Big laughs. Smart takes. Every day. Commotion is where you go for thoughtful and vibrant conversations about all things pop culture. Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud calls on journalists, critics, creators and friends to talk through the biggest arts & entertainment stories of the day, in 30 minutes or less. Subscribe to Sounds Good: CBC's Podcasts newsletter for the finest podcast recommendations and behind-the-scenes exclusives.
…
continue reading
Avec sa curiosité, sa spontanéité et son regard sans filtre, Yasmine Abdelfadel se prononce avec franchise sur les enjeux de société qui la préoccupe. Partagez vos réactions avec Yasmine par courriel : abdelfadel@qub.radio
…
continue reading
A bad thing that turned out to be good. Cover art photo provided by Daniel von Appen on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@daniel_von_appen
…
continue reading
Welcome to Ezzeldin Abdelaziz, where amazing things happen.
…
continue reading
كرة القدم 🌹
…
continue reading
مرحباً بكم في صفحتي الرسمية على spotify معكم عبداللطيف سعيد مؤسس مدونة و قناة كريزي نت ( هي ليست قناة تقنية , و إنما مكتبة اشارك بها جميع خبراتي )
…
continue reading
Bonjour
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Abdel Hussein podcast, where amazing things happen.
…
continue reading
This is my podcast!
…
continue reading
Welcome to the Mohamed Omar Abdel Aziz podcast, where amazing things happen.
…
continue reading
A non-establishment show, asking questions the masses find difficult. Host Abe Abdelhadi is from L.A. and moved to Austin in March of 2015. He’s been a musician, a comedian and put out a novel in 2015, All Together Now. What do all these endeavors have in common? A desire to tell the truth.
…
continue reading
1
Megalopolis is divisive, and the return of George Clooney and Brad Pitt
25:55
25:55
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:55
Filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has made what might be his most divisive film yet. ‘Megalopolis’ is a sprawling science fiction epic that took Coppola 40 years to finish. Elamin chats with critics Rachel Ho, Kathryn VanArendonk and Jackson Weaver about what makes this film so polarizing. Also, they talk about the return of George Clooney and Brad Pi…
…
continue reading
1
What the Diddy allegations mean for the music industry, and the allure of The Wild Robot
25:11
25:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:11
Commotion guest host Ali Hassan is joined by culture critics Kathleen Newman-Bremang and David Dennis Jr., to react to the latest news around the Sean 'Diddy' Combs case, and the response from within the hip-hop community. Plus, Montreal illustrator and avid The Wild Robot enthusiast Arizona O’Neill checks in to discuss whether the DreamWorks’ adap…
…
continue reading
1
What Will & Harper gets right, and how Sally Rooney became a brand
25:11
25:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:11
Culture critics Niko Stratis and Mel Woods talk about the Netflix documentary Will & Harper. The film follows actor Will Ferrell and former SNL head writer Harper Steele on a road trip across the U.S. as Harper navigates her new reality living out as a trans woman. Plus, Elamin chats with journalist and book critic Michelle Cyca about why Sally Roo…
…
continue reading
1
Trudeau's late-night TV debut with Stephen Colbert, and the adaptation of My Brilliant Friend
24:42
24:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:42
Reporter Justin Ling and writer Amil Niazi join Elamin to talk about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' and whether the PM's appearance could move the dial on his popularity, and up his pop-cultural currency. Plus, TV critic Rafaela Bassili talks about 'My Brilliant Friend' on Crave, and what makes t…
…
continue reading
51
Mr. Beast's reality show is a mess, and the dominance of Penguin Random House
22:56
22:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
22:56
Mr Beast is currently filming the largest reality show in history, with at least 2 thousand contestants competing for 5 million dollars. Now the production is the subject of a class-action lawsuit, with contestants alleging unsafe work conditions. Elamin Abdelmahmoud speaks with Steven Asarch, a reporter who has spoken with dozens of contestants an…
…
continue reading
1
How The Substance tackles aging in Hollywood, and Katy Perry's messy album rollout
29:34
29:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
29:34
Culture critics Amil Niazi, Mel Woods and Sarah-Tai Black discuss Demi Moore’s powerful performance in the body horror film 'The Substance,' and talk about the cursed roll out of Katy Perry’s album '143'.
…
continue reading
1
The exploitation of Black artists, and recycled red carpet looks
26:38
26:38
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
26:38
‘Paid In Full’ is a new CBC/BBC docuseries that looks at the ways Black artists have been exploited by the music industry over the decades. Elamin is joined by music critic MK Asante and musician Cadence Weapon to discuss the new doc and what it says about the state of the industry today. Plus, at this year's VMAs many stars channelled iconic looks…
…
continue reading
1
HBO's The Penguin is finally here, and LL Cool J's new album
24:34
24:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:34
Film and TV critics Roxana Hadadi and Rad Simonpillai join guest host Ali Hassan to talk about The Penguin, and whether it lives up to the hype. The miniseries is yet another Batman spin-off, but it looks more like a sequel to The Sopranos than anything in the bat-verse. Plus, music critic A.Harmony talks about LL Cool J’s latest album, The Force.…
…
continue reading
1
How an onstage fight ended the Jane's Addiction reunion tour, and how is Raygun ranked No.1?
30:04
30:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:04
Music journalists Suzy Exposito and Maura Johnston discuss last weekend’s dramatic onstage fight between members of legendary L.A. alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction and the subsequent cancellation of their remaining North American tour dates. Plus, with news of Australian breaker Raygun’s new ranking as the top female breaker in the world, Ela…
…
continue reading
1
Highlights from the 2024 Emmys, and a surprising winner at TIFF
25:41
25:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:41
'Shogun' and 'The Bear' were both big winners last night at the Emmys. Meanwhile, at the end of the Toronto International Film Festival, 'The Life of Chuck' was the surprising winner for the People's Choice Award. Today on the show, you're going to hear all the highlights of the Emmy Awards and everything you need to know, now that TIFF is over.…
…
continue reading
1
Beyoncé’s CMA snub, Kendrick at the Super Bowl, Linkin Park’s new singer
27:34
27:34
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:34
Elamin is joined by culture critics Pablo The Don, Reanna Cruz and artist Cadence Weapon to talk about Beyoncé’s nomination snub at this year’s Country Music Association Awards, the backlash to the announcement of Kendrick Lamar as the headliner for the Super Bowl Halftime show, and the controversy behind Linkin Park’s new lead singer Emily Armstro…
…
continue reading
1
TIFF in 12: The controversy over the Russians at War documentary
12:08
12:08
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:08
It's the final episode of TIFF in 12, and we're wading into a controversy at the festival -- we're talking about the festival's decision to pause screenings of 'Russians at War' due to 'significant threats' to festival operations and public safety. Elamin is joined by film critics Radheyan Simonpillai and Teri Hart to talk about the film, and the f…
…
continue reading
1
The eliminated Juno categories, and The Perfect Couple on Netflix
25:12
25:12
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:12
In the wake of news that the Juno Awards would be dropping the reggae and children’s music categories among others, music journalist Dalton Higgins and Taes Leavitt of Juno Award-winning children’s music group Splash N Boots discuss how the loss of these awards will impact their communities, and what their elimination says about the future of these…
…
continue reading
1
TIFF in 12: The profound horniness of Babygirl, and the dilemma of Canadian movies
11:44
11:44
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:44
Film critics Radheyan Simonpillai and Teri Hart join Elamin to talk about standing ovations, Nicole Kidman's performance in the erotic thriller 'Babygirl,' and where Canadian films belong at the festival.
…
continue reading
1
Why the U.S. presidential debate made for great TV, and Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala
24:36
24:36
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:36
Donald Trump has long been known as the presidential candidate that TV created - but now Kamala Harris might be beating him at his own game. The morning after the debate, The New Yorker’s Vinson Cunningham and Tyler Foggatt join Elamin Abdelmahmoud to talk about how the political showdown made for great television, and Taylor Swift's surprise endor…
…
continue reading
1
TIFF In 12: How body horror shows up in films like Nightbitch, The Substance, and The Shrouds
12:07
12:07
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:07
Film critics Radheyan Simonpillai and Teri Hart join Elamin to talk about their favourite moments at TIFF, and how body horror shows up in films like Nightbitch, The Substance, and David Cronenberg's The Shrouds.
…
continue reading
1
What the Netflix movie Rebel Ridge gets right, and the fight to release The Apprentice
25:11
25:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:11
Elamin is joined by film critic Sarah-Tai Black and culture critic David Dennis Jr. to review the new Netflix cop thriller film ‘Rebel Ridge’ and how well it lands its mining of the historic tensions between law enforcement and Black communities. Plus, Elamin speaks with Canadian film producer Daniel Bekerman about ‘The Apprentice,’ a dramatized de…
…
continue reading
1
TIFF in 12: Emilia Pérez is the surprise at the festival, and The Bibi Files documentary
11:56
11:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
11:56
Film critics Radheyan Simonpillai and Teri Hart join Elamin to talk about the Toronto International Film Festival - the captivating performances in the musical film Emilia Pérez, starring Selena Gomez, Karla Sofía Gascón, and Zoe Saldaña. Plus, Rad talks about 'The Bibi Files,' a documentary that uses leaked police interrogation footage of Israeli …
…
continue reading
1
TIFF In 12: Rad & Teri's chaotic weekend, Anora, and Paying For It
12:04
12:04
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
12:04
Elamin is joined by film critics Radheyan Simonpillai and Teri Hart to talk about opening weekend at TIFF, and two films getting a ton of buzz - 'Anora' and 'Paying For It'.
…
continue reading
1
How APTN changed Indigenous film and television
30:40
30:40
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
30:40
APTN celebrates its 25th anniversary as a national broadcaster with the launch of APTN Languages, a channel dedicated to programming in 18 different Indigenous languages. APTN co-founder Jim Compton, musician Marek Tyler and culture critic Riley Yesno join Elamin to talk about the legacy of APTN and how its new channel can contribute to revitalizin…
…
continue reading
1
What you need to know about TIFF 2024, and Beetlejuice returns
25:25
25:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:25
Commotion regulars Teri Hart and Radheyan Simonpillai tell you how Tim Burton’s new Beetlejuice sequel measures up to the iconic 1988 original, and they’ll also give you a preview of the biggest, buzziest movies premiering this week at the Toronto International Film Festival.
…
continue reading
1
The controversy surrounding ELLE Canada’s list of influential Canadian women
27:27
27:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:27
ELLE Canada recently published an article celebrating 8 influential Canadian women. However after getting some backlash, they made changes to the piece online, and those changes are not sitting well with a lot of people. Elamin chats with Niko Stratis, Michelle Cyca, and Matt Amha about the controversy.…
…
continue reading
1
The English Teacher tackles woke culture in the classroom, and a new era in MILF cinema
25:11
25:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:11
Culture critics Rad Simonpillai and Mel Woods talk about the surprise fall hit The English Teacher, a comedy starring Brian Jordan Alvarez as a high school teacher navigating wokeness and teenage malaise in a modern day classroom. Plus, writer Rachel Handler talks about the cinematic trend of hot moms on the big screen in 2024.…
…
continue reading
1
The brilliance of Pachinko, and champion eaters Chestnut and Kobayashi go head-to-head
25:11
25:11
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:11
Film critic Rachel Ho and Korean media professor Michelle Cho discuss the Apple TV+ series Pachinko, which follows the hopes and dreams of a Korean family in the grips of Japan's occupation. Plus, Elamin's joined by Matt Hart to talk about the legendary face off between Joey Chestnut and Takeru Kobayashi on a live hot dog eating contest on Netflix.…
…
continue reading
There’s a lot of TV coming out over the next few months, more than 100 shows! Elamin chats with TV critics Saloni Gajjar, Emily Longeretta and Kathryn VanArendonk about what to watch for this fall.
…
continue reading