam Raimi's Army of Darkness!

Notes from the conversation:

  • Raimi auteurism
  • Tim Burton auteurism
  • Movies that changed your DNA

Army of Darkness stars Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Ivan Raimi, Ted Raimi and Ian Abercrombie.

Skot is a member of the bands Grey Light District, @kenmodenoise, @adolyne 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit  

]]> Buzzsprout-12608220 Fri, 07 Apr 2023 12:00:00 -0400 3984 full false Episode 49 - Sorcerer w/ Paul Dufresne-Laroche Episode 49 - Sorcerer w/ Paul Dufresne-Laroche This week on the show, Friedkin-enthusiast Paul Dufresne-Laroche joins the show for a discussion of 1977's flop-turned-bop Sorcerer!

Points on the agenda:

  • Questionable directing methods of William Friedkin
  • The long and widespread influence of Sorcerer in film history
  • Second-choice casting decisions elevating a story

Sorcerer stars Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal and Amidou.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit            

]]> This week on the show, Friedkin-enthusiast Paul Dufresne-Laroche joins the show for a discussion of 1977's flop-turned-bop Sorcerer!

Points on the agenda:

  • Questionable directing methods of William Friedkin
  • The long and widespread influence of Sorcerer in film history
  • Second-choice casting decisions elevating a story

Sorcerer stars Roy Scheider, Bruno Cremer, Francisco Rabal and Amidou.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit            

]]> Buzzsprout-12508419 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0400 5660 full false Episode 48 - Forrest Gump w/ Caitlin Hart Episode 48 - Forrest Gump w/ Caitlin Hart This week on the show, it's all about the Oscars as Caitlin Hart joins for a discussion of the 1994 Best Picture winner, Robert Zemeckis' Forrest Gump!

Notes from the conversation:

  • The lazy soundtrack work
  • Bus stop etiquette 
  • Favourite Best Pictures winners of history

Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Sally Field, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and John Lennon.

You can find more of Caitlin's work, including The Simpsons: Not a Simpsons Podcast, at caitlinjhart.com 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit           

]]> This week on the show, it's all about the Oscars as Caitlin Hart joins for a discussion of the 1994 Best Picture winner, Robert Zemeckis' Forrest Gump!

Notes from the conversation:

  • The lazy soundtrack work
  • Bus stop etiquette 
  • Favourite Best Pictures winners of history

Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Sally Field, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and John Lennon.

You can find more of Caitlin's work, including The Simpsons: Not a Simpsons Podcast, at caitlinjhart.com 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit           

]]> Buzzsprout-12411576 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 11:00:00 -0500 4082 full false Episode 47 - The Master of Disguise w/ Travis Hebert Episode 47 - The Master of Disguise w/ Travis Hebert This week on the show, Travis Hebert is back to discuss the 2002 Dana Carvey/Happy Madison joint-venture The Master of Disguise!

Talking points:

  • The bitter Carvey v. Myers feud
  • Third-party narration as scotch tape for shitty filmmaking
  • Overused soundtrack songs

The Master of Disguise was directed by  Perry Andelin Blake and stars Dana Carvey, James Brolin, Brent Spiner, Jennifer Esposito and Harold Gould.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit          

]]> This week on the show, Travis Hebert is back to discuss the 2002 Dana Carvey/Happy Madison joint-venture The Master of Disguise!

Talking points:

  • The bitter Carvey v. Myers feud
  • Third-party narration as scotch tape for shitty filmmaking
  • Overused soundtrack songs

The Master of Disguise was directed by  Perry Andelin Blake and stars Dana Carvey, James Brolin, Brent Spiner, Jennifer Esposito and Harold Gould.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit          

]]> Buzzsprout-12313681 Fri, 24 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0500 3955 full false Episode 46 - Blow Out w/ Matt Farley Episode 46 - Blow Out w/ Matt Farley This week on the show, filmmaker and musician Matt Farley of Motern Media stops by to chat about Brian De Palma's 1981 love letter to voyeurism and obsession, Blow Out!

On the agenda:

  • John Travolta's balletic grace on screen
  • Mistakenly identifying S. Craig Zahler as the director of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
  • The dangers of long-distance walking

Blow Out stars John Travolta, Nancy Allen, Dennis Franz and John Lithgow.

You can learn more about Matt's work at https://moternmedia.com/

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit         


]]> This week on the show, filmmaker and musician Matt Farley of Motern Media stops by to chat about Brian De Palma's 1981 love letter to voyeurism and obsession, Blow Out!

On the agenda:

  • John Travolta's balletic grace on screen
  • Mistakenly identifying S. Craig Zahler as the director of Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
  • The dangers of long-distance walking

Blow Out stars John Travolta, Nancy Allen, Dennis Franz and John Lithgow.

You can learn more about Matt's work at https://moternmedia.com/

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit         


]]> Buzzsprout-12225674 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -0500 3327 full false Episode 45 - M3GAN + Child's Play w/ Gabrielle Drolet Episode 45 - M3GAN + Child's Play w/ Gabrielle Drolet This week on the show, journalist and New Yorker cartoonist Gabrielle Drolet returns to discuss not one but two tales of toy terror — 1988's Child's Play and 2023's M3GAN!

Minutes from the conversation:

  • Chucky is just a dude
  • The advances in film effects and technology
  • Bad movie policing 

Child's Play stars Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon and Brad Douriff and was directed by Tom Holland.

M3GAN stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald and Jenna Davis and was directed by Gerard Johnstone.

You can follow Gabrielle on Twitter @gabrielledrolet or on Instagram @gabrielle.drolet or you can find her work at gabrielledrolet.com 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> This week on the show, journalist and New Yorker cartoonist Gabrielle Drolet returns to discuss not one but two tales of toy terror — 1988's Child's Play and 2023's M3GAN!

Minutes from the conversation:

  • Chucky is just a dude
  • The advances in film effects and technology
  • Bad movie policing 

Child's Play stars Catherine Hicks, Chris Sarandon and Brad Douriff and was directed by Tom Holland.

M3GAN stars Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Amie Donald and Jenna Davis and was directed by Gerard Johnstone.

You can follow Gabrielle on Twitter @gabrielledrolet or on Instagram @gabrielle.drolet or you can find her work at gabrielledrolet.com 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> Buzzsprout-12132733 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0500 4127 full false Episode 44 - Borat w/ Eli Tennent Episode 44 - Borat w/ Eli Tennent This week on the show, we ring in 2023 the way we parted with 2022 — with an immediate family member! Eli Tennent joins the show for a discussion of director Larry Charles' 2006 smash hit Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan!

Talking points

  • The IMDb Parents Guide
  • Family movie-going misadventures as kids
  • The hardest we've ever laughed

Borat stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Luenelle, Pamela Anderson and Bob Barr.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit    

]]> This week on the show, we ring in 2023 the way we parted with 2022 — with an immediate family member! Eli Tennent joins the show for a discussion of director Larry Charles' 2006 smash hit Borat! Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan!

Talking points

  • The IMDb Parents Guide
  • Family movie-going misadventures as kids
  • The hardest we've ever laughed

Borat stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Ken Davitian, Luenelle, Pamela Anderson and Bob Barr.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit    

]]> Buzzsprout-12037458 Fri, 13 Jan 2023 13:00:00 -0500 3725 full false Episode 43 - Goodfellas w/ Dave Tennent Episode 43 - Goodfellas w/ Dave Tennent This week on the show, Dave Tennent stops by for a discussion of the 1990 Martin Scorsese gangster classic Goodfellas!

Topics of discussion:

  • The period accuracy and how it holds up over time
  • The lessons to be learned from Henry Hill
  • Saskatoon filmgoing history and memories

Goodfellas stars Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit        

]]> This week on the show, Dave Tennent stops by for a discussion of the 1990 Martin Scorsese gangster classic Goodfellas!

Topics of discussion:

  • The period accuracy and how it holds up over time
  • The lessons to be learned from Henry Hill
  • Saskatoon filmgoing history and memories

Goodfellas stars Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco and Paul Sorvino.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit        

]]> Buzzsprout-11954469 Fri, 30 Dec 2022 17:00:00 -0500 3068 full false Episode 42 - Titanic (Tape 2) w/ Erica Wilson + Lenore Maier Episode 42 - Titanic (Tape 2) w/ Erica Wilson + Lenore Maier This week on the show,  Titanic enthusiasts Lenore Maier and Erica Wilson  are back for part two of our 110th anniversary sinktacular discussing  James Cameron's 1997 mega-hit Titanic! 

Topics of discussion:

  • How we age along with this film
  • References and homages to other blockbuster films
  • The forthcoming Avatar: The Way of Water

Titanic stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates and Bill Paxton.

Lenore's band The Garrys’ latest LP Get Thee to a Nunnery is available now on Grey Records. You can follow them on Instagram @thegarrysband and support them at https://thegarrys.bandcamp.com/  

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> This week on the show,  Titanic enthusiasts Lenore Maier and Erica Wilson  are back for part two of our 110th anniversary sinktacular discussing  James Cameron's 1997 mega-hit Titanic! 

Topics of discussion:

  • How we age along with this film
  • References and homages to other blockbuster films
  • The forthcoming Avatar: The Way of Water

Titanic stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates and Bill Paxton.

Lenore's band The Garrys’ latest LP Get Thee to a Nunnery is available now on Grey Records. You can follow them on Instagram @thegarrysband and support them at https://thegarrys.bandcamp.com/  

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> Buzzsprout-11884800 Fri, 16 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3331 full false Episode 41 - Titanic (Tape 1) w/ Lenore Maier + Erica Wilson Episode 41 - Titanic (Tape 1) w/ Lenore Maier + Erica Wilson This week on the show, Titanic enthusiasts Erica Wilson and Lenore Maier join the program for part one of a two part discussion on James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster Titanic! 

Points of interest:

  • Scope versus intimacy and the dynamic at play 
  • Cameron's obsession with detail
  • "Secret watchers"

Titanic stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates and Bill Paxton.

Lenore's band The Garrys’ latest LP Get Thee to a Nunnery is available now on Grey Records. You can follow them on Instagram @thegarrysband and support them at https://thegarrys.bandcamp.com/  

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week on the show, Titanic enthusiasts Erica Wilson and Lenore Maier join the program for part one of a two part discussion on James Cameron's 1997 blockbuster Titanic! 

Points of interest:

  • Scope versus intimacy and the dynamic at play 
  • Cameron's obsession with detail
  • "Secret watchers"

Titanic stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates and Bill Paxton.

Lenore's band The Garrys’ latest LP Get Thee to a Nunnery is available now on Grey Records. You can follow them on Instagram @thegarrysband and support them at https://thegarrys.bandcamp.com/  

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Buzzsprout-11802467 Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3874 full false Episode 40 - The Cable Guy w/ Justin Decloux Episode 40 - The Cable Guy w/ Justin Decloux This week on the program, filmmaker and podcaster Justin Decloux joins the show to discuss the 1996 Ben Stiller-helmed Jim Carrey studio comedy classic The Cable Guy!

Talking points:

  • Non-canonical Super Bowl commercial sequels to classic films
  • Ben Stiller auteurism
  • The diminishing returns of Jim Carrey's undeniable talent

The Cable Guy stars Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black and Owen Wilson.

You can follow Justin on Twitter @declouxj and Instagram @goldninjavideo and check out his film distribution label at goldninjavideo.com

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week on the program, filmmaker and podcaster Justin Decloux joins the show to discuss the 1996 Ben Stiller-helmed Jim Carrey studio comedy classic The Cable Guy!

Talking points:

  • Non-canonical Super Bowl commercial sequels to classic films
  • Ben Stiller auteurism
  • The diminishing returns of Jim Carrey's undeniable talent

The Cable Guy stars Jim Carrey, Matthew Broderick, Leslie Mann, Jack Black and Owen Wilson.

You can follow Justin on Twitter @declouxj and Instagram @goldninjavideo and check out his film distribution label at goldninjavideo.com

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Buzzsprout-11721982 Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3695 full false Episode 39 - UHF w/ Spencer Dirks Episode 39 - UHF w/ Spencer Dirks This week on the program, in honour of the release of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Spencer Dirks is back on the program to discuss the Jay Levey-directed 1989 Yankovic cult classic UHF!

Talking points:

  • Yankovic the thespian
  • The long and vast influence and legacy of UHF
  • Early encounters as children

UHF stars Al Yankovic, Michael Richards, Kevin McCarthy, Victoria Jackson, David Bowe and Fran Drescher.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> This week on the program, in honour of the release of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, Spencer Dirks is back on the program to discuss the Jay Levey-directed 1989 Yankovic cult classic UHF!

Talking points:

  • Yankovic the thespian
  • The long and vast influence and legacy of UHF
  • Early encounters as children

UHF stars Al Yankovic, Michael Richards, Kevin McCarthy, Victoria Jackson, David Bowe and Fran Drescher.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> Buzzsprout-11630490 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 13:00:00 -0400 4172 full false Episode 38 - Jaws w/ Mitch Oliver Episode 38 - Jaws w/ Mitch Oliver Rounding out the second half of our 2nd annual Halloween Shocktacular, director Mitch Oliver joins the program to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1975 literary adaptation classic Jaws!

Topics touched include:

  • The second lives of shitty sequels
  • Spielberg's mastery of creating terror
  • Our Halloween 2022 viewing habits and recommendations 

You can follow Mitch's award-winning 2022 horror short The Druid's Hand on Instagram @thedruidshand and follow his personal account @mitch.oliver_ for updates from the festival circuit.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit    

]]> Rounding out the second half of our 2nd annual Halloween Shocktacular, director Mitch Oliver joins the program to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1975 literary adaptation classic Jaws!

Topics touched include:

  • The second lives of shitty sequels
  • Spielberg's mastery of creating terror
  • Our Halloween 2022 viewing habits and recommendations 

You can follow Mitch's award-winning 2022 horror short The Druid's Hand on Instagram @thedruidshand and follow his personal account @mitch.oliver_ for updates from the festival circuit.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit    

]]> Buzzsprout-11542441 Fri, 21 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0400 4833 full false Episode 37 - Vampire in Brooklyn w/ Ethan Vestby Episode 37 - Vampire in Brooklyn w/ Ethan Vestby This week on the show, our 2022 Halloween Shocktacular kicks off with Toronto based critic and film programmer Ethan Vestby stopping by to discuss the Wes Craven 1995 horror-comedy favourite, Vampire in Brooklyn!

Notes from the conversation:

  • The right and wrong sides of Eddie Murphy as a performer
  • The horror-comedy subgenre
  • Intergenerational SNL feuds and fandom


Vampire in Brooklyn  stars Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Angela Bassett, Allen Payne, Kadeem Hardison and John Witherspoon.

You can find Ethan on Twitter @ethanves

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit         

]]> This week on the show, our 2022 Halloween Shocktacular kicks off with Toronto based critic and film programmer Ethan Vestby stopping by to discuss the Wes Craven 1995 horror-comedy favourite, Vampire in Brooklyn!

Notes from the conversation:

  • The right and wrong sides of Eddie Murphy as a performer
  • The horror-comedy subgenre
  • Intergenerational SNL feuds and fandom


Vampire in Brooklyn  stars Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Eddie Murphy, Angela Bassett, Allen Payne, Kadeem Hardison and John Witherspoon.

You can find Ethan on Twitter @ethanves

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit         

]]> Buzzsprout-11458063 Fri, 07 Oct 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3365 full false Episode 36 - Novocaine w/ Douglas Evans Episode 36 - Novocaine w/ Douglas Evans This week on the show, we give a new meaning to the phrase "going dental" with David Atkins' sole directorial feature to date, 2001's Novocaine!

Talking points:

  • Stereotypes in cinematic portrayals of dentists
  • The serious side of Steve Martin
  • Loss of teeth as a dramatic metaphor

Novocaine stars Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Laura Dern, Elias Koteas and Scott Caan.

You can find Doug on Tiktok @doctorb00tyquiver and Instagram @doctorbootyquiver, and support him on his Patreon or monetized YouTube page, Doctor Booty Quiver. 

He is also on Instagram as @dougreviewsmovies

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit        

]]> This week on the show, we give a new meaning to the phrase "going dental" with David Atkins' sole directorial feature to date, 2001's Novocaine!

Talking points:

  • Stereotypes in cinematic portrayals of dentists
  • The serious side of Steve Martin
  • Loss of teeth as a dramatic metaphor

Novocaine stars Steve Martin, Helena Bonham Carter, Laura Dern, Elias Koteas and Scott Caan.

You can find Doug on Tiktok @doctorb00tyquiver and Instagram @doctorbootyquiver, and support him on his Patreon or monetized YouTube page, Doctor Booty Quiver. 

He is also on Instagram as @dougreviewsmovies

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit        

]]> Buzzsprout-11372362 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400 4309 full false Episode 35 - Weird Science w/ Noah Dimitrie Episode 35 - Weird Science w/ Noah Dimitrie This week on the show, Saskatoon based comedian and musician Noah Dimitrie is by to discuss John Hughes' 1985 sci-fi rom-com Weird Science!

Points of interest:

  • The lost art of titular film themes 
  • The undeniable hotness of Brat Pack 
  • The legacy of the late John Hughes

Weird Science stars Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Robert Downey Jr., and Bill Paxton. 

You can follow Noah's music at @modelunband on Instagram

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week on the show, Saskatoon based comedian and musician Noah Dimitrie is by to discuss John Hughes' 1985 sci-fi rom-com Weird Science!

Points of interest:

  • The lost art of titular film themes 
  • The undeniable hotness of Brat Pack 
  • The legacy of the late John Hughes

Weird Science stars Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Robert Downey Jr., and Bill Paxton. 

You can follow Noah's music at @modelunband on Instagram

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Buzzsprout-11286998 Fri, 09 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0400 4769 full false Episode 34 - Nope w/ Devin McAdam + Emily Kohlert Episode 34 - Nope w/ Devin McAdam + Emily Kohlert This week on the show, we close out summer blockbuster season by catching up to modern times with guests Emily Kohlert and Devin McAdam discussing Jordan Peele's 2022 feature Nope!

Things touched upon:

  • The declining consumer quality of the theatrical experience 
  • Jordan Peele's genre influences
  • What gives a hit movie staying power

Nope stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea and Keith David.

You can see Emily's latest design work on Instagram @emilyonly.designco and check out her band Actor Director as well @actordirect0r. 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> This week on the show, we close out summer blockbuster season by catching up to modern times with guests Emily Kohlert and Devin McAdam discussing Jordan Peele's 2022 feature Nope!

Things touched upon:

  • The declining consumer quality of the theatrical experience 
  • Jordan Peele's genre influences
  • What gives a hit movie staying power

Nope stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Michael Wincott, Brandon Perea and Keith David.

You can see Emily's latest design work on Instagram @emilyonly.designco and check out her band Actor Director as well @actordirect0r. 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> Buzzsprout-11205658 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400 4300 full false Episode 33 - The Hangover w/ Kyle Zurevinski Episode 33 - The Hangover w/ Kyle Zurevinski This week, fan favourite Kyle Zurevinski of the band Riversleem is back on the show to discuss Todd Philips' 2009 stag comedy blockbuster The Hangover!

Conversation topics include: 

  • Zach Galifianakis' shadow role as a Canadian municipal election fixer
  • First films in storied local theatres
  • Lots of talk about Joker

The Hangover stars Bradley Cooper,  Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Heather Graham and Ken Jeong.

You can find Kyle's band @Riversleem on Spotify, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and more. You can also support them financially at riversleem.bandcamp.com and find their debut 7" on Zegema Beach Records

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit    

]]> This week, fan favourite Kyle Zurevinski of the band Riversleem is back on the show to discuss Todd Philips' 2009 stag comedy blockbuster The Hangover!

Conversation topics include: 

  • Zach Galifianakis' shadow role as a Canadian municipal election fixer
  • First films in storied local theatres
  • Lots of talk about Joker

The Hangover stars Bradley Cooper,  Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Heather Graham and Ken Jeong.

You can find Kyle's band @Riversleem on Spotify, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and more. You can also support them financially at riversleem.bandcamp.com and find their debut 7" on Zegema Beach Records

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit    

]]> Buzzsprout-11124866 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:00:00 -0400 5015 full false Episode 32 - Election w/ Jason Herring Episode 32 - Election w/ Jason Herring This week on the show, Calgary-based reporter Jason Herring is by to discuss Alexander Payne's evergreen 1999 high school comedy/political satire Election!

Notable discussions:

  • The pinpoint accuracy of the film's setting and environment
  • Recasting this movie with Brendan Fraser, and not in the role that makes sense
  • The real life parallels to people and archetypes in the characters

Election stars Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein and Jessica Campbell.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week on the show, Calgary-based reporter Jason Herring is by to discuss Alexander Payne's evergreen 1999 high school comedy/political satire Election!

Notable discussions:

  • The pinpoint accuracy of the film's setting and environment
  • Recasting this movie with Brendan Fraser, and not in the role that makes sense
  • The real life parallels to people and archetypes in the characters

Election stars Matthew Broderick, Reese Witherspoon, Chris Klein and Jessica Campbell.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Buzzsprout-11039689 Fri, 29 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400 4375 full false Episode 31 - Can't Hardly Wait w/ Brendan Flaherty Episode 31 - Can't Hardly Wait w/ Brendan Flaherty This week on the show, Toronto-based comedian and podcaster Brendan Flaherty is by to discuss the 1998 teen party comedy Can't Hardly Wait!

Items on the agenda:

  • Seth Green's commitment to the bit
  • Smash Mouth then and now
  • The high school party subgenre

Can't Hardly Wait stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Charlie Korsmo, Lauren Ambrose, Ethan Embry and Seth Green,

You can find Brendan on Instagram at @value_dog as well as his podcasts @explaintopod and @hcorehavenpod.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> This week on the show, Toronto-based comedian and podcaster Brendan Flaherty is by to discuss the 1998 teen party comedy Can't Hardly Wait!

Items on the agenda:

  • Seth Green's commitment to the bit
  • Smash Mouth then and now
  • The high school party subgenre

Can't Hardly Wait stars Jennifer Love Hewitt, Charlie Korsmo, Lauren Ambrose, Ethan Embry and Seth Green,

You can find Brendan on Instagram at @value_dog as well as his podcasts @explaintopod and @hcorehavenpod.

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-10963931 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3807 full false Episode 30 - The Heartbreak Kid (1972) w/ Caitlin Hart Episode 30 - The Heartbreak Kid (1972) w/ Caitlin Hart This week on the show, writer and podcaster Caitlin Hart returns to discuss Elaine May's 1972 rom-com pseudo-psalm, The Heartbreak Kid!

Topics discussed:

  • The film's distinctive legacy in comedy
  • "They don't make 'em like they used to" mindset
  • A lot of Woody Allen tangents

The Heartbreak Kid stars Charles Grodin, Jeannie Berlin and Cybill Shepherd. 

You can find more of Caitlin's work, including The Simpsons: Not a Simpsons Podcast, at caitlinjhart.com

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week on the show, writer and podcaster Caitlin Hart returns to discuss Elaine May's 1972 rom-com pseudo-psalm, The Heartbreak Kid!

Topics discussed:

  • The film's distinctive legacy in comedy
  • "They don't make 'em like they used to" mindset
  • A lot of Woody Allen tangents

The Heartbreak Kid stars Charles Grodin, Jeannie Berlin and Cybill Shepherd. 

You can find more of Caitlin's work, including The Simpsons: Not a Simpsons Podcast, at caitlinjhart.com

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Buzzsprout-10887850 Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3890 full false Episode 29 - There's Something About Mary w/ Huw Evans Episode 29 - There's Something About Mary w/ Huw Evans This week, cartoonist and filmmaker Huw Evans, director of Instruments of Evil, stops by for an abridged discussion of both his career and Peter and Bobby Farrelly's There's Something About Mary! 

Topics of discussion include: 

  • American Neorealism in the Farrellys' grossout humour 
  • The influence of Mad Magazine 
  • Underground music legend Jonathan Richman

There's Something About Mary  stars Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller, Matt Dillon, Lee Evans and Chris Elliott.

You can follow Huw on Instagram @huwevansart and find out more about his work at http://eyecat.com/

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit  

]]> This week, cartoonist and filmmaker Huw Evans, director of Instruments of Evil, stops by for an abridged discussion of both his career and Peter and Bobby Farrelly's There's Something About Mary! 

Topics of discussion include: 

  • American Neorealism in the Farrellys' grossout humour 
  • The influence of Mad Magazine 
  • Underground music legend Jonathan Richman

There's Something About Mary  stars Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller, Matt Dillon, Lee Evans and Chris Elliott.

You can follow Huw on Instagram @huwevansart and find out more about his work at http://eyecat.com/

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit  

]]> Buzzsprout-10807514 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400 2657 full false Episode 28 - Videodrome w/ Skot Hamilton Episode 28 - Videodrome w/ Skot Hamilton This week on the program, musician and film programmer Skot Hamilton is back to fulfill CanCon requirements with David Cronenberg's Videodrome! 

Points of conversation: 

  • The current state of theatrical film distribution
  • James Woods' smarmy realism
  • Pop Cultured With Elvira Kurt

Videodrome stars James Woods, Deborah Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, and Jack Creley.

Skot is also a member of the bands Grey Light District, @kenmodenoise, @adolyne 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit 

]]> This week on the program, musician and film programmer Skot Hamilton is back to fulfill CanCon requirements with David Cronenberg's Videodrome! 

Points of conversation: 

  • The current state of theatrical film distribution
  • James Woods' smarmy realism
  • Pop Cultured With Elvira Kurt

Videodrome stars James Woods, Deborah Harry, Sonja Smits, Peter Dvorsky, and Jack Creley.

Skot is also a member of the bands Grey Light District, @kenmodenoise, @adolyne 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit 

]]> Buzzsprout-10728162 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400 5673 full false Episode 27 - Stealing Harvard w/ Spencer Dirks Episode 27 - Stealing Harvard w/ Spencer Dirks This week, FTFYS  season two kicks off with a bang with guest Spencer Dirks and the 2002 caper comedy Stealing Harvard! 

Points of interest:

  • Movies that feel like television
  • The quality and consistency of Tom Green's bloopers
  • The final days of Prince

You can find Spencer's podcast Do Ghosts Be Real on Spotify, YouTube, or at https://linktr.ee/Do.Ghosts.Be.Real 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> This week, FTFYS  season two kicks off with a bang with guest Spencer Dirks and the 2002 caper comedy Stealing Harvard! 

Points of interest:

  • Movies that feel like television
  • The quality and consistency of Tom Green's bloopers
  • The final days of Prince

You can find Spencer's podcast Do Ghosts Be Real on Spotify, YouTube, or at https://linktr.ee/Do.Ghosts.Be.Real 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> Buzzsprout-10649400 Fri, 20 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3821 full false Episode 26 - Jurassic Park w/ Mina Darling Episode 26 - Jurassic Park w/ Mina Darling This week, to celebrate a full year of FTFYS, Mina Darling of The Simpsons: Not a Simpsons Podcast stops by to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1993 literary adaptation Jurassic Park! 

Topics of discussion:

  • The low stakes lies of elementary school teachers
  • Alberta's alleged love affair with dinosaurs
  • Working at a theme park

Jurrassic Park stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Wayne Knight and Richard Attenborough 

You can find Mina's podcast The Simpsons: Not a Simpsons Podcast on Instagram and Twitter @notasimpsonspod

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week, to celebrate a full year of FTFYS, Mina Darling of The Simpsons: Not a Simpsons Podcast stops by to discuss Steven Spielberg's 1993 literary adaptation Jurassic Park! 

Topics of discussion:

  • The low stakes lies of elementary school teachers
  • Alberta's alleged love affair with dinosaurs
  • Working at a theme park

Jurrassic Park stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Wayne Knight and Richard Attenborough 

You can find Mina's podcast The Simpsons: Not a Simpsons Podcast on Instagram and Twitter @notasimpsonspod

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Buzzsprout-10567319 Fri, 06 May 2022 13:00:00 -0400 5142 full false Episode 25 - Scream w/ Gabrielle Drolet Episode 25 - Scream w/ Gabrielle Drolet This week on the show, journalist and cartoonist Gabrielle Drolet is on to talk Wes Craven's original 1996 frightfest, Scream!

Topics of discussion include:

  • The true identity of the Ghostface voice
  • The cultural relevance of Scream vs. Scary Movie 
  • A lot of talk about Batman

You can follow Gabrielle on Twitter @gabrielledrolet or on Instagram @gabrielle.drolet or you can find her work at gabrielledrolet.com

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> This week on the show, journalist and cartoonist Gabrielle Drolet is on to talk Wes Craven's original 1996 frightfest, Scream!

Topics of discussion include:

  • The true identity of the Ghostface voice
  • The cultural relevance of Scream vs. Scary Movie 
  • A lot of talk about Batman

You can follow Gabrielle on Twitter @gabrielledrolet or on Instagram @gabrielle.drolet or you can find her work at gabrielledrolet.com

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit       

]]> Buzzsprout-10476105 Fri, 22 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3175 full false Episode 24 - Raising Arizona w/ Joe McAdam Episode 24 - Raising Arizona w/ Joe McAdam This week on the show, Joe McAdam of the comedy duo Butt stops by to discuss the Coen Bros.' 1987 sophomore comedy caper Raising Arizona!

Topics discussed include:

  • The unwieldy Mr. Nicolas Cage 
  • Highbrow/lowbrow comedy hybrids
  • The Americana of the Coen filmography

You can follow Joe on Twitter @joemcadam and follow his work with Butt @buttguys or visit https://www.buttcomedy.com/

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week on the show, Joe McAdam of the comedy duo Butt stops by to discuss the Coen Bros.' 1987 sophomore comedy caper Raising Arizona!

Topics discussed include:

  • The unwieldy Mr. Nicolas Cage 
  • Highbrow/lowbrow comedy hybrids
  • The Americana of the Coen filmography

You can follow Joe on Twitter @joemcadam and follow his work with Butt @buttguys or visit https://www.buttcomedy.com/

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Buzzsprout-10399899 Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:00:00 -0400 4102 full false Episode 23 - Stalker w/ Gavin Baird Episode 23 - Stalker w/ Gavin Baird This week on the show, independent filmmaker Gavin Baird is on the mic to talk about Andrei Tarkovsky's Criterion-minted 1979 Soviet sci-fi epic Stalker!

Minutes from the meeting:

  • The economy of slow cinema
  • The communicative power of movies 
  • a Kangaroo Jack Box Office Mojo segment held over from the last episode


You can find out more about Gavin and his work at https://dynamicvideoimaging.com/

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week on the show, independent filmmaker Gavin Baird is on the mic to talk about Andrei Tarkovsky's Criterion-minted 1979 Soviet sci-fi epic Stalker!

Minutes from the meeting:

  • The economy of slow cinema
  • The communicative power of movies 
  • a Kangaroo Jack Box Office Mojo segment held over from the last episode


You can find out more about Gavin and his work at https://dynamicvideoimaging.com/

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Buzzsprout-10313857 Fri, 25 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0400 3148 full false Episode 22 - Kangaroo Jack w/ Travis Hebert Episode 22 - Kangaroo Jack w/ Travis Hebert This week, Travis Hebert of Folk ABBA drops by to discuss David McNally's Aussie classic Kangaroo Jack!

Subjects broached:

  • The abysmal year of 2003 in kid's films 
  • The clearly illegal production of this movie
  • White boy hip-hop fandom 

Kangaroo Jack stars Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren, Michael Shannon and Christopher Walken. 

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week, Travis Hebert of Folk ABBA drops by to discuss David McNally's Aussie classic Kangaroo Jack!

Subjects broached:

  • The abysmal year of 2003 in kid's films 
  • The clearly illegal production of this movie
  • White boy hip-hop fandom 

Kangaroo Jack stars Jerry O'Connell, Anthony Anderson, Estella Warren, Michael Shannon and Christopher Walken. 

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Buzzsprout-10229197 Fri, 11 Mar 2022 13:00:00 -0500 4092 full false Episode 21 - Something's Gotta Give w/ Caitlin Hart Episode 21 - Something's Gotta Give w/ Caitlin Hart Valentine's Day comes late this year as writer and podcaster Caitlin Hart stops by to discuss writer/director Nancy Meyers' heartmelting 2003 romcom opus Something's Gotta Give!

Items on the agenda:

  • Aging in Hollywood and on the big screen
  • All manner of things to do with Diane Keaton
  • The speculative politics of this cast of characters 

Something's Gotta Give stars Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet and Frances McDormand.

You can find more of Caitlin's work, including The Simpsons: Not a Simpsons Podcast, at caitlinjhart.com

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> Valentine's Day comes late this year as writer and podcaster Caitlin Hart stops by to discuss writer/director Nancy Meyers' heartmelting 2003 romcom opus Something's Gotta Give!

Items on the agenda:

  • Aging in Hollywood and on the big screen
  • All manner of things to do with Diane Keaton
  • The speculative politics of this cast of characters 

Something's Gotta Give stars Diane Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet and Frances McDormand.

You can find more of Caitlin's work, including The Simpsons: Not a Simpsons Podcast, at caitlinjhart.com

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> Buzzsprout-10139451 Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3376 full false Episode 20 - Rock Goes to the Movies w/ Alan Cross Episode 20 - Rock Goes to the Movies w/ Alan Cross This week on the show, Alan Cross of The Ongoing History of New Music stops by to discuss all things related to rock music and the movies!

Items on the agenda: 

  • The proper utilization of musicians as actors
  • Self-aggrandizing rock biopics
  • The world of film soundtracks


Alan can be kept up with at ajournalofmusicalthings.com and The Ongoing History of New Music is available where podcasts are distributed.

  You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> This week on the show, Alan Cross of The Ongoing History of New Music stops by to discuss all things related to rock music and the movies!

Items on the agenda: 

  • The proper utilization of musicians as actors
  • Self-aggrandizing rock biopics
  • The world of film soundtracks


Alan can be kept up with at ajournalofmusicalthings.com and The Ongoing History of New Music is available where podcasts are distributed.

  You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit      

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-10053178 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3700 full false Episode 19 - She's the Man w/ Hannah Cooley Episode 19 - She's the Man w/ Hannah Cooley This week, we are joined virtually in studio by Hannah Cooley to discuss director Andy Fickman's 2006 Shakespearean adaptation, She's the Man!

Topics of interest include: 

  • The paint by numbers screenplays of many cross-dressing comedies
  • The opaque manner in which the Kids' Choice Awards operates
  • Favourite stock music cues


She's the Man stars Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey, Julie Hagerty and David Cross.

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> This week, we are joined virtually in studio by Hannah Cooley to discuss director Andy Fickman's 2006 Shakespearean adaptation, She's the Man!

Topics of interest include: 

  • The paint by numbers screenplays of many cross-dressing comedies
  • The opaque manner in which the Kids' Choice Awards operates
  • Favourite stock music cues


She's the Man stars Amanda Bynes, Channing Tatum, Laura Ramsey, Julie Hagerty and David Cross.

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit     

]]> Buzzsprout-9966208 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500 3026 full false Episode 18 - Dirty Work w/ Vish Khanna Episode 18 - Dirty Work w/ Vish Khanna In our 2022 debut, FTFYS is pleased to welcome veteran podcaster Vish Khanna of Kreative Kontrol to discuss Norm Macdonald and the 1998 revenge comedy Dirty Work! 

Points of interest along the way:

  • Post-SNL comic limbo
  • The capitalist mechanics of many 90s studio comedies
  • IRL close encounters with Norm himself

Dirty Work was directed by Bob Saget and stars Norm Macdonald, Artie Lange, Jack Warden, Christopher McDonald and Chevy Chase.

To give to the Fundraiser For Jill Mack, go to https://gofund.me/486c6e89

You can find Vish's podcast Kreative Kontrol and more at vishkhanna.com

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit    

]]> In our 2022 debut, FTFYS is pleased to welcome veteran podcaster Vish Khanna of Kreative Kontrol to discuss Norm Macdonald and the 1998 revenge comedy Dirty Work! 

Points of interest along the way:

  • Post-SNL comic limbo
  • The capitalist mechanics of many 90s studio comedies
  • IRL close encounters with Norm himself

Dirty Work was directed by Bob Saget and stars Norm Macdonald, Artie Lange, Jack Warden, Christopher McDonald and Chevy Chase.

To give to the Fundraiser For Jill Mack, go to https://gofund.me/486c6e89

You can find Vish's podcast Kreative Kontrol and more at vishkhanna.com

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit    

]]> Buzzsprout-9883435 Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0500 4100 full false Episode 17 - Best of the 2010s w/ Kyle Zurevinski Episode 17 - Best of the 2010s w/ Kyle Zurevinski As we ring in the new year on FTFYS, we're joined by returning guest Kyle Zurevinski of the band Riversleem and podcast The Terror Table  to discuss the highs and lows of film in the 2010s!

Movies mentioned include:

  • Pete's Dragon
  • The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
  • Grown Ups 2 

You can find Kyle's band @Riversleem on Spotify, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and more. You can also support them financially at riversleem.bandcamp.com

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit   

]]> As we ring in the new year on FTFYS, we're joined by returning guest Kyle Zurevinski of the band Riversleem and podcast The Terror Table  to discuss the highs and lows of film in the 2010s!

Movies mentioned include:

  • Pete's Dragon
  • The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
  • Grown Ups 2 

You can find Kyle's band @Riversleem on Spotify, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and more. You can also support them financially at riversleem.bandcamp.com

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by checking out https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit   

]]> Buzzsprout-9808481 Fri, 31 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 6691 full false Episode 16 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation w/ The Garrys Episode 16 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation w/ The Garrys For our Christmas spectacular, FTFYS is pleased to welcome Erica Maier, Lenore Maier and Julie Maier from the rock band The Garrys to discuss director Jeremiah S. Chechik’s 1989 holiday classic, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!

Agenda:

  • Remembering A Garfield Christmas
  • Explorations of the phase 2 John Hughes cinematic universe 
  • Favourite film scores 

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Randy Quaid and Brian Doyle-Murray.

The Garrys’ latest LP Get Thee to a Nunnery is available now on Grey Records. You can follow them on Instagram @thegarrysband and support them at https://thegarrys.bandcamp.com/ 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit   

]]> For our Christmas spectacular, FTFYS is pleased to welcome Erica Maier, Lenore Maier and Julie Maier from the rock band The Garrys to discuss director Jeremiah S. Chechik’s 1989 holiday classic, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation!

Agenda:

  • Remembering A Garfield Christmas
  • Explorations of the phase 2 John Hughes cinematic universe 
  • Favourite film scores 

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation stars Chevy Chase, Beverly D’Angelo, Randy Quaid and Brian Doyle-Murray.

The Garrys’ latest LP Get Thee to a Nunnery is available now on Grey Records. You can follow them on Instagram @thegarrysband and support them at https://thegarrys.bandcamp.com/ 

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit   

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-9733038 Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 3622 full false Episode 15 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Ellen Froese Episode 15 - The Rocky Horror Picture Show w/ Ellen Froese On episode 15, singer-songwriter Ellen Froese comes by to discuss her favourite film, Jim Sharman's 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show!

Points of order include:

  • Tim Curry's upcoming roster of projects
  • Sneaking into movies underage
  • Regrettable vehicular paint jobs

The Rocky Horror Picture Show stars Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Tim Curry, and Meat Loaf.

More information about all things Ellen can be found at https://www.ellenfroese.com/

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit  

]]> On episode 15, singer-songwriter Ellen Froese comes by to discuss her favourite film, Jim Sharman's 1975 cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show!

Points of order include:

  • Tim Curry's upcoming roster of projects
  • Sneaking into movies underage
  • Regrettable vehicular paint jobs

The Rocky Horror Picture Show stars Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, Tim Curry, and Meat Loaf.

More information about all things Ellen can be found at https://www.ellenfroese.com/

You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit  

]]> Buzzsprout-9654628 Fri, 03 Dec 2021 13:00:00 -0500 2386 full false Episode 14 - Josie and the Pussycats w/ Jenn Freeze Episode 14 - Josie and the Pussycats w/ Jenn Freeze For episode 14, CFCR 90.5's Jenn Freeze stops by to talk about the cultural influence of Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan's big screen swan song, Josie and the Pussycats!

Detours along the way:

  • A thorough investigation of Carson Daly's love life circa Y2K
  • Shouting out some of the most underrated power pop bands of the 90s and today
  • Digging up the memory of b4-4 only to bury them again

Josie and the Pussycats starts Rachael Leigh Cooke, Tara Reid,  Rosario Dawson, Alan Cumming, Parker Posey, and Eugene Levy.

You can find Jenn's radio-activity on Instagram @jennontheradio

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit 

]]> For episode 14, CFCR 90.5's Jenn Freeze stops by to talk about the cultural influence of Harry Elfont and Deborah Kaplan's big screen swan song, Josie and the Pussycats!

Detours along the way:

  • A thorough investigation of Carson Daly's love life circa Y2K
  • Shouting out some of the most underrated power pop bands of the 90s and today
  • Digging up the memory of b4-4 only to bury them again

Josie and the Pussycats starts Rachael Leigh Cooke, Tara Reid,  Rosario Dawson, Alan Cumming, Parker Posey, and Eugene Levy.

You can find Jenn's radio-activity on Instagram @jennontheradio

 You can find this podcast on Twitter, Instagram and more by going to https://linktr.ee/Formattedtofit 

]]> Buzzsprout-9576109 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0500 3513 full false Episode 13 - Hereditary w/ Spencer Dirks Episode 13 - Hereditary w/ Spencer Dirks For episode 13, podcaster and paranormalist Spencer Dirks of Do Ghosts Be Real  becomes FTFYS's first returning guest as we discuss Ari Aster's 2018 feature filmmaking debut, Hereditary!

Talking points:

  • A exploration of what defines dorm-room mentality
  • Matt Damon's post #MeToo career freefall
  • Fear in fiction versus fear in real life

Hereditary stars Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd, and Gabriel Byrne.

You can find Spencer's podcast Do Ghosts Be Real on Spotify, YouTube, or at https://linktr.ee/Do.Ghosts.Be.Real

You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit

]]> For episode 13, podcaster and paranormalist Spencer Dirks of Do Ghosts Be Real  becomes FTFYS's first returning guest as we discuss Ari Aster's 2018 feature filmmaking debut, Hereditary!

Talking points:

  • A exploration of what defines dorm-room mentality
  • Matt Damon's post #MeToo career freefall
  • Fear in fiction versus fear in real life

Hereditary stars Toni Collette, Alex Wolff, Milly Shapiro, Ann Dowd, and Gabriel Byrne.

You can find Spencer's podcast Do Ghosts Be Real on Spotify, YouTube, or at https://linktr.ee/Do.Ghosts.Be.Real

You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-9494380 Fri, 05 Nov 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3976 full false Episode 12 - Anything Else w/ Will Sloan Episode 12 - Anything Else w/ Will Sloan For episode 12, Toronto-based podcaster Will Sloan joins the program to malign writer/director Woody Allen's 2003 late style belly flop, Anything Else! 

Points of interest along the way: 

  • The ugly subtext beneath Allen's work and its implications on his even uglier personal life 
  • The diminishing returns of Allen's rote existentialism
  • The inevitability of a Johnny Depp-Woody Allen collaboration in 2022

Anything Else stars Jason Biggs, Christina Ricci, Danny DeVito, Jimmy Fallon, and Woody Allen.

You can find Will on Twitter @willsloanesq  and at willsloan.ca

You can hear him on the podcasts The Important Cinema Club and Michael & Us 

You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit

]]> For episode 12, Toronto-based podcaster Will Sloan joins the program to malign writer/director Woody Allen's 2003 late style belly flop, Anything Else! 

Points of interest along the way: 

  • The ugly subtext beneath Allen's work and its implications on his even uglier personal life 
  • The diminishing returns of Allen's rote existentialism
  • The inevitability of a Johnny Depp-Woody Allen collaboration in 2022

Anything Else stars Jason Biggs, Christina Ricci, Danny DeVito, Jimmy Fallon, and Woody Allen.

You can find Will on Twitter @willsloanesq  and at willsloan.ca

You can hear him on the podcasts The Important Cinema Club and Michael & Us 

You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit

]]> Buzzsprout-9413888 Fri, 22 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400 4248 full false Episode 11 - The Shining w/ Sophie Kokott Episode 11 - The Shining w/ Sophie Kokott For episode 11, as we squeal our way into Shocktober, independent filmmaker Sophie Kokott speaks about her love of Stanley Kubrick's malpractice of literature, The Shining!

Items on the agenda:

  • The dubious ethics of getting the performance you want from an actor
  • The Kubrick moon landing conspiracy
  • The Snyder Cut

Sophie's directorial work can be found at floorthirteenfilms.com and on Facebook and Instagram @floorthirteenfilms

 You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit.  

]]> For episode 11, as we squeal our way into Shocktober, independent filmmaker Sophie Kokott speaks about her love of Stanley Kubrick's malpractice of literature, The Shining!

Items on the agenda:

  • The dubious ethics of getting the performance you want from an actor
  • The Kubrick moon landing conspiracy
  • The Snyder Cut

Sophie's directorial work can be found at floorthirteenfilms.com and on Facebook and Instagram @floorthirteenfilms

 You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit.  

]]> Buzzsprout-9333568 Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3927 full false Episode 10 - Rat Race w/ Douglas Evans Episode 10 - Rat Race w/ Douglas Evans For episode 10 of FTFYS, multihyphenate Douglas Evans stops by to discuss his love of Jerry Zucker's 2001 directorial swan song, Rat Race!

Topics broached:

  • Late 90's Bean mania
  • The slow, disgraceful downfall of IMDb
  • A full-throated defense of Academy Award-winner Cuba Gooding Jr.

Douglas' latest album, The New Drake, is currently streaming on Spotify.

His social media include:

Instagram: @juglesstherapper
Twitch: @doctor_bootyquiver
Twitter: @docbootyquiver

You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit.   

]]> For episode 10 of FTFYS, multihyphenate Douglas Evans stops by to discuss his love of Jerry Zucker's 2001 directorial swan song, Rat Race!

Topics broached:

  • Late 90's Bean mania
  • The slow, disgraceful downfall of IMDb
  • A full-throated defense of Academy Award-winner Cuba Gooding Jr.

Douglas' latest album, The New Drake, is currently streaming on Spotify.

His social media include:

Instagram: @juglesstherapper
Twitch: @doctor_bootyquiver
Twitter: @docbootyquiver

You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit.   

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-9249601 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 4175 full false Episode 9 - Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy w/ Skot Hamilton Episode 9 - Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy w/ Skot Hamilton For episode 9, bass invader Skot Hamilton dials up the studio to discuss his love for the 1996 Kelly Makin feature film Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy! 

Talking points:

  • IRL encounters with Canadian celebrities
  • Mike Myers as the KITH member who never was 
  • The punk spirit of KITH humour

Skot is also a member of the bands @kenmodenoise, @adolyne.

You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit.  

]]> For episode 9, bass invader Skot Hamilton dials up the studio to discuss his love for the 1996 Kelly Makin feature film Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy! 

Talking points:

  • IRL encounters with Canadian celebrities
  • Mike Myers as the KITH member who never was 
  • The punk spirit of KITH humour

Skot is also a member of the bands @kenmodenoise, @adolyne.

You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit.  

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-9169924 Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400 4214 full false Episode 8 - Clerks (2/2) w/ Brett MacDonald Episode 8 - Clerks (2/2) w/ Brett MacDonald On episode 8, the long promised conclusion to Brett MacDonald's discussion on Kevin Smith's 1994 debut Clerks!

Topics include:

  • Toxic masculinity
  • Selling cigarettes to children
  • Entitled customers 

You can hear more of Brett on his weekly podcast Do Ghosts Be Real? where he and co-ghosts Spencer and Simon discuss the realm of the paranormal. https://linktr.ee/Do.Ghosts.Be.Real  
 
You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 

]]> On episode 8, the long promised conclusion to Brett MacDonald's discussion on Kevin Smith's 1994 debut Clerks!

Topics include:

  • Toxic masculinity
  • Selling cigarettes to children
  • Entitled customers 

You can hear more of Brett on his weekly podcast Do Ghosts Be Real? where he and co-ghosts Spencer and Simon discuss the realm of the paranormal. https://linktr.ee/Do.Ghosts.Be.Real  
 
You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-9093778 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2461 full false Episode 7 - Clerks (1/2) w/ Brett MacDonald Episode 7 - Clerks (1/2) w/ Brett MacDonald On episode 7, FTFYS goes in-person for the first time as Brett MacDonald of the podcast @do.ghosts.be.real stops by his own home for a freewheeling two-part discussion of Kevin Smith's directorial debut Clerks!

Items on the agenda:

  • The relative value of comic book adaptations in the 2020s
  • Kevin Smith's rank contempt for Canadian society
  • The value of knowing when to quit

You can hear more of Brett on his weekly podcast Do Ghosts Be Real? where he and co-ghosts Spencer and Simon discuss the realm of the paranormal. https://linktr.ee/Do.Ghosts.Be.Real  

 You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 

]]> On episode 7, FTFYS goes in-person for the first time as Brett MacDonald of the podcast @do.ghosts.be.real stops by his own home for a freewheeling two-part discussion of Kevin Smith's directorial debut Clerks!

Items on the agenda:

  • The relative value of comic book adaptations in the 2020s
  • Kevin Smith's rank contempt for Canadian society
  • The value of knowing when to quit

You can hear more of Brett on his weekly podcast Do Ghosts Be Real? where he and co-ghosts Spencer and Simon discuss the realm of the paranormal. https://linktr.ee/Do.Ghosts.Be.Real  

 You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 

]]> Buzzsprout-9023308 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2934 full false Episode 6 - BASEketball w/ Luke Pennock Episode 6 - BASEketball w/ Luke Pennock For episode 6, Luke Pennock of the podcast Hardcore Haven stops by to discuss 1998's BASEketball, directed by David Zucker and starring Trey Parker and Matt Stone!

Topics broached include:

  • The Canadian novelty retail chain San Francisco
  • Seth MacFarlane's film career vs. Trey & Matt's
  • Renting 18A films as a child

To hear more of Luke you can find his wrestling related ramblings at 
https://linktr.ee/HardcoreHaven

 You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 

]]> For episode 6, Luke Pennock of the podcast Hardcore Haven stops by to discuss 1998's BASEketball, directed by David Zucker and starring Trey Parker and Matt Stone!

Topics broached include:

  • The Canadian novelty retail chain San Francisco
  • Seth MacFarlane's film career vs. Trey & Matt's
  • Renting 18A films as a child

To hear more of Luke you can find his wrestling related ramblings at 
https://linktr.ee/HardcoreHaven

 You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-8946337 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 4293 full false Episode 5 - O Brother, Where Art Thou? w/ Davis Baker Episode 5 - O Brother, Where Art Thou? w/ Davis Baker On episode 5, Davis Baker joins the FTFYS team to chat about the turn of the century Coen Bros. classic O Brother, Where Art Thou? !

Among the topics touched upon:

  • George Clooney's alleged singing prowess 
  • The storied filmography of Tim Blake Nelson
  • Tim Burton, for some reason

 You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 

]]> On episode 5, Davis Baker joins the FTFYS team to chat about the turn of the century Coen Bros. classic O Brother, Where Art Thou? !

Among the topics touched upon:

  • George Clooney's alleged singing prowess 
  • The storied filmography of Tim Blake Nelson
  • Tim Burton, for some reason

 You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-8873158 Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2862 full false Episode 4 - Rushmore w/ Kyle Zurevinski Episode 4 - Rushmore w/ Kyle Zurevinski On episode 4, Kyle Zurevinski of the band Riversleem stops by the phone line to talk about Wes Anderson's sophomore feature Rushmore!

Among the topics broached:

  • Emo suburbia of yesteryear 
  • The career longevity of beloved comedians
  • Existential crises 

You can also hear Kyle on @theterrortable.

You can find A Debut Release by @riversleem on streaming platforms.

You can support @prairieharmreduction by purchasing Riversleem's white cassette at:

https://tombtreetapes.bandcamp.com/album/a-debut-release?fbclid=IwAR3353opmdEMuEPHb7Eh9l0rn8IX8oGmKsgSnK6M-MXy-803_qq8OoSD2Ew

]]> On episode 4, Kyle Zurevinski of the band Riversleem stops by the phone line to talk about Wes Anderson's sophomore feature Rushmore!

Among the topics broached:

  • Emo suburbia of yesteryear 
  • The career longevity of beloved comedians
  • Existential crises 

You can also hear Kyle on @theterrortable.

You can find A Debut Release by @riversleem on streaming platforms.

You can support @prairieharmreduction by purchasing Riversleem's white cassette at:

https://tombtreetapes.bandcamp.com/album/a-debut-release?fbclid=IwAR3353opmdEMuEPHb7Eh9l0rn8IX8oGmKsgSnK6M-MXy-803_qq8OoSD2Ew

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-8800130 Fri, 02 Jul 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3913 full true Episode 3 - They Live w/ Spencer Dirks Episode 3 - They Live w/ Spencer Dirks On episode 3, podcaster and paranormalist Spencer Dirks calls into the studio for a rich conversation about John Carpenter's yuppie-centric 1988 film They Live!

Points of order include:

  • The directorial career of John Carpenter poorly recollected
  • Canadian regional accents
  • The professional wrestler to dud actor pipeline

Spencer's podcast can be found on Instagram @do.ghosts.be.real where he and his co-ghosts discuss various spooks and spectres of the past with a lighthearted jest.

 You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 

]]> On episode 3, podcaster and paranormalist Spencer Dirks calls into the studio for a rich conversation about John Carpenter's yuppie-centric 1988 film They Live!

Points of order include:

  • The directorial career of John Carpenter poorly recollected
  • Canadian regional accents
  • The professional wrestler to dud actor pipeline

Spencer's podcast can be found on Instagram @do.ghosts.be.real where he and his co-ghosts discuss various spooks and spectres of the past with a lighthearted jest.

 You can follow this podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 

]]> Buzzsprout-8723753 Fri, 18 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3143 full true Episode 2 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly w/ Louis Reed-Wood Episode 2 - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly w/ Louis Reed-Wood For episode 2, we're joined by special guest historian Louis Reed-Wood to talk 1966's The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly !

In this conversation we touch on:

  • The many mixed blessings of being typecast
  • The politics of making an Italian film about American history
  • Watching movies as a form of escapism

 You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 



]]> For episode 2, we're joined by special guest historian Louis Reed-Wood to talk 1966's The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly !

In this conversation we touch on:

  • The many mixed blessings of being typecast
  • The politics of making an Italian film about American history
  • Watching movies as a form of escapism

 You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit. 



]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-8640812 Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:00:00 -0400 3219 full false Episode 1 - School of Rock w/ Emily Kohlert Episode 1 - School of Rock w/ Emily Kohlert On episode one, we're joined by graphic designer and multimedia artist Emily Kohlert to discuss 2003's School of Rock! 

Topics touched on include:

  • Childhood movie-going memories
  • A critical reappraisal of Josie and the Pussycats
  • Films that promote "anger, insolence, and irresponsibility"


You can see Emily's latest design work on Instagram @emilyonly.designco and check out her band Actor Director as well @actordirect0r.

You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit.

]]> On episode one, we're joined by graphic designer and multimedia artist Emily Kohlert to discuss 2003's School of Rock! 

Topics touched on include:

  • Childhood movie-going memories
  • A critical reappraisal of Josie and the Pussycats
  • Films that promote "anger, insolence, and irresponsibility"


You can see Emily's latest design work on Instagram @emilyonly.designco and check out her band Actor Director as well @actordirect0r.

You can follow the podcast on Twitter and Instagram @formattedtofit.

]]> Zach Tennent Buzzsprout-8561735 Fri, 21 May 2021 13:00:00 -0400 2726 1 1 full true