Podcasts about Diggstown

Nathan D. Simmons (born August 5th, 1999) is a Canadian actor who is proud to come from the historical Black communities of East and North Preston in Nova Scotia. Nathan graduated from the acting program at the Fountain School of the Arts in 2017. Since then he has appeared in theatrical productions across Canada. In 2022, the Coast proclaimed him the best theatre actor in Halifax. In additon to his long list of theatre credits, he has appeared in several tv shows, including Diggstown, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Moonshine and the upcoming Washington Black. He has worked on independent films such as Black Cop and has appeared in many commercials. When not acting, Nathan is a talented musician and is often seen performing in venues throughout Halifax. As a fan of the show, he is overjoyed to be part of the loving and talented, yet frightening family and world of FROM.   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

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Today on Too Opinionated, The Other Stuff, a powerful new short film by writer and director Bernard Gray. In The Other Stuff, the central theme revolves around the trauma men hold and their intimate internal battles to confront it. The film offers an honest exploration of how Black men, especially those from environments of crime, straddle the paths of good and evil as they attempt to transition into healthier, more fulfilling lives. The film follows Winston played by Dwain Murphy (CROSS, DIGGSTOWN), a 30-year-old Black man, and Shannon played by Golden Madison (CROSS, LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT) who embark on a journey of self-discovery through couples therapy before preparing to start a family. However, their journey takes an unexpected and intense turn when Winston's suppressed childhood trauma surfaces. Under immense emotional strain, Winston confronts his uncle—the source of his abuse—in an effort to find healing and closure. The film highlights the critical role of therapy in helping men face their pain and work through the deep emotional scars that often remain buried. “The Other Stuff sheds light on the generational trauma and emotional friction that men, especially Black men, face in their daily lives. As a reflection of my personal journey with therapy, the film explores how men are often conditioned to suppress their pain and avoid seeking help, leading to a damaging cycle of silence,” said Bernard Gray. “As men, we are often conditioned to suppress our pain, to "be strong" in ways that ultimately do more harm than good. Through Winston's story, I aim to challenge this narrative and highlight the power of confronting trauma and the healing that therapy can bring. This film was born out of a deep desire to explore these issues openly and authentically. It is not just a film about trauma—it's about the emotional barriers we place around ourselves and the internal struggles we face when we try to break free of them. Now, more than ever, we need open conversations about mental health, and connect with audiences on this deeply human issue.”   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Today our special guests are writer/ director Bernard Gray and actor Dwain Murphy. We discussed Men's Mental Health within the Black Community and how they explored this topic in the film, The Other Stuff, which recently premiered at the Reelworld Festival in Toronto. The film offers an honest exploration of how Black men, especially those from environments of crime, straddle the paths of good and evil as they attempt to transition into healthier, more fulfilling lives. The film follows Winston played by Dwain Murphy (CROSS, DIGGSTOWN), and Shannon played by Golden Madison (CROSS, LAW & ORDER TORONTO: CRIMINAL INTENT) who embark on a journey of self-discovery through couples therapy before preparing to start a family. However, their journey takes an unexpected and intense turn when Winston's suppressed childhood trauma surfaces. Under immense emotional strain, Winston confronts his uncle—the source of his abuse—in an effort to find healing and closure. The film highlights the critical role of therapy in helping men face their pain and work through the deep emotional scars that often remain buried. Content warning: we talk about homophobia and physical and sexual abuse in this episode.   DOWNLOAD TRANSCRIPT HERE: https://braaainspodcast.com/s/Braaains-podcast-transcript_-EP066-Mens-Mental-Health-within-the-Black-Community.pdf Contact us: BraaainsPodcast.com Follow: @BraaainsPodcast Music: @_Deppisch_ Support this show: Patreon.com/BraaainsPodcast

Juanita Peters is known by many people, as many things. She is an actor, journalist, news anchor and playwright, film and theatre director. As a writer and director some of her films include: I Made a Vow Hannah's Story Africville Can't stop Now 8:37 Rebirth…which has picked up multiple awards in Canada, New York, London and Paris. Juanita Peters directed two seasons of the Film Nova Scotia Award winning dramatic series “Studio Black” and the multiaward-winning television series DIGGSTOWN. As a playwright she has given us: The San Family The Mother Club I M Possible The Green Book Founding member of Women In Film and Television Atlantic and Found-ing member of Atlantic Canada's newest multicultural festival Nova Mul-tiFest. Presented by Arts Nova Scotia and the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council, the Creative Nova Scotia Awards celebrate excellence in artistic achievement.  Award categories are as follows:  Creative Community Impact Prix Grand-Pré  Established Artist Emerging Artist Black Artist  Indigenous Artist  And finally, The Portia White Prize that is given to a person who has made outstanding and significant contributions to Nova Scotia's creative community over a sustained career – much like the incredible woman that the award is named after. The winner will also choose an emerging artist or cultural organization that they feel deserve recognition. Collectively, the awards are worth $75,000!  Visit artsns.ca to nominate your favourite Nova Scotian artist or be a boss and nominate your self! This series would not be possible without the fantastic production work of Heist and Keke Beatz. artpaysme.com

This week, Swanson, Kiorein and Stairmaster watch the befuddling 90s comedy Diggstown and wonder how they managed to create a con film with so little actual conning going on. Want to request a future bonus episode? Donate to our Buy Me a Coffee page https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tvtuners ★ Support this podcast ★

Taylor Olson, a Canadian Screen Award & ACTRA Award nominee, joins us this episode to chat about making films in Atlantic Canada!Taylor sits down with our host, Rhys Waters, to chat about the boundaries and potential of filmmaking in Atlantic Canada, highlighting the tight-knit community, resource availability, and need for balance between competition and collaboration. Taylor describes the current state of Nova Scotia's film industry, emphasizing growth, tax incentives, and mentorship opportunities.  He talks about the significance of the Atlantic International Film Festival, showcasing local talent and fostering a sense of community. Taylor has acted in numerous feature films such as Black Cop, Hopeless Romantic (Outstanding Performance - Atlantic Film Festival 2018), Halloween Party, Dawn Her Dad & the Tractor, and his own feature film directorial debut Bone Cage - for which he won Best Actor at a number of film festivals, as well as his first ACTRA award. Olson won his second ACTRA Award for appearing in the feature film Bystanders, which he co-wrote alongside partner Koumbie. He has appeared in re-occurring roles on TV series such as Sex & Violence, Diggstown, Pure, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, King & Pawn, and as Larry in the new Trailer Park Boy's: Jail series.For television, Olson has directed for two seasons of This Hour Has 22 Minutes on CBC, three seasons of the documentary series Disrupt for AMI, and screened their AR series Alone Together at festivals such as the Reykjavik International Film Festival and the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam. As a creator, Olson released his first two short-form comedy series King & Pawn and 2GETHER 4EVER for Bell Fibe TV1. King & Pawn shot its third season in a 6 x 22 minute format for the Trailer Park Boys streaming service Swearnet.Taylor is the recipient of the 2020 Arts Nova Scotia Emerging Artist Award.To learn more visit:https://atlanticfilmfestival.ca/Produced by Podstarterhttps://www.podstarter.io/

We're back! Luke has a story to share about his headphones. Hawk-Tuah girl has something to say about it as well. What's your favorite yeah in a pop song? We got your emails! Mr. Pink is back in the house after a hiatus from emailing. His message is filled with show moments recalled over the last few months of listening. Plus Pink wants to thank the show for providing new media information sources beyond the mainstream. Was Pink able to stick with it or did life get too hard? Find out by listening you spoon-fed bozos. Does a rueben sandwich have a proper rating? Is Stoicism overrated? Is Brett Butler's Hey Nadine the apex of the show?! Louis Gossett Jr. is greatly missed & apparently everybody needs to see Diggstown. Distractions abound with Toy Soldiers & KIDS Incorporated taking over the show briefly. Donald Sutherland is no more & we all owe him a tip of the cap for his efforts during his life. John Candy as Orson Welles. You can thank us later. If you're crapping on floors, make sure you use paper towel. Luke does his very first impression on the show which may be an Irish accent or possibly anything else. Finn Gurrer goes DEEP with his latest email. Luke is not a fan anymore. Which Ice Cube album is his best & why is Westside Connection deserving of more love? Luke wants everybody to watch the new documentary about human rights catastrophes in Gaza called The Night Won't End. Steve followed through on his commitment to check out the prison drama Oz from 1997. Was it lame? Did it ring true? Is the truth somewhere in between? Luke rubbed elbows with some of the best actors in American film in over the last 30 years in his old life back in New York City. Zelijko Ivanek who everybody will know from his face on the cover of this episode & Frank Langella who has had a career filled with memorable roles. Steve's been around now for 33 episodes as a show mainstay. Never forget Yoda & Crypt Keeper! We love you all! This talk show is not the same without you listening and emailing us your highly entertaining thoughts. We close the show with Sharpshooter by From Monuments To Masses. If any of our nonsense provokes your thoughts, please share them with us at isitsafepod@gmail.com or check out our Discord:https://discord.gg/wXPdgujdSj

The conversation that Richard and I had was remarkable. I am super excited for Richard and his career path. He is doing such a great job with everything he has done so far. Richard Chevolleau is a native of Kingston, Jamaica. The multi-talented artist has honed his career over the years by living and working in New York, Los Angeles, Vancouver Calgary, Ottawa, and Toronto, where he currently resides. Richard, a Canadian Gemini and Actra award winning actor, is going to camera summer 2024 on his latest short film, “Marvelous Marvin.” Chevolleau brings his director/writer/producer skills to the table for the project. “Marvelous Marvin” is produced by Three Finger Film Productions Inc. Chevolleau's production company, executive produced by Richard Fagon & Angie Reid. The film stars Knyght Darius Jack, (Accused, Blues Clues, Grayson's Encounter) Angie Reid (Coroner, Slip, Promise Me) Shanice Banton (Degrassi: The Next Generation, Murdoch Mysteries, Lifetme's Her Stolen Past) and actor Michael Brown (Four Brothers, Hudson & Rex, Diggstown). Chevolleau's sensitive and heartwarming film is a coming-of-age drama. “Marvelous Marvin” follows the journey of quiet ten-year-old Marvin Marvellus, who lives in a small rural town. Marvin has caught the wrath of the schoolyard bully, Tiny, and endures daily bullying from the boy. Marvin feels defeated and helpless until one day he discovers his father's vintage superhero comics. He finds inspiration in the comic book heroes, leading him to believe that he can become a real-life superhero. He wears a make-shift cape and calls himself Marvelous Marvin. But, even with the name change and cape, Marvin realizes that defeating his bully isn't that simple. He finally confronts his tormentor, and by standing up to him, Marvin discovers that courage comes from within if you believe in yourself. Being a passionate and character focused actor, it's no surprise that Chevolleau will educate and inspire us with “Marvelous Marvin.” Chevolleau pays attention to his craft and knows you can not stay quiet, and every day is a journey. By directing, writing, and producing projects, Chevolleau makes sure his work is heard on his terms in the stories and characters he creates. Along with “Marvelous Marvin” Chevolleau has a slate of projects to come. Marvelous Marvin delivers a powerful message about the resilience of the human spirit and the importance of inner strength in the face of adversity.” Richard Chevolleau, the actor is currently in pre-production as the creator, writer & producer on the upcoming feature film, "STINKY: THE NILO GOODMAN STORY". Richard is the actor and director known for Narc (2002), Earth: Final Conflict (1997), and Four Brothers (2005). If you want to follow Richard Chevolleau, please go to his website at www.richardchevolleau.com or social media. You can go to Google and type his name Richard Chevolleau. If you would like an interview with Richard, please contact Sasha Stoltz Publicity: Sasha Stoltz at Sasha@sashastoltzpublicity.com | 416.579.4804 https://www.sashastoltzpublicity.com Thank you for listening to and supporting the podcast. If you want to be heard, email mscaramellucas@gmail.com or follow me on Instagram @mscaramellucas - TikTok @caramellucas - Facebook - Caramel Lucas --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/caramel-lucas/message

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Can a boxer beat 10 men in 1 day? I discuss and review the con man film Diggstown starring James Woods, Louis Gossett, Jr. and Bruce Dern. Directed by Michael Ritchie (Fletch) 4/5

Welcome to Hooked on Movies!! In this episode we are celebrating the career of Louis Gossett Jr. who passed away 3/29/2024 with his role in the movie Diggstown which was released in 1992. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hookedonmovies/message

Going postal, a rotten apple, my latest TV noir obsession, a pretty great Lou Gossett Jr. movie, movies are taking over my mind, a girl with personality, the genius and excess of Marlon Brando, my so-called acting life, another genius moment with Oliver Reed, some Brando quotes and movies, a little George C. Scott, life getting rough, some more boxing metaphors, getting serious, and a few great quotes. Stuff mentioned: Sugar (2024), An Officer and a Gentleman (1982), Iron Eagle (1986), Diggstown (1992), Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid (1982), Burt Kearns Marlon Brando Hollywood Rebel (2024), Fight Club (1999), In at the Deep End with Oliver Reed (1985 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmnK0ty0RBE), On the Waterfront (1954), Streets of San Francisco (1972-1977), The Godfather (1972), Do the Right Thing (1989), The Formula (1980), The Karate Kid (1984), The Wild One (1953), One Eyed Jacks (1961), Apocalypse Now (1979), Joseph Conrad Heart of Darkness (1899), A Streetcar Named Desire (1951), Tennessee Williams A Streetcar Named Desire (1947), The Room (2003), The Freshman (1990), The Dick Cavett Show with Marlon Brando (1973 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU-4wmwc2Rw), and Raging Bull (1980).

Hosts Sonia Mansfield and Margo D. try to out con a con man and dork out about 1992's DIGGSTOWN, starring James Woods, Louis Gossett Jr., Oliver Platt, Heather Graham, and Bruce Dern. Dork out everywhere …Email at dorkingoutshow@gmail.comSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSpreakerSpotify Tune In Stitcherhttp://dorkingoutshow.com/https://bsky.app/profile/dorkingout.bsky.social https://www.threads.net/@dorkingoutshow https://www.instagram.com/dorkingoutshow/ https://www.facebook.com/dorkingoutshowhttps://twitter.com/dorkingoutshow

El 29 de marzo de 2024 falleció Louis Gossett Jr, el primer afroamericano en ganar un Oscar como Mejor Actor Secundario por su papel en “Reto al destino”. Sin embargo, hay otra cinta en la que tuvo una destacadísima actuación: “Diggstown”, una historia de estafadores y boxeo, una gran burla a la moral de la saga “Rocky”. 

Justin and Paul are back! This week they send love to the recently departed Louis Gossett Jr. Six more wildcards including four Lou Gossett flicks Diggstown, The Deep, Toy Soldiers, and Iron Eagle.

Mike and Christian head to Diggstown to help Gabriel (James Woods) fresh out of prison, and his con man friend win the ultimate bet: 10 boxing matches against their man "Honey" Roy Palmer (Louis Gusset Jr.).

Today on Too Opinionated with visit with actress Anna Lambe!  Anna can be seen currently on True Detective: Night Country! She is also known for her work on Three Pines, Alaska Daily, The Grizzlies, Trickster and Diggstown.  Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Another cult classic comes to the club... it's "Diggstown" from 1992 and fellow Letterman fnatic Mike Chisholm joins host & comedian Steve Mazan to discuss it all. Is this a sleeper or a cult classic? Is it a sports movie or a con? Did this make Oliver Platt's career? Is it strange to root for James Woods? How did Heather Graham stay safe on the set? Did Dern use craft services or just chew scenery? All these questions and more get answered on this week's Mazan Movie Club Podcast. Mike Chisholm's Podcast "Diggstown" on IMDb Home of the Mazan Movie Club Steve Mazan on Instagram Home of Corporate Comedian Steve Mazan

Today on Too Opinionated we talk with director Tommy Stovall and producer Mark Sterling about their new film Condition of Return. The drama, directed by Tommy Stovall from a script by John Spare, stars AnnaLynne McCord (68 Kill, 90210), Dean Cain (Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, God's Not Dead), Natasha Henstridge (Species, Diggstown), and James Russo (Django Unchained, Not a Stranger). At the heart of Condition of Return is a question: what happens if you get what you wished for? As Eve explores the answer, she encounters supernatural elements that are grounded in realism. The Devil, with whom Eve makes a deal to reclaim her life, is disguised as an actual person, as is God. The supernatural is implied, allowing viewers to find their own meaning and answers to the film's questions. Much of the enthusiastic reception to Condition of Return at the 2023 Sedona International Film Festival centered on the work of McCord and Cain, who plays psychoanalyst Dr. Donald Thomas. In a police station breakroom, Dr. Thomas interviews Eve, trying to determine her fitness to stand trial. Each manipulates the other into revealing their secrets, scenes that were praised for their tension and subtlety. Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

My guest on this episode is Lynn Coady. Lynn is the author of eight books, including the novel The Antagonist, which was shortlisted for the 2011 Giller Prize, and the short-story collection Hellgoing, which won the Giller Prize in 2013. Her most recent novel novel is Watching You Without Me, which was published by House of Anansi  2019 and Knopf US in 2020.   Publishers Weekly said that Watching You Without Me “stands out for its incisive, bleakly humorous look at gullibility and the complexities of guilt.”   Lynn is also an accomplished TV writer who has worked on shows like Diggstown and Orphan Black.   Lynn and I talk about how winning the Giller did, and didn't, change her career and her perspective on her own writing, how writing for TV has become her main creative outlet, and is in many ways a healthier and more rewarding one, and why she isn't 100% sure she will ever write another novel. We also talk very, very briefly about the scandal that her book Hellgoing played a very minor part in.   Lynn Coady: lynncoady.com Music: "simple-hearted thing" by Alex Lukashevsky. Used with permission. Contact Nathan Whitlock at nathanwhitlock.ca/contact

In this episode, Jocelyn is joined by Anna Lambe, an actor and beadwork artist from Iqaluit, Nunavut. Anna has appeared in Three Pines on Amazon Prime, Trickster on CBC, True Detective, Alaska Daily, Diggstown, and more. She started beading during the pandemic and has become a skilled artist and designer of jewelry, primarily making beaded earrings in two-needle flat stitch and brick stitch.  Anna and Jocelyn discuss how Anna got started with beading, her design process, how she shows love to family, friends, and community through beading, and her love for the Indigenous beadwork community online. She also explains how her practice as a beadwork artist compares to her practice as an actor, and Anna and Jocelyn discover that they each performed in only one play in high school - and it was the same one!After the episode, go to @sidecraftspodcast on Instagram to see photos of Anna's work!Follow Anna on Instagram @anna.r.b.lambe. The beadwork artists we talked about include: Only Child Handicrafts - https://www.onlychildhandicrafts.com/ - Instagram: @onlychildhandicraftsWhite Otter Design Co (Jaymie Campbell) - https://whiteotterdesignco.com/ - Instagram: @whiteotterdesigncoAstro-Knot (Krystal Cox) - https://astro-knot.co/ - Instagram: @astroknotcoBlu Hummingbird - https://bluhummingbird.ca/ - Instagram: @blu_hummingbirdLisa.Beading (Lisa Walker) - https://www.lisabeading.com/ - Instagram: @lisa.beading City NDN Beadwork (Jana Schmieding) - https://www.cityndnbeadwork.com/ - Instagram: @cityndn.beadwork 

a movie so dumb it makes your brain feel like it has endured a lifetime of professional boxing www.patreon.com/generationloss generationlosspod@gmail.com

A seemingly naive and devout middle-aged man finds his way in the underground world of supernatural fighter plane films. On Episode 546 of Trick or Treat Radio we are joined once again by MZ, he mustn't regret his decision to return full time… yet. This week we discuss the film Candy Land, a slasher flick from writer/director John Swab! We also talk about the career of Ruggero Deodato and the indelible mark he left on cinema, the unbearable responsibility of watching a film in one sitting, and we have our latest film pitch! So grab your favorite religious murder weapon, look for the wretched hive of scum and villainy at the Mos Eisley rest stop, and strap on for the world's most dangerous podcast!Stuff we talk about: Nicolas Winding Reppin', Copenhagen Cowboy, remembering Ruggero Deodato, more than cannibals, Eli Roth, Evil Dead Rise, dangerous filmmaking, David Hess, Sergio Leone, Deodato Holocaust, Midnight Pulp, The Barbarians, Cut and Run, Body Count, Michael Berryman, Richard Lynch, greetings from Chile, time zones are weird, black olives in chili, Renfield, watching movies in one sitting, Captain Fantastic, Vigo Mortensen, DSO, “six soft”, Sneaker Pimps, chloroform, Top Gun: Maverick, Tom Foose, Val Kilmer, Iron Eagle, Cobra Kai, Freddie Mercury, Kenny Loggins, Turbulence III, Superman IV: The Quest For Peace, Sidney J. Furie, pitching a supernatural fighter plane film, Firefox, Clint Eastwood, Long Kiss Goodnight, Diggstown, RIP Lisa Marie Presley, Elvis, Austin Butler, Patreon Takeover, EF Contentment, Blood In Blood Out, Enemy Mine, B. Brian Blair, Candy Land, Eden Brolin, John Swab, Let Me Make You A Martyr, William Baldwin, Bloodrayne, Uwe Boll, Piedmont St, Turn the Page, Long Jeanne Silver, sex workers, shlub ‘em if you got ‘em, snowballs, religious cults, Guinevere Turner, Owen Campbell, Olivia Luccardi, rest stops, crystal statues, Boogie Nights, Kids, The Everlasting Nob-Gobbler, Dave Mustaine, Metallica, This Old Murder Weapon, Matt Frewer, exploitation, rim jobs in the iron pit, Mad Heidi, The Rocky Overhang, Sergio Martino, Sergio Corbucci, Django, Franco Nero, The Visitor, and more than just cannibals.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/trickortreatradioJoin our Discord Community: discord.trickortreatradio.comSend Email/Voicemail: mailto:podcast@trickortreatradio.comVisit our website: http://trickortreatradio.comStart your own podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=386Use our Amazon link: http://amzn.to/2CTdZzKFB Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/trickortreatradioTwitter: http://twitter.com/TrickTreatRadioFacebook: http://facebook.com/TrickOrTreatRadioYouTube: http://youtube.com/TrickOrTreatRadioInstagram: http://instagram.com/TrickorTreatRadioSupport the show

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 57! We're back with a new episode! The move is done, we finally unpacked our audio gear, and we're eager to create some new content. This episode is a conversation with Asian Canadian actress Dorren Lee. She's probably best known for being in recurring roles on Diggstown and Kung Fu, but she also played the narcissistic boss, Ingrid Jordan, in the romantic comedy Lease on Love. She has several other credits to her name including the upcoming short film The Park, where Dorren not only acts in it but also writes, produces, and directs. We talk to her about that experience as well as several of her other roles, how classical piano has helped her acting, thoughts on more representational roles and stories, the importance of Diggstown and Kung Fu, learning American Sign Language, the power of making mistakes, and so much more. For previous episodes and resources, please visit our site at https://asianamericanhistory101.libsyn.com or social media links at http://castpie.com/AAHistory101. If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, email us at info@aahistory101.com.

Dorren Lee recently joined host Elias in the cave! You can see Dorren as Yuen Oye for the third season Kung Fu on The CW. Lee's character Yuen is the leader of the Wan Zai and rival to character Daniel Yan played by Terry Chen. In this interview, Dorren Lee shares details about the new season of "Kung Fu," including what to expect and where to watch the show. The CW's "Kung Fu" is a reimagining of the 1970s series and is set in the present day with a female in the lead role. The new version has been lauded for being the first network drama with a predominantly Asian American cast. Born in Taipei but raised in Canada, Dorren also has a recurring role on season 4 of CBC's highly acclaimed authentic legal drama "Diggstown". "Diggstown" is a powerful series that highlights the very real inequities that exist in the Canadian legal system and has never shied away from delving into issues of class, race, and gender. BET+ aired season 3 in the US and may pick up season 4 in 2023. Having immigrated to Canada with her family at a young age, Dorren related immensely to her character's struggles, both having to carve their own path and shape their own identities in spite of cultural and familial expectations. Photo credit: Vai Yu Law You can watch this interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/66-_tCWcOY8 Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates  www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com  www.youtube.com/c/TheManCaveChronicleswElias  

Originally Aired: 11/18/22 – We review The Menu. We talk with director Mali Elfman of Next Exit and also with actor Shailene Garnett of Diggstown. The post Geek Hard: Episode 649 – Diggstown off the Menu at Next Exit appeared first on Geek Hard.

Originally Aired: 11/18/22 – We review The Menu. We talk with director Mali Elfman of Next Exit and also with actor Shailene Garnett of Diggstown. The post Geek Hard: Episode 649 – Diggstown off the Menu at Next Exit appeared first on Geek Hard.

This is part two of our two-part episode with Floyd Kane, the creator, showrunner and executive producer of Diggstown. Diggstown is an authentic legal drama that highlights the very real inequities that exist in the Canadian legal system and has never shied away from delving into issues of class, race, and gender, even changing policy in the process. For example, after years of lobbying, last season's birth alert storyline helped to call enough attention to the issue that a few weeks following the broadcast, the province of Nova Scotia dropped the controversial practice; one of the last Canadian provinces to do so.Throughout our conversation, Kane shares why he created Diggstown and what he hopes we pull from it, the complexities of Marcie Diggs and her fellow castmates, and his thoughts on Canada's media landscape for Black entertainment professionals. We even pan the idea of a Canadian House of Cards with a Black male lead…Be sure to watch Season 4, available now on CBC and CBC Gem.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Goo Goo Gah Joob! We cover the debut of the Walrus in Defenders #131. Topics include: the end of DeMatteis' nearly 40 issue run, the world's toughest milkman, Diggstown, and one time when Hub burped real loud. Enjoy! Enjoy! If you enjoy the show and would like access to bonus materials, please consider donating at patreon.com/ttwasteland You can get into touch with us at ttwasteland@gmail.com or Titan Up the Defense PO Box 20311 Portland, OR 97294

On this week's two-part episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Floyd Kane, the creator, showrunner and executive producer of Diggstown. Diggstown is an authentic legal drama that highlights the very real inequities that exist in the Canadian legal system and has never shied away from delving into issues of class, race, and gender, even changing policy in the process. For example, after years of lobbying, last season's birth alert storyline helped to call enough attention to the issue that a few weeks following the broadcast, the province of Nova Scotia dropped the controversial practice; one of the last Canadian provinces to do so.Throughout our conversation, Kane shares why he created Diggstown and what he hopes we pull from it, the complexities of Marcie Diggs and her fellow castmates, and his thoughts on Canada's media landscape for Black entertainment professionals. We even pan the idea of a Canadian House of Cards with a Black male lead…Be sure to watch Season 4, available now on CBC and CBC Gem.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author Alan Moore, the creator of Watchmen and V for Vendetta, tells us why he's done with comics in favour of writing his first short story collection, Illuminations. Grammy-winning R&B legend Booker T. Jones reflects on his life and legacy, which he celebrated with the release of a memoir and album. This year's Scotiabank Giller Prize winner, Suzette Mayr, discusses her award-winning novel The Sleeping Car Porter. Diggstown star Vinessa Antoine talks about being Canadian primetime television's first Black female lawyer.

Author Alan Moore, the creator of Watchmen and V for Vendetta, tells us why he's done with comics in favour of writing his first short story collection, Illuminations. Grammy-winning R&B legend Booker T. Jones reflects on his life and legacy, which he celebrated with the release of a memoir and album. This year's Scotiabank Giller Prize winner, Suzette Mayr, discusses her award-winning novel The Sleeping Car Porter. Diggstown star Vinessa Antoine talks about being Canadian primetime television's first Black female lawyer.

Four years ago, a history-making show called Diggstown started production in Nova Scotia and made its debut on television. Since then, the series has tackled everything from birth alerts to land titles issues. Now, Diggstown is marking its last season. Hear from executive producer Floyd Kane.

After a break, film fanatics Mike and Angel have returned to celebrate the awesome movies of the 1980s and '90s. In this new episode, Mike and Angel are paying homage to esteemed character actor Louis Gossett Jr., who is one of the unsung film heroes of the 80s and 90s. They discuss the filmography of the legendary Emmy-winner and Oscar-winner, including the films "An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)", "Enemy Mine (1985)", "Iron Eagle (1986)," "Firewalker (1986)," "Diggstown (1992)," and more!

The Mikes are a couple of conmen placing a multimillion dollar bet on a boxing match for the ownership of a town...nope, wait...I was thinking of https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000249/?ref_=tt_ov_st (James Woods) and https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001283/?ref_=tt_ov_st (Louis Gossett Jr.) in the 1992 film, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104107/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0 (Diggstown). In the film, just released from prison, smooth-talking con man Gabriel Caine (Woods) and his partner in crime, Fitz (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001624/?ref_=tt_cl_t_4 (Oliver Platt)), travel to a town named Diggstown. Upon arriving, Fitz and Caine bet the wealthiest resident, John Gillon (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001136/?ref_=tt_ov_st (Bruce Dern)), that they know a guy who can beat Diggstown's 10 best boxers in one day. After Caine reels in "Honey" Roy Palmer (Gossett Jr.), an ex-professional boxer and old friend, the grift is on. Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss what works in this conman film; namely the relationship between Caine and Palmer as they execute their plan to win this ridiculously long boxing match. Their chemistry is on full display in this film. Dern likewise plays a great villain in Gillon, a conman of a different ilk. The Mikes also discuss why the film works despite some of the contrivances, that are so often found in heist/con films, as well as well as what doesn't work in the film. So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for https://www.forgottencinemapodcast.com/ (Forgotten Cinema).  00:00 - Introduction 01:52 - Film Summary 02:25 - Film Facts 7:58 - Film Discussion 30:21 - Why it's Forgotten 34:59 - Where to Find Us

What are the top gambling movies of all-time? A friend of the podcast returns to help us decide.  Michael Lasker is a true Hollywood insider, a top talent manager at Mosaic in Los Angeles and was recently named one of the 40 Most Powerful People in Comedy by the Hollywood Reporter. Most importantly, he's a huge film buff and legitimate Oscars savant.  Along with Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, they discuss their best and worst gambling films of all time, along with who they believe best depicted the reality of betting. Plus, Lasker sheds some light on the more obscure 1992 film Diggstown, a boxing movie that still holds up. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the top gambling movies of all-time? A friend of the podcast returns to help us decide.  Michael Lasker is a true Hollywood insider, a top talent manager at Mosaic in Los Angeles and was recently named one of the 40 Most Powerful People in Comedy by the Hollywood Reporter. Most importantly, he's a huge film buff and legitimate Oscars savant.  Along with Action Network hosts Chad Millman and Simon Hunter, they discuss their best and worst gambling films of all time, along with who they believe best depicted the reality of betting. Plus, Lasker sheds some light on the more obscure 1992 film Diggstown, a boxing movie that still holds up. #HerdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Justin and Paul are back! This week on another episode of Friday Favorites the guys reach into their top 100 Lists and pull out Justin's pick . . . DIGGSTOWN and Paul's pick . . . CREEPSHOW! It's another epic week on Fascinated with Films!

Juanita Peters is a former broadcast journalist and current icon who writes, acts, and directs, including her debut feature 8:37 Rebirth. A tough, dark drama about restorative justice and the grey of life, the film is up for four Screen Nova Scotia Awards on Saturday. She stops by to chat about the film's COVID shoot, her time as a reporter, what's in the works—plays! docs!—directing Diggstown, and being named ACTRA's Woman of The Year. Plus, a new song from Corvette Sunset. 

We're joined by one of the hosts of Chapo Trap House, Matt Christman to discuss Michael Ritchie's highly entertaining con-man/sports movie mashup 'Diggstown'. We explore the film's distinct 70s throwback appeal, set aside personal politics to make the case for James Woods as one of the finest actors of his generation, and yearn for a time when studio movies still permitted excessive perspiration.Follow Matt Christman on Twitter Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish. 

Braga, King, and Ski talk the 1992 box office flop Diggstown. A smooth talkin' con man takes on the owner of a small town by betting that a 48 year old boxer can beat 10 of his best fighters in 24 hours. Sound awesome? Yeah, it pretty much is.

Canadian multi-faceted actor, Hugh Thompson (Chapelwaite) made his return to the screen alongside Alan Ritchson in the highly anticipated Amazon original series, REACHER. The 8-episode series based on Jack Reacher, the main character from Lee Child's international bestselling books.In addition to his work in film and television, Hugh has appeared in just about every major theatre in Canada including Toronto`s Royal Alex, Montreal's Centaur Theatre, The Citadel Theatre, The Grand Theatre, and Festival Antigonish. He won a Gemini Award for his work in the TV movie Blessed Stranger and a 2013 Merritt Award for his performance in Whale Riding Weather, from playwright Bryden MacDonald directed by Thom Fitzgerald. He's also had heavy recurring roles on Canadian productions, Diggstown and Pure.photo credit James MacLean

Josh MacDonald is a veteran of stage and screen, familiar to Halifax audiences through films and shows like Diggstown, Spinster, Little Grey Bubbles, and Sex & Violence. As a screenwriter his works include the horror film The Corridor and the coming-of-age story Faith, Fraud and Minimum Wage, which was based on his play Halo. He's got his playwright's hat on when he visits the show this week to discuss #IAmTheCheese, his adaptation of Robert Cormier's 1977 bestseller. On January 30, he'll discuss its evolution along with the show's director, Ann-Marie Kerr, as part of Eastern Front Theatre's Early Stages Festival.

An interview with actress Shailene Garnett from CBC Television's legal drama, Diggstown. We delve into season 3, which explores a changed post-COVID society and the injustices threatening the lives of racialized communities.

For our season one finale, we are THRILLED to have the Canadian Queen of R&B and soul - none other than Jully Black! Jully regales us with tales of meeting the other Queen (of England) and shares some of the wise words of wisdom from her mother. She also explains how having a degree in law enforcement has been invaluable when navigating the complicated and often financially dangerous aspects of the music industry.Jully introduces us to the incredible actress Vinessa Antoine! Vinessa is the first Black female lead of a Canadian drama series on the hit CBC show Diggstown (which is a huge accomplishment but also bonkers that it took this long to happen). Vinessa talks about the importance of having a supportive, Black showrunner in Floyd Kane, the gruelling job of acting on General Hospital and the love she has for her surf double.To learn more about Jully Black, check out her website at www.jullyblack.ca and follow her on Twitter @JullyBlack and on Instagram @MissJullyBlackTo learn more about Vinessa Antoine find her on Instagram: @therealvinessaantoine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kristen Stewart talks about tackling the "scary and ambitious" role of Princess Diana in the new biopic Spencer, which is garnering her rave reviews. Our books columnist Jael Richardson fills us in on a new book to check out: My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones. Musician Femi Kuti talks about the police brutality his father Fela Kuti faced for releasing music that challenged Nigeria's military regime. Diggstown creator Floyd Kane discusses Season 3 of the CBC legal drama and how birth alerts fit into the storyline.

Justin and Paul are back! This week they sing praises of an often overlooked group . . . the SIDEKICK! Join them as they talk about "Encino Man," "Napoleon Dynamite," "Karate Kid," "Diggstown," "Nacho Libre," "Hot Fuzz," and more!

The Halifax-set Diggstown, which launched its third season this week on CBC TV, was part of the wave of #NSFilmJobs able to shoot in the COVID-light province over the past year and a half, with the added bonus of being able to employ tonnes of local actors. Star Vinessa Antoine joins the show from Toronto to chat about Marcie Diggs' emotional evolution, what she learned from her years in soaps, and her favourite place to eat in Dartmouth. Creator Floyd Kane — a Dalhousie law grad before he moved into producing, writing, and directing — also beams in to talk about threading the pandemic into the current season, how the team fits so much story into such a short episode run, and what's up with that Fox broadcasting deal that was announced off the top of the year.

Dalton and Mel speak to two people involved in CBC legal drama Diggstown: star of the series, Vinessa Antoine and journalist, playwright, film and theatre director, Juanita Peters–who is directing an episode of the show this season. They talk about how the show raises Black Canadian issues, its importance in the Canadian TV landscape, Nova Scotia, and even Diddy.Then Dalton has some hopeful words for the Fugees tour.Links from the show:Diggstown on CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/media/diggstown/s03b01?cmp=DM_SEM_diggstowns3The story of Africville: https://humanrights.ca/story/the-story-of-africvilleDalton on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daltonhiggins5Mel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelaynaWilliams 

Diggstown creator Floyd Kane says funding for aspiring writers could have changed his life when he was young. That's why he is offering a prize for Black Nova Scotian students hoping to enter the field now. Hear about the new award.

In this week's episode James and dKiff discuss Diggstown a film from a genuine sports movie auteur and from the glory year for sports movies, 1992. Suggested by a podcast friend with a promo to another podcast friend included. Enjoy!  GET IN TOUCH Web: sportsmovie.co.uk linktr.ee/fospod  Email: fieldofscreenspod@gmail.com Twitter & Insta: @fos_pod Facebook: @fospod

Included in this handful of reviews of films you can see on most streaming platforms is also a brief discussion about hot weather and baking cookies in a car.  Thank you for listening!  Email us at boothwindow@gmail.com, and/or follow us on social media @theobveeus, and @caitlinstow

The legal drama Diggstown is shooting season three in Nova Scotia right now, and creating history in the process. Halifax's Juanita Peters is the first Black woman in Nova Scotia to ever direct an hour of primetime drama for a network series.

The legal drama television series Diggstown will feature local talent and local art by African Nova Scotians. We speak to two of the artists whose works were selected for the show.

Floyd Kane spoke with host Jeff Douglas about his talk at the Emerging Lens Cultural Film Festival, and why he wants new filmmakers to have confidence in themselves and their art.

This week's episode gets back in the ring for another boxing movie, but not just any boxing movie, this is "Diggstown!" We talk–at length–about the 1992 conman/sports/gambling drama and profess our love for the movie's awesome cast, including Bruce Dern in one of his greatest roles. Listen now!

The show's creator and executive director Floyd Kane talks about what the sale means and the challenges of shooting a show in Nova Scotia.

Good Morning, Good Afternoon and Good Evening, Hope you looking forward to Cleaning some Dishes, On this episode, we talk about the following movies, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Bee Gees: How To Mend A Broken Heart, Diggstown and Open Water 3: Cage Dive. We watch the awe movies so you don't have to and we watch the good ones so you can. Join us for this hilarious episode. Fenix Fitness website FNX 15% off coupon code: FNXISz7 Follow Us on Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/cleaningdishes Twitter: https://twitter.com/Cleaning_Dishes Instagram: https://instagram.com/cleaningdishes?igshid=1nytq24e1ndeh Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCsa9NtQ1SjUvVggW_dRLtvQ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/cleaningdishes19 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/cleaningdishes19/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cleaningdishes19/support

Today's episode is the online Master Series that took place on May 19th, 2020. Edit Chats with Kimberlee McTaggart, CCE and Thorben Bieger, CCE. Thorben is a CSA nominated editor who has edited several series and a number of features including The Child Remains, Heartbeat and All the Wrong reasons. Kimberlee is a Gemini award winning editor of TV series, docs, and feature films such as Blackbird and the upcoming Little Orphans. Kimberlee and Thorben have worked together on several series such as Call Me Fitz, Pure and Diggstown. They discuss their work, and what it's like to carve out a successful editing career while working and living in Nova Scotia. This event was moderated by Amanda Mitro.

Hey DYM-Nation! Today we go over if Diggstown was worth checking out, and then get into Jasons "Final Chapter" and some of the craziness of Corey Feldman! And somehow it all comes back to Seinfeld! New episodes arrive every Friday via The Laugh Button Subscribe! https://link.chtbl.com/DYMsubscribe For advertising opportunities email advertise@thelaughbutton.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk BTS New York coming up, Daton Fix, Michigan recruiting, and an update on the 9/19 event! Plus some regular shenanigans from us. Ever heard of Diggstown?

On this episode we review the 1992 film, Diggstown. Where the pros meet the cons.

At Canada’s National Academy of Dance Education we know that by allowing our dance educators to hear a variety of perspectives with regards to teaching dance, that they will become more well-rounded dance educators that will allow them to access a variety of sources and strategies in these diverse studio environments. Which is why the perspective of the dancer matters. Today we are gaining some insight into the life of a professional ballerina. We will hear about some teaching styles that inspired her, and those that left her feeling weak and humiliated. We are very excited to have the brave, transparent, articulate, motivated and hardworking Sarah Murphy Dyson speaking with us today. Sarah Murphy-Dyson was a 1st soloist with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet. After retirement, she was cast in the North American premiere of Dirty Dancing (Mirvish) which brought her to Toronto. Sarah has appeared on such shows as Suits, Diggstown, Rookie Blue, The Next Step, and as Isabelle’s ballet teacher in the recent American Girl movie. She has won a Gemini Award and has worked as a stunt double for Milla Jovovich, Kate Beckinsale and Jaime King. Ms. Murphy-Dyson holds a BFA in theatre from the University of Winnipeg.

Gunslingers unite to defend a village against bandits in The Magnificent Seven, a Western retelling of Seven Samurai.  Adam and Andy discuss the coolness of Steve McQueen, the baldness of Yul Brynner, and the toughness of Charles Bronson in this episode. So grab your spurs and whiskey and ride along! Show Notes:What We've Been WatchingAdam: Doctor Sleep (Extended Version), TaskmasterAndy: Virtuosity, Diggstown, The Night Comes for Us, The Wrong Guy, Mom and DadChapters:(~0:08) Introduction  (~0:25) What We've Been Watching  (~10:41) Featured Review   (~39:10) Up Next  (~39:21) Closing Subscribe if you'd want to see more episodes.Feel free to send us a question we can answer on the air to ReelShame@gmail.com or follow us on Instagram @ReelShame.

This week, we bring you a fun and interesting chat with Floyd Kane, the creator and writer of the CBC series Diggstown. Floyd and Mike chat about the use of music as a storytelling and emotional device in TV, how and when music comes into the TV writing process, how songs are chosen for the show, and some of the great independent Canadian artists whose music is featured in Diggstown. http://canadianmusician.com This episode is sponsored by Bandzoogle. Try it free for 30 days and use the promo code “CMPOD” to get 15% off your first year of any subscription. https://bandzoogle.com/?pc=cmpod

Celebrating Women's Day with choreographer Esie Mensah, Vasanti Cosmetics founders Monal and Pinki Patel plus Vinessa Antoine from CBC's Diggstown. Guest hosts: Lifestyle reporter, globalnews.ca, Olivia Bowden and FLARE`s Editor in Chief, Charlotte Herold. #ontheradar: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, The Bachelorette, Diane von Furstenburg, The Honey Pot and more!   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diggstown stars Vinessa Antoine airs on CBC Season 2 on Wednesday, March 4 at 8 p.m. (8:30 NT) on CBC and the free CBC Gem streaming service. When first announced in 2019, Diggstown made headlines in Canadian media for having Vinessa Antoine as the first Black woman to star in a prime-time TV network drama. The new season continues to make strides for representation in Canadian TV, while balancing provocative and poignant stories with light human touches. Created by Floyd Kane, Season 1 of the series introduced viewers to the fierceness of Marcie Diggs (Antoine) and the emotionally and ethically devastating world of legal aid. In Season 2, Marcie and her fellow crusaders at legal aid continue their fight against a criminal justice system that shows no mercy to our most at risk citizens.The new season will continue to touch tackle real life issues that people face, including homelessness, unemployment and imprisonment. Follow Diggstown @diggstownCBC @diggstownCBC @diggstownCBC @TheRealVinessaAntoine Photos courtesy of CBC Interview by Jordan Parker

In today's episode Sarah Taylor sit down with Kimberlee McTaggart, CCE. Kimberlee has been working in the Canadian film industry for over 30 years. She graduated from York University with a BFA in film, where she won the Dean's Prize for Excellence and a national prize from the Academy of Canadian Cinema and TV. More importantly, she met a bunch of cool people who inspired her then and continue to do so today. Despite spending her university years in Toronto, a city she loves, she was immediately drawn back to her home province of Nova Scotia where she has carved out a varied and successful career. Kimberlee produced, directed, and/or edited several award-winning documentaries before beginning to work exclusively in post production in 1994. She also began to work exclusively on non-linear systems, glad to leave the Moviolas and Steenbecks behind! Kimberlee has edited several dramatic series such as Lexx, Gullages, Made in Canada, This Hour has 22 Minutes, Call Me Fitz, Studio Black, Seed, Pure and Diggstown. Her work on the Call Me Fitz pilot brought her one of the last Gemini Awards. She was also nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for her work on both Call Me Fitz and Seed, as well as the feature film Blackbird. Kim took a break from editing for a few years to run a production company where she and her business partner produced several documentaries and two documentary series. She also worked as a business affairs consultant for other companies during this time, and executive produced several short dramatic films. And now, after being back in the editor's chair for 10 years, she is dipping her toes back in to the producing waters, beginning with the award-winning short film Pearls. In addition to serving on the Board of the CCE, Kimberlee serves as the Chair of Women in Film and Television – Atlantic as well as the Editing Caucus Representative of the Atlantic Regional Council of the DGC.

I first met film and television producer, Karen Wentzell when she spoke on a Women in Film & Television (WIFT-Atlantic) panel. I was struck by her poise, insight and generosity in sharing her knowledge. She is behind such critically acclaimed hits as the comedy series Seed, the history-making CBC series Diggstown and of course the show that changed the landscape of Canadian television-Trailer Park Boys. Golden Nuggets: •Understand you are in the room for a reason. You have a voice. Use it. Be heard. •”Hearing a good story is like taking a drug.” •”No one wants to see you fail.” •”Our film crews here are among the best in the world.” •Tune in to find out what she had to say about working on the groundbreaking series, Trailer Park Boys. •Find out about a little known (and very cool!) surfing story that has been uncovered as a result of the work on Diggstown. Producers: Tanya Chedrawy & Michael Boyd Host: Tanya Chedrawy tanyamedia.com Guest: Karen Wentzell Recorded through the facilities of Podcast Atlantic Sound Recording and Editing by Michael Boyd of Podcast Atlantic Follow us on Twitter: @TanyaChedrawy Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyachedrawy/ Music Far Away by Pre Kiilstofte Logo Created by Tanya Chedrawy Email us at: tanya@tanyamedia.com

Join host David Gale as he chats with the wonderful performer Karen Robinson. Karen is perhaps best known recently for her role of Ronnie Lee on the hit comedy Schitt's Creek, but has appeared across stage and screen in a career spanning more than two decades. In this episode she talks about her newfound fame thanks to Schitt's, her family life, her start in the business and her thoughtful perspectives on diversity in the film and TV industry.

Academy award winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. joins us to talk about his life story in film, stage, and screen. Best known for his Oscar winning performance in the movie An Officer and a Gentleman, he also has a wonderful memoir called An Actor and a Gentleman. Born May 27, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, Lou has a flair for projecting quiet authority and has scored well personally in a string of diverse and occasionally challenging roles. The aspiring actor caught a break at his first Broadway audition for “Take A Giant Step” (1953), where, beating out 400 other candidates, the then 16-year-old landed the lead. His acting career soon flourished and his work in the stage and film versions of the groundbreaking drama about African-American family life in Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun” (1961) proved a watershed. This led to numerous appearances on network series in the 1960s and 70s culminating in 1977, when he picked up an Emmy for his eloquent portrayal of Fiddler in the landmark ABC miniseries “Roots”. Meanwhile, his big screen reputation grew with critically acclaimed work in such comedies as “The Landlord” (1970) ”The Skin Game”(1971) with James Garner, “Travels with My Aunt” (1972) and the film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning drama “The River Niger” (1975). A riveting performance as a drug-dealing cutthroat stalking Nick Nolte and Jacqueline Bisset in “The Deep” (1977) catapulted him to wider popularity, but the tough by-the-book drill sergeant in “An Officer and a Gentleman” (1982) won him a Best Supporting Oscar that consolidated his place in the Hollywood hierarchy. Following his Oscar, he made numerous big screen and television appearances ,being singled out for his work as Egyptian president Anwar Sadat in “Sadat”(1983), the sci-fi adventure “Enemy Mine” (1985) where his lizard-like makeup won kudos, and in the action adventure series “Iron Eagle” (1985,1986,1992,1995) which introduced him to a whole new generation of moviegoers. Still going strong, Lou’s trendsetting bald head and imposing six-foot-four physique served him well in “Diggstown” (1991) where he played a down-and-out boxer, a heroic headmaster in “Toy Soldiers” (1991). Lou’s well thought out and nuanced performances also managed to give credibility to socially themed projects such as “To Dance with Olivia” (1997), and the critically acclaimed “Jasper, Texas” (2003) The recipient of every known acting accolade, including multiple Golden Globes, Emmys, and People’s Choice Awards, Lou’s performance has connected him with his fans on a global scale.  Organizations such as the NAACP, CARE, and the United States Armed Forces have used his likeness to add validity and integrity to their causes. Recently, Lou was the new lead on the popular science fiction series “Stargate SG-1” introducing him to a new generation of fans worldwide.  Lou has also developed the Eracism Foundation, a nonprofit organization aimed at creating entertainment that helps bring awareness and education to issues such as racism, ignorance, and societal apathy. Learn more about Louis Gossett Jr., at http://www.louisgossett.com/ and http://www.eracismfoundation.org/

An award-winning performer and 12 season veteran of the hit Canadian series Trailer Park Boys (Barb Lahey), Thompson trained at the UK’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, the Canadian Film Centre (2015), and was one of the eight Women In the Director’s Chair - Story & Leadership program (2016/17).She has played roles at the UK’s Royal National Theatre, in London’s West End and British regional Theatres; at the Shaw Festival and across Canada at major theatres. Recent on-screen work Includes Web series like the groundbreaking Tokens (2019); recent television includes the Trailer Park animation and Diggstown (2019). Film work, including working with Jim Henson on Labyrinth, also includes recent award-winning performances in Michael Melski’s The Child Remains and Splinters by Thom Fitzgerald.Thompson has begun a transition to writer/director, with her short films included in festivals across North America and Europe. Her short Pearls played at over 30 festivals worldwide, winning awards and nominations. Duck Duck Goose, the winner of the FIN Best Atlantic Short accolade for 2018, addresses the culture of fear perpetrated by school lockdowns, and was selected for Telefilm’s Not Short On Talent at Clermont - Ferrand, and for the CBC’s Short Film Faceoff (June 2019) as well as playing major festivals across North America (Miami International FF, Sarasota, Canadian and Kingston Film Festivals) and Europe.Thompson has been developing TV series with the support of NS producer Terry Greenlaw, who is also producing Thompson’s first dramatic feature, shooting in Nova Scotia in the summer of 2020 - Dawn, Her Dad & The Tractor. The script for DHD &TT won the $200K WIDC Feature Film award in 2018, was selected by the WIFT NYC Writer’s lab supported by Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, and the Breaking Through The Lens Initiative in Cannes.Based in Halifax/Dartmouth, Thompson is parent to singer/songwriter T. Thomason, and a champion of LGBTQ issues.Check her out @ShelleyThompsonYou can always watch this episode on our YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss any episode.

Her new novel Watching You Without Me is released today, so Giller Prize-winning author Lynn Coady — who’s also worked as a writer and producer on Orphan Black, Burden of Truth and Diggstown — is here to talk about the very specific pleasures of Wait Until Dark, the 1967 thriller that pits Audrey Hepburn against Alan Arkin … Continue reading Lynn Coady on Wait Until Dark →

Content Warning: Diggstown contains overt themes of racism, violence and brutal deaths of people of color, and is headlined by James Woods. Woods has been accused in relation to the #MeToo movement. The year is 1992 and the sport of boxing is enjoying a heyday in the United States. Director Michael Ritchie would take a stab at some of that boxing success, after a string of other sports films including The Bad News Bears. While not a hugely successful film, and panned by critics as being derivative; Matt and Trevor make the case that a fresh watch in 2019 isn't a wholly unwelcome thing. With an all-star cast including Louis Gossett Jr., Heather Graham, Oliver Platte, Tex Cobb, and Jim Caviezal; the crackling dialogue and the Sting-like grits elevate this beyond any simple boxing movie.

Diggstown delivers the ultimate sleight-of-hand hustle to the viewer, by tricking everyone into thinking this is a great "con-job" movie. Look over here, guys and don't pay attention to the paper-thin plot and how the big con is just betting on unsanctioned boxing. Let's just get this out of the way - this isn't a TERRIBLE movie, but it's pretty crummy stacked next to how good its telling us it is. The whole thing is a giant ruse. Maybe someone can take that as a sign of how well edited it is, but we can't. Our job is to breakdown stories and judge them and this story is ludicrously empty - it's borderline "idiot plot" except one of the requirements is that just ONE person has to show a sign of intelligence to prevent the whole movie - but even if there was one person who could show such intelligence wouldn't prevent anything BECAUSE NOTHING HAPPENS! The plot is so thin it can be put to this: A retired professional boxer gets put into a bet to fight 10 men, one after the other. Actually that sounds alright. Well what actually happens is that he only fights one boxer and 9 townies in an underground boxing ring where the rules sometimes matter and other times don't, fights 5 men in a row on separate days, to the backdrop of two guys betting on how much they can cheat each other. So the only plot is a guy beats up townies and his old boxing nemesis. There's no great con, guys. James Woods' Caine is NOT Danny Ocean or even Bret Maverick. He just cheats at boxing - the least noble thing one can do. He cheats at underground boxing, the most scummy and rookie crap a scumbag can do.  Then the resolution - Diggstown is now owned by an foreign (Florida IS a different country) convict now, instead of a local. What a deal! Why does anyone still live in Diggstown? Diggstown is for those that like to get tricked only. The people who think Last Boy Scout is a great movie. But for the rest of us, it's just too thin on plot and outside of that there's not enough popcorn-eating to work with.

Celiana Cárdenas AMC, Apertura, nos habla de su experiencia al emigrar a otro país (Canadá) para filmar y las diferencias en las maneras de trabajo entre países.Celiana es una directora de fotografía Mexicana trabajando y viviendo en Canadá. Vamos a platicar sobre emigrar a otro país y el cómo comprender y adaptarse a otras reglas, a otras maneras de trabajo, a otro tipo de luz.Celiana estudió Dirección de Fotografía en el CCC Centro de Capacitación Cinematográfica en México y tiene una maestría en la Universidad de California (UCLA). Ella ha trabajado con directores d fotografía, como Emmanuel Lubezki, Rodrigo Prieto, Xavier Pérez Grobet, para citar solo algunos. Vive desde el 2010 en Toronto, Canadá en donde ha filmado 8 largometrajes, 3 documentales y 3 cortos.Sus películas han estado en números festivales que incluyen el TIFF o Festival Internacional de Cine de Toronto y el Festival Internacional de Guadalajara.Este año estrenó “Diggstown” su primera serie de TV para CBC para el horario estelar. Celiana también es miembro de la AMC y de Apertura.Para los que no conocen Apertura, es una asociación mexicana de mujeres cinefotógrafas, su objetivo es dar a conocer el trabajo de mujeres talentosas mexicanas y extranjeras trabajando en Mexico.Algunos han considerado que Celiana es la primera directora de fotografía mexicana, aunque elle dice que más bien es la primera mujer egresada como directora de fotografía del CCC

Too much good stuff!  This Garage Hour Reload had everything from tannerite to OJ's Bronco and short-course off-road racing to Elsinore VS Glen Helen, 'froading in SoCal, Blackstar Canyon, the Zip-It Hippie shirt and pistolized Mosin Nagants. It devolves into a board meeting about the first-ever Garage Hour Gun Getogether. The studio and all lines were infested with cohosts, including the boys from Second Amendment Clothing, Nacho from Wisconsin, Gainfully Employed Dave, Mr. Dustin, Vitamin "E" (also from Wisco) and disaster-master Justin Fort's little brother Johnny. Backed by the Top Taxpayer Mix (also known as the Mr. Dustin, Top Earner Mix) and a lot of t-shirt cannons, this is a throwback worth keeping.

Too much good stuff!  This Garage Hour Reload had everything from tannerite to OJ's Bronco and short-course off-road racing to Elsinore VS Glen Helen, 'froading in SoCal, Blackstar Canyon, the Zip-It Hippie shirt and pistolized Mosin Nagants. It devolves into a board meeting about the first-ever Garage Hour Gun Getogether. The studio and all lines were infested with cohosts, including the boys from Second Amendment Clothing, Nacho from Wisconsin, Gainfully Employed Dave, Mr. Dustin, Vitamin "E" (also from Wisco) and disaster-master Justin Fort's little brother Johnny. Backed by the Top Taxpayer Mix (also known as the Mr. Dustin, Top Earner Mix) and a lot of t-shirt cannons, this is a throwback worth keeping.

We connect with Ontario born, LA based Kindred Spirit to talk about her NEW series DIGGSTOWN and a whole lot more including her time on GENERAL HOSPITAL, BEING ERICA & HAVEN. Listen...

In this episode, Trevor has Kyle catch up on the 1992 boxing/gambling flick, Diggstown! James Woods and Bruce Dern trying to out-sleaze each other! Oliver Platt drinking 10 pitchers of beer! Jesus calling someone the "N" word! Inappropriate, 3rd act tone shifts!

Season 3's first movie is the James Woods/Louis Gossett Jr. film Diggstown. The guys rediscover how good the cast of this movie is, discuss James Woods' controversial twitter presence and name their favourite local son. An on set affair is revealed and the guys work through the con in this movie. The guys reminisce about their days as high school wrestlers and cast the would-be remake of this movie with current day actors.

The Total Tutor Neil Haley will interview Michael McGrady of Showtime's Ray Donovan. Michael McGrady can currently be seen on Showtime's Ray Donovan as Agent Frank Barnes as well as the Freeform hit series Beyond (returns January 2018 with new episodes) as Tom Matthews. McGrady has been a working actor in Hollywood for decades with recognized credits such as The Babe (as baseball legend Lou Gehrig opposite John Goodman), Diggstown (alongside Academy Award winners James Wood and Lou Gossett Jr.), Wyatt Earp (as John Shanssey opposite Kevin Costner), Terrance Malick's The Thin Red Line, Ulu Grosbard's Deep End of the Ocean (alongside Michelle Pfeiffer), as well as several independent films such as 5 Aces with Charlie Sheen, Rage with Nicolas Cage and The Perfect Family with Jason Ritter. Most recently he starred in the critically acclaimed FX series American Crime Story: The People VS OJ Simpson and the Emmy winning series Southland. Father of plus-sized Supermodel Hunter McGrady, Michael has lived a lived a life meant for a screenplay. He was born and raised in Washington State where he studied Business Administration at the University of Washington with plans to attend law school. Those plans shifted when he was diagnosed with malignant melanoma at the age of 19 (the same cancer that took his father's life only one year prior). Upon receiving a clean bill of health, he decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue his lifelong (and secret) desire of acting.        

Michael McGrady can currently be seen on Showtime’s Ray Donovan’s Agent Frank Barnes (Season 5 premieres August 6th), as well as the Freeform hit series Beyond(returns January 2018 with new episodes) as Tom Matthews. McGrady has been a working actor in Hollywood for decades with recognized credits such asThe Babe (as baseball legend Lou Gehrig opposite John Goodman), Diggstown (alongside Academy Award winners James Wood and Lou Gossett Jr.), Wyatt Earp (as John Shanssey opposite Kevin Costner), Terrance Malick’s The Thin Red Line, Ulu Grosbard’s Deep End of the Ocean (alongside Michelle Pfeiffer), as well as several independent films such as 5 Aces with Charlie Sheen, Rage with Nicolas Cage and The Perfect Family with Jason Ritter. Most recently he starred in the critically acclaimed FX series American Crime Story: The People VS OJ Simpson and the Emmy winning series Southland. Father of plus-sizedSupermodel Hunter McGrady, Michael has lived a lived a life meant for a screenplay. He was born and raised in Washington State where he studied Business Administration at the University of Washington with plans to attend law school. Those plans shifted when he was diagnosed with malignant melanoma at the age of 19(the same cancer that took his father’s life only one year prior). Upon receiving a clean bill of health, he decided to move to Los Angeles to pursue his lifelong (and secret) desire of acting. In addition to his success as an actor, he is an accomplished fine artist whose work is currently represented in several galleries across the country. McGrady and his wife Ilka, own and operate McGrady Fine Art. When not filming, McGrady can be found performing with his band Michael McGrady’s Sonic Groove in and around the Los Angeles area. He also enjoys sailing, surfing, riding his Harley or soaring his Hang Glider above the mountains of beautiful Santa Barbara. He holds two black belts in two different styles of Karate, and is actively involved in coaching youth sports– and even coached all three of his children. Follow Michael on Social Media:FacebookInstagramTwitterOfficial Site

"Black Panther", "Flatliners", "Only Living Boy in New York" - We should be talking about trailers for “Black Panther”, “Flatliners” and “Only Living Boy in New York”, but Phil and Lisa have a bone to pick with Tom Cruise and “Valkyrie” first. Also: Songs we loved ruined by movies! And late 80s/early 90s pictures we hope Hollywood reboots next. Movies Ruined: Black Panther, Flatliners, Only Living Boy in New York, Valkyrie, Diggstown, The Verdict (1946), Silence of the Lambs, Sleepless in Seattle. Host Lisa Schmeiser and Philip Michaels.

The year is 1992! I was four years old and started paying attention to classic films like Encino Man, SideKicks, Captain Ron, and Toys. Some of the best movies of 1992 didn't come to my attention until many years later when I had come to enjoy gritty dramas like Diggstown and Juice. Or when my obsession/Fan boy-ness for Matt Damon had fully blossomed and led me to School Ties, which is packed with great young talent like Ben Affleck, Brendan Fraser, Chris O'Donnell, and of Matty D. The movies on my top ten list for 1992 span many different genres of film from comedy and animation to sports and action/adventure. 1. Aladdin 2. A league of there own 3. A few good men 4. Mighty ducks 5. White men cant jump 6. Reservoir dogs 7. Wayne's world 8. My cousin vinny 9. Sister Act 10. 3 Ninjas

A friend of the show gave us a list of movies to watch, Diggstown, The Game, and The Usual Suspects. We felt we needed to talk about this.

So much sauce, so few hours...  This is one of the most entertaining Garage Hours ever, with special guest host 220,000-Mile 4Runner Fuel Filter and regular cohost Agent Aya supporting Hostus Maximus Justin Fort as they wade through Archer, the lives and deaths of fuel filters, turbo-supercharging versus mechanical-supercharging, Orgy (the band), Everything Beautiful Rusts (the album), the Garage Hour's official Miata count (we're at eight), boycotting REI, Sierra Nevada and Staples, Toyota truck suspension parts, Hunter S. Thompson stunts, Bilstein Boy Brett's Yawsport grand opening, Diggstown, a visit from Mic the Mike, Dave Stall, and a call-in from DPRK leader and sociopath-in-chief Kim Jong Uno. Justin and Aya also delve into a few of the basic fast-guy skills that he will be teaching her on her first canyon run the next morning (at whereabouts unknown).

EPISODE 54 – Ralph and Kevin are discussing boxing in Diggstown, 007 getting his license revoked in License to Kill, Last Weeks News Tonight, Q’s X-Ray technology, The Wyatt Family and a whole bunch more! LISTEN HERE

You know how they say you can't have too much of a good thing? Well, the wonderful Jon Wallace and I can't have too much Woods and Weller in our life and so, continuing our series on these two second-tier titans, we present, for your listening pleasure, our discussion of bonkers action film Fifty/Fifty and boxing hustle picture Diggstown.We also take time out for Jon to tell us all about Sam Raimi's latest Disney skirmish Oz: The Great and Powerful.Along with the usual comedy and music I don't know how we can't win! Take a listen, won't you...You can SHOP The After Movie Diner http://www.cafepress.com/aftermoviediner LOTS of original and unique designs available on a variety of clothing styles for all ages, office & home supplies and gifts for all the family! AND Check out our sister show Dr.Action and the Kick Ass Kid Commentaries: WATCH OUT! This Podcast EXPLODES!!! http://dractionkickass.blogspot.com/ AND The BRAND NEW SHOW The B-Movie Bargain Bin: http://bmoviebargainbin.wordpress.com/ You can e-mail us: aftermoviediner@gmail.com You can follow us on Twitter: @aftermoviediner Find us on Facebook - www.facebook.com/aftermoviediner and please comment, leave feedback, rate and review us on www.talkshoe.com and iTunes We are also on www.podbean.com and www.podcastpickle.com The After Movie Diner Podcast is part of THE 2ND UNIT PODCAST NETWORK! Our ALL NEW website http://2upn.blogspot.com

The Crow, Flatliners, Jurassic Park, Diggstown, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Fisher King, Nightbreed, Hal Hartley's Trust, The Usual Suspects, The Prophecy... What do all these movies possibly have to do with each other?  They were made in the nineties, my friends.  The age of the overcoat and the flannel shirt.