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North of Normal

Andrew Hunter Scholey

Hosted by Andrew Hunter Scholey, North of Normal invites a different guest bi-weekly to come and discuss Canadian films, their impact, and what they say about Canada. * Intro and Outro music by Dad vs Son (https://dadvsson.bandcamp.com) * This podcast is dedicated to Rae PerigoeFollow on BlueSky:@northofnormalpod.bsky.socialFollow on Instagram: @NorthofNormalPod

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Episode 119: "Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II" (1987)

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2025/06/18

James Thornton is back with Andrew Hunter Scholey to dive back into the world of the Canadian slasher film with "Hello Mary Lou: Prom Night II" (1987). Is this an actual sequel to the original classic, "Prom Night" (1980)? Is this film an underrated gem? Why is it called that? All that and more is discussed.

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57:49

Episode 118: "Monkey Warfare" (2006)

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2025/05/28

Guest Colin Everett and host Andrew Hunter Scholey discuss "Monkey Warfare" (2006). A film that's been on the list to-do for a while. This episode they also discuss direct action activism, specifically the nearly forgotten Canadian activist group, The Squamish Five. A brief chat about the Jean-Luc Goddard film, "La Chinoise". But mainly they discuss the cast, especially the late Tracy Wright and how great she is.

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Episode 117: "Valerie" (1969)

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2025/05/11

In this episode, Ryan Barnett returns to discuss his latest projects with host Andrew Hunter Scholey. They include his recent series "Story Girl" about beloved author Lucy Maud Montgomery, and his upcoming series about another beloved Canadian, John Candy. They then move into discussing a film that Ryan suggested, the Quebec "Maple Syrup Porno" film, "Valérie" (1969). What is that genre of film anyways? Why does this film exist? Is this film any good? And is this film actually one of the most...

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106:03

Episode 116: "The F Word" (2013)

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2025/04/25

Who could talk for over an hour and a half about the Daniel Radcliffe/Adam Driver-starring romcom? James Thornton and Andrew Hunter Scholey can of course.... Take the romantic plunge as they discuss the careers of the film's young cast, some random hot takes about relationships and dating and ultimately.... Why did no one see this (mostly) charming take on the old genre.

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67:42

Episode 115: "It's All Gone Pete Tong" (2004)

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2025/04/08

In this episode, Andrew Hunter Scoley and Colin Everett sit down to discuss "It's All Gone Pete Tong" (2004): the second feature film by Canadian FUBAR director Michael Dowse. Is this even a Canadian film? What does the film's title even mean? How does this movie age in terms of its portrayal of disabilities? That and much more are discussed within.

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Episode 114: "Spider" (2002)

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2025/03/20

Skyler Greencorn and Andrew Hunter Scholey dust the cobwebs off of the Cronenberg series and return with a doozy: David Cronenberg's criminally under seen 2002 film, "Spider". They explore where is David at this point in his career. Why no one seems to have seen this film despite it being very good. Some crazy things that were going on around this film when it was made that impacted some of those involved. All of this and a brief chat about the passing of the other David... David Lynch.

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107:53

Episode 113: "Backspot" (2023)

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2025/02/25

In this episode Andrew Hunter Scholey and Melissa Jean Miller take a serious dive into a serious look into the world of competitive cheerleading. First they talk about some changes at the show, including a fun new art project on the podcasts socials. Then they go into producer/director/songwriter D.W. Waterhouse and producer/lead actor Devery Jacobs' amazing feature film. They discuss the crazy world of competitive cheerleading, ambition in the face of mental health and for fun the hosts talk...

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Episode 112: "My Bloody Valentine" (1981)

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2025/02/12

In this episode, host Andrew Hunter Scholey and James Thornton get into the Valentine's spirit with an episode they've been meaning to do since day one. How is this film through the lens of those living in Nova Scotia, where the movie was filmed and takes place? Why did the film get butchered and not seen as intended for almost 40 years? Why do James and Hunter discuss their disdain for public showers? Tune in to find out about "the most Canadian horror film ever made" and a personal fav of t...

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Episode 111: "Heartbeat" (2014)

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2025/01/14

This episode we dive back into the world of Director/Writer, Andrea Dorfman. Host Andrew Hunter Scholey and returning guest Melissa Jean Miller discuss Dorfman's 2014 film collaboration with musician/poet Tany Davis, "Heartbeat". They also discuss their first project together, the wildly popular short film/youtube video "How to Be Alone", and the themes it shares with "Heartbeat". Our hosts also discuss the difficult relationships artists can have with their art, what local film locations fro...

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Episode 110: "Rumours" (2024)

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2024/12/24

RUMOURS! GUY MADDIN! Since it's been a bit, Colin Everett and Andrew Hunter Scholey take a massive dive into the highly anticipated new release by one of Canada's greatest directors! Where has Guy Maddin been for the last decade? Why is Cate Blanchett in this weird Canadian film and why does she rule? What's with the giant brain in the woods? Does the Canadian Prime Minister practice safe sex? All will(?) be answered as the hosts have a blast discussing one of their favourite films of the year!

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Episode 109: "The Grey Fox" (1982)

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2024/11/24

James Thornton returns to discuss a fav of host Andrew Hunter Scholey. They tackle the career of director Phillip Borsos, the unusual production of the film, and Hunter has another chance to gush about one of his favourite actors, Richard Farnsworth. Strap in for a discussion about one of the best Canadian films ever made.

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Episode 108: "Whale Music" (1994)

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2024/10/28

In this episode, Colin Everett is back to discuss "Whale Music" (1994). They tackle not just the film, but also the novel it is based on, the author of the novel and the screenwriter of the film Paul Quarrington, and the band that provided the film's score: The Rheostatics. Where do they land on this ambitious film?

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74:48

Episode 107: "Log Driver's Waltz" (1979)

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2024/09/30

In this dense episode tackling this NFB Canadian classic, James Thornton and Andrew Hunter Scholey cover (checks notes).... The historical log drivers and their importance in Canada's development as a country; the song's composer Wade Hemsworth and his influence on Canadian music; the 60's Montreal folk scene; Quebec separatism and the 1980 referendum; the film's animator and director John Weldon and his prolific career; the Canada Vignettes and their role in the NFB but also Canadian identit...

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77:43

Episode 106: "Owning Mahowny" (2003)

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2024/09/03

This episode, Colin Everett returns to talk about the underrated classic, "Owning Mahowny" (2003). With host Andrew Hunter Scholey, they discuss the career of the film's star, Philip Seymour Hoffman, depictions of addiction in film, and nostalgia for yellow police cars. Also, this movie is awesome and you should just watch it if you haven't.

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55:09

Episode 105: "The Movie Man" (2024)

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2024/08/20

This episode Melissa Jean Miller joins Andrew Hunter Scholey to discuss the recent documentary, "The Movie Man" (2024) and also their trip to the subject of the film, The Highland Cinemas in Kenmount, Ontario.

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91:43

Episode 104: "New Waterford Girl" (1999)

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2024/08/06

James Thornton is back because he wanted to discuss "New Waterford Girl" (1999), a unique coming of age film set in Cape Breton. His conversation with host Andrew Hunter Scholey covers a wide variety of topics, among which are the surprisingly fascinating early career of the film's director Alan Moyle, life in small towns, as well as how the film's plot plays with how certain aspects of women are portrayed in media.

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Episode 103: "Threshold" (1981)

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2024/07/16

With the passing of Canadian acting legend Donald Sutherland, Andrew Hunter Scholey and James Thornton decided to delay their previously planned episode. Instead they are discussing Sutherland's films produced in Canada and abroad. Then their discussion delves into one of Sutherland's most overlooked films: the medical drama, "Threshold" (1981).

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Episode 102: "The Railrodder" (1965)

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2024/07/02

Returning to NoN is Ryan Barnett, the host of the podcast "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood North". Ryan has also written a graphic novel about silent film star Buster Keaton. One of Keaton's final films was a project with the Canadian National Film Board called, "The Railrodder" (1965), so Ryan was the perfect guest to have on to discuss. In this episode, host of NoN Andrew Hunter Scholey and Ryan Barnett discuss his graphic novel with artist Matthew Tavares, "Buster: A Life in Pictures". What ...

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62:16

Episode 101: "Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent -...

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2024/06/24

So, NoN host Andrew Hunter Scholey decided to watch that new Toronto-based "Law & Order" show that just came out. When he came across the episode that was "ripped from the headlines" about the Canadian bread price-fixing scandal "Minnow and the Shark", something struck a nerve and decided he wanted to talk about it. NoN regular Colin Everett answered the call, and they discuss copaganda shows, the staggering amount of "Law & Order" episodes that have been produced what sets this Canad...

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Bonus - "How I Wrote This - Episode 7"

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2024/06/08

While the latest NoN wraps production, our friends at Knockabout Media have been producing a great show called "How I Wrote This". In this show, host Pamela Hensly interviews various authors of various media about what shapes their art. In their latest episode, Wiebke von Carolsfeld is interviewed. Wiebke has directed numerous Canadian feature films including "Marion Bridge" (2002), and "Stay" (2013), which makes this chat a great pairing with NoN subject matter. Check it out, and a new NoN i...

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