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Tag: Toronto

242 | Elizabeth Semmelhack (Future Now: Virtual Sneakers)

Posted on May 31, 2022October 21, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 242 | Elizabeth Semmelhack (Future Now: Virtual Sneakers)
242 | Elizabeth Semmelhack (Future Now: Virtual Sneakers)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Senior Curator Elizabeth Semmelhack about the Bata Shoe Museum’s exhibition Future Now which includes 3D printed sneakers.

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MSL Space Station Oddity: Contact Photography Festival 2022 | Culture Snap

Posted on May 12, 2022November 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan
MSL Space Station Oddity: Contact Photography Festival 2022 | Culture Snap

Sammy is joined by photographer Henry VanderSpek aka Culture Snap to discuss and recommend a happy handful of Contact Photography Festival exhibitions.

Space Station Oddity

#PantsWorthy: Hot Docs 2022 – Part 1

Posted on April 27, 2022September 18, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on #PantsWorthy: Hot Docs 2022 – Part 1
#PantsWorthy: Hot Docs 2022 – Part 1

Here’s some #PantsWorthy docs at Hot Docs 222 a documentary film festival in downtown Toronto.

Movies

236 | Rob Freeman (Drop The Needle)

Posted on February 15, 2022December 28, 2024 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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231 | Will Di Novi (Hot Docs Podcast Festival)

Posted on January 11, 2022April 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 231 | Will Di Novi (Hot Docs Podcast Festival)
231 | Will Di Novi (Hot Docs Podcast Festival)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Will Di Novi Special Programs Curator at Hot Docs and co-curator of the Hot Doc Podcast Festival.

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228 | Henry VanderSpek (Old World Shoes)

Posted on November 30, 2021February 10, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 228 | Henry VanderSpek (Old World Shoes)
228 | Henry VanderSpek (Old World Shoes)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to photographer Henry VanderSpek aka Culture Snap Photography about his Old World Shoes exhibition.

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227 | Mo Zeighami (Tehranto)

Posted on November 23, 2021November 2, 2024 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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213 | Fanny Curtat (Beyond Monet)

Posted on August 10, 2021April 13, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 213 | Fanny Curtat (Beyond Monet)
213 | Fanny Curtat (Beyond Monet)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to Fanny Curtat an art historian behind Beyond Monet an Immersive Experience.

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210 | Virginia Abramovich (Between Waves)

Posted on July 20, 2021March 5, 2024 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 210 | Virginia Abramovich (Between Waves)
210 | Virginia Abramovich (Between Waves)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan talks to director Virginia Abramovich whose multiverse thriller is Between Waves.

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Morning Tea: FilmLA vs FilmToronto

Posted on February 1, 2021 By Sammy Younan
Morning Tea: FilmLA vs FilmToronto

“Los Angeles Filming Hit Record Lows Due to Pandemic.” Sigh. I guess this means more Toronto shooting: nothing destroys suspension of disbelief like lying about the city. The fastest way to ruin suspension of disbelief is with lies. Lies: going to LA’s “City Hall” when the actors are just heading into the ROM. I can…

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Morning Tea

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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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