Episode 579: In The Seats With....Naomi Shelton and 'The Equalizer 3'

In this racket, everyone is always working on multiple fronts....

On this special episode we get time with a fellow creative who is a filmmaker, a journalist, an author, a comedian and everything else in between.  It's time we sit down with Louis Palanker.

Louise Palanker is a writer, director, producer, filmmaker, author, photographer, comedian, podcaster, musician/songwriter, teacher, and co-founder of Premiere Radio Networks as well as the current host of the Media Path Podcast where along with co-host Fritz Coleman where they go along on a scenic tour through books, movies, TV, podcasts and music related to a given topic of captivation, as they explore entertainment, politics, history, true crime, world events and all of their intriguing intersections. beyond the simple act of binging.

We had the pleasure to talk with Louise about her career leading up to the podcast and the nuances of really exploring the layers that are going on in popular media as we all navigate this incredible business of show....

It's important to get a little eccentric once in a while....

On this episode we are diving into something that is on VOD now which certainly has some eccentricities to it, is still a hell of a lot of fun to watch.  It's time to enjoy some 'Marmalade'.

Recently incarcerated Baron (Joe Keery) strikes up a friendship with cellmate Otis (Aldis Hodge), a man with a well-versed history of prison breaks. As the pair hatch an escape plan together, Baron recalls the story of how he met Marmalade (Camila Morrone), the love of his life, and their “Bonnie and Clyde” style scheme to rob a bank in order to care for his sick mother and give the couple the life they’ve always dreamed of. 

This was an unexpectedly fun ride that pulls from a myriad of different genres to make this incredibly compelling film.  We had the pleasure of sitting down with writer/director Keir O'Donnell to talk about the origins of it all and so very much more....

The idea of actually opening yourself up to another human being....can be terrifying....

On this episode we get ourselves into the head space of a movie that is in limited theatres now across the country.  It's time to embrace that 'Sometimes I Think About Dying'.

Lost on the dreary Oregon coast, Fran (Daisy Ridley) finds solace in her cubicle, listening to the constant hum of officemates and occasionally daydreaming to pass the time. She is ghosting through life, unable to pop her bubble of isolation, when a friendly new coworker, Robert (Dave Merheje), persistently tries to connect with her. Though it goes against every fiber of her being, she may have to give this guy a chance.

With it's unique and genuine tone, 'Sometimes I Think About Dying' is a hard movie to forget about.  We had the unique pleasure talking with it's writer/director Rachel Lambert and co-star Dave Merheje about the film and so very much more....

When it comes to family...you gotta do what you gotta do...

On this very special episode we dive into a thrilling piece of Canadian cinema that is in theatres tomorrow.  It's time for 'Orah'.

Orah is the story of a Nigerian immigrant taxi driver in Toronto, agrees to launder dirty money for her boss in exchange for bringing her son over from Nigeria. When the plan goes horribly wrong, Orah takes matters into her own hands to settle the score.

This tightly wide thriller is not only a compelling ride, but also makes real commentary on the immigrant experience and how ugly it can get,

We had the unique pleasure of sitting down with the writer/director of the film Lonzo Nzewke to talk about the origins of the story, the challenges in making it and so very much more.

Orah is in select theatres in Canada tomorrow.

Sometimes movies hit you just a little differently....

On this special episode we go head long into a fantastic new movie that is in theatres now.  It's time for 'The Settlers'.

At the turn of the 20th century, three horsemen embark on an expedition across the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, tasked with securing a wealthy landowner's vast property. Accompanying a reckless British lieutenant and an American mercenary is mestizo marksman Segundo, who comes to realize, amidst rising tensions within the group, their true mission is to murderously “remove” the indigenous population.

It's a stunningly beautiful and brutal commentary on how we have (and still do) treat our indigenous people and an absolute must see.

I had the unique pleasure of sitting down with co-writer/director Felipe Galvez (with the assistance of a translator) to discuss the origins of the story, it's unique visual style and so very much more.

'The Settlers' is select theatres across Canada now.

The immigrant experience is always unique and incredibly complex....

On this episode we dive head first into a vibrant piece of French Canadian that perfectly encapsulates the experience of moving to another country.  It's time for 'RU'

Based on the Governor General's Award-winning novel by Kim Thúy, Ru is the story of the arduous journey of a wealthy family fleeing from Vietnam, before landing in Quebec.

We had the unique pleasure of sitting down with director Charles-Olivier Michaud to talk about getting involved with the project and bringing this sublime story to audiences everywhere.

'RU" is in theatres across Canada now.

Getting invested in revenge takes real character work....

On this episode we're going back to the new film 'Sunrise' starring Guy Pearce and Alex Pettyfer which is on all VOD platforms now.

A man, Fallon (Alex Pettyfer) roams the land as a creature of the night as he comes to terms with tragic loss of his family at the hands of a brutal demagogue, Reynolds (Guy Pearce).

While it's playing in a genre space with vampires, at the end of the day 'Sunrise' is a brutal and compelling revenge thriller thanks to some great character work from its two leads.

We had the unique pleasure of sitting down with one of those leads, the one and only Alex Pettyfer as we talked about working on the project, his relationship with Guy Pearce and so very much more....

Sometimes the scary bits come out of pure human brutality...

On this episode, we dive into a fascinating little piece of genre cinema that is available now on VOD Platforms (and playing in some select US cinemas).  It's time for 'Sunrise'.

A man, Fallon (Alex Pettyfer) roams the land as a creature of the night as he comes to terms with tragic loss of his family at the hands of a brutal demagogue, Reynolds (Guy Pearce).

This is an underrated little piece of genre cinema that takes the shine off the vampire genre and makes it more a very relatable story of bloodlust and revenge.

We had the pleasure of sitting down with director Andrew Baird to talk about the origins of the project, taking the shine off the idea of a vampire and working with two actors who get to chew the screen in a very entertaining duel.

Sunrise is on all major VOD platforms now

We are so much more then what we are assumed to be on the surface....

On this very special episode we dive into the realm that is short film and take a look at a piece that was shortlisted for the BAFTA's and the Academy Awards.  It's time for 'The One Note Man'.

A musical man lives a careful life. Each day is like the next, just how he likes it. One day, however, misfortune and fate collide, breaking his routine and rocking his world forever.

In our increasingly dour, serious and stressful world; 'The One Note Man' is a simply but glorious experience of individuality and humanity that will staple a smile on your face so fast you may never shake it off.  It's a beautiful piece of cinema and a testament to the importance of the short form of filmmaking.

We had the unique please of sitting down with Writer/Director George Siougas and Executive Producer Josh Friedman to talk about the origins of it all, the importance of short form cinema and ultimately always trying to live our dreams.

You heard me right....we are In The Seats once more....

First off I have to thank my loyal listeners who have been missing us these past few weeks.  

My mother recently lost her battle with Lung Cancer at the age of 76 and as you'd expect it threw me for a loop as I have and am still processing a myriad of things going on in my life.  That being said she was also my most ardent supporter and reminded me every day of what a joy it is to be able to talk with people and support the arts in all of it's forms so it's in her honor that we are back and doing what we love.

We had the unique please of sitting down with costume designer Ane Crabtree to talk about her work on the show 'The Changeling' which is streaming now on Apple TV+.

We talked about the job, and getting to be a part of a fascinating piece of TV from the early stages as well as some of the creative influences, flourishes and moments in her life that got her to where she is today.

The Changeling is on Apple TV+ now.

Thanks Mum....