MOVIES - From Killer Animatronics to Oscar Hopefuls: What to Watch This Weekend
A horror sequel, a heartbreaking Shakespeare origin story, and a Broadway revival walk into your weekend. Shane Hewitt and Steve Stebbing break down this week’s top movie and streaming picks — from jump scares to tearjerkers to musicals that’ll surprise even the skeptics.

The episode opens with Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, where haunted animatronics meet Henson-style effects and maybe, just maybe, Newman from Seinfeld meets his fate. Then, it’s Hamnet, a powerful dramatization of the real-life grief behind Shakespeare’s Hamlet, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. Finally, Merrily We Roll Along proves even a musical skeptic can fall for a Tony-winning story of friendship and time.

Discover which films could crash the Stebby Awards, why Christmas content is flooding every platform, and what Steve’s watching with his kids that’s totally terrifying.

STREAMING - Hallmark Hype, Clooney & Sandler Collide, and a Western Face-Off
Holiday cheese, Hollywood icons, and frontier revenge — this weekend’s watchlist has range. Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt to unpack a stack of streaming picks and celebrate Canada’s booming Christmas movie industry.

From the feel-good formulas shot coast-to-coast to George Clooney and Adam Sandler teaming up in Jay Kelly, the episode blends cozy laughs with creative risks. Then there’s The Abandons, a gritty Western series featuring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson in a showdown crafted by Sons of Anarchy creator Kurt Sutter. And finally, Prime Video’s What Fun! gives Michelle Pfeiffer a chaotic Christmas comeback with Dennis Leary.

Find out what’s worth your time, what surprised even a musical skeptic, and how much Canadian content fuels the global holiday binge.

GUEST:
Steve Stebbing
stevestebbing.ca

MOVIES - From Killer Animatronics to Oscar Hopefuls: What to Watch This Weekend A horror sequel, a heartbreaking Shakespeare origin story, and a Broadway revival walk into your weekend.&nbsp;Shane&nbsp;Hewitt and Steve Stebbing break down this week&rsquo;s top movie and streaming picks &mdash; from jump scares to tearjerkers to musicals that&rsquo;ll surprise even the skeptics.
The episode opens with&nbsp;Five Nights at Freddy&rsquo;s 2, where haunted animatronics meet Henson-style effects and maybe, just maybe, Newman from&nbsp;Seinfeld&nbsp;meets his fate. Then, it&rsquo;s&nbsp;Hamnet, a powerful dramatization of the real-life grief behind Shakespeare&rsquo;s&nbsp;Hamlet, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. Finally,&nbsp;Merrily We Roll Along&nbsp;proves even a musical skeptic can fall for a Tony-winning story of friendship and time.
Discover which films could crash the Stebby Awards, why Christmas content is flooding every platform, and what Steve&rsquo;s watching with his kids that&rsquo;s totally terrifying.
STREAMING - Hallmark Hype, Clooney &amp; Sandler Collide, and a Western Face-Off Holiday cheese, Hollywood icons, and frontier revenge &mdash; this weekend&rsquo;s watchlist has range. Steve Stebbing joins&nbsp;Shane&nbsp;Hewitt to unpack a stack of streaming picks and celebrate Canada&rsquo;s booming Christmas movie industry.
From the feel-good formulas shot coast-to-coast to George Clooney and Adam Sandler teaming up in&nbsp;Jay Kelly, the episode blends cozy laughs with creative risks. Then there&rsquo;s&nbsp;The Abandons, a gritty Western series featuring Lena Headey and Gillian Anderson in a showdown crafted by&nbsp;Sons of Anarchy&nbsp;creator Kurt Sutter. And finally, Prime Video&rsquo;s&nbsp;What Fun!&nbsp;gives Michelle Pfeiffer a chaotic Christmas comeback with Dennis Leary.
Find out what&rsquo;s worth your time, what surprised even a musical skeptic, and how much Canadian content fuels the global holiday binge.
GUEST: Steve Stebbing stevestebbing.ca

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane’s signature style—thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.

If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

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