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Christian Zyp interviews Nik Sexton (director/writer) and Sean Dalton (actor) about the film SKEET. You can see it at the Metro Cinema Sat April 19th, 2025 at 3:30 pm. Nik Sexton will be in attendance for a Q&A after this screening.SKEET follows Billy Skinner (Sean Dalton) after being recently released from prison. He returns to his transformed low-income neighbourhood and finds that assimilating is more difficult that he thought. BIlly has to negotiate a strained relationship with his mother and a son he left behind. The neighborhood has changed and so has Billy. Struggling to overcome his dark past, Billy forges an unexpected bond with Mo (Jay Abdo), a compassionate Syrian immigrant determined to build a better life for his family. Sean Dalton received a nomination for Performance in a Leading Role, Dram at the 2025 Canadian Screen Awards for his portrayal of Billy Skinner.Facebook @skeet-themovieInstagram @skeet_themovie

Christian Zyp interviews Kate Kroll (director/producer) about her feature documentary LUNATIC: THE LUNA VACHON STORY. It's screening Thursday April 24th @ 6:30 pm at the Globe Cinema as part of the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF). Kate will be in attendance for the Q&A following the screening.LUNATIC profiles the complex life of famed WWF women's wrestler Luna Vachon who, while battling for glory inside the wrestling ring, was also battling her inner demons outside the ring. Born into a wrestling dynasty, Trudy Vachon transformed into Luna “The Lunatic” Vachon, a formidable force in the WWF during the “Attitude Era” in the late 1990s early 2000s. Known for her intimidating presence and unparalleled skill, Luna shattered stereotypes, inspiring a generation of women to embrace their strength and challenge the status quo. Beyond the wrestling ring, however, Luna battled personal demons, including the guilt of balancing motherhood with her career, a bipolar diagnosis, abuse, and addiction. The film poignantly portrays the duality of Luna’s life, revealing the sensitive woman beneath the hardened exterior.Instagram:@lunaticdocumentaryFacebookLunatic: The Luna Vachon Story

Christian Zyp interviews Michael Peterson (director/co-producer) about his new film SHADOW OF GOD. It is making its North American Premiere at the Calgary Underground Film Festival (CUFF) on Mon April 21st at 7 pm at the Globe Cinema. Michael will bw in attendance for the screening and a Q&A to follow.SHADOW OF GOD... When several of his fellow Vatican exorcists are simultaneously killed, Father Mason Harper (Mark O'Brien, READY OR NOT, CUFF 2022 Selection THE RIGHTEOUS) returns home to spend time with a childhood friend, and await orders from the Church. However, this small town holds dark secrets about Mason's past and the religious organization once run there by his father, Angus (Shaun Johnston, HEARTLAND). Thought dead, Angus reappears, forcing a reunion between father and son. But Angus is different now, and before long, Mason suspects he’s possessed, not by the devil, but by something… holy. When Mason attempts to exorcise the holy presence from his father, he sets off a chain of events that may end in a cataclysm of biblical proportions, testing everything he holds sacred.

Christian Zyp interviews Kevin Martin (owner of The Lobby DVD Shop) with an appearance by his cat Ebert, the movie cat. We talk about a podcast appearance with Joe Lynch (Suitable Flesh, Everly) on THE MOVIE CRYPT. In addition, we discuss the recent screenings in the store and how it will culminate in one final weekend, Fri April 4th - Sun April 6th, under the name LOBBY FEST. On top of that, we discuss new offerings at the store: Trick or Treat (1986), Scarecrow and Vice Squad.

In 2018 Christian Zyp interviewed filmmaker Anna BIller about her second feature THE LOVE WITCH. THis interview has been re-edited to give you a look back into the past of where Anna was at and how she felt about the film at the time of its theatrical release. THE LOVE WITCH was an nearly 8 year passion project for Anna and it shows in every frame of the film. In the film Elaine (Samantha Robinson), a beautiful young witch, is determined to find a man to love her. In her gothic Victorian apartment she makes spells and potions, then picks up men and seduces them. However, her spells work too well, and she ends up with a string of hapless victims. When she at last meets the man of her dreams, her desperation to be loved drives her to the brink of insanity and murder.We discuss Anna's inspiration, her aesthetic sensibility, filming in 35 mm, why the project took so many years and more. FInd out more about Anna Biller:Instagram & X - @msannabillerGet her films and novel BLUEBEARD'S CASTLE - https://www.amazon.ca/Bluebeards-Castle-Novel-Anna-Biller/dp/1804291854

Christian Zyp interviews Nipiy Iskwew about her first documentary feature film "pakosêyimowin". You can see the premiere at Metro Cinema on March 21st, 2025 at 4pm and it's presented by the Creating Hope Society & Canadian Heritage. This will be ab event with guests, a Q&A, drumming, food and giveaways... and it's FREE. Book your tickets online at metrocinema.org OR get them at the doors of the theatre."pakosêyimowin" was produced with the help of The Creating Hope Society to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the International Day for Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This special screening features a panel discussion of this powerful anti-racism documentary, featuring interviews with inspiring individuals. Through the lens of the Medicine Wheel—Physical, Emotional, Mental, and Spiritual—"pakosêyimowin" focuses on resilience and the power of hope in the face of racism. Stay for an engaging conversation with the creators and guests.

Christian Zyp interviews members of Daniel Martin & The Infamous as they prepare to release a new album. Their single VILLIAN OF YOUR STORY is out now. Band captain Daniel Martin, Paige Patenaude (drums) and Jimmy Richards (guitar) discuss their videos for ALL GOTH GIRLS LOOK THE SAME and MARILYN (Cannes Independent Shorts Film Festival "Music Video of the Year 2024"). Daniel Martin & The Infamous embrace the theatrical side of metal/rock and explore the importance of that for them and their audience.Check out the band:www.youtube.com/@danielmartinandtheinfamous1773www.facebook.com/DanielMartinAndTheInfamousINSTAGRAM @dm_infamous

Lucas Anders interviews Vincent Brulotte (Production Coordinator & Programmer) from the Edmonton International Film Festival. They discuss the screenings of the 2025 Oscar nominated shorts screening at the Metro Cinema over 3 separate days. The animated shorts (Mon, Feb. 24 @ 6:00 PM), live action (Tues, Feb. 25 @ 6:00 PM) and documentary (Sat, Mar. 1 at 3:30 PM).They also discuss EIFF's Oscar's Viewing Gala at The Matrix Hotel (10640-100 Ave). Hosted by singer, actor and former Klondike Kate, Maria Manna and former Edmonton Elk, Kavis Reed, the evening will replicate a night at the Oscars™ complete with a red carpet, entertainment, silent auction, and prizes to be won! Each guest will receive a welcome glass of prosecco, appetizer and three-course meal. Guest are encouraged to dress to impress! Tickets are $150 (inc. $50 donation receipt).eiffoscars.eventive.org/schedule/675b…5aaa1dabc2a2dLinks to tickets for the Oscar Shorts @ Metro Cinemametrocinema.org/production/2025-o…shorts-animation/metrocinema.org/production/2025-o…orts-live-action/metrocinema.org/production/2025-o…orts-documentary/

Lindsey Campbell and Mark Davies bring you another edition of THANKS TELEFILM where they examine a film that might not have existed without the help of the Crown Corporation.SUZE is a comedy/drama written and directed by the duo of Dane Clark and Linsey Stewart. Michaela Watkins is the titular character Suze, a woman who succumbs to empty nest syndrome after her daughter Brooke (Sara Waisglass) moves away to attend university. This leads her to become a doting mother figure to Brooke's ex-boyfriend Gage (Charlie Gillespie) even though she never liked him at all when he and Brooke were dating.

Christian Zyp, Lindsey Campbell and Lucas Anders discuss the the nominees for the major acting categories and best picture nominees for the 2025 Academy Awards: Anora, The Brutalist, A Complete Unknown, Conclave, Dune: Part Two, Emilia Pérez, I'm Still Here, Nickel Boys, The Substance, Wicked and more.

Christian Zyp interviews Matthew Rankin (director/co-writer) about his new film UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE. You can see it at the Metro Cinema from Feb 4th - 13th. Matthew Rankin will be at the Metro Cinema for the Feb 4th screening to do a Q&A.UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE is Rankin’s second feature. A lovingly detailed, charmingly impossible story of a Canada where Persian and French are the two official languages, and loneliness is the common currency. The film blends the seemingly unrelated stories of Negin and Nazgol, who find money frozen in ice and try to claim it; Massoud, a tour guide in Winnipeg who is leading a confused and disoriented tour group; and Matthew (Rankin), who quits his unfulfilling job with the provincial government of Quebec and travels home to Winnipeg to visit his mother. The film is the official selection for Canada's International Picture Nomination for the 2025 Oscars.

Christian Zyp interviews Adrian G de la Peña about his upcoming project ICE RATS! and his short film (soon to be feature film) NAUALLI.Adrian G de la Peña is a Mexican-born Canadian emerging Director, Editor, and Producer, with over 13 years of experience, specializing in horror and genre-related content. He is the founder of Machakiller Productions, a dynamic Canadian film and television production company dedicated to crafting captivating scripted and non-scripted content for audiences worldwide.www.adriandelapena.com/aboutmewww.machakiller.com/

Christian Zyp hosts a look back at a small sample of the over 50 interviews we conducted with filmmakers this year. Check out some of our faves as look back at our coverage of Metro Cinema, E.I.F.F., Northwest Fest, C.U.F.F, Northwest Fear Fest and so much more.Featured filmmakers in this episode are Jason Pichonsky (THE BLOODY BROOD), Kevin Martin/Josh Lenner/Cody Kennedy/Tim Rutherford (THE LAST VIDEO STORE), Michelle Thrush (BOIL ALERT), Omar Mouallem (BREAKING KAYFABE), Caden Douglas (MOTHER FATHER BROTHER SISTER FRANK), Sav Rogers (CHASING CHASING AMY), Darrin Hagen (PRIDE V PREJUDICE: THE DELWIN VRIEND STORY),Sean "Massive Damage" Dunster (THE DEATHE TOUR), Michael Mabbott (ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY) and Steven Kostanski (FRANKIE FREAKO).

At MOVING RADIO, we love to watch the most obscure and bizarre X-Mas movies/specials to celebrate the holidays. We've compiled all the past X-Mas special episodes and packaged it with our most recent episode to create an extrava-ganza of a special. The MR crew (Christian Zyp, Mark Davies , Lucas Anders and Lindsey Campbell) have participated over the years to look at seasonal gems like: THE CHRISTMAS TREE (1991), THE STAR WARS HOLIDAY SPECIAL, RAPSITTIE STREET KIDS: Believe in Santa, A KARATE CHRISTMAS and ELVES.

Christian Zyp, Mark Davies, Lindsey Campbell and Lucas Anders gather together for the annual Moving Radio X-Mas Watch Party. Each year we pick one of the most bizarre and potentially terrible Christmas movies/specials to watch and break it down. This year, it's the animated special THE CHRISTMAS TREE (1991) from director Flamarion Ferreira. Listen to see if it's a holiday not-so-classic.As much as THE CHRISTMAS TREE is about an orphanage run by a cruel and corrupt woman named Mavilda, it's so much more: a tree named "Mrs.Hopewell", and amputee teddy bear, a Santa with the power of lightning, degenerate poker games, a mayor with bags of money... And that's just a taste.

Chad Brunet interviews Alex Ross Perry (director/screenwriter) about his film PAVEMENTS. It looks at the band Pavement in an appropriately unique way. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs Saturday November 23rd, 2024 at 9:30pm at the Globe Cinema.PAVEMENTS appears to be just another music documentary, until it doesn't. A prismatic, narrative, scripted, documentary, musical, metatextual hybrid, the film intimately shows the band preparing for their sold-out 2022 reunion tour while simultaneously tracking the preparations for a musical based on their songs, a museum devoted to their history and a big-budget Hollywood biopic inspired by their saga as the most important band of a generation. From mult-CUFF alumnus Alex Ross Perry (THE COLOR WHEEL, HER SMELL).

Christian Zyp interviews Jon Spira (director/screenwriter) about the documentary THE LIFE AND DEATHS OF CHRISTOPHER LEE. It screens as part of CUFF.Docs Sunday November 24th, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Globe CInema.Christopher Lee’s story would be fascinating, even if it only went as far as audiences already know; that of an iconic actor who defined the role of Dracula and went from being the star of the 1960s Hammer horror films to a distinguished career encompassing the 007, STAR WARS, and LORD OF THE RINGS franchises. But there is so much more to the life and career of Sir Christopher Lee. From Italian aristocratic roots through his wartime experiences in the Finnish and British military, his post-war Nazi-hunting spy adventures (perhaps making him the inspiration for James Bond, which was written by his cousin), and his unequalled acting career which culminated in a Guinness World Record for highest number of screen performances.www.jonspira.co.uk/

Lucas Anders interviews Jenny Carchman (director) about the documentary WHATEVER IT TAKES. It makes its Alberts Premiere Wednesday November 20th, 2024 at 9:00 pm as part of CUFF.Docs at the Globe Cinema in Calgary. https://www.calgaryundergroundfilm.org/cuff-docs/2024/whatever-it-takes/WHATEVER IT TAKES is the extraordinary true-crime story of a middle-aged couple subjected to cyberstalking threats by the Fortune 500 company eBay. In the summer of 2019, Ina and David Steiner started being harassed online and receiving bizarre deliveries to their suburban home, including a bloody pig mask and funeral wreath. As the harassment against the two e-commerce bloggers intensified, the police and FBI closed in on a Silicon Valley giant and some very unlikely suspects. Founded on the principle that "people are basically good,” WHATEVER IT TAKES tells the story of the legal case, the toxic work culture at eBay, and how members of the security team ended up in federal prison. This is a timely true crime caper about dysfunction, the disintegration of ethics, and a couple of unsuspecting journalists whose lives are changed forever.

Christian Zyp interviews Peter Hays (director) about the documentary FLASHBACK about the legendary club from the 80's nightlife scene in Edmonton. Catch the screening of FLASHBACK at CUFF.Docs Saturday November 23rd,2024 @ 4:45pm at the Globe CInema in Calgary. Peter will be in attendance for a Q&A post screening. FLASHBACK is the story of a defiant disco dance culture of sweat and sex and drugs and fashion in Edmonton. It became a sensation on the international club circuit despite police raids, threats of violence and the scourge of AIDS. Even though the club is no more, it comes alive again in the memories of the people who were there and the legends they left behind.https://www.flashbackdocumentary.ca/

Christian Zyp interviews Neil Grahn (prod/dir) about the documentary series HORSE WARRIORS. It airs on APTN in Canada and will screen as part of CUFF.Docs Saturday November 23rd, 2024 at 12pm. CUFF.Docs will be showing Episodes 1, 7, 8, and 13 – the series finale, ahead of its broadcast on APTN. There will also be a post screening Q&A with participants from the show. HORSE WARRIORS is a 13 episode docuseries from Neil Grahn and Dominique Keller that follows three dedicated teams as they train, compete and strive for victory in the North American Indian Relay Championships. This thrilling series captures the unique challenges each team faces, from balancing work and family responsibilities to overcoming injuries and personal strife. Featuring both male and female athletes, the show highlights the significant roles women play in this demanding sport. Find out more at https://www.aptn.ca/media-centre/shows/horse-warriors/

Christian Zyp interviews Matthew Bauckman and Jaret Belliveau (co-directors) about their documentary KUNG FU ELLIOT. Released originally in 2014, CUFF.Docs is having a 10th anniversary screening of the film on Sunday November 24th, 2024 at 9pm at the Globe Cinema in Calgary.KUNG FU ELLIOT tell the bizarre story of Elliot "White Lightning" Scott, a martial artist with big ambitions: he's determined to become Canada's first kung fu action hero with his low-budget karate epic, BLOOD FIGHT. This surreal documentary captures two years in the lives of a passionate amateur filmmaker, his supportive partner Linda Lum, and their cast and crew of outrageous dreamers striving to achieve success.https://www.kungfuelliot.com/

Christian Zyp interviews Alex Lamb and Max Well (co-directors/co-producers) about the documentary THE DONN OF TIKI. It is the Opening Night film for CUFF.Docs on Wednesday November 20th, 2024 at 6:30pm at the Globe Cinema in Calgary. Max Well will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A.THE DONN OF TIKI is the incredulous story of Donn Beach, creator of the Tiki Bar, and perhaps the most important influencer of modern-day cocktails and bar aesthetics. Better known as "Don the Beachcomber," Ernest Raymond Beaumont Gantt was an American maverick famous for telling entertaining, if unverifiable, stories about his life. There are slivers of truth to his tales – a youth spent in Jamaica, running rum during prohibition, hunting down cigars and liquor for troops in World War II. By combining audio from a 1986 interview with stop-motion animation reminiscent of a 1960s Christmas special, Donn comes to life. As we learn about Donn's travels through The South Seas, bootlegging in 1920s Hollywood, scavenging for liquor in Europe during WWII, and creating authentic travel experiences in Hawaii in the 1950s, we begin to understand who he was as a person, what drove him to do the things he did, and how his influence is still felt today.www.thedonnoftiki.com/

Christian Zyp interviews Marah Strauch (director/producer) and Bryce LeavittI (director) about their documentary SPACE COWBOY. It makes its Alberta Premiere at CUFF.Docs on Saturday November 23rd, 2024 at 2:30pm at the Globe Cinema in Calgary.SPACE COWBOY focuses on Joe Jennings, a pioneer of skydiving cinematography, as he looks back on creating iconic moments in film and television, while he tries to turn a dreamlike vision into reality. An innovator in the world of skydiving, Joe spent decades capturing breathtaking aerial moments with his camera for extreme sports competitions, Super Bowl commercials, and Hollywood blockbusters. Now, at 62, this pioneering skydiver is taking on a new challenge, elevating his art with a daring “flying car” stunt. Through stunning archival footage, revealing interviews, and dramatic verité, SPACE COWBOY uncovers a deeper emotional journey as Joe navigates loss, depression, and the challenge of balancing a life in the sky with the realities on the ground.https://spacecowboymovie.com/

Christian Zyp interviews Matthew Salleh (director/cinematographer) & Rose Tucker (producer) about their documentary SLICE OF LIFE: THE AMERICAN DREAM. IN FORMER PIZZA HUTS. See the Canadian Premiere of this film at CUFF.Docs Saturday November 23rd, 2024 at the Globe CInema at 7:15pm.A contemporary portrait of America, told through a collection of stories observed within the walls of former Pizza Hut buildings across the country. These nostalgic spaces hold memories of a bygone era, but through the power of transformation, they provide something new and special for the communities that continue to flow through them. From an LGBTQ+ church in Florida, to a karaoke bar in Texas, to a cannabis dispensary in rural Colorado, these modern-day portraits are paralleled with the origin story of Pizza Hut - one of America's most iconic brands, and the two brothers who founded the company in Wichita, Kansas in 1958.

Christian Zyp interviews Gabri Christa (director) about her experimental dance short film SHEILA. It is screening as part of BROAD VIEW INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL on Fri Nov 8th at 9pm at Metro Cinema.sheila is a short experimental documentary about Sheila Rohan, one of the founding members of Dance Theater of Harlem. "It is in many ways an experimental short bio documentary, part dream, but above all I hope it conveys the mystery and strength of this talented, remarkable, inspirational, strong, elegant and kind woman who I am lucky to know. I want the world to know her too and feel the magic of her presence." - Gabri Christa

Christian Zyp interviews Rosanna Terracciano (director/choreographer/editor) about the experimental dance short film "PLACE/is a city written on this body?" You can see it as part of BROAD VIEW INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL on Fri Nov 8th at 9pm at Metro CInema. Rosanna will be in attendance at the screening to participate in a discussion of the films with member from Mile Zero Dance. "PLACE/is a city written on this body?" centers on a trilogy of improvised and choreographed chapters based on cities that Terracciano has a connection with. First Napoli, the birthplace of her parents. Then Sevilla, a foundational city for her work in flamenco experimentation. FInally Calgary, where she was raised and developed into an artist.

Christian Zyp interviews several people from the EDMONTON UNDERGROUND FILM FESTIVAL (EUFF). Joining the conversation is Christine Miller (Creative Director) and filmmakers Allan Halls, Sandy MacLellan, Eryn Tempest and Matthew Gooding. EUFF is a curated collection of 32 short films that celebrate creative, low-budget filmmaking and exude creative freedom, energy and experimentation. See EUFF at The Aviary (9314 111 Avenue NW) Sunday Oct 20th. Doors open at 12pm and tickets are available at the door and online.

Christian Zyp interviews Marc Coleman (writer/director) about his new film MEMBERS CLUB. It's screening Oct 16th, 2024 at 9:30pm as part of NorthWest Fear Fest at the Metro Cinema.In MEMBERS CLUB, "Wet Dreams," a middle-aged male stripper group, have hit rock bottom. After a string of disastrous gigs, the gang considers disbanding. Alan, the group's happy-go-lucky front man, takes over the business and books the boys a lucrative and mysterious gig in rural Essex. But when the group arrives at the desolate club, their night quickly turns dark when they find themselves tangled up in a plot to raise a murderous 16th-century witch from the dead! Marc Coleman's outrageous, splattery, wildly entertaining horror comedy is an unholy meeting of "The Full Monty" and "Green Room", filled with winning performances and big laughs, as only the British can do!

Christian Zyp interviews Guy Lavallee (Festival Director) about the 2024 lineup for Northwest Fear Fest. All screenings take place at Metro Cinema from Oct 16-22.Guy discusses several of the films screening at NWFF. The Closing Night film is PHANTOM OF THE PARADISE with special guest Paul WIlliams. Other films featured that will be Alberta Premieres SMILE 2, HEAVIER TRIP, HUSH - SHUSH CUT and more. There are also 40th anniversary screenings of screenings of A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET and FRIDAY THE 13th: THE FINAL CHAPTER. Northwest Fear Fest also features Canadian genre films SCARED SHITLESS and MOM as well as short films before the majority of the screenings.

Christian Zyp interviews writer/director Steven Kostanski (Psycho Goreman, The Void, Leprechaun Returns) about his film FRANKIE FREAKO. It screens at Metro Cinema on Oct 6th, 7th and 10th, 2024.In FRANKIE FREAKO, Connor (Connor Sweeney) calls a late-night party hotline that promises out-of-this-world fun. Once he hangs up the phone, he unleashes three pint-sized forces of evil led by the maniacal rock ‘n’ roll goblin Frankie Freako and his life will never be the same.

Lucas Anders interviews cinematographer Daniel Katz about his work on the Ant TImpson film BOOKWORM starring Elijah Wood. See it as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival on Wed, Oct 2nd, 6:30 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.In BOOKWORM, eleven-year-old Mildred’s life is turned upside down when her mother lands in hospital and estranged, American magician father, Strawn Wise, comes to look after her. Hoping to entertain the bookish tween, Strawn takes Mildred camping in the notoriously rugged New Zealand wilderness, and the pair embark on the ultimate test of family bonding – a quest to find the mythological beast known as the Canterbury Panther.

Lucas Anders interviews Michael Clowater (writer/director) about his film DRIVE BACK HOME. It screens as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival Fri, Sep 27th, 6:30 PM at Landmark Cinemas City centre with a Q&A with director Michael Clowater after. The encore screening is on Tue, Oct 1st, 4:00 PM at Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre as well.DRIVE BACK HOME starts Alan Cumming. It's the winter of 1970, a conservative plumber from a small east coast village who travels to Toronto in order to get his brother out of jail after he is arrested for having sex with another man in a public park. At the insistence of their strong willed mother, the two brothers must drive the 1000 mile trip back home to New Brunswick, together - discovering each other and themselves along the way. Inspired by a true story.

Christian Zyp interviews Joel Stewart (director) about the film SOUL'S ROAD. It screens as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival on Sun, Sep 29th, 7:30 PM (SOLD OUT) and Wed, Oct 2nd, 2:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.SOUL'S ROAD follows Ronan Garrett (country star Dallas Smith), a disgraced rock star who returns to his hometown and people he had forsaken a decade earlier. Following massive success, and an even more massive fall from grace, Ronan returns with little more than a suitcase, a well-worn knit cap, and a heart full of regret. Reconnecting with the town he once knew, he also rediscovers his passion for music.

Christian Zyp interviews co-hosts/producers Jessica Truong, Salvador Garcia (a.k.a. food reviewer Fat Sal), and Cynthia Lo about the docuseries EATING EDMONTON.The series EATING EDMONTON uses food, the people who make it, and their experiences as second-generation immigrants to tell richer stories about Edmonton communities. It premieres in full on TELUS Optik TV on Sept. 24, though the episodes will be staggered for release on STORYHIVE’s YouTube page starting the same day.

Christian Zyp interviews Karen Chapman (writer/director) about her feature film VILLAGE KEEPER. It screens as part of the Edmonton International FIlm Festival Mon, Sep 30th, 7:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre. There will be a Q&A following this screening with director Karen Chapman and producer Enrique Miguel Baniqued.In VILLAGE KEEPER, Jean is a widow paralyzed by anxiety and struggles to protect her kids in a Toronto neighborhood gripped by violence. As her kids grow and find themselves desperate for independence, and as her mother hides secrets from her own past from her, Jean tries to find happiness and peace. However while finding solace in cleaning, she inadvertently uncovers her own long-buried trauma while tidying a bloody crime scene.

Christian Zyp interviews Lowell Dean (director/writer) about two different films he helmed, DARK MATCH and DIE ALONE. You can see DARK MATCH as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival Sat Sept 28th @ 6:30pm at Landmark CIty Centre Cinemas with Lowell Dean in attendance for a pot-screening Q&A. See DIE ALONE in Cineplex Odeon theatres across Canada on Sept 27th, 2024.In DARK MATCH, Miss Behave and her fellow wrestlers reach a creepy destination for an unsanctioned car. They realize too late that the weekend won’t go as planned. Once the event begins, Miss and her friends are pitted against each other, one at a time, in a kill or be killed event that’s part gladiator match, part ritual sacrifice.In DIE ALONE (starring Carrie-Anne Moss and Frank Girllo) a young man with amnesia bands together with a rugged survivalist after a devastating virus causes a zombie-like outbreak.

Christian Zyp interviews John Makens (director/producer) about the documentary ART AND LIFE: THE STORY OF JIM PHILLIPS. See it as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival on Thu, Oct 3rd at 7:30 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.A pioneer of graphic art, Jim Phillips, known for his bold and visceral imagery, has left an indelible mark on the world of rock posters, surf, and skateboard art. Drawing inspiration from his life in Santa Cruz, California, Jim's journey from publishing his first artwork in Surfer Quarterly in 1962, and all the way to becoming the art director for Santa Cruz Skateboards, shaping the golden era of skateboarding. This documentary explores Jim's dynamic life and career, showcasing his iconic work that has not only defined an era but has also secured his place in modern art history. Reflecting on a life lived with fervor, Jim's story is a profound narrative of resilience, passion, and enduring artistic vision.

Christian Zyp interviews Jamie Rafn (director/screenwriter/producer) about his indie rom-com NEAR MISS. See it at the Edmonton International Film Festival Tue, Oct 1st, 6:30 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre where Jamie Rafn will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A. The encore screening is on Thu, Oct 3rd, 2:00 PM @ Landmark as well.NEAR MISS revolves around Jim, a kind albeit passive person, married the first and only woman he ever dated. When she leaves him eighteen years later, and enters into a new world of relationships and sexuality, Jim’s friends relentlessly hound him to re-enter the dating world. Jim reluctantly gets back into the dating game… only to fall in love with the second woman he’s ever dated, who is planning on leaving the country in a few months time.

Christian Zyp interviews Peter Hays (director) about the documentary FLASHBACK about the legendary club from the 80's nightlife scene in Edmonton. Catch a screening of FLASHBACK at the Metro Cinema on Sept 16th or at the Royal Alberta Museum on Oct 17th.FLASHBACK is the story of a defiant disco dance culture of sweat and sex and drugs and fashion in Edmonton. It became a sensation on the international club circuit despite police raids, threats of violence and the scourge of AIDS. Even though the club is no more, it comes alive again in the memories of the people who were there and the legends they left behind.

Christian Zyp Interviews Dan Smith (Executive Director) about the Metro Cinema about their 2024 Season Launch. We discuss screenings of THE TRUMAN SHOW, FLASHBACK,WE ARE FUGAZI, FROM WASHINGTON D.C and more.

Christian Zyp interviews Michael Mabbott (dir/prod) about the documentary "ANY OTHER WAY: The Jackie Shane Story". Mabbott co-directed & Co-produced the film with Lucah Rosenberg-Lee. It's screening as part of the Edmonton International Film Festival on Thu, Oct 3rd, 6:30 PM @ Telus World of Science & Fri, Oct 4th, 2:00 PM @ Landmark Cinemas 9 City Centre.ANY OTHER WAY: THE JACKIE SHANE STORY... A lost R&B star who eclipsed Etta James and Little Richard, trans soul singer Jackie Shane blazed an extraordinary trail with an unbreakable commitment to her truth. Forty years after vanishing from public view, this 20th century icon finally gets her second act.

Christian Zyp interviews Neil Grahn (prod/dir) about the documentary series HORSE WARRIORS. It airs on APTN in Canada starting Sept 2nd.HORSE WARRIORS is a 13 episode docuseries from Neil Grahn and Dominique Keller that follows three dedicated teams as they train, compete and strive for victory in the North American Indian Relay Championships. This thrilling series captures the unique challenges each team faces, from balancing work and family responsibilities to overcoming injuries and personal strife. Featuring both male and female athletes, the show highlights the significant roles women play in this demanding sport. Find out more at www.aptn.ca/media-centre/shows/horse-warriors/

Christian Zyp interviews Sean "MASSIVE DAMAGE" Dunster about the doc he's featured in, THE DEATH TOUR. See the film at the Metro Cinema Tuesday August 6th @ 6:45 pm. Sean and several other people involved with the film will be in attendance for a post screening Q&A. It will also screen on Wednesday August 7th @ 9:30 pm at Metro without guests.THE DEATH TOUR is a deeply personal documentary that travels through Canada’s frozen North and into the wrestlers’ minds as they battle the elements, each other, and the impacts of our colonial past. The film is Executive Produced by wrestling legend Chris Jericho and also features Kenny Omega.

Christian Zyp interviews Brandon Rhiness (dir/writer) and Elizabeth Chamberlain (actor) about GROTESQUE 2. It will have its Edmonton Premiere at the Metro Cinema on Wednesday July 17th at 7pm.GROTESQUE 2 is the outrageous sequel to the hit slasher comedy of the same name. The story follows lovable psychopath Mildred Moyer (Elizabeth Chamberlain) on her new murderous adventure as she unleashes vengeance upon a corrupt religious organization. GROTESQUE 2 was filmed in Edmonton and surrounding areas.

Christian Zyp interviews documentary filmmaker Anna Kuelken. She was one of the recipients of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Emerging Artist Award for her work on films such as FATHER LIKE SON. Anna approaches filmmaking through an ethnographic lens, investing time cultivating relationships with her participants. In 2025 she will be releasing a new project, WOMEN WHO DIG, about farming, feminism and the fight to feed the world.

Christian Zyp interviews Lacey Paige about the films she programmed in the series EXTREMITIES OF EVIL at the Metro Cinema. The series is a look at AWFUL human appendages committing heinous, “hands-on” homicide, through the horror trope of losing a limb and inheriting a replacement one that has been possessed by the spirit of a murderous psychopath.BODY PARTS (DIrected by Eric Red) screens Thurs June 6th at 6:45 pm. All proceeds for the screening will be donated to the Glenrose Hospital Foundation. The second film is THE HAND (1981) from director Oliver Stone an starring Michael Caine. It screens Fri June 14th at 9:30 pm.

Christian Zyp interviews Lisa Jackson (dir/prod/writer) about the documentary WILFRED BUCK. It screens at the Metro CInema on June 3rd at 7:00 pm and June 5th 9:30 pm. It's screening as part of Indigenous History Month.WILFRED BUCK is about a man from the “fresh-out-of-the-bush, partly civilized, colonized, displaced people,” and he’s here to take us to the stars. Lisa Jackson’s portrait of Cree Elder Wilfred Buck moves between earth and sky, past and present, bringing to life ancient teachings of Indigenous astronomy and cosmology to tell a story that spans generations. Adapted from Buck’s rollicking memoir "I Have Lived Four Lives", the film weaves together stories from his life, including his harrowing young years of displacement and addiction. Seamlessly fusing present-day scenes with cinematic re-enactments and archival footage, this intimate yet expansive documentary takes us on an inspiring journey to the space beyond, and to the spaces between us all.

Christian Zyp interviews Nathan Tape (dir/writer) & Tim Cairo (writer/prod) about their film OFF RAMP. It's making its Edmonton Premiere at the Metro Cinema June 2, 2024 @ 6:45 pm.In OFF RAMP, a couple of lovable, degenerate Juggalos, Trey and Silas, journey through America's hellish underbelly to The Gathering of the Juggalos, the one place on earth they feel accepted. On the way, they are detoured by a psychotic powerful Sheriff, a violent blood ritual, a trailer park princess, a backwoods gang, and a country cop tripping on LSD. And then things start to get really crazy. Originally aired on CJSR. Find out more at MetroCinema.org

Lucas Anders interviews Darrin Hagen (director) about the documentary PRIDE V. PREJUDICE: The Delwin Vriend Story. It is a Special Preview Screening as part of Rainbow Visions FIlm Festival on Sun May 19th at 4 pm at the Metro CInema. Darrin Hagen and others will be there for a Q&A."Pride vs. Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story" delves into the riveting narrative of the Vriend v. Alberta case, where Delwin Vriend, an unlikely hero, courageously battles against discrimination from a government determined to deny his human rights. Uncover the twists and turns that unfold as Vriend's pursuit of justice challenges societal biases, culminating in a ground-breaking Canadian Supreme Court ruling in 1998 that confronts prejudice and sets a transformative precedent for LGBTQ+ rights that is cited around the world.

Christian Zyp interviews Pamela Hogan (dir) about the documentary film THE DAY ICELAND STOOD STILL that she made in collaboration with Icelandic producer Hrafnhildur Gunnarsdóttir. It screens as part of Northwest Fest on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Metro Cinema.THE DAY ICELAND STOOD STILL is the true story of one day that sparked a revolution. With a score by Icelandic rock singer Margrét Rán (GusGus, Vök) and evocative animated sequences by artist Joel Orloff, The Day Iceland Stood Still unfolds through the vivid memories of the women who created and lived this moment. When 90% of the women of Iceland walked off the job and out of their homes one fall morning in 1975, refusing to work, cook, or take care of the children, they brought their country to a standstill and catapulted Iceland to the "best place in the world to be a woman."