I find most film podcasts range from mildly irritating to offensively grating. The idea of listening to two or three often uninformed friends gabbing about movies they like with little structure and even less insight is not particularly exciting to me. Of course, some exceptions exist. The film podcasts I do gravitate towards are ones that teach me about film history (my all-time favourite is You Must Remember This), feature interviews with filmmakers, or help me keep up with new films otherwise overshadowed by large blockbusters. I was hesitant when listening to Film Formally, as the episodes are framed around two friends (both of whom are seasoned Vancouver-based filmmakers) having wide-ranging conversations on a number of cinematic topics. Thankfully, hosts Devon Scott and Will Ross are insightful and engaging, and the series offers a number of well-structured, informative, and often in-depth conversations without ever feeling too “chummy” or overly opaque.Each episode o