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CiTR -- The Reel Whirled

"The official show of the UBC Film Society, “The Reel Whirled” is a show made by and for film buffs! Hosted by Grace Newman-Bennett, this show will provide you with your weekly dose of cinematic goodness. Tune into “The Reel Whirled” and catch Grace reviewing the latest movies, passionately discussing topics of interest, and shining a light on some films from the past that deserve more recognition.

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New Host Intro!

CiTR -- The Reel Whirled ·

2026/09/24

Join our new host Grace as she walks you through her favourite movies, what she watched over the Summer, and some upcoming releases she is eagerly awaiting. Listen to hear about films such as Lady Bird, Challengers, The Sheep Detectives, and La Bola Negra - there is truly something for everyone!

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Guilty Pleasure Movies!

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2026/05/16

Tune in to this special summer episode with Lily, Emma, and Grace! Featuring some epic soundtrack selections throughout the hour, the group chats about their guilty pleasure picks; from X-Men: Apocalypse to Twilight to Now You See Me, we really cover it all.

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Interview with Joe Kennedy!

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2026/04/14

On this episode of The Reel Whirled, Lily chats with Vancouver director Joe Kennedy about his new documentary film, Cheetah Fast & Wild. The film, which follows two orphaned cheetahs as they learn to survive in the wild, just recently debuted on CBC as part of The Nature of Things. Don't miss this segment as Joe discusses his unique experience creating the first-ever documentary granted access to film on location at a special Wilding Camp!

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Interview with Wayne Wapeemukwa!

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2026/04/08

Tune in to hear Lily's interview with filmmaker and philosopher, Wayne Wapeemukwa (Luk'Luk'I). Wayne is an award winning filmmaker (TIFF, VIFF, Director’s Guild of Canada) who has worked with surrealist fictional film, the documentary genre, and using Vancouver's urban landscapes as a backdrop in his storytelling.

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Oscars Recap!

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2026/03/25

Lily is joined by special guests Grace and Wes on this year's Oscar episode! The 98th Academy Awards were full of excitement; from the new Casting category to epic musical performances, it was definitely a night to remember. Tune in to hear us talk about some monumental wins after a monumental year in filmmaking!

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Music Mockumentaries

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2026/03/11

On this week's episode Lily is joined by Millie and Fernando for a discussion about Music Mockumentaries!!! Tune in to hear about Spice World (1997), The Moment (2026), and Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie (2025)!

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Out of This World Movie Trivia Fundrive Special

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2026/03/05

Join us for our 2026/2062 Movie Trivia Fundrive episode! In the spirit of this Fundrive's space-age utopia theme, our trivia show is all connected to iconic space and futuristic moments in movies. Plus, some bonus questions about films that relate to the physicality of print and music media because after all, that's what this week's fundraiser is all about. Tune in to play along as Lily tests the knowledge of Anja, Madeleine, Nikolai, and Dhairya. AND learn some fun film facts while you're at

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UBC Alum Spotlight - Interview w/ Cari Green

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2026/02/25

Tune in to hear Lily's interview with UBC’s very own alum and an accomplished Canadian film producer, Cari Green. Cari has been producing award winning social issue documentary films for over 35 years and continues to work as a mentor and advisor in the film industry. Don't miss this episode spotlighting Cari's unique filmmaking journey!

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Interview with Alison Snowden and David Fine!

CiTR -- The Reel Whirled ·

2026/02/12

Tune in to hear Lily's interview with the amazing Alison and David of Snowden Fine Animation. The pair has done it all - they are Academy Award winning short film creators (Bob's Birthday), as well as the creative minds behind multiple critically acclaimed animated TV shows (Bob and Margaret). Not all creative duos who meet in film school end up spending their lives together, so don't miss this episode spotlighting Alison and David's unique filmmaking journeys!

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Student Spotlight - Bonfire Productions

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2026/01/29

On this episode of the Reel Whirled, Lily is joined by cofounders of the Vancouver based production house, Bonfire Productions. Tune in to hear Jaida, Ryan, and Chenneth discuss their journeys as young filmmakers as well as their new short film Jinsei No Toki.

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London Movies

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2025/12/10

Although it's bittersweet to say goodbye, this is Emma and Hanna's last episode as hosts of The Reel Whirled. This episode is all about London movies, as both of your hosts get ready to go on exchange to that very city next term! The show will return with a new host in 2026, so there's lots to look forward to. Thank you for listening every Wednesday, we'll see you guys later!

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Josh O'Connor Special

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2025/12/03

Hanna and Emma are joined by special guest and friend of the show Victoria to chat about the rising star that is actor Josh O'Connor. They dive into his compelling performances in La Chimera, Challengers, and The History of Sound; as well as his breakout role in God's Own Country, and most recent turn in Wake Up Dead Man. Tune in for a fun listen, and if you've turned into a Josh O'Connor fan by the end, then we'll be saying 'I Told Ya' so!

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Fincher Fest

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2025/11/19

In this episode, Hanna and Emma are joined by friend of the show and David Fincher aficionado, Anja, for "Fincher Fest"! They talk about Se7en, Fight Club, Gone Girl, and discuss the trademarks of Fincher's films-- from music to performances to lighting. Tune in for lots of laughs and great discussion!

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Creature Features

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2025/11/13

Hanna and Emma embrace the monstrous with today's episode, which is a creature feature! Digital ghosts and teenage vampires haunt the airwaves, as well as one of the classic monster tales, in the form of Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein.

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Creature Features

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2025/11/12

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Halloween Movies

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2025/10/29

For Halloween week, this episode's topic is of course, Halloween movies! The spooky selections that Hanna and Emma discuss are Ginger Snaps, The VVitch, and It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Listen if you are looking to add to your Halloween watchlist.

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Canadian Movies

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2025/10/22

What makes a movie Canadian? Emma and Hanna share their thoughts and discuss the films Juno, You Can Live Forever, Rhymes for Young Ghouls, and more!

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VIFF 2025 Recap

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2025/10/15

Join Emma as she breaks down her favourite movies from VIFF! From Mile Ends Kicks to the Mastermind, there's something here for everyone.

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Cult Movies and Theatre Experiences

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2025/10/08

Emma and Hanna are joined by Jalen, a friend of the show, to talk about their experiences with cult cinema and audience interaction in theatres. They discuss everything from classic cult films like The Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Room to... High School Musical? It's a fun one!

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Autumn Movies

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2025/10/01

Emma and Hanna kick off the month of October with this episode that features Autumn Movies! Listen in to hear about Scream and The Craft, the difference between a fall movie and a Halloween movie, and to embrace all Dead Poets Society related melancholy.

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