Episodes

  • The Criterion Collection Movie Draft
    Jun 24 2026

    It's time for another draft! Elijah, Maddy, Mike, and Dalton buckle down to draft their favourite (and most strategic) picks from the most coveted collection of film physical media, a.k.a. The Criterion Collection.

    Hosts: Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Maddy Richard, and Dalton Pike

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Past & Present Pairings. Plus, Disclosure Day Thoughts!
    Jun 17 2026

    With Elijah and Mike both away, Dalton and Maddy take the reins for an episode that mixes a little bit of old with the new.

    First, they discuss their thoughts and feelings about Steven Spielberg's new sci-fi film Disclosure Day and why it (mostly) worked for them (2:40). Afterwards, they bridge the gap between past and present with some cinematic double features. The hosts each take a contemporary film and pair it with a pre-1970s classic and explore the connections between them, from shared themes and visual language to character dynamics and genre conventions (6:45).

    Hosts: Maddy Richard and Dalton Pike

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    58 mins
  • First Cut, Deep Cut: Steven Spielberg
    Jun 10 2026

    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

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    1 hr
  • The Backrooms is a HUGE Step Backwards + Audience Recommendations!
    Jun 3 2026

    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

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    1 hr
  • Explain Yourself: Letterboxd Edition
    May 27 2026

    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!

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    1 hr
  • The Official Star Wars Ranking: Worst To Best
    May 20 2026

    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

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    59 mins
  • The 2026 Cannes Film Festival: Our Most Anticipated Picks
    May 13 2026

    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

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    59 mins
  • The F-Tier Movie Draft
    May 6 2026

    In a world where people compete to have the best movies on their roster, Outside the Frame does the complete opposite.

    Welcome to the F-Tier Movie Draft: the objective? Make the worst movie line-up possible. From Razzie-nominated gems to the worst movies to ever win Best Picture at the Oscars, we're picking the worst of the worst!

    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!

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    1 hr