The NFP

Another multiplex episode. In this one, I talk about Norman Jewison, where to find Canadian films and the Toronto International Film Festival.

In this episode, I am podcasting the final part of the audiobook version of a novel called: The pleasure of looking – The films of Alan Blackburn. It is a fictional biography of a Canadian filmmaker.

In this episode, I am podcasting part two of the audiobook version of a novel called: The pleasure of looking – The films of Alan Blackburn. It is a fictional biography of a Canadian filmmaker.

In this episode, I am podcasting the audiobook version of a novel I wrote a few years back called: The Pleasure of Looking – The Films of Alan Blackburn. It is a fictional biography of a Canadian filmmaker.

In this episode, we talk with Evan Chester, the creator of a great YouTube channel called: Kubricklynch. A channel that deals mostly with film history, a rare thing in the YouTube world. We had a conversation about his channel and movies in general. Link to the show notes: https://www.youtube.com/@kubricklynch

In this episode we present a short history of the National Film Board of Canada along with a recommendation for 5 great NFB films in animation and documentary form. Link to the show notes: https://www.nfpcan.ca/5-great-nfb-films-that-you-need-to-see-now-links/

Have you ever wondered what exactly is the Author Theory? In this episode I will talk about its origins in France, how it came to North America, and what it is all about. Link to the show notes: https://www.nfpcan.ca/the-author-theory-podcast-links/

In this episode, we conclude our series about the beginnings of the feature film industry in Canada using as a reference, a book called Canada’s Hollywood, by Ted Magder. We talk about how the free trade agreement between the US and Canada affected the film industry, and then we sum up the whole series.

In this episode, we talk about the tax shelter years. A notorious but short period in Canadian film history that generated contempt for our films that still lingers today. Then we talk about how the early days of pay TV affected the CFDC, so much so that it had to change its name to TELEFILM Canada.

In this episode, we continue to talk about the beginnings of the feature film industry in Canada using as a reference, a book called Canada’s Hollywood, by Ted Magder. We talk about the early days of the CFDC (Canadian Film Development Corporation), film quotas, film levies and maple syrup porno!

In this episode, I will be talking about the beginnings of the feature film industry in Canada. To do this, I will be using as a reference, a book called Canada’s Hollywood, by Ted Magder. In part 1, we start off by describing the background of the Canadian film scene before the government got involved, and then go into the details of the actual creation of the CFDC, the Canadian film development...

In this episode, we have an interview with American film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum about his book: “Movies Wars: How Hollywood and the media conspire to limit the films we can see.” The book deals with the dominance of Hollywood and the mainstream media in how movies are sold to the public. Find out more about the book in the episode’s show notes here: https://nfpcan.blubrry.net/movie-wars-show-no...

In this multiplex episode, we have recommendations for people looking for above average film criticism and fascinating movie books. We also have a short discussion about the Canadian Cooperation Project and some Hollywood news. Check out the recommendations: https://nfpcan.blubrry.net/the-multiplex-episode-show-notes-and-links/

In this episode, I have an interview with the author Barbara Wade Rose, who wrote a biography about Canadian filmmaker Budge Crawley called “Budge: What happened to Canada’s king of film”. Budge Crawley was a pioneer Canadian independent filmmaker who started making films in Ottawa, Ontario during the 40s and had a long film career that culminated in winning an Oscar for a documentary called “The...

In episode 7, we continue and finish our talk about the early history of Hollywood. But not the history of movie stars or movies, but the history of film from the very practical point of view of business. How did Hollywood make its money? Listen and find out.

In episode 6, we talk about the early history of Hollywood. But not the history of movie stars or movies, but the history of film from the very practical point of view of business. How did Hollywood make its money? Listen and find out.

In episode 5, we talk about Canadians who moved to Hollywood in the early days. That is to say Canadians who, instead of working in Canadian movies, such as they were then, decided to go to Hollywood and tried to make it there. We talk about Mary Pickford, Mack Sennett, May Irwin and Douglas Shearer. Here is a link to a Mary Pickford YouTube channel if you’re interested in watching Mary Pickford m...

In this episode, we conclude talking about the early days of Canadian film using the book "Embattled Shadows" by Peter Morris. We hear the final thoughts from Peter Morris and then I give my opinion about Morris's take on early Canadian film.

In part 3 of the early days of Canadian movies, we talk about Hollywood’s monopoly and domination in Canada. We also talk about ASN studios in Montreal, which was the only positive thing in Canadian movies at that time. Here is a link to the ASN’s Canadian Cameo: Rhapsody in Two Languages (1934) mentioned in the podcast: https://youtu.be/NK0pmAWmatU Enjoy!

In this episode, we continue to discuss the early history of Canadian film based on the book by Peter Morris. We learn about a movie promoter called Ernest Shipman and also about the Motion Picture Bureau of Canada.

In this episode, we give a brief overview of season 1, and we start talking about the early history of Canadian movies, based on the book entitled “embattled shadows” by Peter Morris. We cover chapters 1,2 and 3.

In episode 5, we talk about Canadians who moved to Hollywood in the early days. That is to say Canadians who, instead of working in Canadian movies, such as they were then, decided to go to Hollywood and tried to make it there. We talk about Mary Pickford, Mack Sennett, May Irwin and Douglas Shearer. Here is a link to the silent movie YouTube channel if you're interested in watching Mary Pickford...

In part 3 of the early days of Canadian movies, we talk about Hollywood's monopoly and domination in Canada. We also talk about ASN studios in Montreal, which was the only positive thing in Canadian movies at that time. Here is a link to the ASN's Canadian Cameo: Rhapsody in Two Languages (1934) mentioned in the podcast: https://youtu.be/NK0pmAWmatU Enjoy!

In this episode, we continue to discuss the early history of Canadian film based on the book by Peter Morris. We learn about a movie promoter called Ernest Shipman and also about the Motion Picture Bureau of Canada.

In this episode, we give a brief overview of season 1, and we start talking about the early history of Canadian movies, based on the book entitled "embattled shadows" by Peter Morris. We cover chapters 1,2 and 3.