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Welcome back to Tiltta. Chill with the gang as we explore some interesting holiday traditions and origins. 

Movie NOT recommendation: STOP watching Sinners (2025). Worst movie of the year.   We have a new Pope, new Prime Minister & a new episode. Inspired by this, join us as we discuss Good Men in history-- men who adored their wives over fame (James Stewart), men who changed laws to be with their lovers (Emperor Justinian I) and men who moved mountains for love (Dashrath Manjhi).

Movie recommendation: The Whale (2011). Directed by: ⁠Suzanne Chisholm and ⁠ ⁠Michael Parfit⁠ . Join the cousins as we explore 'Amazing Animals'. Starting off strong, we have the Amazing Pelorus Jack, a dolphin who guided ships through the treacherous French Pass. Then, we explore the sad and inspiring tale of Tahlequah, the Orca mother who mourned her children in a way never before seen by the sp...

In Episode 11 of the podcast, listeners are treated to a gripping exploration of the infamous Jack the Ripper case alongside their classic movie recommendation: Francis Ford Coppola's "Bram Stoker's Dracula" (1992), a visually stunning film that intertwines themes of love and death, paralleling the historic saga of Jack the Ripper's gruesome murders in Victorian London. The episode delves into the...

The Tiltta hosts recap their haunted childhood on the family farm. 

This episode of Tiltta explores the extraordinary life of Violet Constance Jessop, who experienced some of the most notable maritime disasters of the early 20th century. Her position as a stewardess on ocean liners led to her experiences of turmoil on the RMS Olympic, the Titanic and HMHS Britannic .  Violet emerged as a symbol of bravery, later serving as a nurse in World War II and earning her t...

Movie recommendation: Queen and Slim (2020), directed by Melina Matsoukas.    Warning: Contains content about sexual assault and violence.   Join us as we explore the chilling true crime story of Canadian couple Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, known as the "Ken and Barbie killers." The couple's dark relationship, marked by control and manipulation, led to gruesome crimes, including the rapes and...

Movie recommendation: Straight Outta Compton (2015). Directed by F. Gary Gray  Join us as we examine the life and legacy of Tupac Shakur. The episode begins by detailing his artistic development in Baltimore and Marin City, California. We cover his transition to acting, his rising tensions within the hip-hop world, and his infamous feud with The Notorious B.I.G., ultimately leading to his tragic d...

Movie recommendation: The BlacKkKlansman (2018). Directed by Spike Lee.    Join us as we delve into M. Lamar's background and artistic journey. Our discussion centers on the halftime show, exploring symbolism such as Serena Williams's Crip walk, Samuel L. Jackson's role as "Uncle Sam," the phrases "40 acres & a Mule" & "The revolution will be televised" and the use of the Xbox controller i...

Movie recommendation: Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)   Join us in Episode five as we delve into the realities of Indigenous injustice within Saskatchewan, exploring three cases that highlight systemic racism and neglect within the justice system: first, we do an in-depth exploration of the Starlight tours, specifically looking into the death of Neil Stonechild, who was left outside in freezing...

Movie Recommendation: Atonement (2007)   Join us as we step into the world of royal intrigue and tragic romance in this week's episode of Tiltta as we explore the captivating love affair between Princess Margaret and Group Captain Peter Townsend. Their story intertwines passion, societal expectations, and the weight of duty, set against the opulent backdrop of the British monarchy. Join us as we u...

In this heart-wrenching episode, we delve into one of the most disturbing cases of child abuse in American history: the Sylvia Likens case. Join us as we discuss the gut-wrenching summer that Sylvia and her sister were placed in the care of a troubled woman named Gertrude Baniszewski in 1965. We discuss key events leading up to Sylvia's death, the investigation that followed, and the chilling cour...

Movie Recommendation: Big Fish (2003)   Join us as we explore the poignant love story of Amedeo Modigliani, a visionary painter, and his muse, Jeanne Hébuterne, a talented artist. From Modigliani's turbulent upbringing in Italy to their romance in Paris in 1917, their love story is marked by tragedy. Modigliani's continual health decline due to tuberculosis only highlights Jeanne's devotion, becom...

Movie Recommendation: White Oleander (2002) In this thought-provoking episode, Toria Summerfield and her cousin Paige delve into the complex and unsettling topic of mothers profiting from their daughters' sexual exploitation. They kick off the conversation with a focus on high-profile cases like Lily Phillips and Brooke Shields, setting the stage for a deeper examination of this disturbing phenome...