• Joni Mitchell's new jazz compilation, and Roy Jones Jr. posts about his returned gold medal
    Sep 9 2025

    'Joni’s Jazz' is a new four-disc box set that focuses on Joni Mitchell’s late-’70s explorations in jazz. Music journalist Carl Wilson and jazz singer Laila Biali join Commotion guest host Amil Niazi to talk about why Joni’s jazz phase is just as significant and influential as her more popular folk-song canon.


    Also, after more than 30 years, American boxer Roy Jones Jr. received the gold Olympic medal–that many believed was snubbed from him in 1988 – as a gift from his opponent Park Si-hun. The exchange is a massive moment for the boxing community. Following the two fighters’ reunion, CBC senior contributor Morgan Campbell joins Amil to talk about the fight that sparked one of the biggest controversies in boxing history.

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    26 mins
  • TIFF in 12: Is Tuner a People's Choice pick, Frankenstein, and awkward Q&As
    Sep 9 2025

    Radheyan Simonpillai and Teri Hart join guest host Amil Niazi to talk about Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein, the awkwardness of Q&As, and Teri declares 'Tuner' as her favourite film of TIFF so far

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    12 mins
  • TIFF IN 12: Big surprises, Elvis Presley in Concert, and Oscar buzz for Sydney Sweeney
    Sep 8 2025

    Radheyan Simonpillai and Teri Hart join Elamin Abdelmahmood to discuss some of the films that have a lot of people talking this opening weekend at the Toronto International Film Festival. Plus, they have a difference in opinion over Baz Luhrmann's biographical drama, 'EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert,' and talk about Oscar buzz for Sydney Sweeney.

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    12 mins
  • Giorgio Armani, Chloe Malle, and why New York Fashion Week will be unlike any other
    Sep 8 2025

    At New York Fashion week, two names will loom large. Giorgio Armani and Chloe Malle. Fashion writers Danya Issawi, Joan Summers and Mosha Lundstrom Halbert join guest host Amil Niazi to talk about why this will be a fashion week unlike any other.


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    25 mins
  • TIFF IN 12: John Candy, Chandler Levack's moment, and Sydney Sweeney
    Sep 5 2025

    Rad and Teri join Elamin to talk about the John Candy biopic, 'John Candy: I LIke Me,' Chandler Levack's 'Mile End Kicks,' and Sydney Sweeney attending the world premiere of her boxing movie, 'Christy.' Plus, they talk about what's on the agenda for this weekend - the movies they are going to see, the parties they may attend, and brunch for Rad.

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    12 mins
  • Why divorce movies are lightening up
    Sep 5 2025

    Movies about splitting up are typically pretty serious, but two new films, Splitsville and The Roses, buck that trend. Rad Simonpillai, Barry Hertz and Haley Mlotek chat with guest host Amil Niazi about why divorce movies are lightening up.

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    26 mins
  • SNL's cast shakeup, and Canadian animation company Nelvana shuts down new studio productions
    Sep 4 2025

    Saturday Night Live has announced exits and additions to the cast, just weeks away from the season’s premiere this fall. Ashley Ray joins guest host Amil Niazi to talk about the decisions behind the shuffle, where the show is headed, and the audience reaction to it all. Plus, with reports that pioneering Canadian animation company Nelvana will be indefinitely shutting down production, Commotion guest host Amil Niazi is joined by entertainment reporter Teri Hart and Canadian animator David Soren (Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie) to react to the news and discuss Nelvana’s contributions to animation history.

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    25 mins
  • TIFF IN 12: The festival turns 50. Where's all the buzz?
    Sep 4 2025

    Rad and Teri talk about TIFF's opening night and some of the big Canadian films getting a lot of love. Also, why Elamin isn't there (spoiler: he broke his leg).

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    12 mins