Ramblings Of A Guy From Regina 2.0

In this episode, Luke Annand discusses his lists for the Best Films and TV of 2023 with Jordan Ferguson.  Along the way, they discuss the first films they remember seeing, old and new Doctor Who and getting caught up with 80's film franchises.Best Films of 20231.  Past Lives2.  Killers of the Flower Moon3.  Asteroid City4.  Poor Things5.  The Zone of Interest6.  American Fiction7.  May December8.  The Boy and the Heron9.  Anatomy of a Fall10.  BottomsBest TV of 20231.  Succession2.  Barry3.  The Bear4.  Fargo5.  The Curse6.  The Righteous Gemstones7.  Poker Face8.  Star Trek: Lower Decks9.  The Last of Us10.  Mrs. Davis

In this episode, Luke Annand interviews actress/writer/producer/director Mary Galloway about her web series Querencia and her documentary The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy.  Along the way, they discuss oat milk, shadowing Rachel Talalay and Queer & Indigenous representation.Opening and closing music is "Identity" by Metis composer Justin Delorme.

In this episode, Luke Annand and returning guests John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson discuss Luke's lists for the Best Films and TV of 2022.  Along the way, they discuss game adaptations, watching films in relation to podcasts and what films you'd include in montages of great films.Best Films of 20221. Everything Everywhere All At Once2. The Banshees of Inisherin3. The Fabelmans4. Aftersun5. Babylon6. RRR7. Women Talking8. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery9. The Whale10.  Turning RedBest TV of 20221.  Better Call Saul2. Andor3.  House of the Dragon4. Severance5.  Barry6.  The White Lotus7.  The Righteous Gemstones8.  Ms. Marvel9.  Under the Banner of Heaven10.  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

In this episode, Luke Annand and John Johnstone V discuss the Marvel and Star Wars shows on Disney + as well as some other streaming shows and horror films they've caught up with over the last six months.Shows Discussed: WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, What If..., Hawkeye, Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, House of the Dragon, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Severance, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Under the Banner of HeavenFilms Discussed: X/Pearl, The Northman, Nope, Prey, Barbarian, An American Werewolf in Paris, Hellraiser/Hellbound: Hellraiser II, Tammy and the T-Rex, Freaked, Mad God, One Cut of the DeadDisclaimer:  This is not paid sponsorship for Disney +.

In this delayed episode, Luke Annand and returning guests John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson discuss Luke Annand's Best Films of 2020 and Best Films of 2021 lists.  Along the way, they rave about a future cult horror classic, nitpick action sequences involving transit buses and admit to film study screw ups.Best Films of 20201.  Minari2.  Nomadland3.  Da 5 Bloods4.  David Byrne's American Utopia5. The Nest6.  First Cow7.  Promising Young Woman8.  The Father9.  Another Round10.  Pieces of a WomanBest Films of 20211.  The Green Knight2.  The Power of the Dog3.  Dune4.  The Tragedy of MacBeth5.  Drive My Car6.  Nightmare Alley7.  Licorice Pizza8.  Flee9.  The French Dispatch10.  Last Night in Soho

In this episode, Luke Annand and recurring guest George Sirois celebrate the completing of their respective National Podcast Post Month Challenge podcast series 30 Day Trek and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the MCU.  Along the way, the discuss if they can still watch the X-MEN films knowing what we know about Bryan Singer, do Nick Nolte and Christopher Plummer impressions and wonder how the f**k you make ninja's boring?!30 Day Trek - https://30daytrek.buzzsprout.com/From Duck Till Dark: Outside the MCU - https://fromducktilldark.captivate.fm/You can find 30 Day Trek and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the MCU on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most other podcast services.

In the final episode of the 3rd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews Brad Simpson, the show's creator about the series as a whole.  Along the way, they chat about the other producer named Brad Simpson, offer sympathy for minor characters and close the book on the experience of working on the series.*SPOILER WARNING*  We discuss the entire series from beginning to end.  Do not listen until you’re completely caught up.Side Note:  This was recorded back in March when Star Slade wasn't on Instagram.  She has a new account now, so follow her there.

In this episode of the 3rd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews Anwen O'Driscoll, the actress who played Taylor Matheson on Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they discuss the tragedy of the Taylor and Ben Matheson relationship, getting accidentally set on fire and a moment of playing creative tennis in a waiting room at a clinic.

In this episode of the 3rd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews actress/producer Sera-Lys McArthur about playing Kodie Chartrand on season 3 of Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they discuss her role in Outlander, the complexity of Indigenous representation on screen and her current and future works.

In the first episode of the 3rd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews Nathan Costa about being the COVID fighter in the production office for Season 4 of Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they discuss the pros and cons of the Fringe Festival, share memories of living in Toronto and being online content creators as creative outlets.

In lieu of the annual Best of two parter, in this episode, Luke Annand, John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson discuss the various old and new films and TV shows that got them through the year that was 2020.  Along the way, they compare and contrast Christopher Nolan with David Lynch and Alfonso Cuaron, recount a moviegoing experience with Roger Ebert and discuss final episodes of animated Netflix series that devastated them.Older Films and Filmmakers Discussed:  Police Story, Police Story 2, Old Joy, A Face in the Crowd, Black Girl, The Exterminating Angel, True Stories, Desert Hearts, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Memento, Mulholland Drive, Cameraperson, Samuel Fuller, MacBeth, Children of Men, Gravity, Roma, 12 Angry Men, Orson Welles, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, A Matter of Life and Death, Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Some Like it Hot, Terrence Malick, The Great Escape, Two-Lane Blacktop, Tokyo Story, The Passion of Joan of Arc, Akira Kurosawa's Dreams, The Apu Trilogy, Godzilla films, The Planet of the Apes films, Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, Stop Making SenseNewer Films: Da 5 Bloods, The Nest, Minari, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Unpregnant, On the Rocks, I'm Thinking of Ending ThingsOlder TV Shows:  Superstore, You're the Worst, Star Trek, Star Trek: EnterpriseNewer TV Shows:  The Midnight Gospel, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Discovery, Lovecraft Country, Norsemen, Better Call Saul, Dispatches from Elsewhere, What We Do In The Shadows, BoJack Horseman

In this episode, Luke Annand explores the 1st season of the newest Star Trek series, Star Trek: Lower Decks with former guest Cathy Herbert.  Along the way, they geek out over Tony Todd and Kurtwood Smith, wonder if parents still tell their kids if their dog went to live on a farm and debate the finer points of Rick & Morty and BoJack Horseman.**SPOILER WARNING FOR ENTIRE FIRST SEASON**

In this final episode of the 2nd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews Kyle Irving about being a producer on the show.  Along the way, they discuss growing up as farm kids, hype some of Eagle Vision's upcoming projects and how Burden of Truth has affected them professionally and personally.

In this episode, Luke Annand interviews Richard Duffy about being one of the 1st Assistant Director's on Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they discuss filming during a freak blizzard, working on Season 2 of Fargo and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and the documentary work that Eagle Vision does.

In this episode, Luke Annand interviews Marcus James, the A Camera Operator on Burden of Truth.  Along the way, Marcus tells stories of working in L.A. in the early 90's, discuss favorite types of shots not normally seen in film nowadays and recount glory days past and present.

In this episode, Luke Annand interviews lamp operator Cathy Herbert about working in the grip and electrics department on Season 2 of Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they debate if Last Night (98) is better than Seeking A Friend for the End of the World, recount the Fringe Festival show Commando: The Radio Play and mourn the loss of four individuals related to Star Trek.

In the 1st episode of our 2nd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews the 1st make-up assistant on the 1st 2 seasons of Burden of Truth, Margarita Sykes and her husband Geordy.  Along the way, Margarita shares her experience of a miscarriage during season 2, recounts being terrified of the Easter Bunny as a child and what it's like living in a Greek family in Canada.*Trigger warning* In this episode, we discuss miscarriages.Disclaimer:  These next 4 episodes were recorded back in December and January before Covid-19 and the Black Lives Matter resurgence.  Rest assured, we will discuss these issues in a future episode.

In the 2nd half of our annual Best of two parter, Luke Annand counts down the combined Best TV of 2019 list with John Johnston V and Jordan Ferguson.Best TV of 20191.  Barry2.  Chernobyl/Watchmen3.  Fleabag/GLOW4.  Deadwood: The Movie/I Think You Should Leave5.  The Good Place/Russian Doll6.  Undone7.  Fosse/Verdon / Love is War8.  Mindhunter/Evil9.  Good Omens/Game of Thrones10.  CatastropheHonorable MentionsBoJack Horseman, You're the Worst, The Unicorn, The Boys, Confession Killer

In the 1st half of our annual Best of two parter, Luke Annand counts down his list for the Best Films of 2019 with Jordan Ferguson.  Along the way, Luke disagrees with Jordan about Lady Bird, Jordan disagrees with Luke about Jojo Rabbit and both share a disconnect over Noah Baumbach.Best Films of 20191.  Parasite2.  The Farewell3.  Knives Out4.  Jojo Rabbit5.  The Irishman6.  Marriage Story7.  Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood8.  Midsommar9.  Dolemite is My Name10.  Uncut Gems

In the final part of our 5 part Burden of Truth miniseries (for now), Luke Annand interviews multi-hyphenate Rebecca Gibson about her many roles at Eagle Vision, the production company behind Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they discuss how she landed the role of Wendy Ross on the show, the digital content she created involving puppies and the responsibilities of storytellers to tell diverse stories both in front of and behind camera.