Awesome Friday Podcast

A podcast for film lovers! Join us each week for an in-depth discussion of two new films (or TV series), plus filmmaker interviews and special episodes.     Here is where you can connect with us: Homepage: https://awesomefriday.caTwitter: @AwesomeFridayCaFacebook: Awesome FridayInstagram: @AwesomeFridayCa YouTube: Awesome Friday Email: Contact UsIf you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via Patreon or Ko-Fi, and please visit the blog at AwesomeFriday.ca for more reviews and features. 

Episode 161: VIFF 2024: Rumours & The Apprentice

Greetings programs!  This week on the show, we're looking at the last of our VIFF 2024 coverage with a discussion of Guy Maddin's surreal political satire Rumours and, following that, a look at the new Donal Trump biopic The Apprentice.  Both films are challenging to the viewer, for entirely different reasons, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. BONUS CONTENT:     This week on your bonus show, Simon asks about the horror movies that get under our skin and make us squirm in our seats, and then Matthew asks about our favourite horror TV series. All of our Patreon supporters get access to the bonus episodes, and support starts at just $2 CAD per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/october-14th-tv-114009414EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links that will tell you where you can buy, rent, or stream these films online.  The links update based on where you are and when you look so if you don't see a link be sure to check back!  We post these links for every movie we've covered so browse the archive to find your favourite or something new to watch!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/10/podcast-rumours-the-apprentice/SUPPORT:             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 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. 

10-14
59:13

Episode 160: VIFF 2024: Inedia & It's What's Inside (& Transformers One, too)

Greetings programs!  On this week's show, we're taking on two exciting films.  First up, a BC shot indie film that played as part of the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival, Inedia.  Then we turn our attention to a new Netflix release, the single location mystery movie It's What's Inside.  Both of these films are exciting for some of the same, and some entirely different reasons, and we have a lot to say about each of them!  Additionally we talk about Transformers One for a solid few minutes, which means this episode has coverage of three films we both liked!  BONUS CONTENT:     Greetings patrons! This week's bonus round has Matthew asking what our favourite version of "And Then There Were None" is because there are lots to choose from, and Simon asks us to consider which films Hans Zimmer didn't score, but we would like to hear a score for by him. Patronage starts at just $2 CAD per month and you get a bonus episode to accompany every regular episode. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/october-6th-hans-11357335EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this week's episode homepage for JustWatch-powered links to everywhere you can buy, rent, or stream each of these titles.  The links update based on availability when you look (and where you are when you look), so if you don't see one please check back later.  We post these for every film we cover and using them helps us keep the show going. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/10/podcast-inedia-its-whats-inside-transformers-one/SUPPORT:             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/ Email: comments@awesomefriday.ca 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. 

10-08
53:58

Episode 159: VIFF 2024: Lucky Star & Conclave

Greetings programs!  Our favourite time of year is back; the Vancouver International Film Festival is on now! The 2024 edition features a ton of great films, and we're here to talk about two of them: Gillian McKercher's family drama Lucky Star and Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front follow-up Conclave.  It's a good discussion about two films we liked, so join us! BONUS CONTENT:     To celebrate the festival, in this week's bonus episode, we talk about some of our favourite films from past festivals.  Listen in to hear us rave about Special Actors, Columbus, The Lobster, Another Round, and more!  Support starts at $2 CAD per months, a bargain!  Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sept-30th-bonus-11309581EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this week's homepage for JustWatch powered links for each film.  These links update based on film availability whever you are so if you don't see a link be sure to check back later.  If you use these links it goes a very amount of the way to helping us keep the lights on, and we poste them for every movie we cover. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/09/viff-2024-lucky-star-conclave/PAST VIFF COVERAGE:     You can also check out all of our coverage from previous editions of VIFF on the homepage, which includes several podcast episodes and dozens of reviews and interviews. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/tag/viff/SUPPORT:             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 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. 

09-30
48:16

Episode 158: Blink Twice & Lee

Greetings programs!  That's right, it's a double-episode day!  On this episode of the show we're taking a look at two new movies.  First Zoë Kravitz directorial debut Blink Twice starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum, and then the upcoming biopic of World War II war photographer Lee Miller Lee starring Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg. Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     The bonus episode for this week has Matthew asking about our favourite Jimmy Stewart movies and Simon asking about our favourite cops-hunting-serial-killers movies, and there's some fun discussion there!  To listen you can join the Patreon for as little as 2$ CAD per month or unlock this one post for 5$ CAD!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/september-22nd-112575117EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This episode's homepage has JustWatch-powered link to all the places you can buy, rent, or stream these films! The links update dynamically based on where you are and availability when you're looking so if you don't see a linnk be sure to check back later!  Using the links helps us keep the lights on at AFHQ and we very much appreciate it!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/09/podcast-blink-twice-lee/SUPPORT:             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 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. 

09-22
56:23

Episode 157: Seeds & His Three Daughters

Greetings, programs! This week on the show, we're talking about Seeds, Kaniehtiio Horn's directorial debut, which premiered at TIFF.  Following that, we look at Azazel Phillip's latest, His Three Daughters, which is now on Netflix. This episode was supposed to debut last week, but circumstances prevented that, so you're getting it today!  Double episode day, woo!We hope you enjoy it. BONUS CONTENT:     This episode's bonus content is us discussing the nicest celebrities we have met and then actors who aren't megastars who probably should be megastars. Join the Patreon for as little as $2 CAD per month, or unlock this post for $5 CAD! Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sept-15th-bonus-112571407EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This episode's homepage has JustWatch-powered links to where you can buy, rent, or stream each of these films digitally.  The links update based on availability where you are, so be sure to check back if there isn't a link yet, and help us out by using them!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/09/podcast-seeds-his-three-daughters/SUPPORT:             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 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. 

09-22
54:23

Episode 156: Universal Language & Rebel Ridge

Greetings, Programs! This week on the show, we're looking at Canada's official selection for the Academy Award for Best International Feature, Matthew Rankin's Universal Language. It's a singular piece of art that we have a lot to say about, and it premieres in Canada at TIFF this week: https://tiff.net/events/universal-languageFollowing that, we look at Jeremy Saulnier's new Netflix-produced action thriller Rebel Ridge, featuring star-in-the-making Aaron Pierre. Join usBONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus episode is all James Bond all the time, inspired by Simon's recent revisiting of Pierce Brosnan's four turns in the role.  We have opinions, and it was a fun discussion. You can hear it by joining our Patreon for as little as $2 CAD.   Follow this link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/september-8th-111701745Thanks to all our existing patrons for your continued support!EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Are you unsure where to watch these movies? We have JustWatch-powered links on this episode's homepage that will tell you everywhere you can buy, rent, or stream each film. The links update based on your location and film availability, so if you don't see one right away, be sure to check back later!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/09/podcast-universal-language-rebel-ridge/SUPPORT:             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 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. 

09-09
01:02:18

Episode 155: Out Come The Wolves & Trap

This week on the show, join us for a breakdown of the new Canadian survival horror film Out Come The Wolves, starring Missy Peregrym in her second collaboration with Backcountry director Adam MacDonald. Then, we'll look at the newest film by five-star three-star director M. Night Shyamalan, Trap, which features a tour-de-force performance from Josh Hartnett.  Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus episode is available for all patrons!  Join us for a discussion of great worldbuilding and then films missing from our personal canons. Patronage starts at just $2 CAD per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sept-2nd-bonus-111302684EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     As always this episode's homepage has JustWatch-powered links to where you can buy, rent, or stream each of these titles.  The links update depending on where you are and when, so check back often!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/09/podcast-out-come-the-wolves-trap/SUPPORT:             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 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. 

09-02
01:05:42

Episode 154: Twisters & Alien: Romulus

Greetings programs!  This week on the show, we're talking about two movies with deep connections to older films we love.  First up is Twisters, Lee Isaac Chung's sequel to the 1990s classic that Matthew adores, and then Alien: Romulus, the Fede Álvarez-directed mid-quel film that takes place immediately between the two classic films Alien and Aliens. Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus episode is live for Patrons!  Remember, if you subscribe to the Patreon you get a new weekly bonus episode.  This week, we spoke about movies we came to love over time, and then some of our favourite up-and-coming actors.  Patronage starts at just $2 CAD/month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-18th-that-110358777EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This week's episode homepage has our star ratings as well as JustWatch-powered links to everywhere you can digitally buy, rent, or stream each of this weeks films.  The links update based on where you are and the films availability so if one isn't there, simply check back.  Case in point, Twisters is available on demand now, and Alien: Romulus won't be for several weeks at least but will show up when it is.  . Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/08/podcast-twisters-alien-romulus/SUPPORT:             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 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. 

08-19
01:08:25

Episode 153: A Quiet Place: Day One & Deadpool & Wolverine

Greetings Programs!  We're back after a month long hiatus and we're excited to talk about two summer movies!  Join us for discussions two different franchise third entries: A Quiet Place: Day One and the Marvel multiverse romp Deadpool & Wolverine.Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     This week's subscriber bonus episode is available now!  We disucss films we love that the world at large doesn't so much, and also go through the films Simon watched on Holiday, rapid-fire.  Patreon subscriptions start at just $2 CAD/month and you get full access to every bonus episode we have recorded. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-8th-bonus-109929818EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch powered links to everywhere you can buy, rent, or stream each of the movies we've covered this week!  The links update based on your location and availability so if there isn't a link, check back later to find one!  These links are referral links and every time you use one it helps us keep the lights on, so we very much appreciate it!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/08/podcast-a-quiet-place-day-one-deadpool-wolverine/SUPPORT:             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 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. 

08-12
01:09:37

Episode 152: I Saw The TV Glow & Daddio

This week on the show we're talking about Jane Schoenbrun's I Saw The TV Glow and Christy Hall's Daddio.  Both Singluar visions from their creator, but do they both work?  Join us to find out!BONUS CONTENT:     This week's patron bonus show sees Simon ask about the era of AA action movie video game adaptations, and what recent movies we'd like to get that treatment, and Matthew asks for our two three directorial first features.  Fun fact: both of these questions are inspired by a recent re-watch of Steven Spielberg's first feature, Duel. As always all patrons get access to the bonus show, and patronage starts at just $2 Canadian per month.  We hope you joinus!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-23rd-bonus-106755557EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This week's episode homepage has JustWatch powered links to everywhere you can steam, or digital buy or rent each of this weeks movies.  The links update based on the films availability whereever you are, so check back often!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/06/podcast-i-saw-the-tv-glow-daddio/SUPPORT:             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 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. 

06-23
59:50

Episode 151: Hit Man & Bad Boys: Ride or Die

Greetings programs! This week on the show we're looking at the sexy new Netflix comedy Hit Man, and then joining Martin Lawrence and Will Smith for another case in Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     This week's patron bonus episode sees us talking about Kevin Costner and his filmography, both our favourites and types of movies we'd like to see him do still. Patronage starts at just $2 CAD per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-16th-bonus-106443727EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This episode's homepage has JustWatch powered streaming links that will point you to where you an buy, rent, or stream each of these titles, and this is true for every title we've covered as well!  The links update as availability changes, and if you use them it helps us keep things running around here.  Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/06/podcast-hit-man-bad-boys-ride-or-die/SUPPORT:             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 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. 

06-18
58:30

Episode 150: Star Wars: The Acolyte & Under Paris

Greetings programs!  This week on the Awwesome Friday Podcast Matthew and Simon are taking a look at two new streaming things.  First we have the new entry in the Star Wars universe, The Acolyte, and following that the new French shark movie Under Paris.  It's a fun episode and we hope you enjoy it!BONUS CONTENT:     This week our patreon supporters get to hear Simon ask about comic book characters that are better on the page than on the screen, and then in celebration of Under Paris Matthew asks for our top three Shark movies (that aren't Jaws). All patrons get access to the bonus show, and patronage starts at just $2 Northern Gold per month. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-9th-bonus-105896926SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     As always this week's episode homepage will have JustWatch powered links that will tell you everywhere you can stream each of these titles.  This is true of every title we've covered since July 2021 as well so if you're intersted in a film, search it up on the site and use our links, it will help us keep going!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/06/podcast-the-acolyte-under-paris/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. 

06-09
01:05:01

Episode 149: Boy Kills World & Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

Greetings programs!  Join us as we dive into Boy Kills World, the new live action cartoon action film starring Bill Skarsgård, and then return with us to the wasteland as we look at George Miller's latest, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.  We have a lot to say about both of these movies and we hope you enjoy the show!BONUS CONTENT:     This week on the bonus show we talk about formative but perhaps underseen or underappreciated movies from the late 1990s, including titles like Don McKellar's Last Night, Alex Proyas' Dark City, and more.  All patrons get access to the bonus show and patronage starts at just $2 Canadian per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-2nd-bonus-105580962SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This episodes homepage has JustWatch-powered links that will take you to wherever you can buy, rent, or stream each of these movies.  The links update based on your location and film availability, so bookmark the page if there isn't availability when you check, because there will be soon!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/06/podcast-boy-kills-world-amp-furiosa-a-mad-max-saga/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. 

06-04
54:59

Episode 148: The Fall Guy & Challengers

Greetings programs!  This week on the show, we're taking a close look at the new Ryan Gosling & Emily Blunt starring, David Leitch-directed ode to stunt work, The Fall Guy.  Following that, we're looking at Luca Guadagnino's latest Challengers, starring Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O'Connor.   BONUS CONTENT:     This week's supporter bonus show sees us talking about our favourite directors and about concert films.  It's a good one!  The episode is available to all Patreon supporters, and support starts at just $2 CAD per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/may-26th-bonus-105120607SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Check out this week's episode homepage for JustWatch-powered links that show you everywhere you can buy, rent, or stream this week's films. The links update as availability changes wherever you are, so check back often, and if you browse the site there are links for every film we've covered to date (and then some).Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/05/podcast-the-fall-guy-challengers/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. 

05-28
51:54

Episode 147: The People's Joker & Abigail

Greetings programs!  This week on the show we're discussing The People's Joker, chaotic but important coming of age story that remixes the Batman milieu into something singularly personal, and also utterly universal, by Vera Drew.  Next we tackle the locked-house horror thriller Abigail.  Join us! BONUS CONTENT:     This week our Patreon supporters can join us for a conversation about what makes movies that are so bad they're good, and then our most anticipated movies of the year of our Swift 2024.  This conversation is available to all patrons, and patronage starts at just $2 CAD per month.      Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/may-12th-bonus-104146863SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi LINKS:            - Find out where you can see The People's Joker: https://www.alteredinnocence.net/thepeoplesjoker- Dan Ackroyd Unplugged on UFOs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVCd50LXPGY&t=6sEPISODE HOMEPAGE:   Visit this episode's homepage to find JustWatch-powered links to where you can stream, rent, or buy each of these films.  These links update as availability changes wherever you are in the world, so check back often. If you use these links, you also help us keep the lights on at Awesome Friday HQ. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/05/podcast-the-peoples-joker-amp-abigail/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. 

05-13
55:14

Episode 146: Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver & Civil War

Salutations applications!  This week, we're catching up on the latest from beefcake auteur filmmaker Zack Snyder, the second part of his Seven Samurai riff, Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiver, which I promise you is its actual title.  After that, Simon finally had a chance to catch up with Alex Garland's latest film, Civil War, which is a discussion not to be missed. Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     On this week's bonus show, Simon and Matthew discuss a series of Matthew's lukewarm takes on pop culture franchises. Matthew created a thread on Threads, so check that if you agree or disagree! As a special treat, this week's bonus episode is also free for all to listen to, so tell your friends!Lukewarm Takes Thread: https://www.threads.net/@smatthewaf/post/C6P_vm_Lr_TBonus Episode Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/april-28th-bonus-103254108SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Head to this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered links to everywhere you can buy, rent, or stream each of these titles. These links are dynamic and update based on streaming availability wherever you are. Use these links to watch the movies, and you'll help us keep the show up-and-running.Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/04/podcast-rebel-moon-part-two-the-scargiver-civil-war/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. 

04-29
01:02:06

Episode 145: Fallout & Humane

Greetings, programs! Join us this week for reviews of the new Amazon Prime adaptation of Fallout and then the new Canadian dystopian black comedy horror movie Humane, Caitlin Cronenberg's feature directorial debut.  BONUS CONTENT:     This week's patron bonus episode has us talking about horny 1980s movies and then, fittingly, our favourite David Cronenberg movies.  All paid patrons get access to the bonus shows, and support starts at just $2 CAD per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/april-21st-bonus-102913010SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     As always, check out this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered links to all the places where you buy or rent the titles digitally or stream them.  Using those links helps us, and they update automatically as availability changes wherever you are in the world, so please bookmark the page and return if one of the titles is unavailable! Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/04/podcast-fallout-humane/. 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. 

04-23
01:06:25

Episode 144: The Beast & Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

Greetings Programs!  This week on the show, we're diving into a heady French Science Fiction film, La Bete (The Beast), starring Lea Seydoux and George MacKay, which will be in Canadian cinemas this week.  Then we move on to the latest entry in the legendary Monsterverse, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.    We have a lot to say about each of them, so let's dive in!  Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus discussion explores some interesting topics, including a formative animated film from Matthew's childhood and some movies that were big swings and misses that we still appreciate. We hope you like it! Remember, all paid Patreon supporters get access to the bonus show, and support starts at just $2 CAD per month. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/april-14-15-big-102438452SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Find JustWatch-powered links to everywhere you can buy, rent, or stream these movies digitally at this episode's homepage.  The links update as availability updates, so be sure to bookmark the page and come back later if they're not yet available in your area. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/04/podcast-the-beast-godzilla-x-kong-the-new-empire/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. 

04-16
56:31

Episode 143: Dune: Part Two & Monkey Man

Greetings, programs! This week, we're finally taking on Dune Part Two, alongside Dev Patel's directorial debut, the action movie Monkey Man. Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     Patreon supporters, be sure to check out this week's exclusive bonus episode. We start out by asking if there is a certain film you'd like to hear re-scored by a certain composer, and we go to all kinds of places from there! If you're not already a supporter, it starts at just $2 Canadian per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/april-7th-bonus-101973386SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     As always, check out this week's episode homepage for JustWatch-powered links to all the places you can buy, rent, or stream each of these movies.  The links update dynamically as availability changes, so be sure to check back often if there are no links presently or if you don't see a service you subscribe to. You'll also find our star ratings and all of our other episodes. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/04/podcast-dune-part-two-monkey-man/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. 

04-08
01:11:17

Episode 142: Make/Remake: Roadhouse (w/ Guest Dakota Arsenault)

Greetings, programs! We're back after a two-week hiatus! This week, we're talking about something a little different: 1989s Road House and 2024s Road House.  The former is an 80s action classic with big hair, cheesy dialogue, and throat rips and then the latter is an update that tests the limits of how much Jake Gyllenhaal can carry a movie. Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     Greetings patrons! We're back after a two-week break with a new bonus episode! This week, we have a special guest, Dakota Arsenault, host of the Contra Zoom Podcast. We get into a few topics with him, including movies with the score played live, home video packaging, and the best remakes. As always, we greatly appreciate every one of you who is listening to this bonus round, and if you have answers to our questions here, please leave them in the comments!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/march-24th-bonus-101071880SUPPORT:             Patreon    Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered links to everywhere you can buy, rent, or stream each of these movies.  The links automatically update as availability changes, and if you use the links you'll help us keep making the show.  So please do!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/03/podcast-make-remake-roadhouse/  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. 

03-26
01:15:22

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