In this episode, Mike Ornelas shares his experiences from the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where he watched 22 films in just 7 days. Joined by co-hosts Erica McMullen and Adrian Cedeno, they discuss the unique atmosphere of TIFF, notable films, and their emotional impacts. The conversation dives deep into specific films like 'Under the Same Sun', 'OCA', 'Eagles of the Republic', and 'Irkalla - Gilgamesh's Dream', exploring themes of colonization, faith, and personal struggle. The episode concludes with Mike's rankings of the films he watched, highlighting the importance of representation and storytelling in cinema.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:53 The TIFF Experience
06:12 Movie Count & Dwayne The Rock Johnson
08:54 Bajo El Mismo Sol Spoiler Free Review
18:14 OCA Spoiler Free Review
24:53 Eagles of The Republic Spoiler Free Review
30:54 Irkalla - Gilgamesh's Dream Spoiler Free Review
39:30 Mike's TIFF Rankings
57:35 Concluding Thoughts on TIFF & Wrap Up