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Tag: Toronto

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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183 | Mark Fraser-Davidson (Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.)

Posted on January 19, 2021October 29, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 183 | Mark Fraser-Davidson (Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.)
183 | Mark Fraser-Davidson (Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N.)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Mark Fraser-Davidson who is the manager guest experiences at Marvel Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N. an MCU science fair at Yorkdale Shopping Centre.

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181 | Corey Ross & Svetlana Dvoretsky (Immersive Van Gogh)

Posted on December 8, 2020March 7, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 181 | Corey Ross & Svetlana Dvoretsky (Immersive Van Gogh)
181 | Corey Ross &  Svetlana Dvoretsky (Immersive Van Gogh)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Lighthouse Immersive producers Corey Ross & Svetlana Dvoretsky who’ve produced Immersive Van Gogh.

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159 | Lulu Wei (There’s No Place Like This Place, Anyplace)

Posted on June 9, 2020March 9, 2025 By Sammy Younan 1 Comment on 159 | Lulu Wei (There’s No Place Like This Place, Anyplace)
159 | Lulu Wei (There’s No Place Like This Place, Anyplace)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews director Lulu Wei whose doc There’s No Place Like This Place, Anyplace explores the end of Honest Ed’s.

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156 | David Sax (The Soul of an Entrepreneur)

Posted on May 19, 2020March 7, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 156 | David Sax (The Soul of an Entrepreneur)
156 | David Sax (The Soul of an Entrepreneur)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer David Sax author of The Soul of an Entrepreneur: Work and Life Beyond the Startup Myth.

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146 | David Ben (Illusions: The Art of Magic)

Posted on March 3, 2020March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan 2 Comments on 146 | David Ben (Illusions: The Art of Magic)
146 | David Ben (Illusions: The Art of Magic)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews writer, conjuror, magic creative consultant David Ben for the AGO’s exhibition Illusions: The Art of Magic.

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138 | Ali Hassan (We Ain’t Terrorists/Muslim Interrupted)

Posted on December 17, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 138 | Ali Hassan (We Ain’t Terrorists/Muslim Interrupted)
138 | Ali Hassan (We Ain’t Terrorists/Muslim Interrupted)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Ali Hassan stand-up comic performer of his one-man show Muslim, Interrupted. We happily talk about ribs!

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137 | Elizabeth Semmelhack (Sneakers x Culture: Collab)

Posted on December 10, 2019March 6, 2023 By Sammy Younan No Comments on 137 | Elizabeth Semmelhack (Sneakers x Culture: Collab)
137 | Elizabeth Semmelhack (Sneakers x Culture: Collab)

My Summer Lair host Sammy Younan interviews Elizabeth Semmelhack the Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum & author of Sneaker X Culture: Collab.

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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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Golden Wonders

Posted on April 22, 2019 By Sammy Younan

Couple night ago I attended The Toronto Magic Company show at Super Wonder Gallery in Little Italy. So good! Little Italy is like patio furniture for me I bust that stuff out when it’s spring/Summer. I haven’t gone at all during this long winter so this was my first visit in months. I got off…

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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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