Outside The Frame

June has come to an end, which means we've officially passed the halfway point of the year. With that in mind, Elijah, Maddy, Mike, and Dalton take a look back at the films of 2026 to discuss what the year has accomplished critically, commercially, and culturally (2:38). Afterwards, it's right down to business, as they count down their respective favourites of the year so far (10:06)! Hosts: Elija...

It's Canada Day! This week's episode starts with some brief housekeeping, including an announcement of the OTF Movie Stock Market winner for the first half of 2026 (1:40). Afterwards, Elijah, Maddy, Mike, and Dalton discuss some of their favourite Canadian films (including Mommy (2014), Crash (1996), Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance (1993), and Incendies (2010), what qualifies as a Canadian fi...

It's time for another draft! Elijah, Maddy, Mike, and Dalton buckle down to draft their favourite (and most strategic) picks from the most coveted collection of film physical media, a.k.a. The Criterion Collection. Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday at 6 PM on radiowestern.ca !

With Elijah and Mike both away, Dalton and Maddy take the reins for an episode that mixes a little bit of old with the new. First, they discuss their thoughts and feelings about Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi film Disclosure Day and why it (mostly) worked for them (2:40). Afterwards, they bridge the gap between past and present with some cinematic double features. The hosts each take a contemporary...

With Disclosure Day just around the corner, Outside The Frame is taking a look at the career of one of the greatest directors in film history: Steven Spielberg. Elijah, Dalton, Mike, and Maddy look back on their first experiences with Spielberg’s filmmaking, from E.T. to Jurassic Park and beyond (8:49). Then, in the second half, each host highlights a personal pick they believe deserves more love...

An episode of delight. An episode of anger. If there was ever an episode to show the duality of film criticism, this would be the one. Elijah, Dalton, Mike, and Maddy start the episode by diving into one of the year's most anticipated films, The Backrooms (4:33). Afterwards, they break down the individually assigned movies chosen for them from your recommendations! Elijah starts with his updated v...

Using Letterboxd is all fun and games until you have to defend your decisions... On this episode, each of our hosts is put on trial for their Letterboxd ratings, reviews, and habits. Some are good ol' fashioned fun, some are completely inexcusable. Either way, it makes for one of the most entertaining (and heated) episodes of Outside The Frame thus far! Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Maddy Richa...

On this very chaotic and tornado-filled episode, Outside The Frame explores a galaxy far, far away. With The Mandalorian & Grogu releasing this weekend, Elijah, Mike, and Maddy sit down to discuss all 11 live-action Star Wars films and rank them from worst to best. Hosts: Elijah Rae, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday at 6 PM on radiowestern.ca !

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is now underway! As one of the most prestigious and interesting film festivals kicks off, Maddy and Elijah break down their most anticipated picks from this year's line-up, the esteemed jury, what this means for the upcoming award season, and the most coveted award given at the festival: the Palme Dog. Hosts: Elijah Rae and Maddy Richard Want to hear us live? Catch us...

In a world where people compete to have the best movies on their roster, Outside the Frame does the complete opposite. Welcome to the F-Tier Movie Draft: the objective? Make the worst movie line-up possible. From Razzie-nominated gems to the worst movies to ever win Best Picture at the Oscars, we're picking the worst of the worst! Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike Wan...

Just in time for The Devil Wears Prada 2 , it was only fitting to take a trip down memory lane and explore the illustrious career of one of cinema's best actresses: Meryl Streep. Divided into 6 categories, Maddy, Mike, Dalton, and Elijah break down their favourite of her films, some hidden gems in her filmography, the defining performance from each decade of her career, and more! Hosts: Elijah Rae...

We're bringing back an oldie, but a goodie--and for the first time on streaming! The rules of the Room 101 episode are simple: Elijah, Maddy, Mike, and Dalton present one film that they would like to put into the elusive "Room 101", where things go and are never to be seen again. They debate which films should be banished from existence and why. The movies that are on the chopping block? David Gor...

It's a shorter one this week! To celebrate the recent birthday of Francis Ford Coppola, Elijah, Mike, and Maddy discuss the director's bold filmography from his iconic run in the 70s all the way to the enigmatic Megalopolis . Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, and Maddy Richard Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday at 6 PM on radiowestern.ca !

Is there any better way to see into the soul of a film fan than by looking at their Letterboxd Top 4? Elijah, Mike, Maddy, and Dalton discuss their respective Letterboxd Top 4s, what these films mean to them, and why they're important enough to crack the coveted list! Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday at 6 PM on radiowester...

In honour of the late icon Robert Duvall, Outside The Frame sponsored multiple screenings of Francis Ford Coppola's infamous film Apocalypse Now at Hyland Cinema. To kick off the first screening, Elijah, Mike, Maddy, and Dalton sat down for a live discussion of the film, Robert Duvall's legacy, and some of the insane stories that came from the film's production. A huge thanks to everyone who came...

Radio, television, internet: it's all about the network! With Elijah out sick, Mike, Maddy, and Dalton discuss one of the most acclaimed films of all time: Sidney Lumet's 1976 masterpiece Network . They break down the most rewatchable scenes, their hottest takes, and what has aged best from this film. Hosts: Mike Klassen, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday...

No, that's not a typo in the title. To celebrate Maddy's recent birthday, she prepared a March Madness-style bracket for Elijah, Mike, and Dalton to tackle. The topics? Dream Muppet Movie Remakes (6:25) and Top Movie Stars Under 30 (41:07)! Don't forget, you can catch Outside The Frame doing a LIVE discussion on Saturday, March 28th at 7 PM before the first OTF-sponsored screening of Apocalypse No...

The biggest night in movies is finally over! Now that the (far too long) awards season has come to an end, the Outside The Frame crew breaks down the ceremony, including Conan O'Brien's hosting gig, the presenter bits (the good and the dreadful), and, of course, the biggest wins of the night. Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesd...

Even though this year's Oscar race has some formidable nominees, there are still many titles and names that have, once again, been left unrecognized by the Academy. That's where Outside The Frame comes in! With only a few days left until the biggest night in film, the OTF crew pick their alternate Oscar winners in the Big 4 categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Actress. The...

It’s no secret the Oscars have a habit of getting it very wrong — and this week, Outside The Frame is here to fix it. Elijah, Mike, Maddy, and Dalton discuss their collective Top 10 Most Egregious Oscar Snubs and boldly rewrite awards history. From Denzel Washington’s powerhouse turn in Malcolm X to the Academy’s baffling cold shoulder toward Alfred Hitchcock’s filmography, no injustice is off-lim...

It's been TOO long, but a listener (and host) favourite has finally returned! With the Oscars just around the corner, the Outside The Frame gang are drafting the biggest and best Best Picture winners in Oscar history! From the absolutely stacked decade of winners the 60s brought us, to the dreary 90s, we pick (and fight over) the best of the best! Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Maddy Richard, an...

It's another instalment in the Director's Chair series, where each host gets to take the show in whichever direction they'd like for 15-20 minutes. They start with a listener request and discuss their respective favourite Quentin Tarantino films (2:39). They then get into Elijah's segment, where they take parts from many different films to make their very own, perfect 'Franken-Movie' (10:05). For...

Welcome to an episode filled with hope! Before we get into the nitty-gritty of the new year, Dalton, Mike, Maddy, and Elijah have selected their respective 5 most anticipated movies of 2026. From Hollywood blockbusters to small-scale, intimate character studies, a lot of ground gets covered on these lists! P.S. Stick around for the Secret Film , which will score you an extra point as next week's M...

Another entry in the Hyland Highlights series! Hyland Cinema's February lineup is looking stacked, and Outside The Frame is going through some of the best movies you can catch on the big screen! We discuss three absolute classics: Fargo (19:40), The Princess Bride (34:34), and True Romance (48:35)! All of these movies, and more, are playing this month at Hyland Cinema. Secure your tickets now at h...

This year's Oscar race is finally underway! The nominations for the 98th Academy Awards were released this past Thursday, and with Maddy on vacation, Dalton, Mike, and Elijah take up the task of discussing this year's nominees. They discuss Sinners smashing the record for most nominated film in Oscars history, the new casting category, snubs, surprises, and every question mark the Academy left us...