Awesome Friday Podcast

Matthew Simpson & Simon Best
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Awesome Friday Podcast

A podcast for film lovers! Join us each week for an in-depth discussion of two new films (or TV series), plus filmmaker interviews and special episodes.     Here is where you can connect with us: Homepage: https://awesomefriday.caTwitter: @AwesomeFridayCaFacebook: Awesome FridayInstagram: @AwesomeFridayCa YouTube: Awesome Friday Email: Contact UsIf you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via Patreon or Ko-Fi, and please visit the blog at AwesomeFriday.ca for more reviews and features. 

  1. Megalopolis & Saturday Night

    25 NOV.

    Megalopolis & Saturday Night

    Greetings programs!  Welcome back to our two-episode extravaganza! In this episode we review and discuss Francis Ford Coppola's biggest swing in decades, Megalopolis and Jason Reitman's Saturday Night, a close look at the 90s minutes preceding the first ever broadcast of Saturday Night. We have a ton to say about each so join us!One note before you do though, that on the heels of our impromptu hiatus, we're headed into an actual hiatus until the new year.  We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, and we'll see you in the new year!BONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus episode sees us talking about folk horror, Jokers, and much more.  Join our Patreon (just $2 CAD/month or you can pay a one-time fee for just this entry) to listen, and we hope you do!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/november-bonus-116654259EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     As always this episode's homepage has JustWatch-powered links to everywhere you can buy, rent, or stream each of these movies.  Use those links to help us keep the lights on, and if you don't see a link be sure to check back as they update dynamically based on where you are and where the films are available at the time you check.  Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/11/podcast-megalopolis-saturday-night/SUPPORT:            Patreon:    http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpsonCONNECT WITH US:       Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca       Matthew: https://stretched.ca/Simon: https://temporarypen.com/SHOW LINKS:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjbIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcastMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

    1 h 7 min
  2. Joker: Folie à Deux & The Substance

    25 NOV.

    Joker: Folie à Deux & The Substance

    Greetings Programs!  We're back after an impromptu hiatus with two new episodes, of which is this is one!  Join us for a conversation about Joker: Folie à Deux by Todd Phillips and The Substance by Coralie Fargeat.  These are both divisive, singular works of filmmaking, but do they both work?  Listen to find out!One note before you do though, that on the heels of our impromptu hiatus we're headed into an actual hiatus until the new year.  We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season, and we'll see you in the new year!BONUS CONTENT:     This week's bonus episode sees us talking about folk horror and Jokers and much more.  Join our Patreon (just $2 CAD/month or you can pay a one-time fee for just this entry) to listen, and we hope you do!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/november-bonus-116654259EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     As always this episode's homepage has JustWatch-powered links to everywhere you can buy, rent, or stream each of these movies.  Use those links to help us keep the lights on, and if you don't see a link be sure to check back as they update dynamically based on where you are and where the films are available at the time you check.  Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/11/podcast-joker-folie-a-deux-the-substance/SUPPORT:            Patreon:    http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpsonCONNECT WITH US:       Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca       Matthew: https://stretched.ca/Simon: https://temporarypen.com/SHOW LINKS:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjbIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcastMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

    1 h 4 min
  3. Woman of the Hour & Don't Move

    29 OCT.

    Woman of the Hour & Don't Move

    Greetings programs!  This week on the show we are reviewing Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour, a based-on-real-life thriller about the time a serial killer went on The Dating Game, and then a new Netflix thriller called Don't Move.  We have a lot to say about each and we hope you join us!BONUS CONTENT:     On this weeks patron bonus episode we talk about areas of film history we'd like to explore more which leads to talk of Giallo and Hammer Horror, and then we move on to endings that had a serious effect on our view of the film we're watching.  It's a fun discussion, and you can hear it for either $2 CAD per month or $5 one time!  A steal!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/october-27th-114917976EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     You can find JustWatch-powered links that will help you find everywhere that each of these movies is available to buy, rent, or stream at this episode's homepage.  The links updated based on where you are and when you check, so if you don't see one please check back!  We post these links for every movie we cover so check the site if you're looking for something to watch!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/october-27th-114917976SUPPORT:            Patreon:    http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpsonCONNECT WITH US:       Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca       Matthew: https://stretched.ca/Simon: https://temporarypen.com/SHOW LINKS:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjbIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcastMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

    47 min
  4. Speak No Evil & The Wild Robot

    21 OCT.

    Speak No Evil & The Wild Robot

    Greetings programs! This week on the show, we're talking about two new-to-home video releases. First up, Speak No Evil is a remake of a 2022 Danish film starring James McAvoy. Then we dive into the world of The Wild Robot, a lovely new film from Dreamworks Animation starring the vocal talents of Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, and more!BONUS CONTENT:     In this episode of your bonus show, we're talking about animated films inspired by our coverage of The Wild Robot on our main show this week. What are your top three animated films of the 2020s? We'd love to hear!  Patreon supporters get a weekly bonus episode, and patronage starts at just $2 CAD per month.  We think that's a steal!  Listen to this week's bonus episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/october-20th-of-114406211EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     As always, follow this link to this week's episode homepage.  There, you'll find JustWatch-powered links that will tell you where you can buy, rent, or stream both of these movies.  Use those links and help us keep the lights on around here.  We also post these links for every film we cover, so search around for movies you like!Episode Homepage: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/10/podcast-speak-no-evil-the-wild-robot/SUPPORT:            Patreon:    http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpsonCONNECT WITH US:       Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca       Matthew: https://stretched.ca/Simon: https://temporarypen.com/SHOW LINKS:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjbIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcastMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

    53 min
  5. VIFF 2024: Rumours & The Apprentice

    14 OCT.

    VIFF 2024: Rumours & The Apprentice

    Greetings programs!  This week on the show, we're looking at the last of our VIFF 2024 coverage with a discussion of Guy Maddin's surreal political satire Rumours and, following that, a look at the new Donal Trump biopic The Apprentice.  Both films are challenging to the viewer, for entirely different reasons, and we hope you enjoy the conversation. BONUS CONTENT:     This week on your bonus show, Simon asks about the horror movies that get under our skin and make us squirm in our seats, and then Matthew asks about our favourite horror TV series. All of our Patreon supporters get access to the bonus episodes, and support starts at just $2 CAD per month!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/october-14th-tv-114009414EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this episode's homepage for JustWatch-powered streaming links that will tell you where you can buy, rent, or stream these films online.  The links update based on where you are and when you look so if you don't see a link be sure to check back!  We post these links for every movie we've covered so browse the archive to find your favourite or something new to watch!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/10/podcast-rumours-the-apprentice/SUPPORT:            Patreon:    http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpsonCONNECT WITH US:       Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca       Matthew: https://stretched.ca/Simon: https://temporarypen.com/SHOW LINKS:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjbIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcastMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

    59 min
  6. VIFF 2024: Inedia & It's What's Inside (& Transformers One, too)

    8 OCT.

    VIFF 2024: Inedia & It's What's Inside (& Transformers One, too)

    Greetings programs!  On this week's show, we're taking on two exciting films.  First up, a BC shot indie film that played as part of the 2024 Vancouver International Film Festival, Inedia.  Then we turn our attention to a new Netflix release, the single location mystery movie It's What's Inside.  Both of these films are exciting for some of the same, and some entirely different reasons, and we have a lot to say about each of them!  Additionally we talk about Transformers One for a solid few minutes, which means this episode has coverage of three films we both liked!  BONUS CONTENT:     Greetings patrons! This week's bonus round has Matthew asking what our favourite version of "And Then There Were None" is because there are lots to choose from, and Simon asks us to consider which films Hans Zimmer didn't score, but we would like to hear a score for by him. Patronage starts at just $2 CAD per month and you get a bonus episode to accompany every regular episode. Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/october-6th-hans-11357335EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this week's episode homepage for JustWatch-powered links to everywhere you can buy, rent, or stream each of these titles.  The links update based on availability when you look (and where you are when you look), so if you don't see one please check back later.  We post these for every film we cover and using them helps us keep the show going. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/10/podcast-inedia-its-whats-inside-transformers-one/SUPPORT:            Patreon:    http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpsonCONNECT WITH US:       Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca       Matthew: https://stretched.ca/Simon: https://temporarypen.com/Email: comments@awesomefriday.caSHOW LINKS:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjbIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcastMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

    54 min
  7. VIFF 2024: Lucky Star & Conclave

    30 SEPT.

    VIFF 2024: Lucky Star & Conclave

    Greetings programs!  Our favourite time of year is back; the Vancouver International Film Festival is on now! The 2024 edition features a ton of great films, and we're here to talk about two of them: Gillian McKercher's family drama Lucky Star and Edward Berger's All Quiet on the Western Front follow-up Conclave.  It's a good discussion about two films we liked, so join us! BONUS CONTENT:     To celebrate the festival, in this week's bonus episode, we talk about some of our favourite films from past festivals.  Listen in to hear us rave about Special Actors, Columbus, The Lobster, Another Round, and more!  Support starts at $2 CAD per months, a bargain!  Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/sept-30th-bonus-11309581EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     Visit this week's homepage for JustWatch powered links for each film.  These links update based on film availability whever you are so if you don't see a link be sure to check back later.  If you use these links it goes a very amount of the way to helping us keep the lights on, and we poste them for every movie we cover. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/09/viff-2024-lucky-star-conclave/PAST VIFF COVERAGE:     You can also check out all of our coverage from previous editions of VIFF on the homepage, which includes several podcast episodes and dozens of reviews and interviews. Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/tag/viff/SUPPORT:            Patreon:    http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpsonCONNECT WITH US:       Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca       Matthew: https://stretched.ca/Simon: https://temporarypen.com/SHOW LINKS:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjbIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcastMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

    48 min
  8. Blink Twice & Lee

    22 SEPT.

    Blink Twice & Lee

    Greetings programs!  That's right, it's a double-episode day!  On this episode of the show we're taking a look at two new movies.  First Zoë Kravitz directorial debut Blink Twice starring Naomi Ackie and Channing Tatum, and then the upcoming biopic of World War II war photographer Lee Miller Lee starring Kate Winslet and Andy Samberg. Join us!BONUS CONTENT:     The bonus episode for this week has Matthew asking about our favourite Jimmy Stewart movies and Simon asking about our favourite cops-hunting-serial-killers movies, and there's some fun discussion there!  To listen you can join the Patreon for as little as 2$ CAD per month or unlock this one post for 5$ CAD!Link: https://www.patreon.com/posts/september-22nd-112575117EPISODE HOMEPAGE:     This episode's homepage has JustWatch-powered link to all the places you can buy, rent, or stream these films! The links update dynamically based on where you are and availability when you're looking so if you don't see a linnk be sure to check back later!  Using the links helps us keep the lights on at AFHQ and we very much appreciate it!Link: https://awesomefriday.ca/2024/09/podcast-blink-twice-lee/SUPPORT:            Patreon:    http://patreon.com/mcsimpsonKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/matthewsimpsonCONNECT WITH US:       Awesome Friday: https://awesomefriday.ca       Matthew: https://stretched.ca/Simon: https://temporarypen.com/SHOW LINKS:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/awesome-friday/id480100293Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4kwPQGeBvVFVtewkCbrbA9Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/18daf305-2c59-4718-bd5c-0dc393173353Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/show/2775782Goodpods: https://goodpods.app.link/ulvugeHonjbIHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/85390621/Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes480100293/the-awesome-friday-movie-podcastMeanwhile, relax and enjoy your flight.

    56 min
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À propos

A podcast for film lovers! Join us each week for an in-depth discussion of two new films (or TV series), plus filmmaker interviews and special episodes.     Here is where you can connect with us: Homepage: https://awesomefriday.caTwitter: @AwesomeFridayCaFacebook: Awesome FridayInstagram: @AwesomeFridayCa YouTube: Awesome Friday Email: Contact UsIf you like what you hear, please consider supporting us via Patreon or Ko-Fi, and please visit the blog at AwesomeFriday.ca for more reviews and features. 

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  • Création
    Matthew Simpson & Simon Best
  • Années d’activité
    2011 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    165
  • Classification
    Tous publics
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Matthew Simpson & Simon Best
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    Awesome Friday Podcast

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