Inspired by High Fidelity and the "Top 5", The Reel Debaters were founded by unapologetic movie nerds and sharp minds with a pure love for cinema from the heart of Manitoba's vibrant and ever-growing film scene.

In each episode, this crew of cinephiles and industry insiders sits down to explore film and television through a lens that’s equal parts irreverent and insightful, with deep respect for storytelling and a sense of humour that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

When not arguing with each other to a sure and cinematic death, they fill the gaps with conversations starting within Manitoba’s film industry to charming their way to Hollywood's front door.

They even talked to a Kennedy.

Behind the ludicrous hypotheticals lies a genuine curiosity about how we connect with the stories we tell, the characters we create, and the impact film has on who we are all while celebrating cinema's favorite question: "What if we ..."

"I agreed that what really matters is what you like, not what you are like… Books, records, films – these things matter. Call me shallow, but it’s the fuckin’ truth"

Rob