First Cut, Deep Cut: Steven Spielberg

First Cut, Deep Cut: Steven Spielberg

With Disclosure Day just around the corner, Outside The Frame is taking a look at the career of one of the greatest directors in film history: Steven Spielberg. Elijah, Dalton, Mike, and Maddy look back on their first experiences with Spielberg’s filmmaking, from E.T. to Jurassic Park and beyond (8:49). Then, in the second half, each host highlights a personal pick they believe deserves more love from Spielberg’s legendary filmography: The Adventures of Tintin (33:38), The Post (41:09), The Sugarland Express (50:14), and Duel (54:54). Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday at 6 PM on radiowestern.ca [http://radiowestern.ca]!

The Backrooms is a HUGE Step Backwards + Audience Recommendations!

An episode of delight. An episode of anger. If there was ever an episode to show the duality of film criticism, this would be the one. Elijah, Dalton, Mike, and Maddy start the episode by diving into one of the year's most anticipated films, The Backrooms (4:33). Afterwards, they break down the individually assigned movies chosen for them from your recommendations! Elijah starts with his updated views of Luca Guadagnino's Call Me By Your Name (26:44), Dalton teaches a lesson about the absolutely bonkers Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (36:22), Mike reminisces about the Scorsese thriller Shutter Island (45:56), and finally, Maddy discusses her experience with the delightful all-timer The Apartment (53:41). Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday at 6 PM on radiowestern.ca [http://radiowestern.ca]!

Explain Yourself: Letterboxd Edition

Using Letterboxd is all fun and games until you have to defend your decisions... On this episode, each of our hosts is put on trial for their Letterboxd ratings, reviews, and habits. Some are good ol' fashioned fun, some are completely inexcusable. Either way, it makes for one of the most entertaining (and heated) episodes of Outside The Frame thus far! Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday at 6 PM on radiowestern.ca [http://radiowestern.ca]!

The Official Star Wars Ranking: Worst To Best

On this very chaotic and tornado-filled episode, Outside The Frame explores a galaxy far, far away. With The Mandalorian & Grogu releasing this weekend, Elijah, Mike, and Maddy sit down to discuss all 11 live-action Star Wars films and rank them from worst to best. Hosts: Elijah Rae, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday at 6 PM on radiowestern.ca [http://radiowestern.ca]!

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival: Our Most Anticipated Picks

The 2026 Cannes Film Festival is now underway! As one of the most prestigious and interesting film festivals kicks off, Maddy and Elijah break down their most anticipated picks from this year's line-up, the esteemed jury, what this means for the upcoming award season, and the most coveted award given at the festival: the Palme Dog. Hosts: Elijah Rae and Maddy Richard Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday at 6 PM on radiowestern.ca [http://radiowestern.ca]!