North of Normal

Andrew Hunter Scholey
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North of Normal

Hosted by Andrew Hunter Scholey, North of Normal invites a different guest bi-weekly to come and discuss Canadian films, their impact, and what they say about Canada. * Intro and Outro music by Dad vs Son (https://dadvsson.bandcamp.com) * Follow North of Normal on Instagram (@northofnormalpod) and Twitter (@northnormalpod) * This podcast is dedicated to Rae Perigoe

  1. OCT 28

    Episode 108: "Whale Music" (1994)

    In this episode, Colin Everett is back to discuss "Whale Music" (1994). They tackle not just the film, but also the novel it is based on, the author of the novel and the screenwriter of the film Paul Quarrington, and the band that provided the film's score: The Rheostatics. Where do they land on this ambitious film?

    1h 34m

  2. SEPT 30

    Episode 107: "Log Driver's Waltz" (1979)

    In this dense episode tackling this NFB Canadian classic, James Thornton and Andrew Hunter Scholey cover (checks notes).... The historical log drivers and their importance in Canada's development as a country; the song's composer Wade Hemsworth and his influence on Canadian music; the 60's Montreal folk scene; Quebec separatism and the 1980 referendum; the film's animator and director John Weldon and his prolific career; the Canada Vignettes and their role in the NFB but also Canadian identit...

    1h 15m

  3. SEPT 3

    Episode 106: "Owning Mahowny" (2003)

    This episode, Colin Everett returns to talk about the underrated classic, "Owning Mahowny" (2003). With host Andrew Hunter Scholey, they discuss the career of the film's star, Philip Seymour Hoffman, depictions of addiction in film, and nostalgia for yellow police cars. Also, this movie is awesome and you should just watch it if you haven't.

    1h 18m

  4. AUG 20

    Episode 105: "The Movie Man" (2024)

    This episode Melissa Jean Miller joins Andrew Hunter Scholey to discuss the recent documentary, "The Movie Man" (2024) and also their trip to the subject of the film, The Highland Cinemas in Kenmount, Ontario.

    55 min

  5. AUG 6

    Episode 104: "New Waterford Girl" (1999)

    James Thornton is back because he wanted to discuss "New Waterford Girl" (1999), a unique coming of age film set in Cape Breton. His conversation with host Andrew Hunter Scholey covers a wide variety of topics, among which are the surprisingly fascinating early career of the film's director Alan Moyle, life in small towns, as well as how the film's plot plays with how certain aspects of women are portrayed in media.

    1h 32m

  6. JUL 16

    Episode 103: "Threshold" (1981)

    With the passing of Canadian acting legend Donald Sutherland, Andrew Hunter Scholey and James Thornton decided to delay their previously planned episode. Instead they are discussing Sutherland's films produced in Canada and abroad. Then their discussion delves into one of Sutherland's most overlooked films: the medical drama, "Threshold" (1981).

    1h 15m

  7. JUL 2

    Episode 102: "The Railrodder" (1965)

    Returning to NoN is Ryan Barnett, the host of the podcast "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North". Ryan has also written a graphic novel about silent film star Buster Keaton. One of Keaton's final films was a project with the Canadian National Film Board called, "The Railrodder" (1965), so Ryan was the perfect guest to have on to discuss. In this episode, host of NoN Andrew Hunter Scholey and Ryan Barnett discuss his graphic novel with artist Matthew Tavares, "Buster: A Life in Pictures". What ...

    1h 17m

  8. JUN 24

    Episode 101: "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent - 'Minnow and the Shark'" (2024)

    So, NoN host Andrew Hunter Scholey decided to watch that new Toronto-based "Law & Order" show that just came out. When he came across the episode that was "ripped from the headlines" about the Canadian bread price-fixing scandal "Minnow and the Shark", something struck a nerve and decided he wanted to talk about it. NoN regular Colin Everett answered the call, and they discuss copaganda shows, the staggering amount of "Law & Order" episodes that have been produced what sets this Canad...

    1h 2m
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About

Hosted by Andrew Hunter Scholey, North of Normal invites a different guest bi-weekly to come and discuss Canadian films, their impact, and what they say about Canada. * Intro and Outro music by Dad vs Son (https://dadvsson.bandcamp.com) * Follow North of Normal on Instagram (@northofnormalpod) and Twitter (@northnormalpod) * This podcast is dedicated to Rae Perigoe

Information

  • Creator
    Andrew Hunter Scholey
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2024
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 North of Normal
  • Show Website
    North of Normal

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