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Tag: TIFF – Toronto Film Festival

295 | Ali Weinstein (Your Tomorrow: An Ontario Place Documentary)

Posted on June 25, 2024December 6, 2024 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on 295 | Ali Weinstein (Your Tomorrow: An Ontario Place Documentary)
295 | Ali Weinstein (Your Tomorrow: An Ontario Place Documentary)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Ali Weinstein; the director of Your Tomorrow which is an Ontario Place documentary. It premiered at TIFF 2024.

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128 | Robert Fisk & Yung Chang (This Is Not a Movie)

Posted on September 17, 2019March 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 128 | Robert Fisk & Yung Chang (This Is Not a Movie)
128 | Robert Fisk & Yung Chang (This Is Not a Movie)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan talks with Middle East correspondent Robert Fisk featured in the TIFF 2019 documentary: This Is Not A Movie directed by Yung Chang.

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127 | Henry Glassie (Field Work)

Posted on September 10, 2019March 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 127 | Henry Glassie (Field Work)
127 | Henry Glassie (Field Work)

My Summer Lair Host Sammy Younan talks with writer Henry Glassie a folklorist and featured in the TIFF 2019 documentary: Henry Glassie: Field.

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PantsWorthy: TIFF 2019

Posted on September 6, 2019March 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan
PantsWorthy: TIFF 2019

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Girth Radio Presents…

One of the more puzzling aspects of a film festival—most film festivals—is that the present project is what gets celebrated. The present is the focus. Kevin Smith got Clerks into Sundance which is a great accomplishment. However the present only creates potential. It is the follow up…that matters: the relationship with the festival and now the relationship with the audience grows out of that potential. In music one hit wonders are fine and fun they do not in any way shape or form suggest a career or a body of work.

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108 | Arlen Aguayo-Stewart (Human Animals)

Posted on March 19, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 108 | Arlen Aguayo-Stewart (Human Animals)
108 | Arlen Aguayo-Stewart (Human Animals)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews actor Arlen Aguayo-Stewart who can be seen in the ARC production of Human Animals. Yo: It’s a play!

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087 | Astra Taylor (What Is Democracy?)

Posted on September 11, 2018March 21, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 087 | Astra Taylor (What Is Democracy?)
087 | Astra Taylor (What Is Democracy?)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews filmmaker Astra Taylor whose latest documentary is What Is Democracy?

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054 | Justin Harding & Rob Brunner (Latched)

Posted on September 12, 2017March 5, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 054 | Justin Harding & Rob Brunner (Latched)
054 | Justin Harding & Rob Brunner (Latched)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks Latched a horror short with directors Justin Harding & Rob Brunner who are The Bokeh Collective.

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053 | Pat Mills (Don’t Talk to Irene)

Posted on September 5, 2017March 2, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 053 | Pat Mills (Don’t Talk to Irene)
053 | Pat Mills (Don’t Talk to Irene)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks with filmmaker Pat Mills about his latest movie Don’t Talk to Irene premiering at TIFF 2017.

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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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  • #SetTheVCR: August 18-24, 2024
    by Sammy Younan
    Night Always Comes and like a TV Gambler you seek bold TV Recommendations without going Eenie Meanie. Once again #SetTheVCR is here to help, always cooler than Devo.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 11-17, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    This week’s TV recommendations are all locations from The Kingdom to Magic City to Alien: Earth. When it comes to Sammy Suggestions for #MustSeeTV I’m a #SetTheVCR Rainmaker.
  • #SetTheVCR: August 04-10, 2025
    by Sammy Younan
    If your Hobby is to Pickup dope TV Recommendations like an American Prince this week's #SetTheVCR is funner than a Clown in a Cornfield.
  • #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.
  • 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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