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The Our City Tonight Podcast

The Our City Tonight Podcast

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The Podcast is a continuation of the “Our City Tonight” weekly TV show, including extended interviews and additional interviews from their other media platforms. Jim and Leeta host Our City Tonight TV, based in Vancouver and featuring cool events, wine knowledge, health & wellness and all things cultural around the cityCopyright CHEK Podcasts Arte Cucina Enogastronomia Scienze sociali Scrittura e commenti di viaggio
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  • Illeana Douglas on Jungle Red! and the Making of MGM's The Women

    Illeana Douglas on Jungle Red! and the Making of MGM's The Women
    Oct 15 2026
    Actress, writer, producer, and film historian **Illeana Douglas** joins *Our City Tonight* to discuss her latest book, *Jungle Red!: The Making of MGM's The Women*, an exploration of the fascinating story behind one of Hollywood's classic films. Released in 1939, *The Women* began as a Broadway play by **Clare Boothe Luce** before making its way to the screen at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. In *Jungle Red!*, Douglas traces the film's journey through its writing, casting, and production, revisiting the creative decisions and personalities involved in bringing the story to the screen. Douglas brings a particularly interesting perspective to Hollywood history. Her own acting career includes memorable appearances in *Cape Fear*, *To Die For*, *Grace of My Heart*, *Ghost World*, and *Seinfeld*. She has also shared her knowledge and enthusiasm for classic cinema through **Turner Classic Movies** and created and starred in the comedy series *Easy to Assemble*. As an author, Douglas has previously explored her personal experiences and love of cinema in *I Blame Dennis Hopper* and *Connecticut in the Movies*. In this conversation, Illeana Douglas discusses *Jungle Red!*, the enduring fascination of MGM's *The Women*, and the stories behind the films and filmmakers who helped shape Hollywood history. **Watch the complete video interview with Illeana Douglas on the Our City Tonight YouTube channel.** *The Our City Tonight Podcast* features extended conversations about film, television, theatre, music, books, arts, entertainment and culture, with the people behind the stories. *Our City Tonight* brings you conversations about film, television, theatre, music, books, arts, entertainment, and culture, featuring the people behind the stories.
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    30 min
  • Nick Davis on Godspell, SCTV and the Birth of a Comedy Generation

    Nick Davis on Godspell, SCTV and the Birth of a Comedy Generation
    Oct 9 2026
    American writer, director, and producer **Nick Davis** joins *Our City Tonight* for an extended conversation about his documentary *You Had to Be There*, which explores the remarkable 1972 Toronto production of *Godspell* and the creative community that emerged from it. Co-written with his wife and frequent collaborator, **Jane Mendelsohn**, the documentary revisits an extraordinary moment in Canadian entertainment history. The production brought together performers whose careers and creative relationships would become closely connected with *Second City*, *SCTV*, *Saturday Night Live,* and a remarkable generation of North American comedy. Davis explains how reading **Martin Short's memoir** inspired him to look more closely at the Toronto production and recognize that its significance extended far beyond an unlikely gathering of future stars. In this extended interview, Nick discusses the origins of *You Had to Be There*, the creative community surrounding *Godspell*, and the lasting influence of that remarkable period in comedy history. **Watch the shorter video version of this conversation on the Our City Tonight YouTube channel.** *The Our City Tonight Podcast* features extended conversations about film, television, theater, music, arts, entertainment, and culture, with the people behind the stories.
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    15 min
  • Twiggy & Sadie Frost — Beyond the Swinging Sixties

    Twiggy & Sadie Frost — Beyond the Swinging Sixties
    Oct 9 2026
    Fashion icon, actress, and singer **Twiggy** joins *Our City Tonight* alongside actress, producer, and director **Sadie Frost** for an extended conversation about the documentary *TWIGGY*. Born Lesley Hornby and raised in working-class London, Twiggy became one of the defining faces of the Swinging Sixties. But her remarkable story extends well beyond the decade that made her famous. Twiggy went on to build a varied career in film, television, Broadway theatre and music, establishing herself as much more than a fashion icon. Sadie Frost, who directed *TWIGGY*, discusses bringing that extraordinary life to the screen and exploring the woman behind the familiar images. Together, Twiggy and Sadie reflect on the documentary, the experiences that shaped Twiggy's career, and the importance of telling her story beyond the 1960s. **Watch the shorter video version of this conversation on the Our City Tonight YouTube channel.** *The Our City Tonight Podcast* features extended conversations about film, television, music, arts, entertainment, and culture, with the people behind the stories.
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    10 min
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