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S1 Ep 115Episode 115: Fantasia Film Festival 2023

Greetings programs! This week we dive head first into the 2023 Fantasia Film Festival. We've each seen a number of films and we're going to talk about a number of them including Hundreds of Beavers, Birth/Rebirth, Satan Wants You, A Disturbance in the Force, With Love and a Major Organ, Aporia, Sympathy for the DEvil, and River. Join us!STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films discussed here wouldn't exist.EPISODE HOMEPAGE: You'll find JustWatch-powered streaming links for all these titles at this episode's homepage.Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/08/podcast-fantasia-film-festival-2023/ BONUS CONTENT: This week's supporter bonus conversation involves which live-action films we'd like to see remade with animation, and then we dive into Westerns. Support starts at just CAD $2/month, and all levels of support get access. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/august-6th-bonus-87292532SUPPORT: 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 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 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Aug 6, 20231h 19m

S1 Ep 114Episode 114: Oppenheimer & Barbie

Greetings programs! This week we're getting caught up in the fascination that is gripping the nation. That's right, it's the Barbenheimer episode! Both Oppenheimer and Barbie are being hailed as being some of the best filmmaking of the year. Do we agree? Yes, yes we do, and listen in to find out why!STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being discussed here wouldn't exist.BONUS CONTENT: This weeks bonus chat -which is available to all of our Patreon supporters- starts with Canadian comedy, and then Simon asks what Star Trek's winning formula is, and Matt asks what's holding Star Wars back from being great lately. Support starts at just $2 CAD/month, which is a bargain, and you can start with a seven day trial. Join us!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/july-30th-2023-86930526SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE: This episode's homepage features JustWatch-powered streaming links to both films we cover, as well as all of our other content and star ratings. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/07/podcast-oppenheimer-barbie/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 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 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jul 31, 20231h 21m

S1 Ep 113Episode 113: Asteroid City & Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1

Greetings programs! This week, we dive head first into the world of Wes Anderson with Asteroid City, and then we jump off a cliff with Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1. Join us! STRIKE NOTE: This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being discussed here wouldn't exist.EPISODE HOMEPAGE: CVisit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links to each title as well as all of our other content. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/07/podcast-asteroid-city-mission-impossible-7/BONUS CONTENT: Matthew asks, "What was. movie you thought would be bad but turned out to be great?", and Simon follows up with, "What is a scary movie that you saw way too early and remains a benchmark for horror?" All of our patrons get access to the bonus chats, and the support tiers start at just $2 CAD/month. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/july-23th-bonus-86544802SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson SPONSORS: Use our link or offer code awesomefriday to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan: https://zen.ai/rTVjMVtvpM_yuDr6TtKcCCJ2wVaA9Vpd5szBBXzclP0CONNECT 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 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 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jul 23, 20231h 5m

S1 Ep 112Episode 112: Two Year Anniversary Special: The Best Movies Since July 2021!

Greetings programs! It has been two years, almost to the day, since we relaunched the Awesome Friday Podcast! To celebrate that fact, we are joined by Rachel, and we talk about our favourite films from when the show has been running - that's July 2021 to now. It was a very fun conversation to record, and we hope you enjoy it too!We'd like to thank everyone who is listening or has listened or has thought about listening for helping us reach this milestone. We love you all! This episode was produced during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. Without the labour of the writers and actors currently on strike, the films being discussed here wouldn't exist.LINKS: So, Ben Affleck is BatmanMatthew: https://awesomefriday.ca/2013/08/so-ben-affleck-is-batman-2/Simon: https://awesomefriday.ca/2013/08/so-ben-affleck-is-batman/BONUS CONTENT: This week on the bonus show, we talked about road movies, Hitchcock, and single takes. Patrons at all tiers can listen and support starts at as little as $2 CAD/month! https://www.patreon.com/posts/july-16th-bonus-86189719SPONSORS: Use our link or offer code awesomefriday to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan: https://zen.ai/rTVjMVtvpM_yuDr6TtKcCCJ2wVaA9Vpd5szBBXzclP0EPISODE HOMEPAGE:Find JustWatch powered streaming links for each film we spoke about today, as well as all of our other content, on this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/07/podcast-our-two-year-anniversary/CONNECT WITH US: Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca Matthew: https://stretched.ca/ Simon: https://temporarypen.com/ Rachel: https://rachelkh.com/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 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 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9

Jul 16, 20231h 41m

S1 Ep 111Episode 111: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny & Nimona

Greetings Programs! Join us this week as we dive into the latest Indiana Jones film and the new Netflix/Annapurna animated release Nimona. It's a good one!HOMEPAGE:Find JustWatch.com powered streaming links for each film as well as our ratings and all of our other content at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/07/podcast-indiana-jones-nimona/ BONUS CONTENT: In this weeks bonus chat Simon asks Matthew to explain his fluid Mission: Impossible rankings and Matthew asks Simon to say something nice about Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. We finally nailed a format for these and we're very excited! Patreon supporters get access to this and all our bonus chats for as little as CAD $2/month! Find this episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/july-9th-2023-85847958 SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson CONNECT WITH US: Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 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 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/awesome-friday Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jul 10, 20231h 11m

S1 Ep 110Episode 110: Marvel's Secret Invasion & Biosphere

Greetings program! This week we're taking on the latest Marvel series, Secret Invasion starring Samual L Jackson as Nick Fury, and an upcoming indie comedy starring Mark Duplass and Sterling K Brown, Biosphere (in cinemas July 9th). We have a lot to say about both, so join us!BONUS CONTENT: This week on our bonus chat, we start with Matthew's recent acquisition of Waterworld on Arrow Video Special edition UHD Blu-Ray, and that leads into a discussion of the 90s shlock we both love. This one clocks in at nearly half an hour, but it's a fun trip down memory lane. All of our Patreon supporters get access to the weekly bonus chats, and support starts at just $2 CAD/Month! Join and listen here.GIVEAWAY: One last reminder that we are still giving away three copies of the hit film Blackberry courtesy of our friends at Elevation Pictures! Enter here! HOMEPAGE: Be sure to check out this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links for both titles, as well as our star ratings and other content. CONNECT WITH US: Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/ SUPPORT: Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353 Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjb Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9

Jul 2, 20231h 7m

S1 Ep 109Episode 109: Guy Ritchie's The Covenant & Extraction 2

Greetings, Programs! This week we're joined by longtime friend of the show Rachel Ho for our discussions of Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, Chris Hemsworth in Extraction 2, and subway systems around the world (no, really!). We hope you like it! BONUS CONTENT: Rachel also joined us for our patron bonus chat this week, in which we talk about film festivals and the films we see there that we know will be hits. It's an interesting one, and patrons at every tier can listen. Tiers start at just 2$ CAD/ Month!<https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-25th-bonus-85118666> Patreon: http://patreon.com/mcsimpson Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpson We're also having a giveaway right now. We have three digital copies of the hit movie Blackberry from our friends at Elevation Pictures. Enter to win here: <https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/06/giveaway-blackberry-digital-copies-courtesy-elevation-pictures>BriTANicK's Academy Award Winning MOvie Trailer:<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAG9Xn5bJwQ>EPISODE HOMEPAGE:You will find JustWatch-Powered streaming links for each title, as well as our star ratings and all of our other content at this episode's homepage: <https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/06/podcast-guy-ritchies-the-covenant-extraction-2/> CONNECT WITH RACHEL: Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US: Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/ SHOW LINKS: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293 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 Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hd2Vzb21lZnJpZGF5LnBvZG9tYXRpYy5jb20vcnNzMi54bWw IHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/ Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9 Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/awesome-friday Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jun 26, 20231h 32m

S1 Ep 108Episode 108: Fast X & Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we're talking about two super fun movies: Fast X, the 11th Fast & Furious movie and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, the sequel to the best movies of 2018. Join us! BONUS CONTENT: This week our patron bonus chat is all about new TV, including It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Tribeca Premieres, and Black Mirror. Patrons at every tier can listen here (and it's only 2$/month to join!): https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-18th-bonus-84765907 EPISODE HOMEPAGE: JustWatch powered streaming links, our star ratings, and al lof our other content can be found at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/06/podcast-fast-x-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse/CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jun 18, 20231h 13m

S1 Ep 107Episode 107: Air & Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

.Greetings, programs! We're back after a week away! Join us for a lively discussion of Air (now on Prime Video) and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (now in cinemas). One of these movies we really liked and the other, the opposite of that. Listen to find out which is which! BONUS CONTENT: This week's bonus chat for Patreon subscribers is also live. We start with The Truman Show and end up discussing Julie Andrews. It's a good one, I think! Patrons at all tiers can listen, and support starts at just $2 CAD/month. Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/june-11th-bonus-84431267 EPISODE HOMEPAGE: You can find JustWatch powered streaming links for each movie as well as our star ratings and all of our other content at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/06/podcast-air-transformers-rise-of-the-beasts/ CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jun 12, 20231h 7m

S1 Ep 106Episode 106: Shazam: Fury of the Gods & The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Greetings Programs! Join us this week as we discuss Shazam: Fury of the Gods and The Super Mario Bros Movie. One of these movies is fun; you'll have to listen to find out which! BONUS CONTENT: Patreon supporters at every tier get access to this week's bonus conversation, in which we dive into It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, one of Matt's favourite shows and one that Simon has just started watching for the first time. Support starts at just CAD $2 per month! https://www.patreon.com/posts/may-28th-2023-in-83692035EPISODE HOMEPAGE: Find JustWatch powered streaming links for both movies, our ratings, and all of our other content at this episodes's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/05/podcast-shazam-fury-of-the-gods-the-super-marios-bros-movie/CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn

May 28, 20231h 4m

S1 Ep 105Episode 105: Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3 & You Hurt My Feelings

Greetings, programs! This week we finally catch up with Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 3, and then writer/director Nicole Holofcener's latest film, You Hurt My Feelings starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Join us! BONUS CONTENT: This week's bonus for Patreon subscribers is a discussion of Letterkenny and Star Trek: Lower Decks, both great and made in Canada. Subscribers at all tiers (starting at just $2 CAD) get access, so join today! Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/may-21st-2023-83340836EPISODE HOMEPAGE: JustWatch-powered streaming links for both films and all of our other content can be found at this episode's homepage. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/05/podcast-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-you-hurt-my-feelings/CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

May 21, 20231h 14m

S1 Ep 104Episode 104: Evil Dead Rise & Still: A Michael J Fox Movie

Greetings Programs! This week we're covering Evil Dead Rise, a great new addition to the ongoing Evil Dead Franchise and hen the newly released AppleTV+ Documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie. Join us!BONUS CONTENT: All Patreon subscribers get access to our bonus chats, this week talking about Dennis Quaid and then moving into some classic movies of the 1980s and 1990s. EPISODE HOMEPAGE: Visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch powered streaming links for both movies, as well as all of our other content. CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

May 15, 202355 min

S1 Ep 103Episode 103: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves & BlackBerry

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we take a look at the newly on-demand fantasy heist movie Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves before switching gears to the upcoming Canadian dramatization of the rise and fall of one of our biggest tech giants, BlackBerry. We also talk a little about the writer's strike, and just in case there is any ambiguity: we stand with the writers. Be sure to go to this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links for both titles, as well as our ratings and all of our other content. BONUS CONTENT: This week for our patron bonus chat, we talk mostly about Robert Zemeckis and his output in the 1980s and 1990s vs his more recent work, and make some wild speculations about why the quality of those two eras differs so greatly. Patrons at all tiers can join us for that here!CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

May 7, 20231h 4m

S1 Ep 102Episode 102: Scream 6 & Sisu

Greetings programs! This week we dive into the latest instalment in the ongoing Scream franchise and then into a bloody Finnish revenge story. Join us! BONUS CONTENT: This week's bonus chat starts with headphone jacks and then dives into -among other things- movies filmed in Malta. All Patreon subscribers can listen to it here!EPISODE HOMEPAGE: Find JustWatch-powered steaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content on this episode's homepage at AwesomeFriday.ca!CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

May 1, 202351 min

S1 Ep 101Episode 101: 65 & Ghosted

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we dive head first into two.... well, two not-great films. First up is the Adam Driver Fights Dinosaurs sci-fi actioner 65. Then we look at the new Chris Evans & Ana de Armas action rom-com Ghosted. BONUS CONTENT: This week on our patron-subscriber bonus chat, we dive into the third seasons of The Mandalorian and Star Trek: Picard, how they're similar and how they're different and whether either of them is actually good. Every tier of subscriber gets access! Check it out here!SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi EPISODE HOMEPAGE: You can find JustWatch-powered streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content on this episode's homepage! CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Apr 23, 202358 min

S1 Ep 100Episode 100: Falcon Lake & How To Blow Up A Pipeline

Greetings programs! We're back after a brief hiatus, and this week we're covering Canadian Screen Award Best Picture nominee Falcon Lake and the new indie thriller How To Blow Up A Pipeline. Spoiler alert: it's two good movies on this week's show!BONUS CONTENTThis week on our patron bonus chat, we talked about A24 films and our journeys with them. Join the Patreon to hear it!EPISODE HOMEPAGE: Find our ratings, JustWatch powered streaming links, and all of our other content on this episode's homepage. CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Apr 16, 202355 min

S1 Ep 99Episode 99: John Wick: Chapter 4 & Tetris

Greetings programs! Join Matthew and Simon for a dive into the world of hyper-stylized action that is John Wick: Chapter 4, and then into the weird but true story of Cold War politics, intrigue, and espionage that is Tetris. It's a weird show, but hey, when is it not?Join us!BONUS CONTENT: Patrons at all tiers can hear our bonus discussion about the classic films we've missed over the years over on Patreon. Our lowest tier is just $2 CAD/month! EPISODE HOMEPAGE:Find our star ratings, JustWatch-Powered streaming links, and much more at this episode's homepage!CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Apr 3, 20231h 6m

S1 Ep 98Episode 98: Missing & Pathaan

Greetings, programs and welcome back to the show! This week we are looking at two 2023 releases now available on demand. First up is the new screen-set film Missing starring Storm Reid, and the Hindi language action thriller Pathaan starring Shah Rukh Khan! Join us!EPISODE HOMEPAGE:You can find JustWatch-powered streaming links for both films, our ratings, and all of our other content at this episode's homepage.BONUS CONTENTPatrons can join us for a bonus conversation about the recent arrest of Jonathan Majors and Paul WS Anderson's films. CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Mar 26, 202347 min

S1 Ep 97Episode 97: Cocaine Bear & Brother

Greetings programs! This week on the show Matthew and Simon dig into the latest meme-turned-movie Cocaine Bear and the Canadian Screen Award Best Picture nominee, Brother. One of these films is really good and the other ... well, you'll have to listen to find out!Check out our star ratings, streaming links, and all of our other content at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/03/podcast-cocaine-bear--brother/BONUS CONTENT & SUPPORT:This week patrons at all tier can also hear us speak about Dragonslayer, Idris Elba and The Dark Tower, and more! Join us here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/march-19th-2023-80253200 Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us

Mar 19, 202352 min

S1 Ep 96Episode 96: I Like Movies & Inside

Greetings Programs! This week on the show we look at a Canadian festival darling, Chandler Levack's I Like Movies, as well as the recent Berlinale debut Inside starring Willem Dafoe. THere's a lot to talk about, especially when it comes to what works for one viewer vs another. Join us!This episode's homepage can be found here.BONUS CONTENT: If you are a Patreon subscriber be sure to check out this episode's bonus content right here on the Patreon feed.CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Mar 12, 20232 min

S1 Ep 95Episode 95: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania & The Mandalorian Season 3 Episodes 1 and 2

Greetings programs and welcome to this week's episode of the show. This week is all Disney all the time as we are slightly late to the part on Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania but also slightly early to the party for The Mandalorian Season 3, of which we have seen the first two episodes. BONUS CONTENT:Additionally, starting this week we have bonus content for our Patreon supporters. Typically, whenever we record a podcast, there's a solid 15-30 minutes of us talking about random things that go unrecorded, and more than a few people have told us that they'd like to hear those conversations too. Well, now you can! We'll be recording right from the jump each week, and paid supporters will get that extra time as bonus content. The first instalment of our bonus ramblings is presented here, centred mainly around my recently acquired Arrow Video Blu-Ray of The Last Starfighter. Listen to the March 5th Bonus Ramblings on Patreon!EPISODE HOMEPAGE:And, as usual, check out this episode's home page for more content.CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn

Mar 5, 202359 min

S1 Ep 94Episode 94: Knock at the Cabin & We Have a Ghost

Greetings programs! This week on the show Matthew and Simon take a look at the new M. Night Shyamalan movie Knock at the Cabin and the new Netflix release We Have a Ghost. There are many opinions in this one, so listen and let us know what you think!LINKS: Matthew was recently a guest on The LAMBCast, the podcast of the Large Association of Movie Blogs, discussing a personal favourite film, The Man Who Would Be King. Listen to that on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or Podomatic!You can find streaming links and all of our other content on this episodes homepage at AwesomeFriday.caSUPPORT: If you like what you hear please consider supporting us on Patreon or Ko-Fi! Patreon Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Feb 26, 202348 min

S1 Ep 93Episode 93: Somebody I Used To Know & Sharper

Greetings programs! This week Matthew and Rachel take a look at two new streaming releases: Prime Video's new rom-com Somebody I Used To Know and AppleTV+'s new thriller Sharper. CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us CONNECT WITH RACHEL HO Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn

Feb 12, 20231h 10m

S1 Ep 92Episode 92: Jung_E & Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Greetings programs! This week on the show we're talking about the newly released Korean science fiction film JUNG_E and the not so recently released Marvel movie Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Check out this episode's homepage for streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content. SUPPORT:Thanks so much to all of our listeners, new and old! Please consider smashing that link button, the five-star review, or simply tell your friends! Additionally, we have a Patreon and Ko-Fi if you'd like to support us more directly. Patreon Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Feb 5, 20231h 2m

S1 Ep 91Episode 91: The 2023 Sundance Film Festival

Greetings programs! You've all been good so here's a bonus episode of the podcast in which Rachel Ho and Matthew break down a few great titles from this year Sundance Film Festival.This was Matthew's first year attending the festival and Rachel's second, and it was a pretty good year if these six films are any indication.Join us as we take a look at Still, Fair Play, The Pod Generation, Eileen, Magazine Dreams, and Infinity Pool.Head to this episode's homepage for JustWatch powered streaming links and all of our other content. SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH RACHEL HO Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jan 31, 20231h 42m

S1 Ep 90Episode 90: You People & M3gan

Greetings, programs, and welcome back to the show! This week we dive into two 2023 releases. First, we'll discuss the new Netflix rom-com You People, starring Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Second, we'll catch up with the Blumhouse-produced killer robot doll movie M3gan! Check out this episode's homepage for streaming links, our ratings, and more!Matthew has started writing for Exclaim.ca! Read his review of the new AppleTV+ series Shrinking here!SUPPORT: We want to take this moment to thank all our listeners! If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a review on your podcasting platform of choice or contributing to our Patreon. Patreon Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jan 29, 202351 min

S1 Ep 89Episode 89: Burial & Puss in Boots: The Last Wish

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we're catching up with two more 2022 films, the IFC Midnight produced Shudder exclusive Burial and the latest film in the Shrek franchise, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. One of these movies is a little more divisive than the other here at Awesome Friday HQ; listen to find out which!Check out this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links, our ratings, and more! SUPPORT: Thank you so much for joining us! Whether you're new here or a long-time listener, we're glad you're here! If you like the show, please consider supporting us! Patreon Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn

Jan 22, 202349 min

S1 Ep 88Episode 88: The Last of Us (w/ Guest Shaurya Chawla)

Greetings programs! You’re reading this correctly, a second episode this week! I was given access to the entire first season of the new HBO series The Last of Us, an adaptation of the PlayStation video game franchise of the same name. Joining me to speak about it is my friend Shaurya Chawla, who has not only seen the whole series but, unlike me, has played the game. In this episode, we will give some brief thoughts on the whole of season one, followed by a more in-depth discussion of the premiere episode of the series, which has just finished airing on HBO. We keep the first half spoiler free, but there are some details in the back half. Join us!SHAURYA CHAWLA YouTube: Shaurya Chawla Twitter: @_ShauryaChawla Instagram: @_ShauryaChawla Be sure to check out Shaurya’s full review of the series on YouTube.CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jan 16, 202338 min

S1 Ep 87Episode 87: Matt & Simon & Rachel's Top Movie Moments of 2022!

Greetings, programs, and welcome to a special episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast! This week Matthew, Simon, and Rachel get together and discuss their favourite movie moments of 2022. This episode is replete with spoilers for every movie we discuss, so if you haven't seen something, please be mindful of segments you may want to skip or maybe bookmark this one and come back later.Either way, this is the first time that Simon and Rachel have been in a (virtual) room together, and it was a ton of fun to record. All told, we have fifteen moments from twelve films. Be sure to check out this episode's homepage on the blog for links to our prior coverage (if applicable) and JustWatch streaming links for each.Join us!SUPPORT: Thank you so much for joining us this week. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider subscribing and giving us a review on your podcasting platform of choice or joining our Patreon. Patreon Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH RACHEL HO Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jan 15, 20231h 34m

S1 Ep 86Episode 86: Matt & Simon's Top 11 Films of 2022!

Greetings, programs, and welcome to the first episode of 2023! Simon is back from holiday, and we're counting down our favourite films of 2022. This is a long episode because there is a lot to get through; it's hard to keep the discussions of excellent cinema brief! Many of the films we're counting down have been featured on the show before. Here are links to those (but in alphabetical order, you'll have to listen to find out where they land!)- All Quiet on the Western Front- The Banshees of Inisherin- Decision to Leave- Everything Everywhere All At Once- Marcel the Shell with Shoes On- Moonage Daydream- Polaris- Prey- RRR- Top Gun: Maverick- Turning RedBe sure to check out this episodes homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links to all of the titles as well: https://awesomefriday.ca/2023/01/podcast-top-films-of-2022/We want to thank you for a great year of podcasting, and we're looking forward to what 2023 has to bring! If you like what you hear please consider giving us a review on your podcasting platform of choice or throw us a buck or two via Patreon. CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Jan 8, 20231h 51m

S1 Ep 85Episode 85: The Banshees of Inisherin & Avatar: The Way of Water (& Elvis, too) (w/ Guest Host Rachel Ho)

Greetings, programs, and welcome to our final episode of 2022! We usually post on Sundays, but since you have been good, we're dropping this one on Christmas Eve. This week we're joined again by Rachel Ho of Contra Zoom Podcast, Exclaim.ca, and others as we talk about The Banshees of Inisherin (one of the year's best) and Avatar: The Way of Water (another movie we have seen!) as well as a brief discussion about Baz Luhrmann's Elvis.Be sure to head to this episode's homepage for streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content. Join us!SUPPORT: Thank you so much for joining us this week. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider subscribing and giving us a review on your podcasting platform of choice or joining our Patreon. Patreon Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH RACHEL HO Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Dec 24, 20221h 25m

S1 Ep 84Episode 84: Diaspora, Polaris, & The 2022 Whistler Film Festival (w/ Guest Host Rachel Ho)

Greetings programs! This week Rachel and I are speaking about the 2022 Whistler Film Festival. This is my third year covering Whistler, and Rachel flew out to attend in person! We'll be talking about several films, but in particular, two Canadian releases: Diaspora from director Deco Dawson, about a young Ukrainian immigrant living in Winnipeg and Polaris from director Kirsten 'KC' Carthew, about a young girl surviving in a frozen post-apocalypse. Be sure to head over to this episode's homepage for streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content, too. Join us!SUPPORT: Thank you so much for joining us this week. If you've enjoyed the show, please consider subscribing and giving us a review on your podcasting platform of choice or joining our Patreon. Patreon Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH RACHEL HO Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Dec 18, 20221h 0m

S1 Ep 83Episode 83: Something in the Dirt & Emancipation (w/ Guest Host Rachel Ho)

Greetings, programs, and welcome to a very special episode of the show. This week (and next!) Simon is on holiday, so Matthew will be joined once again by our friend Rachel Ho of Exclaim.ca, ThatShelf.com, POV Magazine, and The Globe and Mail! We're diving into an indie darling and a big, oscar-bait action spectacle this week. First, Benson & Moorhead's Something in the Dirt, which is finally in release after premiering all the way back at Sundance at the beginning of 2022. Then we move on to Emancipation, Will Smith's first big release since "the slap". One of these is quite good, and the other not so much. Listen to find out which!To find streaming links to both movies, as well as our ratings and all of our other content, check out this episode's homepage at AwesomeFriday.ca CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Rachel on Twitter: @_RachelKH Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Thank you so much for joining us! If you're new to the show, welcome; we're glad you're here! If you've been listening for a while, welcome back, we're glad you're here! If you've liked what you've heard, please consider sending a little support our way with a review on your podcasting platform of choice or via our Patreon or Ko-Fi. Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Dec 11, 20221h 16m

S1 Ep 82Episode 82: Troll & Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio

Greetings programs! We're breaking down two new Netflix releases this week on the show. First, we look at the Norwegian kaiju film Troll and then the new stop-motion adaptation of Pinocchio by director Guillermo del Toro.Join us, and then be sure to check out this episode's homepage for streaming links, our star ratings, and all of our other content. CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Dec 4, 20221h 1m

S1 Ep 81Episode 81: Andor (reprise), Spirited, & The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special

Greetings, programs, and welcome to a very special Awesome Friday Podcast. This week we're covering three things: First, we're headed back to Ferrix to revisit Andor, which might be the best Star Wars thing in a long while. Following that, we're kicking off the holiday season with a look at Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell in AppleTV+'s new holiday musical Spirited, and then a quick trip out to Knowhere for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. This episode is jam-packed, so what are we waiting for?Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content. CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: We'd like to welcome each of you joining us for the first time! If you aren't new, we want to say welcome back! We're glad you're here. If you like what you hear, we'd like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you'd like to contribute more directly, we do have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we appreciate you all. Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn

Nov 27, 202253 min

S1 Ep 80Episode 80: Bullet Train & TÁR

Greetings, programs, and welcome to another week on the Awesome Friday Podcast. In this episode, we dive into the neon-lit, glossy action comedy Brad Pitt spectacle Bullet Train and a tour de force performance from Cate Blanchett in Todd Field's TÁR. Join us!Be sure to visit the homepage for this week's episode, where you can find JustWatch powered streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/11/podcast-bullet-train--tar/ Once again, this week, it appears we have a few more subscribers, and to each of you joining us, we'd like to say welcome! If you aren't new, we want to say welcome back! We're glad you're here. If you like what you hear, we'd like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you'd like to contribute more directly, we do have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we appreciate you all.CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Nov 20, 202255 min

S1 Ep 79Episode 79: Don't Worry Darling & The Wonder

Greetings programs! This week on the show, we have a Florence Pugh doubleheader. First, we look at the now-streaming Don't Worry Darling by director Olivia Wilde. When it was released, this one was laden with controversy, but is it a good movie? Only one way to find out! Following that, we have the new Netflix release, The Wonder, from Sebastien Lelio, who previously won an Oscar for A Fantastic Woman. After listening, be sure to visit this episode's page for JustWatch-powered streaming links to each film, as well as our ratings and all of our other content: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/11/podcast-dont-worry-darling--the-wonder/Once again, this week, it appears we have a few more subscribers, and to each of you joining us, we'd like to say welcome! If you aren’t new, we want to say welcome back! We’re glad you’re here. If you like what you hear, we’d like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you’d like to contribute more directly, we do have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we really do appreciate you all.CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Nov 13, 20222 min

S1 Ep 78Episode 78: Weird: The Al Yankovic Story & Enola Holmes 2

Greetings, programs, and welcome to the Awesome Friday Podcast for November 6th 2022! This week we're diving into two new streaming releases: The Roku Channel Original "Weird: The Al Yankovic Story" starring Daniel Radcliffe, and the Netflix Original "Enola Holmes 2" starring Millie Bobby Brown. Every week it looks like there are more listeners joining us, so if you are new here, we want to say welcome! If you aren't new, we want to say welcome back! We're glad you're here. If you like what you hear, we'd like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you'd like to contribute more directly, we do have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we really do appreciate you all.Be sure to hit up this episode's homepage for our ratings, streaming links to both movies, and all our other content: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/11/podcast-weird-the-al-yankovic-story--enola-holmes-2/CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Nov 6, 202244 min

S1 Ep 77Episode 77: Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities

Greetings, programs, and welcome to a very special episode of the podcast. This week instead of our usual two things, we are reviewing one or eight, depending on your perception of the universe. Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities is an 8-episode horror anthology that is now out on Netflix, and we are looking at all eight episodes. We both have strong feelings about them; listen in to find out what they are! Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for our ratings, streaming links, and all of our other content. CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT:Every week it looks like more listeners are joining us, so if you are new here,we want to say welcome! If you aren't new, we want to say welcome back! We're glad you're here. If you like what you hear, we'd like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you'd like to contribute more directly, we have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we really do appreciate you all. Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Oct 30, 20221h 15m

S1 Ep 76Episode 76: Raymond & Ray & Decision to Leave

Greetings Programs! This week on the podcast, Matt and Simon take a look at a pair of wayward bothers in the new AppleTV+ release Raymond & Ray and the Cannes Film Festival Best Director winning Decision to Leave from the great Park Chan-wook. Will there be hot takes? Only one way to find out! Find links to listen (and JustWatch powered streaming links for each movie) below.Join us!Every week it looks like there are more listeners joining us, so if you are new here, we want to say welcome! If you aren’t new, we want to say welcome back! We’re glad you’re here. If you like what you hear, we’d like to ask you to consider giving us a five-star review on your podcasting platform of choice, or if you’d like to contribute more directly, we do have a Patreon or Ko-Fi. Thank you so much for listening; we really do appreciate you all.Be sure to check out this episode's homepage, which features streaming links for each movie, our ratings, and links to all our other content.CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn

Oct 23, 202259 min

S1 Ep 75Episode 75: Marvel's Werewolf by Night & All Quiet on the Western Front

Greetings programs! This week the Awesome Friday Podcast is back with a look at two new streaming titles. First up is the latest Marvel experiment, the Halloween special Werewolf by Night. Following that, we look at the new adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front, produced by Netflix. You’ll find streaming links powered by JustWatch, as well as our ratings and all our other content at this episode's homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2022/10/podcast-werewolf-by-night--all-quiet-on-the-western-front/Join us! CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon or Ko-Fi. Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Oct 16, 20221h 4m

S1 Ep 74Episode 74: VIFF 2022 Top Fives w/ Dakota from Contra Zoom

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Greetings programs! We’re back after just a few days with a special bonus wrap-up episode for the 2022 Vancouver International Film Festival. This episode is also a joint episode with our friends Contra Zoom, Dakota from that show and Matthew are breaking down their five favourites from the festival together, and the episode will be going out on both of our feeds! Surprisingly our top five lists only share one film in common, and you’ll have to listen to find out which! Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links for each movie and where to listen to both our show and Contra Zoom.CONNECT WITH US: Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesomefridayca Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AwesomeFriday Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomefridayca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJbgpYeyK4b_JH7H8P8INKA Email: https://awesomefriday.ca/contact-us/ CONNECT WITH CONTRA ZOOM: Website: ContraZoomPod.com Twitter: @ContraZoomPod Facebook: ContraZoomPod Instagram: @ContraZoomPod Podcast: Spotify | Apple | Google SUPPORT: We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon or Ko-Fi: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Oct 11, 20221h 25m

S1 Ep 73Episode 73: VIFF 2022: Viking & Triangle of Sadness

Greetings programs! This week on the podcast, we're looking at two films that played as part of the 2022 Vancouver International Film Festival. First up is Canadian director Stéphane Lafleur's new high-concept comedy Viking. Then we take a closer look at Ruben Östlund's Palme d'Or winning satire of wealth and privilege Triangle of Sadness. Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links, our ratings, and all of our other content. Join us!CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon or Ko-Fi.SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on JioSaavn Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Awesome Friday on TuneIn Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Oct 9, 202257 min

S1 Ep 72Episode 72: Blonde & Star Wars: Andor

Greetings programs! This week on the podcast, we are looking at the divisive new Marilyn Monroe movie Blonde, starring Ana de Armas as the titular blonde bombshell, before moving on to the latest entry in the Star Wars franchise, Andor. We spend half the episode swooning over one of these; listen to find out which!JustWatch-powered streaming links, our ratings, as well as all of our other content and a complete list of where you can listen to this episode are available at AwesomeFriday.caCONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Sep 25, 20221h 0m

S1 Ep 71Episode 71: Blank & Moonage Daydream

Greetings, programs, and welcome to another edition of the Awesome Friday Podcast. This week Matt and Simon take a look at the new high-concept indie thriller Blank and the new documentary about the life and art of David Bowie, Moonage Daydream. One of these movies is one of the best movies of the year, so listen closely to find out which. When you're done listening to the episode, be sure to head to AwesomeFriday.ca, where you will find streaming links for each film (powered by JustWatch), our ratings, and all of our other content. Join us!CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon or Ko-Fi. SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight!

Sep 18, 202247 min

S1 Ep 70Episode 70: Pinocchio & Saloum

Greetings programs! We're back after a two-week break with two new movies, one hot off the presses from the largest media conglomerate in history and the other finally seeing wide release after a successful festival run last year. First up is Robert Zemeckis' live-action remake of Disney's Pinocchio, followed by the Senegalese action horror movie Saloum. One of these movies we really didn't like, listen to find out which and then watch the other!Be sure to visit AwesomeFriday.ca for this episode's home page, where you'll find JustWatch-powered streaming links below, as well as our ratings, how you can listen, how you can support us, and all of our other content. Join us!CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon or Ko-Fi. SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher

Sep 11, 202250 min

S1 Ep 69Episode 69: Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. & Three Thousand Years of Longing (w/ special guest host Rachel Ho!)

Greetings, programs, and welcome to this week's episode of the Awesome Friday podcast! This week we're taking a closer look at two new films: first, the satire of southern baptist megachurches from first-time director Adamma Ebo, Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul. Which stars the electric duo of Sterling K. Brown and Regina Hall. Following that, we have the latest from Mad Max creator George Miller, the modern fairy tale Three Thousand Years of Longing starring the inimitable Tilda Swinton and Idris Elba. This week Simon is away, so once again, I'm joined by award-winning Toronto-based critic and friend of the show Rachel Ho!Check out this episode's homepage for our ratings, JustWatch-powered streaming links to both films, and all of our other content. CONNECT WITH RACHEL Twitter: @_rachelkh Website: rachelkh.com Podcast: ContraZoomPod.com CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: We want to say welcome and thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon or Ko-Fi.SHOW LINKS:For a complete list of where you can listen to the who, click here! Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Aug 28, 20221h 2m

S1 Ep 68Episode 68: Alienoid & She-Hulk: Attorney at Law

Greetings programs! This week on the podcast, we’ve got two exciting titles for you. First up is the South Korean science fiction epic Alienoid, then the latest Marvel series, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.There are streaming links powered by JustWatch as well as all of our other content on this episode's homepage.Join us!CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SUPPORT: We want to say thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon or Ko-Fi. Patreon Ko-Fi SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Aug 21, 202256 min

S1 Ep 67Episode 67: Day Shift & Fall

Greetings, programs, and welcome to our latest episode! This week on the Awesome Friday Podcast, we're breaking down the latest Netflix release, Day Shift starring Jamie Foxx and Dave Franco, and the new young-women-trapped-in-a-place horror movie Fall. One of these movies we really liked. Listen to find out which!Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links to each title, our ratings, and all of our other content. Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.LINKS: Matt's 'LA is a Sweaty Place' Letterboxd List Light the Fuse Pod episode 200 SUPPORT: We want to say thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon or Ko-Fi. Patreon Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher

Aug 14, 202244 min

S1 Ep 66Episode 66: Lightyear & Prey

Greetings, programs, and welcome to another episode of the Awesome Friday Podcast. This week we're talking about two new Disney releases: First, the latest Pixar Studios animated feature, Lightyear, followed by Prey director Dan Trachtenberg's prequel to the 1980s action horror classic Predator. Be sure to visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch powered streaming links for each title, plus all of our other content!Join us!SUPPORT: We want to say thanks for listening to all our listeners, new and old; we appreciate every one of you. If you like what you hear, please consider giving us a like, review, and subscribe on your podcasting platform of choice, and if you can spare a few bucks, you could support us via Patreon or Ko-Fi. Patreon Ko-Fi CONNECT WITH US: Matthew on Twitter: @SmatthewAF Simon on Twitter: @TemporaryPen Home: AwesomeFriday.ca Awesome Friday on Twitter: @AwesomeFridayCa Awesome Friday on Facebook: Awesome Friday Awesome Friday on Instagram: @AwesomeFridayCa AwesomeFriday on YouTube: Awesome Friday Email Awesome Friday: Contact Us SHOW LINKS: Awesome Friday on Apple Podcasts Awesome Friday on Amazon Music Awesome Friday on Deezer Awesome Friday on Goodpods Awesome Friday on Google Podcasts Awesome Friday on iHeartRadio Awesome Friday on Overcast Awesome Friday on Spotify Awesome Friday on Stitcher Meanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

Aug 7, 202248 min