Ramblings of A Guy From Regina is a podcast about films, filmmaking, tv, music, comics, storytelling and whatever tickles the fancy of podcaster Luke Annand.
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, The Planet of the Apes films, Silence of the Lambs, Philadelphia, Stop Making SenseNewer Films: Da 5 Bloods, The Nest, Minari, Never Rarely Sometimes Always, Unpregnant, On the Rocks, I'm Thinking of Ending ThingsOlder TV Shows: Superstore, You're the Worst, Star Trek, Star Trek: EnterpriseNewer TV Shows: The Midnight Gospel, Star Trek: Picard, Star Trek: Lower Decks, Star Trek: Discovery, Lovecraft Country, Norsemen, Better Call Saul, Dispatches from Elsewhere, What We Do In The Shadows, BoJack Horseman
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.
In the 1st episode of our 2nd Burden of Truth miniseries, Luke Annand interviews the 1st make-up assistant on the 1st 2 seasons of Burden of Truth, Margarita Sykes and her husband Geordy. Along the way, Margarita shares her experience of a miscarriage during season 2, recounts being terrified of the Easter Bunny as a child and what it's like living in a Greek family in Canada.*Trigger warning* In this episode, we discuss miscarriages.Disclaimer: These next 4 episodes were recorded back in December and January before Covid-19 and the Black Lives Matter resurgence. Rest assured, we will discuss these issues in a future episode.
In the 1st half of our annual Best of two parter, Luke Annand counts down his list for the Best Films of 2019 with Jordan Ferguson. Along the way, Luke disagrees with Jordan about Lady Bird, Jordan disagrees with Luke about Jojo Rabbit and both share a disconnect over Noah Baumbach.Best Films of 20191. Parasite2. The Farewell3. Knives Out4. Jojo Rabbit5. The Irishman6. Marriage Story7. Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood8. Midsommar9. Dolemite is My Name10. Uncut Gems
In the 2nd half of our annual Best of two parter, Luke Annand counts down the combined Best TV of 2019 list with John Johnston V and Jordan Ferguson.Best TV of 20191. Barry2. Chernobyl/Watchmen3. Fleabag/GLOW4. Deadwood: The Movie/I Think You Should Leave5. The Good Place/Russian Doll6. Undone7. Fosse/Verdon / Love is War8. Mindhunter/Evil9. Good Omens/Game of Thrones10. CatastropheHonorable MentionsBoJack Horseman, You're the Worst, The Unicorn, The Boys, Confession Killer
In the final part of our 5 part Burden of Truth miniseries (for now), Luke Annand interviews multi-hyphenate Rebecca Gibson about her many roles at Eagle Vision, the production company behind Burden of Truth. Along the way, they discuss how she landed the role of Wendy Ross on the show, the digital content she created involving puppies and the responsibilities of storytellers to tell diverse stories both in front of and behind camera.
In the 4th part of our 5 part miniseries, Luke Annand interviews co-producer and 2nd unit director Tyson Caron. Along the way, they discuss his debut film Lovesick and the Wynter pilot, the various digital content surrounding Burden of Truth and figuratively (as well as literally) shine a light on Fred Penner.
In part 3 of our 5 part miniseries, Luke Annand sits down with Puneet "Peanut" Chawla and Cara Denyer to talk about working in the AD department on Burden of Truth (as well as Breakthrough). Along the way, they debate if Mean Girls is just a sanitized version of Heathers, open up about their struggles with mental health and geek out over Aaron Paul in BoJack Horseman.
In the 2nd part of a 5 part miniseries, Luke Annand interviews Pina Robinson, the hair lady on Burden of Truth. Along the way, she talks about her first film gig back in 1991, the importance of building relationships on set as well as her own stab at filmmaking.Old Country - https://vimeo.com/121380820
In the 1st part of a 5 part miniseries, Luke Annand discusses what it's like working in the Locations Department on Burden of Truth with Locations Manager Neal Baksh and Locations P.A. Damian Frazee. Along the way, they share war stories of working on location, discuss future aspirations and find out that even James Cameron have limits.
In the 1st half of our annual Best of two parter, Luke Annand and Jordan Ferguson go through Luke's Ten Best Films of 2018 list. Along the way, they debate which Wes Anderson film feels like self-parody, if the ending of Luke's #1 film of the year loses its nerve with its ending and gush over Paul Feig's post-Ghostbusters film.1. First Reformed2. The Favourite3. Roma4. If Beale Street Could Talk5. Blackkklansman6. Thoroughbreds7. The Death of Stalin8. Hereditary9. RBG10. Teen Titans Go! To the Movies
In the second half of our annual Best of two parter, Luke Annand and Jordan Ferguson are joined by John Johnstone V to discuss their combined list for the Best TV of 2018. Along the way, Jordan argues in BoJack Horseman's defense to John, Luke tries not to geek out over Burden of Truth and for the 1st time since 2015, celebrate that there's a show on all three of our lists.1. The Americans2. Barry3. The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story4. The Good Place5. Better Call Saul/BoJack Horseman6. GLOW7. Wild Wild Country8. Killing Eve/Legion/Haunting of Hill House9. Atlanta: Robbin' Season10. Violet Evergarden
In this B-side episode, Luke Annand and George Sirois do a run down of the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. Along the way, they give an update on their writing status and come up with a new title for Luke's film, digress into talking about the Masters of the Universe and once again talk about Star Trek.
In the second half of the episode, Luke Annand and George H. Sirois take a musical journey through the Star Trek franchise. From the Mirror Universe of Enterprise and the Original Series to the TOS films to both eras of The Next Generation to Vic's, to the Kelvin timeline and aboard the Discovery.Music Sampled in this Episode"Main Title (Aired Version)" by Jeff Russo from Star Trek: Discovery"First Contact" by Dennis McCartney from Star Trek: Enterprise"Mirror, Mirror" by Fred Steiner from Star Trek"Main Title" by James Horner from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock"Skin of Evil: Strange Readings from Vagra" by Ron Jones from Star Trek: The Next Generation"Overture" by Cliff Eidelman from Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country"Orchestral Suite from The Inner Light" by Jay Chattaway from Star Trek: The Next Generation"The Best is Yet to Come" by James Darren and Avery Brooks from Star Trek: Deep Space Nine"Labor of Love" by Michael Giacchino from Star Trek (09)"Sledgehammer" by Rihanna from Star Trek Beyond"The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" by Leonard Nimoy
In this episode, Luke Annand and guest George H. Sirois go through ten selections of their favorite bits of TV music.Music sampled in this episode"Ballad of Bilbo Baggins" by Leonard Nimoy"End Title" by Bernard Hermann from The Twilight Zone (1959)"Main Title" by Stu Phillips from Battlestar Galactica (1978)"Twin Peaks Theme (Instrumental)" by Angelo Badalamenti from Twin Peaks"Where Everybody Knows Your Name" by Gary Portnoy from Cheers"Ain't She Beautiful" by W.G. Snuffy Walden from The Stand"BoJack's Theme (feat. Ralph Carney)" by Patrick Carney from BoJack Horseman"Friday the 13th: The Series (Main Theme)" by Fred Mollin from Friday the 13th: The Series"White Lines" by unknown from 1st and 10"Karl Arrives" by Jeff Russo from Fargo Season 2"Bolero Remix" by Jeff Russo from Legion Season 1
In this episode, John Johnstone V returns to the podcast and he and host Luke Annand talk about movies. Along the way, Luke rants about Star Trek: First Contact being referred to as "zombies in space", debate if Rick being a worse character than BoJack is the joke and recount reactions to movies seen in February.Here are the following films we discuss.Three AmigosSorcererThe Wages of FearThe Darjeeling LimitedHerBlood SimpleNetworkSpeed RacerEl TopoMom and DadMandyGodzilla (1953)John Carpenter's In the Mouth of MadnessA Bucket of Blood
In this episode, the tables are turned as Noah Carson challenges host Luke Annand with trivia questions about the Power Rangers franchise.
In this episode, Luke Annand replicates the Conundrum!!! segment from Infinity Plus One with previous guest Kyle Rudge and new guests Noah Carson and Tiffany Sobczak and asks them trivia questions about the Star Trek franchise.
In the second half of our Best of 2017 episode, Luke Annand, John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson count down their combined list for the Best TV of 2017. Along the way, they discuss the dominoes of powerful men falling due to sexual harrassment and impropriety, Luke apologizes to John for trying to get him to watch prestige TV thanks to The Crown and John is asked if he's happy now that Arya has gotten more revenge on House Frey. 1. Twin Peaks: The Return 2. BoJack Horseman 3. GLOW 4. Better Call Saul 5. The Handmaid's Tale/Big Mouth/The Young Pope 6. Big Little Lies/Feud: Bette and Joan/Master of None 7. Great News/Samurai Jack 8. Mindhunter/Rick and Morty/The Leftovers 9. Black Mirror 10. Game of Thrones/The Good Place/American Gods Note: There were recording issues, so the audio quality is all over the place. Thank you for your patience.
In the 1st half of our Best of 2017 two parter, Luke Annand counts down his Best Films of 2017 list with Jordan Ferguson. Along the way, they debate the effectiveness of mother!, be in awe of James Baldwin's oratory skills and admit to apathy on Luke's part over Lady Bird. Best Films of 2017 1. The Big Sick 2. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri 3. The Shape of Water 4. The Killing of a Sacred Deer 5. I Am Not Your Negro 6. The Post 7. Lady Macbeth 8. A Ghost Story 9. Phantom Thread 10. Molly's Game Worst Film of 2017: The Dark Tower
In this episode, Luke Annand finishes his deep dive into the Star Trek franchise with an in depth look at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine with Kyle Rudge, the co-host of the Infinity Plus One podcast. Along the way, they discuss Kyle's amazing back story, Norwegians and root beer and how awesome Robert Picardo is.
In this episode, Luke Annand with returning guests John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson discuss the news of Jodie Whittaker being cast as the next Doctor, favorite TV episodes that broke the format of their shows and binge watching vs. week to week viewing. Along the way, they argue what constitutes an "I Am The Doctor" moment, John becomes an unlikely champion of Enterprise and all three are tired of shows about disaffected middle aged white men.
In this episode, Luke Annand and returning guest George H. Sirois continue Luke's dive into the Star Trek franchise with an in depth look at Star Trek: The Next Generation on the eve of its 30th anniversary. Along the way, they give updates on their progression as writers, sidetrack into 80's era SNL and lament the passing of Alan Young in relation to Scrooge McDuck. *This episode contains some audio issues in regards to recording. Shouldn't affect your enjoyment of the episode.*
In the second part of our annual Best of episode, Luke Annand is joined by perennial guest John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson to go over their list for the Best TV of 2016 as well as their honorable mentions and Worst of picks. Along the way, they discuss the dryness of The Wire, debate whether or not Dollhouse does what Westworld did better and share in their ambivalence over Stranger Things. Best TV of 2016 1. The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story/The Americans 3. Horace and Pete 4. Game of Thrones 5. Better Call Saul 7. Westworld/BoJack Horseman 8. O.J. Made in America 9. Better Things/The Tragically Hip: A National Celebration
In this episode, Luke Annand and returning guest Adam Kuntavanish count down their pics for the Best Films of 2016. Along the way, they debate Whit Stillman's latest, pick up on updated Star Trek references and geek out over Cat People. Luke Annand's Top Ten Films of 2016 1. La La Land 2. Arrival 3. Loving 4. Manchester by the Sea 5. Moonlight 6. Silence 7. The Handmaiden 8. Everybody Wants Some!! 9. The Witch 10. Star Trek Beyond Worst Film of the Year: The Brothers Grimsby
In this episode, Jessica Bay becomes our first returning female guest on the podcast to chat about Star Trek TOS. Along the way, they discuss FX sitcoms, whether or not Joss Whedon would like Star Trek and if the wave of Star Wars films could lead to over saturation. Note: The episode was recorded in late October before the news of Bryan Fuller stepping back from Star Trek: Discovery and the U.S. Presidential election. So any commentary on them will be in future episodes.
In this episode, Luke Annand and frequent guest Jordan Ferguson go through BBC Culture's recent list of The 21st Century's 100 Greatest Films. We also discussing Jordan's journey through classic Doctor Who and the "miniskirt" dilemma of Star Trek TOS as well as pay tribute to the recently departed Gene Wilder.
In this very late episode, Luke Annand, John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson return to debate the pros and cons of serialized and stand alone narrative structures in television. Along the way, Luke and Jordan discuss some of the bigger films of February and March, John argues whether or not The X-Files works in the modern TV landscape and Amadeus is contributed to the Walk of Life Project.
In this episode, Luke Annand and fellow rambler in Regina Jason Fedorchuk examine season 2 of Fargo. Along the way, they debate the comparison between The Undertaker and Darth Maul, parallel Noah Hawley and Nic Pizzolatto with Steve Jobs and John Sculley and still find a way to bring up Futurama.
In the third part of our Best of episode, Luke Annand, John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson list their Honorable mentions for their TV lists.
In the second part of this episode, John Johnstone V and Jordan Ferguson join Luke Annand as they count down the 10 best TV shows of 2015. Along the way, Luke breaks out his Gordon Cole impression, John gets weak in the knees over Luke Cage and Jordan still isn't enthralled with Fargo. 1. Hannibal 2. Fargo 3. Mad Men 4. Marvel's Jessica Jones 5. Rick and Morty & The Americans 6. Transparent 7. BoJack Horseman 8. Better Call Saul & Master of None 9. Game of Thrones 10. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
In the 1st part of our annual Best of podcast, Luke Annand delivers his list for the Best Films of 2015 with returning guest Adam Kuntavanish, along with his honorable mentions, worst of's and older films he finally saw in 2015. 1. Love & Mercy 2. Bridge of Spies 3. Mad Max: Fury Road 4. Spotlight 5. Wild Tales 6. Inside Out 7. The Look of Silence 8. Steve Jobs 9. Room 10. What We Do In The Shadows Brian Wilson "Love & Mercy"
In this episode, perennial guest John Johnstone V returns for his seventh episode with Robyn Claus to discuss their relationship, the recent Canadian Federal Election, the Back to the Future sequels, Rick and Morty, a bunch of Netflix shows and some notable upcoming films for the rest of the year. Music: End Credits Theme for "Star Trek: Generations"
In this episode, Luke Annand and Jordan Ferguson talk about the TV shows in the former's DVD collection and sees where the conversation takes them. Along the way, they stick up for Kim Bauer, praise BoJack Horseman, argue the quality of the US version of The Office, do Gordon Cole impressions and then debate if Tree of Life would suck as a TV show. "Weird" Al Yankovic "Inactive" Shows we talk about: 24, Animaniacs, Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman, Batman the Animated Series, Boomtown, The Affair, Corner Gas, Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, Doctor Who, Fargo, Firefly, the works of Joss Whedon, Fringe, Lost, Battlestar Galactica, Futurama, Game of Thrones, Gargoyles, Heroes, Looney Tunes, The Office US, Frasier, Parenthood, Pushing Daisies, Seinfeld, Six Feet Under, Sliders, Spaced, Star Trek The Original Series, The Sopranos, The Twilight Zone, Twin Peaks
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