Outside The Frame

Outside The Frame

por Elijah Rae, Mike Klassen, Dalton Pike, Maddy Richard

Resident Evil & Primetime: Horror On-Screen vs. Horror In Reality

On this week's episode, Elijah, Maddy, Mike, and Dalton dive deep into two of the most anticipated films of the fall season: Resident Evil and Primetime! First, they discuss some new Star Wars news, which falls somewhere between anger and apathy (1:25) before going right into their thoughts and feelings on the new Zach Creggor film (8:04). Then, they go right into their experiences with Lance Oppenheim's debut narrative film, including their viewing experiences and what they took (or ultimately didn't take) from this movie (17:40). Lastly, the end the episode with a lead-up into next week's episode, where Dalton has provided each OTF member with a Criterion film to watch for next week's episode (52:20). Want to join the fun on next week's episode? Watch any/all of the following films: Summertime (1955), Targets (1968), and Branded To Kill (1967). 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!

TIFF 2026 Recap!

It's TIFF Time! After a couple of weeks away from the studio, the Outside the Frame members are finally all back to discuss their respective experiences at this year's Toronto International Film Festival. They start by discussing the highlights of this year's festival (5:40) before diving into the best (and worst) movies they saw at the festival (27:50). 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!

The Sequel Movie Draft

It's been a while since there's been a draft. Let's change that. On this week's episode, Elijah, Maddy, Mike, and Dalton draft their favourite sequels and compete to have the best roster. The catch? All films MUST be the second instalment in a film franchise. Follow on Instagram @outsidetheframepod and let us know who you think won! 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!

WAY Too Early 2027 Oscar Predictions

With the fall festivals in full swing, is there a more appropriate time to make Oscar predictions for a ceremony that's 6 months away? Probably, but we're doing them anyway! With Maddy and Mike out sick, Dalton and Elijah are left to hold down the fort. They put forward their predictions for the following 2027 Oscar categories: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Adapted Screenplay. Hosts: Elijah Rae and Dalton Pike Want to hear us live? Catch us every Tuesday at 6 PM on radiowestern.ca!

Director's Chair: Terrible Sequel Pitches, Sexual Awakenings, Choose Your Own Adventure, and Reversed Movie Musicals

It's time for another Director's Chair episode, where each host gets to take the reins and host their own 15-20 segments. Dalton gets things started with his segment, where each member must deliver a movie pitch for the worst sequel imaginable (6:07). Then, Maddy takes the boys through a magical Choose Your Own Adventure segment, filled with action, intrigue, and 20-sided dice (20:03). For Mike's segment, each member discusses a few movies (and actors/actresses) that played a hand in their sexual awakenings (33:02). Finally, Elijah tests their skills with some iconic movie musical numbers--only all of them are played in reverse (46:58). 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!

Let's Make A Movie: Mike's Birthday Episode

The members of Outside The Frame are always talking about movies, but do they know how to make one? To celebrate Mike’s birthday, Elijah, Maddy, Dalton, and the birthday boy himself are tasked with pitching a feature-length film from scratch, guided entirely by a series of prompts Mike has prepared for them. The result? Pour Souls—Outside The Frame’s very first film. Tune in to hear the chaos, creativity, and glorious casting decisions that bring it to life. 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!

Review: The End of Oak Street. Plus, Under The Silver Lake!

Elijah, Maddy, Mike, and Dalton took a trip to see David Robert Mitchell's long-awaited directorial return, The End of Oak Street, and discuss the many weird, fascinating, and extremely entertaining aspects of this movie. Afterwards, they discuss the recurring themes David Robert Mitchell infuses from his previous movies, especially the incredibly underappreciated Under The Silver Lake, which they dive into in deep detail (since seemingly no one else did in 2018). 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!

Records & Reels: Hip-Hop In Hollywood

As part of Radio Western's celebration of hip-hop's birthday, Outside The Frame takes a deep dive into hip-hop's impact on film! They start by determining the Mount Rushmore of rappers-turned-actors (7:16). Afterwards, Elijah puts Mike, Maddy, and Dalton to the test with a game of Guess The Movie From The Sample, where they compete to guess the movie title based solely on the dialogue sampled in a hip-hop song (30:21). Lastly, they close things out by briefly disucssing their respective favourite performances by a hip-hop artist in a film (51:37). 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!

Summer Camp Episode! Plus, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma

In anticipation of the London, Ontario premiere of Jane Schoenbrun's new film, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, we're heading to camp! Camp Counsellor Mike leads Elijah, Maddy, and Dalton through a few camp-related segments! They start with their favourite camp-related film, discussing classics including Moonrise Kingdom, Wet Hot American Summer, Theatre Camp, and Summer Camp Nightmare (12:45). Then, they discuss their favourite and least favourite film experiences of the summer this year in a segment called Summer Lovin' & Summer Duddin' (33:03). Lastly, they finish on a warm note with some positive messages about each of the hosts (44:35). 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!

2026 Movie Stock Market: Part 2!

The Movie Stock Market has returned! Elijah, Maddy (a.k.a. The Reigning Champ), Mike, and Dalton invest in the films coming out in the second half of the year to see whose portfolio makes the most money by December 31st! 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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