The How’d You Like That Movie Podcast is a dynamic and opinionated dive into the world of film. It features candid and often humorous discussions about movies, ranging from blockbusters to indie gems. The hosts explore filmmaking elements like direction, performances, writing, and cultural impact, often offering sharp critiques and unique perspectives. It’s the perfect listen for movie buffs who enjoy a mix of insightful analysis and unfiltered hot takes.
Episodes
Sep 26, 2024
Sep 26, 2024
15 min
On this week's show we are talking Canada's submission for Best International Feature Film for the 2025 Academy Awards; Universal Language.
The second film from Canadian filmmaker Matthew Rankin (The Twentieth Century: 2019) which takes place between Montreal and Winnipeg in a Canada where Persian and French Canadian are the official languages.
We compare this film to Wes Anderson or even Terry Gilliam; aslo does Scott know the difference between reading the word rupy and Riel?
Check it out and let us know what you think.
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Sep 17, 2024
Sep 17, 2024
35 min
"A Russian-Canadian filmmaker gains unprecedented access to follow a Russian Army battalion in Ukraine." says the the films IMDB.
The documentary Russians at War was suppose to have its North American premier at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) Friday the 13th 2024 but was paused on the Thursday; in what the festival called "an unprecedented move".
The filmmaker is Anastasia Trofimova, and she says her film is an anti-war film.
The Ukrainian Consul General Oleh Nikolenko says its propaganda and "Russian propaganda must be contained, not promoted in theaters.".
Even the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister of Canada Chrystia Freeland weighed in saying "It's not right for Canadian public money to be supporting the screening and production of a film like this." This is do to the fact that the film is a co-production between France and Canada and has been made with Canadian tax dollars and Tax Credits.
So is it propaganda?, Should TIFF have paused it? Should you see it?
Tune in to this special episode to find out
Sep 12, 2024
Sep 12, 2024
26 min
If you love indie film, if you have made indy film , or you are recovering from a TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) hangover then this film might be for you.
The story of filmmaker Zia Anger's first feature attempt Always All Ways, Anne Marie and financed/distributed by Mubi; the film deals with femininity, loss, struggle, abortion, and what it means to "follow your dreams".
This film is available on Mubi.
So tune in and see if we thought this first film should be the beginning or the end.
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Sep 5, 2024
Sep 5, 2024
26 min
There is no band that has explained Canada to Canadians like the Tragically Hip.
No Dress Rehearsal is a four part docuseries charting the life of the band the defined a country.
Directed by Mike Downie, brother of the bands late frontman Gord; this series has behind the scenes footage, interviews with the band and famous supports such as Will Arnett, Dan Aykroyd, Jay Baruchel, Sarah Harmer, Geddy Lee, George Stroumboulopoulos, The Trailer Park Boys ,Justin Trudeau the current Prime Minister of Canada and many more.
It had its premiere at The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) September 5th and will stream on Prime Video September 20th 2024.
The Tragically Hip (1984-2018) are Gord Downie (1964-2017), Rob Baker, Johnny Fay, Paul Langlois and Gord Sinclair
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Sep 4, 2024
Sep 4, 2024
27 min
The guys run down Dev Patel's Directorial feature debut. So is this a John Wick homage or a whole other animal?
Aug 23, 2024
Aug 23, 2024
36 min
We're heading back to space to meet some old friends. We are close to our season finale and what better way than to check in on the franchise we started our first episode on with Aliens? This isn't game over but it sure is a good listen.
Aug 15, 2024
Aug 15, 2024
55 min
Well we are twisting again as the song says and we can't do a Twisters episode without Mr. Twister himself; Canadian filmmaker Reese Eveneshen.
After 26 years we have the next installment of what be may be a tornado franchise. With a $155 million dollar budget and at the time of this posting a box office of $312 million was it a success? or a flop?
So let's Twist again.
Reese Eveneshen A Writer, Director and Producer who in 2021 saw the release of the indie-hit action-thriller feature film & Shudder Exclusive; For the Sake of Vicious.
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Aug 4, 2024
Aug 4, 2024
53 min
On this week's episode (better late than never) Kris was forced to watch a superhero movie and that in itself is a win for the common people.
Were talking movies were talking Deadpool and Wolverine directed by Canadian director Shawn Levy (Free Guy, Night at the Museum series). Helping us out is Hamilton funny man Joe Botelho.
Was this film worth the wait? Was it a cut above the rest? Or should it be thrown on the the trash heap of awful superhero films?
Tune in to find out!
Joe Botelho is a no holds barred pull no punches Canadian stand-up comedian and filmmaker known for being fearless without a safety net on stage.
He has appeared on Kill Tony and he has had films play the prestigious Blood in the Snow festival.
Kill Tony Show (50 min 43 sec)
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Jul 25, 2024
Jul 25, 2024
39 min
On this week's episode we may not have brought our long legs but we did bring in Canadian filmmaker Jess Joy to talk about Osgood Perkins latest thriller.
Longlegs which stars Maika Monroe ( It Follows, Villains) and the man himself Nicolas Cage has been said to be "The Best Serial Killer Film Since the Silence of the Lambs". Those are big shoes to fill or at least a big mask, so was it?
Tune in to find out!
Jess Joy is a Canadian writer/director with a passion for creating female driven comedy and genre projects. She's currently under contract to write an ensemble thriller for Neshama Entertainment and is also in development on her own mocumentary web series licensed to Bell Fibe TV.
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Jul 18, 2024