North of Normal

This episode, Andrew Hunter Scholey and Melissa Jean Miller sit down to have a conversation about the Naomi Jaye directed film, "Darkest Miriam" (2024). They discuss the film's source material, the novel "The Incident Report " by author Martha Ballie. Topics also include the films star Britt Lower, the film's portrayal of grief and books... lots of talk about books.

In this one, Colin Everet and Andrew Hunter Scoley discuss the Bob Clark-directed Holmes/Ripper mystery, "Murder By Decree" (1979). They discuss the great performances including a stunning brief turn from Geneviève Bujold, what sets this one apart from oner Sherlock Holmes adaptions, and Hunter does his best to explain the ending! This one has been on the list to do for a while and is quite the treat of a film.

After a busy life hiatus, host Andrew Hunter Scholey is back to make James Thornton watch what is widely considered to be one of the worst sitcoms ever made. They have a chat about the situation comedy in general, then they turn their thoughts to the topic at hand. How did this show come to be? Is it really as bad as its reputation? Can James even remember what he watched a couple of days ago? These pressing questions will be answered.

James Thornton is back with Andrew Hunter Scholey to dive back into the world of the Canadian slasher film with "Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II" (1987). Is this an actual sequel to the original classic, "Prom Night" (1980)? Is this film an underrated gem? Why is it called that? All that and more is discussed.

Guest Colin Everett and host Andrew Hunter Scholey discuss "Monkey Warfare" (2006). A film that's been on the list to-do for a while. This episode they also discuss direct action activism, specifically the nearly forgotten Canadian activist group, The Squamish Five. A brief chat about the Jean-Luc Goddard film, "La Chinoise". But mainly they discuss the cast, especially the late Tracy Wright and how great she is.