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Discover the captivating stories behind Canada's film and television industry with 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North,' the must-listen podcast that takes you deep into the making of iconic movies and the stars who shaped the history of Canadian filmmaking. Series 1: Kids in the Hall Series 2: David Cronenberg Series 3: John Candy (upcoming) Consider becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/onceinhollywoodnorth Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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On this Remembrance Day, Knockabout introduces a new limited series: The Black Hum In 1914, the Canadian government called on all able-bodied men to serve their country in the Great War. However, when Black men went to enlist, they were turned away. In this first episode in our new series, we look at those early years of the war, when Black Canadia…
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Where to find Buster: A Life in Pictures Returning to NoN is Ryan Barnett, the host of the podcast "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North". Ryan has also written a graphic novel about silent film star Buster Keaton. One of Keaton's final films was a project with the Canadian National Film Board called, "The Railrodder" (1965), so Ryan was the perfect…
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New from Knockabout Media: How I Wrote This w/ Pamela Hensley
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New from Knockabout Media: How I Wrote This w/ Pamela Hensley There’s mystery within the creative process and a story behind every story. In the new podcast How I Wrote This, host Pamela Hensley sits down with acclaimed novelists, essayists, playwrights, translators, poets, and short story writers to learn more about their lives and the events that…
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Today, we’re lending our feed to one of our podcast friends. I was resently a guest on an episode of North of Normal, a podcast series that talks about Canadian films. In this episode the host, Andrew, and myself, discuss Guy Maddin’s 2003 feature film, the Saddest Music in the World. I hope you’ll listen, and check out other episodes in the North …
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In this episode, we look at the factors that resulted in the dissolution of the PNIAI, what happened to the artists in the years that followed, and the group's ongoing legacy, today. Download the listening guide Hosted by Soleil Launière Produced by Ryan Barnett, Maia Foster-Sanchez and Nahka Bertrand Artwork by Caleb Ellison-Dysart Theme by Justin…
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In this episode, Daphne, Jackson, Alex, Eddy, Carl, Joseph and Norval begin exhibiting together. And then, an idea starts to take form. The seven of them will form a collective; one of the first self-organized art activist groups in Canadian history. One of its main goals: to fight to establish a forum and the spaces for the voices and perspective …
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In this episode, we meet Joseph Sanchez and Eddy Cobiness, and Daphne reconnects with her roots and opens her own little shop inspired by Andy Warhol's famed studio: The Factory. Download the listening guide Donate here to the Welcome Collective. Hosted by Soleil Launière Produced by Ryan Barnett, Maia Foster-Sanchez and Nahka Bertrand Artwork by C…
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In this episode, we’re looking at the quiet aftermath of Norval Morrisseau's Pollock Gallery exhibition, and what happened next for First Nations artists in the wake of his celebrated debut, including the Indians of Canada Pavilion at Expo 67. Download the listening guide Donate here to the Welcome Collective. Hosted by Soleil Launière Produced by …
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Norval Morrisseau explodes onto the Canadian art scene with his inaugural exhibit at Toronto's Pollock Gallery. Daphne Odjig nurtures her gift as a precocious visual artists, and struggles with her identity as an Indigenous woman in 1930s Parry Sound. Download the listening guide. Donate here to the Welcome Collective. Hosted by Soleil Launière Pro…
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In our final episode on the life and work of filmmaker David Cronenberg, we're transported with The Fly, and seeing double with Dead Ringers. Discover the captivating stories behind Canada's film and television industry with 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North,' the must-listen podcast that takes you deep into the making of iconic movies and the s…
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In this episode, David uncovers the secrets behind Videodrome and has a brush with The Dead Zone! Discover the captivating stories behind Canada's film and television industry with 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North,' the must-listen podcast that takes you deep into the making of iconic movies and the stars who shaped the history of Canadian film…
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In this episode, David uses his art to work through his divorce and custody battle. He releases THE BROOD on a unsuspecting public, and the quickly follows it up with SCANNERS, his first hit in America. Discover the captivating stories behind Canada's film and television industry with 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North,' the must-listen podcast t…
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In this episode, David is raked over the coals for his film SHIVERS. Will he kowtow to critics and censors as he attempts to mount his sophomore effort, a horror picture called "Mosquitoes"? Discover the captivating stories behind Canada's film and television industry with 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North,' the must-listen podcast that takes yo…
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David Cronenberg | How to Lose Friends and Alienate Funders
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In this episode, David is back from the Cannes Film Festival and he has a fire in his belly to make movies. He pens the script for a horror film entitled Orgy of the Blood Parasites. But getting his picture funded proves harder than he thought. Discover the captivating stories behind Canada's film and television industry with 'Once Upon a Time in H…
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DEAD RINGERS. THE FLY. VIDEODROME. SCANNERS. The films of David Cronenberg have delighted horror fans, grossed out audiences and challenged censors for the last five decades. His name was at one time cursed in the halls of parliament for using public film funding—Canadian tax dollars—to make movies like SHIVERS and RABID; films that earned him the …
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DEAD RINGERS. THE FLY. VIDEODROME. SCANNERS. The films of David Cronenberg have delighted horror fans, grossed out audiences and challenged censors for the last five decades. His name was at one time cursed in the halls of parliament for using public film funding—Canadian tax dollars—to make movies like SHIVERS and RABID; films that earned him the …
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An Interview with Kids in the Hall writer Paul Bellini
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**Warning** This episode contains language that some may find offensive. BONUS: In this episode, I have a conversation with the man in the towel, the legend, an "interesting physical specimen": Paul Bellini. We talk about the early days of the troupe, working as a writer on the show, and origins of the Touch Bellini contest. Donate here to the Welc…
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An Interview with Kids in the Hall biographer John Semley
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BONUS: In this episode, I have a conversation with John Semley, author of This is a Book About the Kids in the Hall. We talk about each member of the troupe, the legacy of their show and their post-troupe careers. Donate here to the Welcome Collective. Where to find: Buster: A Life in Pictures Sponsor Link: https://www.audibletrial.com/hollywoodnor…
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S1, E6: In this episode, the Kids in the Hall embark on making their feature film debut. They struggle to stay together as a troupe as opportunities begin to spring up for them as individuals. Donate here to the Welcome Collective. Where to find: Buster: A Life in Pictures Sponsor Link: https://www.audibletrial.com/hollywoodnorthpod Watch the entir…
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The Kids in the Hall | The Atomic Particles of Your Tax Dollars
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S1, E5: In this episode, Kids in the Hall is in full swing on HBO and CBC. The guys are beginning to gain notoriety, and rub elbows with celebrities. Then, a network shakeup threatens to upset the apple cart. Donate here to the Welcome Collective. Where to find: Buster: A Life in Pictures Sponsor Link: https://www.audibletrial.com/hollywoodnorthpod…
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S1, E4: In this episode, the Kids await the premiere of their HBO special, hoping it will lead to bigger things. Special archival audio courtesy of Retrontario. The Kids in the Hall series is available now on Amazon Prime. Donate here to the Welcome Collective. Where to find: Buster: A Life in Pictures Sponsor Link: https://www.audibletrial.com/hol…
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It's the holidays and we're taking a beat. But we do come with gifts, nevertheless: a trailer for series 2, coming soon. David Cronenberg: The First Decade. Follow us @knockaboutmedia on TWITTER & INSTAGRAM Donate here to the Welcome Collective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Kids in the Hall | Is America Ready for the Kids in the Hall?
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S1, E3: In this episode, the Kids find themselves apart. Bruce and Mark are in New York working as writers for SNL, while the other three tour Southern Ontario with Second City. But not all is going well. Their secret sauce may just be in performing together -- they just need to figure out how to stay together. Donate here to the Welcome Collective…
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S1, E2: In this episode, the Kids are together, performing as a group in the back room of The Rivoli on Toronto's Queen West. But will they stay together as they catch the eye of a talent scout from Saturday Night Live? Donate here to the Welcome Collective. Where to find: Buster: A Life in Pictures Sponsor Link: https://www.audibletrial.com/hollyw…
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S1, E1: In this episode, we're focusing on the days before the Kids were the Kids. How did Kevin meet Dave? How did Bruce meet Mark? And where did Scott enter the picture? It's origin stories galore as we look back at the Canadian improv comedy scenes of the early 1980s. Donate here to the Welcome Collective. Where to find: Buster: A Life in Pictur…
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