For the Love of Movies
For nearly 40 years, TVO’s Saturday Night at the Movies, hosted by the beloved Elwy Yost, invited viewers into the magical world of cinema – from the silent era and Hollywood’s golden age to today’s brightest stars. This new series delves into the TVO archives to reveal often never-before-seen interviews with cinematic legends and visionaries. The first episode centers around Canadian comedy, featuring archival footage from icons like John Candy, Martin Short, Mike Myers and Catherine O’Hara.
Cast: Aurora Browne
Season 1
5 episodes
1. Canadians Are Funny, Eh?Featuring Canadian comedy icons like John Candy, Martin Short, Mike Myers, and Catherine O’Hara, revealing the origins of SCTV from the legends who built it and reflecting on what makes Canadians so hilarious.14+CC30minMar 28, 2026
2. Hollywood GlamourExploring the artistry of costume design, featuring an exclusive interview with Edith Head, the legendary designer who won more Academy Awards than any other woman in Oscar history.14+CC30minApr 4, 2026
3. War and HollywoodExamining epic films such as Franklin Schaffner’s multi-Oscar winning movie Patton.14+CC30minApr 11, 2026
4. Fear on FilmInsights from the masters of horror films, like Vincent Price, Roger Corman, and David Cronenberg.14+CC30minApr 18, 2026
5. The DirectorsRevealing strategies and choices behind some of cinema’s greatest works like Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho.14+CC30minApr 25, 2026
For the Love of Movies
For nearly 40 years, TVO’s Saturday Night at the Movies, hosted by the beloved Elwy Yost, invited viewers into the magical world of cinema – from the silent era and Hollywood’s golden age to today’s brightest stars. This new series delves into the TVO archives to reveal often never-before-seen interviews with cinematic legends and visionaries. The first episode centers around Canadian comedy, featuring archival footage from icons like John Candy, Martin Short, Mike Myers and Catherine O’Hara.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Lyn Rowett
- Cast
- Aurora Browne
- Studio
- TVO
Maturity rating
14+Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
