In Disney+' new series, YOUR' FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD SPIDER-MAN, we meet Peter Parker (Hudson Thames) as a freshman in high school. But his life changes forever when he’s bitten by a mysterious spider on his first day of school. Now, as he tries to balance family, friends and a part-time internship, Peter is also on the journey towards becoming a h…

Directed by Josephine Anderson, CURL POWER introduces us to the 4K Girls, five best friends who dream of winning the Canadian Junior Curling Championship. Over the course of their high school years, we watch as they balance their lives in competition with the natural pressures of youth. Coached by their former Olympian moms, the 4K Girls feel the i…

Do you believe that Jim Morrison is dead? While most would adhere to the story of Morrison's passing, director Jeff Finn isn't convinced... and he seems to thin that he's found him. In BEFORE THE END: SEARCHING FOR JIM MORRISON, Finn takes the viewer into the life of the famed Doors frontman, speaking to friends and family who can shed light on his…

Set in Surrey, BC, Allegiance follows Sabrina Sohal (Supinder Wraich), a Canadian police officer who believes in the system but also sees its flaws. Newly promoted to the Serious Crimes Unit of the CFPC in British Columbia, Sabrina finds that she has only six months to prove that she has what it takes to be a detective. Determined to prove that she…

The bugs are back! Now back for its second season, Disney+'s A REAL BUG'S LIFE returns with more stories from the insect world. Using Disney's unique form of storytelling, the series manages to help us understand the insect world and see them more as mere 'creepy crawlys'. In this 1on1, we speak to series expert Dr. Tim Cockerill talks about the mi…

The bugs are back! Now back for its second season, Disney+'s A REAL BUG'S LIFE returns with more stories from the insect world. Using Disney's unique form of storytelling, the series manages to help us understand the insect world and see them more as mere 'creepy crawlys'. In this 1on1, we speak to series producer, Bill Markham about Disney's legac…

In DREAM PRODUCTIONS, Disney+ takes us back into world of INSIDE OUT and the mind of pre-teen Riley. On the cusp of puberty, the new series brings us into the studio backlot of Riley's dream centre as the cast of characters responsible for her dreams search for stories that will connect with an increasingly 'more mature' young woman. In this 1on1, …

Directed by Peter Mishara and Omar Majeed, DISCO'S REVENGE takes us back to the 70s. Caught in a time of social change, the rise of disco offered more to the world than driving beats and catchy rhythms. In this 1on1, we speak to Mishara and Majeed about disco's dance with social justice and people that fear disco.…

Set in the French Territory just off the coast of Newfoundland, CBC's new series SAINT-PIERRE follows Donny ‘Fitz’ Fitzpatrick (Allan Hawco), a Canadian inspector who is exiled after his recent bust of a local politician causes too many headaches for the force. Transferred to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon, Fitz is teamed with Deputy Chief Genevieve ‘Arc…

Directed by Steve Pink, THE LAST REPUBLICAN follows Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger, a politician who sacrificed his career by taking a stand against Donald Trump's role in the January 6 insurrection. As Kissinger speaks publicly and demands accountability, the film opens our eyes to the ways that he was abandoned by his party for not toeing …

Long live the king! With the release of MUFASA: THE LION KING in theatres, Disney continues the epic story of their iconic characters by taking us back to the beginning. Featuring younger versions of Mufasa (Aaron Pierre) and Taka (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), we finally see the beginning of the Lion King's reign and how these two brothers are torn apart.…

The halls have been decked and the reindeer have completed their pre-flight checklist! It's the holiday season and, once again, we let SF Radio get into the Christmas cheer with Dwayne Johnson's RED ONE. While the film crashed at the box office, it's flying high on Prime Video. But is it really an early gift? Or just another lump of coal? This week…

Jesse Cowell hates office culture and now, he's ready to show the world. Premiering at Dances with Films NYC '24, the new short BITCH, I'M EARLY tells the story of two women, a generation apart, who get caught up in the battle for a promotion in their company. Determined to be first into work to show their dedication to the job, the two women engag…

Michael Clowater is ready to tell his family story. Based on the true story of his grandfather, DRIVE BACK HOME tells the story of Weldon (Charlie Creed-Miles) as he and his family mourn the death of their father. Shortly after, Weldon receives a call from the Toronto police. They have arrested his older brother, Perley (Alan Cumming) for having se…

At the height of the pandemic, everyone's lives existed in a wild moment of pause. In THE HEIRLOOM, we're dropped into the home of Eric and Allie, a couple whose relationship is on the brink during the lockdown. However, when they decide to adopt a rescue dog, they believe they could never have anticipated the way that their new family member would…

This holiday season has gone WICKED! With the release of Jon M. Chu's musical, WICKED, the box office is thriving with the classic re-visiting of Baum's WIZARD OF OZ. Featuring strong performances by Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, the film truly lives up to the legacy of a stage play that has dominated Broadway for 20+ years. But what is it about…

D'Arcy Carden has gone from a GOOD PLACE to THE GUTTER. In her brash new comedy, THE GUTTER, Carden has unleashed her dark (and hilarious) side. As the alcholic bowler Skunk, Carden teams up with Walt (Shameik Moore), a young man in need of cash fast. Together, Walt and Carden enter the local bowling league with prize money on their mind, but they …

HERETIC introduces us to Sister Paxton and Sister Barnes (Chloe East and Sophie Thatcher), two young Mormons who are out on their prescribed evangelical mission to convert unbelievers. When they approach the home of Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), they ring the bell with optimism. (After all, he reached out to them with an interest to hear more.) However, a…

There's something about live television. For 50 seasons, Saturday Night Live has been a cultural institution of political satire. Now, in SATURDAY NIGHT, Jason Reitman attempts to take us behind the scenes of the very first show in 1976. With 90 minutes on the clock, the film shows the chaos that can happen with live tv and the battles they have to…

OVERLORD: THE SACRED KINGDOM takes us into a kingdom on the brink of war. After the Demon Emperor Jaldabaoth arrives, wielding his army of Demi-humans, the neighbouring lands find themselves thrust into chaos. Yet their only hope may lie in the hands of Lord Ains (Christopher Guerrero), a sorcerer king with murky motives. Recruiting him to help fig…

Directed by Edward Berger, CONCLAVE begins as the Pope unexpectedly dies. As Cardinals from around the world hurry to the Vatican, Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is left to oversee the next conclave to decide who shall take on the role of Holy Father. As the group is sequestered to make their vote, Lawrence must attempt to navigate the system an…

In SPIRIT IN THE BLOOD, we are introduced to Emerson (Summer H. Howell) as she and her parents move back to the secluded religious community where they once lived. As she attempts to fit in at her new school, Emerson finds a friend in Delilah (Sarah-Maxine Racicot), a young woman who sides with her against bullies. Things intensify though as Emerso…

Featuring over 25 feature-length and short films, CINEFRANCO is Toronto's premier French-language film festival. From November 1st-10th at the Carlton Cinemas, the fest seeks to bring a broad spectrum of popular French films from around the world to the people of the city. In this 1on1, we speak to festival founder Marcelle Lean about 'singular uni…

Directed by Neil Diamond and Joanne Robertson, SO SURREAL: BEHIND THE MASKS follows Diamond as he travels across the ocean in search of the Indigenous artifacts. The focus of his journey is Raven Transformation Mask, an invaluable cultural item that was stolen and has yet to be reclaimed. In this 1on1, we speak to Diamond and Robertson about masks …

BLINK follows Edith and Sebastien Pelletier, parents of four who live (understandably) busy lives. However, their pace comes to a grinding halt when they receive the news that three of their children have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare and incurable disease that will eventually lead to visual impairment. Knowing that their childre…

Directed by Edmund Stenson and Daniel Roher, the new documentary Blink follows Edith and Sebastien Pelletier, parents of four who live (understandably) busy lives. However, their pace comes to a grinding halt when they receive the news that three of their children have been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a rare and incurable disease that will…

In its inaugural year, the County Adaptation Film Festival has Prince Edward County buzzing! With a focus on screenwriters and authors, CAFF is giving voice to those who don't always get the notoriety. In this 1on1, we speak with the festival's Founding Artistic Director, Alexandra Seay about the vision for the festival and what 'adaptation' means …

The lights have gone out on TIFF '24 but the ScreenFish Team has returned to give their yearly roundup of the best films and experiences of the week. From film favourites to poison frogs, our team can't wait to share all the things that we've learned from the best of the Fest!

Directed by J Stevens, REALLY HAPPY SOMEDAY tells the story of Z (Breton Lalama), a rising star in Toronto’s musical-theatre scene. However, as he transitions, his testosterone injections have affected his powerful singing voice, forcing him to re-learn how to perform. Taking a job at a local bar, Z takes vocal lessons in the hopes of returning to …

Directed by Chris Sanders (LILO AND STITCH), THE WILD ROBOT tells the story of Rozim 7134 (Lupita Nyong’o)--aka Roz--a helper robot who lives to serve. However, when she first boots up, she finds herself lost in the wilderness, without any particular orders to follow. But this begins to change though when she meets Brightbill (Kit Connor), an orpha…

Written and directed by Andrew Currie, THE INVISIBLES tells the story of Charlie (Tim Blake Nelson), a husband who is struggling through life. With his marriage on the brink and his job feeling tedious, Charlie simply wants to disappear. Until he gets his wish. As Charlie begins to fade from existence (and memory), he slides into a world of warmth …

Written and directed by Ian Harmarine, DOUBLEs tells the story of Dhani (Sanjiv Boodhu), a Trinidadian street vendor who is forced to travel to Toronto in order to retain information from his estranged father, Ragbir (Errol Sitahal). However, as he discovers the severity of his father’s illness, Dhani opts to stay with his father temporarily in a m…

Directed by RJ Collins, CRESCENT CITY tells the story of Brian Sutter (Terrance Howard), a police officer in a small southern town who’s struggling to keep it together. When the town is terrorized by a serial killer, Sutter and his partners, Luke Carson and Jaclyn Waters (Esai Morales and Nicky Whelan), are called into action. But, as the body coun…

Inspired by the amazing true story, My Penguin Friend tells the story of Joao (Jean Reno), an older gentleman who lives a secluded life with his wife Maria (Adriana Barraza). One day, as Joao is on the beach, he discovers a lost penguin who is drenched in oil. Taking the bird into his home, Joao does his best to bring him back to health. Naming the…

Directed by RJ Collins, Crescent City tells the story of Brian Sutter (Terrance Howard), a police officer in a small southern town who’s struggling to keep it together. When the town is terrorized by a serial killer, Sutter and his partners, Luke Carson and Jaclyn Waters (Esai Morales and Nicky Whelan), are called into action. But, as the body coun…

Written and directed by Daniel Andre, RUNNING ON EMPTY tells the story of Mortimer (Keir Gilchrist), a bland California man who seems to be starting his life with the love of his life. But all that changes when he discovers his LDC, a ‘scientific’ process that determines how many days one has left to live. Discovering that he has less than a year t…

When people think of STAR TREK, the average person likely thinks of space battles and phasers 'set on stun'. But Trek fans know that there's so much more to the series. Despite it's trip across the galaxy, the franchise has always prided itself on taking a more grounded and scientific approach to its futuristic world. In order to ensure the most re…

Based on the incredible true story, SING SING tells the story of Divine G (Colman Domingo), a prisoner at Sing Sing Penitentiary for a crime he didn't commit. But, behind the prison walls, he is rejuvenated by a theatre group filled with other incarcerated men. As they prepare for their next play, the group welcomes Divine Eye (Clarence Maclin), an…

NATIONAL ANTHEM follows Dylan (Charlie Plummer), a quiet 21-year-old who does whatever he can to help his family survive. But things change when he takes a job working at a nearby ranch. Here, he discovers a community of rodeo performers that freely explore their sexuality. As Dylan begins to challenge his own identity, he finds himself attracted t…

Directed by Kelly & Brian Estes, the new documentary GOD BLESS BITCOIN explores the financial, ethical and spiritual ramifications of our changing financial systems. In this 1on1, we speak to Kelly and Brian Estes about whether or not they believe bitcoin is the most ethical choice and 'the people's money'.…

Directed by Brian Skiba, CLEAR CUT follows Jack, a man who wants to start over by taking a dangerous job in the logging community in the Pacific Northwest. But you can't outrun the past. And suddenly, he comes across a band of ruthless criminals from his past who are determined to kill him before he can escape. In this 1on1, we speak to Skiba about…

Directed by Thomas Napper, WIDOW CLICQUOT follows Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot (Haley Bennett) as she grieves the loss of her beloved husband. Having been left the family’s fledgling wine business in his will, Clicquot finds herself under pressure to relinquish the land to male buyers. But she refuses to sell, beginning a journey that will chang…

Written, directed and starring Viggo Mortensen, THE DEAD DON'T HURT tells the story of Vivienne Le Coudy (Vicky Krieps), an independent woman who falls in love with Danish immigrant, Holger Olsen (Mortensen). Set during the outbreak of the Civil War, their relationship is torn apart when Olsen decides to fight on behalf of the Union. Suddenly left …

Shark Week comes to Canada?! In recent years, the Canadian East Coast has found themselves in the crosshairs of a massive shark migration, suggesting that this may be one of the largest hosting grounds for them in the world. In GREAT WHITE NORTH, director PJ Naworynski and his team take a deep dive into this surprising development as they attempt t…

Set in 1969, the new romcom FLY ME TO THE MOON tells the story of Cole (Channing Tatum), NASA's launch director who works hard to ensure the safety of his men. However, with Russia advancing in the space race , the government hires Kelly Jones (Scarlett Johansson), a marketing maven, in the hopes of garnering public support. As the two grow closer,…

In THE GREAT SALISH HEIST, Steve Joe is an archaeologist for the Moquahat people who is convinced that his people's struggles are a direct result of the displacement of sacred artifacts. Determined to make things right, Steve assembles a rebellious crew from the Rez who plan on breaking into the museum in order to retrieve what rightfully belongs t…

Directed by Anna Fahr, VALLEY OF EXILE follows Rima and Nour, two Syrian sisters who are trying to set up a new life in Lebanon. Struggling to take possession of their home, they're forced to temporarily stay in a Syrian refugee camp as time ticks away on Rima's pregnancy. In this 1on1, we speak to Fahr about telling authentic stories and filming i…

Written by and starring Dana Abraham, A HUNDRED LIES tells the story of Ricky (Rob Raco), a once-popular artist in Toronto’s music scene who believes that it might finally be time for his big break. With his best friend, Damian (Abraham) serving as his manager, Ricky gets connected with an underground producer who believes his star is on the rise. …

Directed by Jeff Celentano, BLACKWATER LANE is a harrowing ghost story with many twists and turns. After moving into their stunning new home, Cass witnesses a terrible tragedy on a lonely, country road. Traumatized by the experience, Cass is soon haunted by a ghostly presence that calls her mind into question. As things continue to get worse, Cass …

Directed by Dawn Mikkelson, MINNESOTA MEAN steps into the world of roller derby as Minnesota's home team attempts to fight their way to the top. As they thunder away at the competition, we also watch as the women go on their own personal journeys that have stakes much higher than any championship gold. In this 1on1, we speak to Mikkelson about athl…