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Premiering at TIFF '25, the short film DISC brings us into the room of a couple recovering from a one-night stand. But, after a shocking event requires them to both jump into action, they must decide whether or not they're willing to jump in and fix it together. In this 1on1, we speak to director Blake Winston Rice about the nature of intimacy and what makes sex so awkward to talk about.DISC is playing at TIFF '25. For more information, check out tiff.net.

Directed by Sky Hopinka, Powwow People allows the community tradition to tell its own story. Using a verite-style of filmmaking, Hopinka reveals the rhythms and relationships that anchor contemporary Native powwow culture. Using voiceovers sparingly, the beauty of the film stems from the cameras ability to simply hold still and celebrate the performers in all their glory. In this 1on1, we speak to Hopinka about balancing tradition with change and creating inclusive spaces.Powwow People premiered at TIFF '25. 

Premiering at TIFF '25, RISE OF THE RAVEN tells the story of Janos Hunyadi (Gellert L. Kadar), a young villager from Transylvania in the 15th Century. Living at a time of violence and brute strength, Hunyadi grew in stature to become one of the most feared commanders in the Kingdom of Hungary. Ferociously defending his country, Hunyadi fought against the Ottoman incursions until the climactic Battle of Belgrade in 1456. Here, his resilience is tested in an encounter that would shape Hungarian history forever. In this 1on1, we speak to the cast and producer of the epic series as they tell us about bringing history to life and elevating strong women.Rise of the Raven premieres on CBC Gem on Friday, September 19th, 2025.

Co-written, directed and starring Kristin Scott Thomas, MY MOTHER'S WEDDING follows three sisters on their return home for their mother's impending (and third) nuptials. But going home always raises ghosts from our lives and the three sisters must face their past in an effort to move into the future. In this 1on1, we speak to the Hollywood icon about telling her own story and what's in a name.

Now back for its second season, AppleTV+'s PLATONIC follows the relationship of Sylvia and Will (Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen), two longtime friends who are fully invested in each other's lives but strictly friends. With Will's wedding approaching, Sylvia struggles to support her bestie's relationship, leading to tension between them. In this 1on1, we speak to star Luke Macfarlane about the importance of chemistry.

Written and directed by Liz Cairns, INEDIA tells the story of Cora, a young woman struggling with severe allergic reactions to food. However, when she discovers a radical community of people who claim to be fed by light, Cora cannot help but be drawn in. But, when the truth is revealed, Cora is forced to deal with her inner demons that continue to hold her back. In this 1on1, we speak to Cairns about separating truth from lies and offering genuine support to those who are suffering.

Streaming exclusively on Apple TV+, ACAPULCO tells the story of Maximo (Eugenio Derbez), a wealthy mogul in Malibu who is determined to resurrect his beloved hotel, Las Colinas and return it to its former glory. Telling the story between two timelines, we watch as the younger Maximo (Enrique Arrizon) works hard for to make Las Colinas one of Acapulco’s ‘best hotels’ and secure its future while the older incarnation tries to repair the pain of his past in the present. In this 1on1, we speak to star Arrizon about Maximo's desire to do the wrong thing.

Directed by Matt Shakman, The Fantastic Four: First Steps (re)introduces the world to the Fantastic Four. Led by Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), the team of Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) and the Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) serve the people of Earth 828 as their protectors against otherworldly villains. However, when the mysterious Silver Surfer (Julie Garner) arrives to herald the arrival of the diabolical world-eater, Galactus, the Four find themselves out of their depth, especially with the arrival of Reed and Sue’s impending child. Banding together, the team must fight to find a way to save the world and, of course, their family. Our review.

Set almost three decades after the release of the rage virus, 28 Years Later imagines a Europe that has been forced to adapt in order to survive their ruthlessly enforced quarantine. Enclosing themselves in isolated communities, one such group of survivors have made a new life for themselves on a small island that’s connected to the mainland only by a single causeway. As his son Spike turns 12, Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) believes it’s time for his boy to learn how to hunt the infected and he decides to take him to the interior. However, although their experience goes awry, Spike believes that there’s hope deeper into the forest and he sets out with his mother on a mission to get the help they need.

Set in May of 2020, Eddington takes place in a fictional, rural community in New Mexico where the city’s elevation is higher than its population. Led by the (seemingly) progressive and well-liked Mayor Ted Garcia (Pedro Pascal), the township values supporting one another by wearing masks in the early days of COVID-19. Though, not everyone is onboard with mask mandates, especially Sheriff Joe Cross (Joaquin Phoenix), the community’s representative of law and order who has an axe to grind with Garcia. Seeing an opportunity to take down his rival, Cross begins to campaign against the mayor in the upcoming election. Our review.

Directed by Didier Charrette, SIMPLE PLAN: THE KIDS IN THE CROWD takes into the simpler times of  @simpleplan   By offering access into their early basement shows in Montreal and months grinding out the club circuit, the documentary shows how the hard work of kids with a dream gradually led them to global stardom. But the road to fame is far from easy. Whether it was trying to get noticed or trying to please audiences of different styles, Crowd shows the battles that they had to face along the way. In this 1on1, we speak to lead guitarist Jeff Stinco about being inclusive and whether or not they're 'positive punk'.

Available on Apple TV+, THE WILD ONES follows wildlife experts as they attempt to find, film and help protect six of the most endangered species on Earth. Consisting of Aldo Kane, Royal Marines commando, Declan Burley, a wildlife and camera trap expert and ecological storyteller and wildlife cinematographer Vianet Djenguet, the team sets out into some of the world’s most remote areas in order to catch a glimpse of nature’s greatest beasts. In this 1on1, we speak to the team about practical help onscreen and their toughest environments.

Directed by R.T. Thorne, 40 ACRES is set in a world when the food supply is limited and land is our greatest commodity. And, with cannibals moving from farm to farm, Hailey (Danielle Deadwyler) is determined to keep her family--and land--safe from intruders. However, when her son, Manny (Katie O'Connor) risks their safety by allowing a young woman on their property, Hailey is set on high alert, fearing the oncoming hoard. In this 1on1, we speak to Thorne about examining history through the lens of genre and the perils of mothers and sons.

Created by Dennis Lehane (Black Bird), Smoke tells the story of Dave Gudson (Taron Egerton), an enigmatic arson investigator that’s hot on the trail of two serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest. After months coming up empty, Gudson is forced to partner with Detective Michell Calderon (Jurnee Smollett) , a hard-nosed cop who has been booted down in the system due to her personal activities. As the two try to put aside their differences, the secrets that they will learn about one another threaten to bring down the entire investigation. In this 1on1, we speak to stars John Leguizamo and Anna Chlumsky about exposing the lies of 'bad people'.

Set five years after the events of Jurassic World: Dominion, Jurassic World: Rebirth reveals that the Earth’s environment has proven to be hostile to its dinosaur herds. Although the beasts have survived along the equator, the rest of the world’s climates have caused the others to die off. But that hasn’t prevented mankind from still trying to exploit the remaining creatures for profit. So, when a major corporation flashes a giant cheque to mercenary Zora Bennett (Scarlett Johansson) and her team, she reluctantly accepts a mission to recover the DNA from some of the most colossal creatures across land, sea and air. However, when things go wrong, she and her team must fight to survive the most dangerous jungles on the planet. Our review.