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Tag: Movies

252 | Anthony Shim & Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps)

Posted on March 17, 2023March 21, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 252 | Anthony Shim & Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps)
252 | Anthony Shim & Ethan Hwang (Riceboy Sleeps)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to writer/director Anthony Shim & actor Ethan Hwang of Riceboy Sleeps a moving reflection about relocating to Canada in the 90s.

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246 | Jeremy Lalonde (Ashgrove)

Posted on November 29, 2022March 23, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 246 | Jeremy Lalonde (Ashgrove)
246 | Jeremy Lalonde (Ashgrove)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks Alfred Hitchcock with Alexandre O. Philippe director of 78/52 a documentary on the iconic Psycho shower scene.

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227 | Mo Zeighami (Tehranto)

Posted on November 23, 2022March 23, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 227 | Mo Zeighami (Tehranto)
227 | Mo Zeighami (Tehranto)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Mo Zeighami the lead actress in Tehranto an Iranian meet-cute slash rom-com.

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236 | Rob Freeman (Drop The Needle)

Posted on October 25, 2022March 23, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 236 | Rob Freeman (Drop The Needle)
236 | Rob Freeman (Drop The Needle)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Rob Freeman about his Play De Record documentary (a freshtastic record shop in downtown Toronto) called Drop The Needle.

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235 | Kristian R. Hill (God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines)

Posted on June 21, 2022February 10, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 235 | Kristian R. Hill (God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines)
235 | Kristian R. Hill (God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Kristian R. Hill whose Detroit techno documentary God Said Give ‘Em Drum Machines screened at Tribeca Film Festival.

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#SetTheVCR: June 13-19, 2022

Posted on June 13, 2022September 1, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #SetTheVCR: June 13-19, 2022
#SetTheVCR: June 13-19, 2022

We got miracles and music, high stakes baseball and basketball…so it’s either The Summer I Turned Pretty or the latest #SetTheVCR.

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233 | Alex Mallari Jr. (The Adam Project & Hello (Again))

Posted on May 3, 2022February 10, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 233 | Alex Mallari Jr. (The Adam Project & Hello (Again))
233 | Alex Mallari Jr. (The Adam Project & Hello (Again))

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Alex Mallari Jr. who stars in 2 time travel projects: The Adam Project on Netflix & Hello (Again) on CBC Gem.

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Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark

Posted on May 2, 2022March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark
Happy Birthday: MCU – Has Left Its Mark

The Iron Age…On September 6, 2005 Marvel entered into a non-recourse debt structure with Merrill Lynch collateralized by movie rights for 10 characters: Iron Man would be the first to make his “Mark.” (At the time Marvel’s media release said: “Marvel characters set to join Captain America in the movies are the Avengers, Nick Fury,…

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Morning Tea: Will Smith Is Wheels Up Which is Barry Good Magic

Posted on April 22, 2022April 24, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Will Smith Is Wheels Up Which is Barry Good Magic
Morning Tea: Will Smith Is Wheels Up Which is Barry Good Magic

Magic! Barry! Will Smith! Brew a strong tea: yo! The First Yo of The Day. It’s Friday…the weekend is here! Don’t hesitate…get out there and make bold fearless decisions. It’s easy to have fun if you’re fun. You know? Puttering Around The Woods… As for today’s cover image: A pair of 18-hole putting courses designed…

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Morning Tea: Victoria’s Secrets Across the Spider-Verse

Posted on April 21, 2022April 24, 2022 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Morning Tea: Victoria’s Secrets Across the Spider-Verse
Morning Tea: Victoria’s Secrets Across the Spider-Verse

Steven Moffat! Prince! Benny Hill! Brew a strong tea: yo! The First Yo of The Day. “I’m a joker, I’m a smoker I’m a midnight toker I get my lovin’ on the run…” ~ Steve Miller Band The Purple One… As for today’s cover image: To quote Wikipedia: “Prince Rogers Nelson (June 7, 1958 –…

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  • #SetTheVCR: March 20 – 26, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Big Names in this week's #SetTheVCR: The Sandman, Mr. October, David Koresh and Tom Cruise. All they require is a Watcher, Britpop supplies the soundtrack.
  • #SetTheVCR: March 13 – 19, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week's #SetTheVCR is a fantastic TV tour: from Local comedy, to Irish hospitality to an Essex County visit after seeing Changeland you'll want to wear comfortable pants. Or no pants…even better!
  • #SetTheVCR: March 06 – 12, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    We got historical farts, spies in a cold war and a talking seashell…that can only mean it's #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: February 27 – March 05, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Selective Outrage, a ghost and a Lil Yoda…obviously it's time for #SetTheVCR!
  • #SetTheVCR: February 20 – 26, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Smile! It's a fresh week of TV; you don't need The Consultant to know the Circus is back in town. It's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 13 – 19, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    This week in #SetTheVCR we go to space, technology runs amok and the American Government has been keeping UFOs secret. Welcome to the future…in this week's TV.
  • #SetTheVCR: February 06 – 12, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    A #SetTheVCR week that starts with a #GOAT…but will it end with a #GOAT?
  • #SetTheVCR: January 30 – February 05, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Ark you excited for another #SetTheVCR? Train your Watchful Eye on these fresh recommendations that'll make you Stand and cheer.
  • #SetTheVCR: January 23 – 29, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Can you read my Poker Face? You People are gonna enjoy this week's #SetTheVCR selections.
  • #SetTheVCR: January 16 – 22, 2023
    by Sammy Younan
    Two Canadians: one esteemed, one disgraced, Al Pacino is hunting Hitler and The Daily Show host is regenerating…kinda. It's not strange if it's on TV; it's #SetTheVCR!
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: DCEU Is Pee-Ew | Batgirl vs HBO MaxAugust 5, 2022
    Sammy & Rob Gaudette discuss and review the status of the DCEU following the cancellation of Batgirl on HBO Max. Rob still has hope.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: Contact Photography Festival 2022 | Culture SnapMay 12, 2022
    Sammy is joined by photographer Henry VanderSpek aka Culture Snap to discuss and recommend a happy handful of Contact Photography Festival exhibitions.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: A Taylor Hawkins MemorialMarch 28, 2022
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss the shocking and sad passing of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins on March 25, 2022.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: All The Batmans | Keaton To Nipples to BatfleckMarch 10, 2022
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss All The Batmans: from Michael Keaton to Ben Affleck.
  • MSL Space Station Oddity: 2021 Induction Ceremony | Rock & Roll Hall of FameNovember 25, 2021
    Sammy & Stephanie discuss their happy highlights from the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.

  • Yaron Weitzman (Tanking to the Top) and Sammy Younan in My Summer Lair 148
    Under-Review: Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers
    by Sammy Younan
    Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and the Most Audacious Process in the History of Professional Sportsby Yaron WeitzmanPublished by Grand Central Publishing on March 17, 2020NBA // Non-Fiction // 76ers One of the best lines in Yaron Weitzman’s NBA book: “Hinkie triggered a culture war.” Tanking to the Top: The Philadelphia 76ers and...

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  • New Book Alert: January 10-14, 2022
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

  • New Book Alert: January 3-7, 2022
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

  • New Book Alert: November 8-12, 2021
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

  • New Book Alert: November 1-5, 2021
    by Sammy Younan

    My weekly collection of new and notable books for your pop culture pleasure and edification: #ReadMoreTweetLess.

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