Take This Waltz and Paper Year are two standout Canadian films exploring the end of a marriage with empathy and emotional complexity. We discuss the film’s complex characters, considerate direction, and Canadianess
Lockdown Film School #4: Low-budget filmmaking
Writer-directors Ashley McKenzie (Werewolf) and Stephen Cone (Princess Cyd, Henry Gamble’s Birthday Party, The Wise Kids) share insights on low-budget filmmaking.
Ep. 42: Normal People and On Chesil Beach
This episode compares recent hit Normal People and site favourite On Chesil Beach, which both feature couples failing to communicate.
Costume design masterclass with April Napier and Grace Snell: Lockdown Film School #3
In this masterclass on costume design, April Napier (Certain Women, Lady Bird) and Grace Snell (The Souvenir) discuss their craft.
Ep. 41: In the Loop and My Internship in Canada: Political satires
This episode compares two political satires about nations on the bring of war, Armando Iannucci’s modern classic In the Loop and Canadian unseen gem Philippe Falardeau’s My Internship in Canada.
Cinematography masterclass with Ashley Connor and Catherine Lutes: Lockdown Film School #2
In our second Lockdown Film School, Ashley Connor and Catherine Lutes give a masterclass on cinematography.