Magic Shadows, Elwy Yost: A Life in Movies

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Over 20 years have passed since Elwy Yost last served as the beloved host of TVO's Saturday Night at the Movies and Magic Shadows. His infectious enthusiasm for cinema and interviews with actors, filmmakers, and critics influenced generations and left an enduring legacy with audiences across Ontario. Through archival footage and interviews with family, friends, and colleagues, this film tells the story of how a school teacher from Weston, Ontario became a Hollywood film authority.