Ramblings Of A Guy From Regina 2.0

In this episode, Luke Annand and guests John Johnstone V and Donovan Thiesson discuss their ideal Halloween Film Marathon of five films and a short that proceeds it.  Along the way, they compare and contrast Monster Squad with Goonies, mash up Goblin with Kenny Loggins and give some love to one of the top films of 2025.John's MarathonTales from the Crypt "Lower Berth"The Monster SquadTrick r' TreatHausuClown in a CornfieldBraindead (Dead Alive)Donovan's MarathonTales of the Unexpected "Flypaper"PumpkinheadSuspiria (1977)From BeyondIt FollowsTogetherLuke's MarathonThe Great North "Blood Actually Adventure"The Cabinet of Dr. CaligariThe Rocky Horror Picture ShowPhantom of the ParadiseWes Craven's New NightmareSinners"Pale, Pale Moon" Jayme Lawson"Sighs" Goblin"Footloose" Kenny Loggins"I Lied to You" Miles Caton

In this episode, Luke Annand and guest Dr. Philippe Mather journey through the filmography of Luke's favorite filmmaker, Stanley Kubrick.  Along the way, they bring up the best "I'm Spartacus!" parody, compare the Stargate sequence to the Club Silencio scene in Mulholland Drive and do Cinema Inception with Twister, The Shining, Summer of '42 and Now, Voyager.Mark Ayres "March (From "A Clockwork Orange")

In this episode, Luke Annand counts down his Best Films of 2024 list with returning guests John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson.  Along the way, they check in with Jordan on the L.A. fires and discuss the Alien franchise, The Golden Child and underrated Hitchcock films.Best Films of 2024The BrutalistConclaveDune: Part TwoNickel BoysI Saw the TV GlowAnoraChallengersThe SubstanceFuriosa: A Mad Max SagaSaturday NightLa Bionda "One for You, One for Me"

In this episode, Luke Annand and John Johnstone V do their tenth solo-ish episode discussing the horror films past and present they've seen this year.  Along the way, they discuss the "Plight Before Christmas" episode of Bob's Burgers, Guillermo del Toro and a Montreal smoked meat sandwich and the recently deceased James Earl Jones, Joe Flaherty and Tony Todd."Love Hurts" by Z Berg and Keith Carradine

In this episode, Luke Annand discusses his lists for the Best Films and TV of 2023 with Jordan Ferguson.  Along the way, they discuss the first films they remember seeing, old and new Doctor Who and getting caught up with 80's film franchises.Best Films of 20231.  Past Lives2.  Killers of the Flower Moon3.  Asteroid City4.  Poor Things5.  The Zone of Interest6.  American Fiction7.  May December8.  The Boy and the Heron9.  Anatomy of a Fall10.  BottomsBest TV of 20231.  Succession2.  Barry3.  The Bear4.  Fargo5.  The Curse6.  The Righteous Gemstones7.  Poker Face8.  Star Trek: Lower Decks9.  The Last of Us10.  Mrs. Davis

In this episode, Luke Annand interviews actress/writer/producer/director Mary Galloway about her web series Querencia and her documentary The Cowichan Sweater: Our Knitted Legacy.  Along the way, they discuss oat milk, shadowing Rachel Talalay and Queer & Indigenous representation.Opening and closing music is "Identity" by Metis composer Justin Delorme.

In this episode, Luke Annand and returning guests John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson discuss Luke's lists for the Best Films and TV of 2022.  Along the way, they discuss game adaptations, watching films in relation to podcasts and what films you'd include in montages of great films.Best Films of 20221. Everything Everywhere All At Once2. The Banshees of Inisherin3. The Fabelmans4. Aftersun5. Babylon6. RRR7. Women Talking8. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery9. The Whale10.  Turning RedBest TV of 20221.  Better Call Saul2. Andor3.  House of the Dragon4. Severance5.  Barry6.  The White Lotus7.  The Righteous Gemstones8.  Ms. Marvel9.  Under the Banner of Heaven10.  Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

In this episode, Luke Annand and John Johnstone V discuss the Marvel and Star Wars shows on Disney + as well as some other streaming shows and horror films they've caught up with over the last six months.Shows Discussed: WandaVision, Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, What If..., Hawkeye, Moon Knight, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Andor, House of the Dragon, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, Severance, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, Under the Banner of HeavenFilms Discussed: X/Pearl, The Northman, Nope, Prey, Barbarian, An American Werewolf in Paris, Hellraiser/Hellbound: Hellraiser II, Tammy and the T-Rex, Freaked, Mad God, One Cut of the DeadDisclaimer:  This is not paid sponsorship for Disney +.

In this delayed episode, Luke Annand and returning guests John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson discuss Luke Annand's Best Films of 2020 and Best Films of 2021 lists.  Along the way, they rave about a future cult horror classic, nitpick action sequences involving transit buses and admit to film study screw ups.Best Films of 20201.  Minari2.  Nomadland3.  Da 5 Bloods4.  David Byrne's American Utopia5. The Nest6.  First Cow7.  Promising Young Woman8.  The Father9.  Another Round10.  Pieces of a WomanBest Films of 20211.  The Green Knight2.  The Power of the Dog3.  Dune4.  The Tragedy of MacBeth5.  Drive My Car6.  Nightmare Alley7.  Licorice Pizza8.  Flee9.  The French Dispatch10.  Last Night in Soho

In this episode, Luke Annand and recurring guest George Sirois celebrate the completing of their respective National Podcast Post Month Challenge podcast series 30 Day Trek and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the MCU.  Along the way, the discuss if they can still watch the X-MEN films knowing what we know about Bryan Singer, do Nick Nolte and Christopher Plummer impressions and wonder how the f**k you make ninja's boring?!30 Day Trek - https://30daytrek.buzzsprout.com/From Duck Till Dark: Outside the MCU - https://fromducktilldark.captivate.fm/You can find 30 Day Trek and From Duck Till Dark: Outside the MCU on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most other podcast services.

In the final episode of the 3rd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews Brad Simpson, the show's creator about the series as a whole.  Along the way, they chat about the other producer named Brad Simpson, offer sympathy for minor characters and close the book on the experience of working on the series.*SPOILER WARNING*  We discuss the entire series from beginning to end.  Do not listen until you’re completely caught up.Side Note:  This was recorded back in March when Star Slade wasn't on Instagram.  She has a new account now, so follow her there.

In this episode of the 3rd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews Anwen O'Driscoll, the actress who played Taylor Matheson on Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they discuss the tragedy of the Taylor and Ben Matheson relationship, getting accidentally set on fire and a moment of playing creative tennis in a waiting room at a clinic.

In this episode of the 3rd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews actress/producer Sera-Lys McArthur about playing Kodie Chartrand on season 3 of Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they discuss her role in Outlander, the complexity of Indigenous representation on screen and her current and future works.

In the first episode of the 3rd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews Nathan Costa about being the COVID fighter in the production office for Season 4 of Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they discuss the pros and cons of the Fringe Festival, share memories of living in Toronto and being online content creators as creative outlets.

In lieu of the annual Best of two parter, in this episode, Luke Annand, John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson discuss the various old and new films and TV shows that got them through the year that was 2020.  Along the way, they compare and contrast Christopher Nolan with David Lynch and Alfonso Cuaron, recount a moviegoing experience with Roger Ebert and discuss final episodes of animated Netflix series that devastated them.Older Films and Filmmakers Discussed:  Police Story, Police Story 2, Old Joy, A Face in the Crowd, Black Girl, The Exterminating Angel, True Stories, Desert Hearts, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, Memento, Mulholland Drive, Cameraperson, Samuel Fuller, MacBeth, Children of Men, Gravity, Roma, 12 Angry Men, Orson Welles, The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, A Matter of Life and Death, Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters, Some Like it Hot, Terrence Malick, The Great Escape, Two-Lane Blacktop, Tokyo Story, The Passion of Joan of Arc, Akira Kurosawa's Dreams, The Apu Trilogy, Godzilla films, T

In this episode, Luke Annand explores the 1st season of the newest Star Trek series, Star Trek: Lower Decks with former guest Cathy Herbert.  Along the way, they geek out over Tony Todd and Kurtwood Smith, wonder if parents still tell their kids if their dog went to live on a farm and debate the finer points of Rick & Morty and BoJack Horseman.**SPOILER WARNING FOR ENTIRE FIRST SEASON**

In this final episode of the 2nd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews Kyle Irving about being a producer on the show.  Along the way, they discuss growing up as farm kids, hype some of Eagle Vision's upcoming projects and how Burden of Truth has affected them professionally and personally.

In this episode, Luke Annand interviews Richard Duffy about being one of the 1st Assistant Director's on Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they discuss filming during a freak blizzard, working on Season 2 of Fargo and The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford and the documentary work that Eagle Vision does.

In this episode, Luke Annand interviews Marcus James, the A Camera Operator on Burden of Truth.  Along the way, Marcus tells stories of working in L.A. in the early 90's, discuss favorite types of shots not normally seen in film nowadays and recount glory days past and present.

In this episode, Luke Annand interviews lamp operator Cathy Herbert about working in the grip and electrics department on Season 2 of Burden of Truth.  Along the way, they debate if Last Night (98) is better than Seeking A Friend for the End of the World, recount the Fringe Festival show Commando: The Radio Play and mourn the loss of four individuals related to Star Trek.