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Tag: Movies

023 | Charles Ross (One Man Star Wars)

Posted on April 5, 2016March 4, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 023 | Charles Ross (One Man Star Wars)
023 | Charles Ross (One Man Star Wars)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Charles Ross the solo stage performer of One Man Star Wars.

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020 | Andrew Lamb (Neighbourhood Watch)

Posted on January 26, 2016March 4, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 020 | Andrew Lamb (Neighbourhood Watch)
020 | Andrew Lamb (Neighbourhood Watch)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to artist and puppeteer Andrew Lamb.

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Coming Soon…Summer 2016 Movies Status: Jan-June

Posted on January 5, 2016 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Coming Soon…Summer 2016 Movies Status: Jan-June
Coming Soon…Summer 2016 Movies Status: Jan-June

So for the kids keeping score, based on all these recently issued trailers, the hype and the hustle…here’s where I stand with many of the upcoming 2016 movies from January to June (the nice Hollywood people are scrambling; blockbusters are released all over the place now, though January is still the black hole of death):

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015 | Kathleen Hepburn (Never Steady Never Still)

Posted on September 15, 2015March 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 015 | Kathleen Hepburn (Never Steady Never Still)
015 | Kathleen Hepburn (Never Steady Never Still)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Kathleen Hepburn director of Never Steady, Never Still playing at TIFF 2015.

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014 | Sherren Lee (Benjamin)

Posted on September 8, 2015March 4, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 014 | Sherren Lee (Benjamin)
014 | Sherren Lee (Benjamin)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Sherren Lee director of Benjamin playing at TIFF 2015.

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013 | Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung (Hum)

Posted on September 1, 2015March 4, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 013 | Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung (Hum)
013 | Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung (Hum)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to filmmakers Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung co-writers & co-directors of movie Hum.

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My Summer Lair featuring Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung

Posted on August 22, 2015October 19, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on My Summer Lair featuring Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung
My Summer Lair featuring Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung

Over the moon happy Jerome Skeete & Philip Leung RSVP’ed their invitation to My Summer Lair.

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My Summer Lair featuring Sherren Lee

Posted on August 20, 2015October 19, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on My Summer Lair featuring Sherren Lee
My Summer Lair featuring Sherren Lee

Sherren Lee visits My Summer Lair to celebrate her TIFF short Benjamin playing in TIFF’s 2015 Short Cuts programme.

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Trailer Alert: Benjamin

Posted on August 10, 2015March 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trailer Alert: Benjamin
Trailer Alert: Benjamin

I met the talented Sherren Lee on her web series Someone Not There; she eventually (and thankfully) hired me as her Music Supervisor for that dynamic gig.

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Trailer Alert: Crimson Peak

Posted on May 13, 2015 By Sammy Younan No Comments on Trailer Alert: Crimson Peak
Trailer Alert: Crimson Peak

Get the feeling I’ll be sleeping with my G.I. Joe nightlight after this…Guillermo del Toro returns with Crimson Peak:

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  • #SetTheVCR: July 28 – August 03, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    From a Red Eye to Area 51 this week’s TV Recommendations will make you put up your Twisted Metal. I dunno what that means, either, though I do know it’s #SetTheVCR time.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 21-27, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    OPEN Happy Gilmore 2 is the TV Pick. TEXT This week’s TV Recommendations range from a Holy War to a Code of Silence. And Happy Gilmore is back…with a (golf) range like that it can only be #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 14-20, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Welcome To The Summer I Turned on The TV enjoying an Apocalypse and many Home Runs. With these recommendations #SetTheVCR is for TV Rif Raf and Amateurs.
  • #SetTheVCR: July 7-13, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    #SetTheVCR is your Institute for TV Recommendations: from Trainwrecks to Jaws I drop it like it's hot!
  • #SetTheVCR: June 30 – July 6, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    New Sandman means new TV dreams for this week to let your Old Guard down and enjoy TV Recommendations just like Sinners. It’s #SetTheVCR so let’s get Lost Together.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 23-29, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here's a Countdown of TV Recommendations. For those who're Young Werther or those with an Ironheart this is #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 16-22, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    TV Recommendations for a Magic Lover you can watch week down by The Waterfront just watch out for Sharks. I'm not a Liar...look it's #SetTheVCR.
  • #SetTheVCR: June 09-15, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Without a TV Guide TV Recommendations can quickly go FUBAR quickly like checking into a Hell Motel. To avoid that Trainwreck #SetTheVCR is your TV Revival.
  • #SetTheVCR June 2–8, 2025 TV recommendations image from My Summer Lair, featuring a retro-style television graphic promoting a weekly pop culture column by podcast host Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: June 02-08, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Your Presence is required for these TV Recommendations which range from Power Moves to a Resident Alien. #SetTheVCR for Good Night, and Good Luck.
  • #SetTheVCR TV recommendations cover for May 26 – June 1, 2025, from My Summer Lair podcast, highlighting curated weekly streaming and television picks by Sammy Younan.
    #SetTheVCR: May 26 – June 01, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    Here stories from Birbiglia to Bono: it’s a Brave New World filled with TV Recommendations. Wanna Live The Good Life? Enjoy this week’s #SetTheVCR.
  • Morning Tea: Happy UFO Day 2025!July 2, 2025
    What's popping in popular culture? My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan steeps some seriously serious tea which prompts reflections.
  • Trial By Trailer: The Running Man (A Remake…)July 1, 2025
    Trail By Trailer is judging a book by its cover or in this case...a movie by its trailer. Are you 100% IN or is it a Hard Pass?
  • #CouchWorthy: Barbara Walters: Tell Me EverythingJune 22, 2025
    Exploring the pioneering career of Barbara Walters. Delving into her influential role in broadcast journalism and the challenges women face in achieving success.
  • #CouchWorthy: Bono: Stories of SurrenderMay 29, 2025
    Bono: Stories of Surrender is a vivid reimagining of his one-man stage show Stories of Surrender now streaming on Apple TV.
  • #CouchWorthy: Super Team CanadaMay 16, 2025
    Super Team Canada follows six lesser known and underrated Canadian superheroes, tasked with saving the world.
  • #CouchWorthy: Murderbot: Season 1 May 15, 2025
    Murderbot a private security cyborg hides its acquired autonomy, while completing dangerous assignments is simultaneously drawn to humans.

  • Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    Under-Review: Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: Overture
    by Sammy Younan
    My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan reviews Batman - Detective Comics: Gotham Nocturne: OvertureL Volume 1,
  • New Book Alert: California Bear
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Music Was Just Getting Good
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: The Ascent
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?
  • New Book Alert: Fantastic Four by Ryan North Volume 2
    by Sammy Younan
    New Book Alert is just that: A useful Yo for a fresh book. from your pal Sammy. What Are You Reading?

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