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With great power comes great responsibility. With great Spider Man debates comes a whole lot of cinema to unpack. From passing the keys in the NBA to passing the torch across three generations of Spider Man, we’re talking legacy, reinvention, and what happens when the kid finally becomes the man. INTRO - Russ retires, LeBron joins Philadelphia, Steph is watching the competition, and the youngins a...

SCENEDMS ISSUE 76: THE ONE WITH THE SPIDEY SENSES With great power comes great responsibility. With great Spider Man debates comes a whole lot of cinema to unpack. From passing the keys in the NBA to passing the torch across three generations of Spider Man, we’re talking legacy, reinvention, and what happens when the kid finally becomes the man. INTRO - Russ retires, LeBron joins Philadelphia, Ste...

SCENEDMS AT VIFF: THE SPECIAL EP - From the red carpet to the big screen, we’re bringing you inside VIFF with an incredible lineup of conversations featuring The White Lotus star Carrie Coon, Justin Ducharme ( Seventeen ), Hayley Gray, Kaayla Whachell and Erika Prevost ( Send the Rain ), Bethany Brown and director Gloria Mercer ( A Safe Distance ), and director Adrian Murray ( The Pocket Mirror )....

SCENEDMS PODCAST INTRO - In this episode, we sit down with Adam Diesel Power, Calgary’s movie programmer for the Calgary International Film Festival (CIFF), to talk movies, filmmaking, and the people shaping cinema today. We debate legendary actors and directors, compare Hollywood stars on and off the court, and put Nicolas Cage’s filmography to the test with our own movie draft. We also discuss s...

SCENEDMS SPECIAL EDITION: THE ONE FOR TIFF ‘26 The films are only the beginning. The real stories happen behind them. SceneDMs takes you inside the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival for The One for TIFF ‘26 , a special edition of the podcast celebrating the filmmakers, actors, and creative minds bringing stories to life on screen.  This is TIFF through the SceneDMs lens. We sat down with di...

SceneDMs — Kaitlyn Santa Juana Kaitlyn Santa Juana ( Final Destination: Bloodlines ) joins SceneDMs for a deep dive into movies, acting, horror and the films that shaped her. INTRO — 0:42 Kaitlyn takes us through the movies that made her fall in love with cinema and inspired her to become an actor, from Titanic , High School Musical and A Goofy Movie to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind . We t...

INTRO DNo and Merv kick things off with NBA playoff talk, debate whether SGA is already the greatest Canadian basketball player ever after his second MVP, rank the best point guards in the league and in history, share the best new movies they’ve watched recently, and build their ultimate Mortal Kombat starting five. ACT ONE The tournament begins as the guys break down the greatest Fatalities and f...

INTRO - The guys are back, with a brand new episode. First, they catch up on both of their respective basketball seasons before shifting their focus to the world of cinema. Merv and DuuNo give their thoughts on the latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie trailer. Then they waste no time recounting their initial reactions after watching the 98th Academy Awards show. ACT ONE - They list which 2025 fi...

INTRO - The guys are back with a brand new episode of the Scenedms podcast. First, they focus on basketball and discuss Bam Adebayo's career-high 83 points before shifting to cinema. They give their thoughts on Universal Studios extending theatrical windows again. DuuNo and Merv put together a top 5 all-time horror franchise list.  ACT ONE - Merv and DuuNo give a rundown of Ghostface killers&...

INTRO - The cinephile duo is back with a new episode to give the elite actress Rachel McAdams her flowers. First, they catch up by debating the Top 5 best NBA jerseys of all time. DuuNo discusses his experience watching Steph Curry's new animated family sports comedy film 'Goat'. Merv gives his opinion on the masterpiece 'Sinners' (2025), breaking the academy record for th...

INTRO - The guys are back with a brand new episode to kick off season 5 of the podcast. Hosts DuuNo and Merv, update the SceneDMs fam on everything since their hiatus. They give their thoughts on the NBA All-Star starters selections and predict who the reserves should be. Then they switch gears from sports to cinema, discussing their most anticipated films releasing this upcoming year. DuuNo and M...

INTRO - The guys are back with a new episode drafting the best films from 1995. But first, they catch up on their final days of being in Vancouver, before heading to play for their next team. They premiere their 'Hell Crust Pizza' commercial that they wrote, directed and starred in. What were the best moments of 1995? ACT ONE - They have round one of the 1995 movie draft. ACT TWO - They...

INTRO - The wait is over. Catching up, the guys are back with a new episode, joined by a special guest. BC Lions defensive lineman Christian Covington from the CFL stops by SceneDMs to discuss movies. First, they reflect on what it’s like playing in front of your family, preferences to playing on the road vs home, and a quick rundown of Christian's NCAA and NFL journey. We debate the Mount Ru...

INTRO - SceneDMs is back with a special guest, Tanner Care. He's a force in the world of athletics and is currently the head strength and conditioning coach for both the Vancouver Bandits and the BC Lions professional sports teams. We catch up him about the best movies of the year that he’s seen so far. Tanner gives his thoughts on who's a better athlete between basketball and football p...

INTRO  - The guys speak about the Emmy nominations for this upcoming ceremony. They debate the best Steven Spielberg films and then speak about the Jurassic Park franchise's movie legacy.  ACT ONE  - They review the first three films in the Jurassic Park universe (1-3) ACT TWO  - DuuNo and Merv discuss which dinosaur is their favorite. Then they both review Jurassic World, Jurassic World: Fal...

INTRO - The guys talk about the most shocking NBA off-season moves thus far, before listing some of the best movies through the halfway point of the year. Then DuuNo and Merv discuss what elements make a racing film good and entertaining.  ACT ONE - Merv and DuuNo review some of the best race car films of all time. ACT TWO - The guys debate the Mount Rushmore of their favourite car movies before r...

INTRO - The guys catch up and discuss OKC winning the 2025 NBA Championship. They debate if SGA is the greatest Canadian to touch a basketball. Then they pivot to what ingredients make a zombie film good, in addition to reviewing the historical movie lore of the undead.  ACT ONE - Merv and DuuNo review some of the best zombie films of all time.  ACT TWO - DuuNo and Merv list three items they'...

INTRO - The guys DuuNo and Merv reunite for a convo about the John Wick franchise. They discuss the NBA finals and which Canadians they’re proud of seeing play on the biggest stage. They list possible factors that make the John Wick universe successful with a cult following in the action genre.  ACT ONE - They debate Keanu Reeves Mount Rushmore outside of playing the feared Boogyman. Then they rev...

INTRO - DuuNo and Merv catch up on their recent move to the West Coast as they reunite for episodes in person. The guys talk about the best films of 2025 they’ve seen in theaters so far. Then they discuss why Tom Cruise is one of the best actors of all time. ACT ONE - Merv and DuuNo debate what makes the Mission Impossible franchise so successful before listing their favorite Tom Cruise stunts fro...

SceneDMs Game Point segment where we go possession for possession with an acting great. SceneDMs interviews actor Omar Benson Miller AKA Cornbread from the Ryan Coogler smash hit film 'Sinners' (2025). Miller was born on 7 October 1978 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Ballers (2015), 8 Mile (2002) and Miracle at St. Anna (2008). Subscribe to @scened...

INTRO - The guys catch up with a very special guest, NBA champion and current overseas basketball star, Jordan Loyd. He discusses his love for the game and what the biggest differences between competing in the NCAA vs the NBA and pros are. The guys then debate the top five best basketball films.  ACT ONE - They speak on their basketball preparation in terms of habits and what drives them to remain...

INTRO - DuuNo and Merv are back with a new edition of SceneDMs podcast accompanied by a special guest. Director, designer, artist and father Shane Stirling is a Toronto-based cultural icon. He's best known for his work with Nike, Jordan, Drake, Timberland, Foot Locker and Adidas. They catch up on his upbringing and journey to creative success. The guys give their thoughts on the future winner...

INTRO -  The guys return for a new episode of SceneDMs, first they catch up and discuss the current and future state of NBA All-Star weekend. They recap the importance of black history month and compare it to their experiences growing up. Merv and DuuNo list three films that explain or reflect the black culture experience. DuuNo and Merv declare which black actors are on their mount rushmore.  ACT...

INTRO - The guys are back with a new episode honoring Valentine’s Day with a special guest, Vancouver filmmaker Simrit Saini. She discusses her journey to becoming a director and what films inspire her work. Then they debate their top 3 GO-TO Rom Coms of all time. ACT ONE - Simrit speaks on what elements make a romance comedy a good film and they review some of the underrated classic romcom movies...

INTRO - The guys catch up, then speak about SGA's dominant season in the  NBA with OKC. Plus they name which NBA ringless player is the best. They discuss the hilarious moments from Dave Chappelle's 2025 SNL monologue and compare it to the other memorable SNL special guest appearances.  ACT ONE -  The guys debate whether the Marvel or DC film company is better in terms of animated pictur...