Hidden Reels

On this episode of Hidden Reels, we're joined by JJ Gillanders, assistant director and coordinator and professor in film production at Algonquin College. We discuss the movie District 9 and JJ gives his insights into what makes it such a unique sci-fi film compared to others of its genre.

In today’s oversaturated streaming world, how do you decide what movie to sit down and actually commit to watching? That’s where Hidden Reels comes in. It’s the newest podcast from me, your host, Kevin Inglis, offering stimulating, in-depth discussions of underrated movies that average viewers aren’t familiar with, opening people’s eyes to a whole new world of cinema. 

On this episode of Hidden Reels, we're joined by Sofia Vedechkina, a movie enthusiast and history buff, to chat about Martin Scorsese's 'Silence.'  We delve into the movie's themes of cultural clash and struggles with faith in 17th-century Japan, trying to get to the heart of what it really means to be a Christian. 

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Hidden Reels. Today we're joined by Jeremy Atherton, an Ottawa documentarian and professor of film, to chat about Grizzly Man, the 2005 documentary by Werner Herzog.  We'll discuss Herzog's unique methods that he applies to making a documentary film, and the philosophical questions that Grizzly Man inspires Herzog to explore.