Best Wait You Re Mad Podcasts (2024)

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SNOWPIERCER and S/HE IS NOT HER/RE with Cerise Howard and Chris Dite 47:29

3d ago47:29

47:29

Flick is joined by reviewers Cerise Howard, Programme Director of the Melbourne Queer Film Festival and Writer, Chris Dite. They shine a retro spotlight on SNOWPIERCER on its 10th anniversary, and S/HE IS NOT HER/E.By RRR - Triple R

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Twisters, Emu Wars & Birdeater 40:11

2d ago40:11

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Flick Ford is joined by Jonathan Schuster (co-writer of recently released Australian movie The Emu War) and film programmer and reviewer Alice McShane. Schuster provides extensive insight into the main aspects of The Emu War, especially its themes and plot. McShane dives into her thoughts on some new releases, including the blockbuster of the momen…

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The Bike Riders and Kinds of Kindness. 42:29

5d ago42:29

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This week, Flick is joined by film buffs Maudie Osborne and Anthony Carew to review the latest from Jeff Nichols, who is also known for Take Shelter (2011) and Mud (2012). The Bike Riders details the decade-long story of the Midwestern bike club, the Vandals. As an outsider, Kathy observes their transformation from a haven for misfits into a notori…

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Spotlighting Kelly Reichardt (CERTAIN WOMEN, SHOWING UP) 43:44

12d ago43:44

43:44

This week in the studio, Jack Ralph and Kelsey Pettifer join Flick Ford in the 3RRR studio to delve into the subtle yet profound body of work created by Kelly Reichardt. They discuss films such as First Cow (2019), the political thriller Night Moves (2013), and Wendy and Lucy (2008). The conversation covers Reichardt's challenges in getting her fil…

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Reviewing THE PROMISELAND and BLACK BARBIE 43:19

1M ago43:19

43:19

Joining Flick in the studio are Vyshnavee Wijekumar and Thomas Caldwell, where they'll be reviewing two new releases hot off the metaphorical press. The first film they're be reviewing is THE PROMISED LAND, a Nordic Western set in 18th century Denmark. Director Nikolaj Arcel collaborates once again with Mads Mikkelsen who plays Captain Ludvig Kahle…

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Reviews of AM I OKAY? and BRIDGERTON 40:31

2M ago40:31

40:31

Joining Flick in the studio is Thomas Caldwell, Artistic Director of the Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF) and the wonderful Vyshnavee Wijekumar. They discuss the 2024 program, running from June 8th to July 7th, featuring a diverse selection of animated and live-action films from around the globe. The team reviews "AM I OK?", starring …

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Interview with Molly Reynolds on A PORTRAIT OF LOVE, Timothy Despina Marshall discusses their debut feature IN THE ROOM WHERE HE WAITS and in conversation with film collective Dogmilk Films. 49:11

2M ago49:11

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This weeks show is focusing on Melbourne’s film scene. In the first of three interviews, Flick will chat with Director Molly Reynolds to discuss her film A PORTRAIT OF LOVE. For over twenty years, Archibald Prize-winning artist Craig Ruddy and his partner Roberto Meza Mont filmed their life together. Their friend, documentary-maker Molly Reynolds (…

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Reviewing Jim Jarmusch's 1999 classic GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI 44:35

2M ago44:35

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KinoTopia’s co-founders Digby Houghton and Andrew Tobacco joined Flick in the studio on Monday to revisit GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI. Listen back to hear a review of Jim Jarmusch's 1999 crime drama GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI starring Forest Whitaker as a hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for de…

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FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA 47:00

2M ago47:00

47:00

Melanie Ashe (Monash PhD student) joins Flick in studio to discuss the guzzoline-fuelled relentless romp that is FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA. Investigating the significance of place and land in the MAD MAX universe, Flick and Melanie delve into the history behind mining sites and how they're often used as a shooting location for an array of different f…

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Interview with Goran Stolevski (HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS) 46:38

3M ago46:38

46:38

We're lucky enough to be joined by Macedonian-Australian director Goran Stolevski in studio to discuss his newest feature HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS. HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS, by Goran Stolevski in cinemas now. Having just finished his third film in three years, Stolevski joined Flick in studio where he discussed shooting with first time actors, …

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Spotlight on Nicole Kidman's career (EYES WIDE SHUT, MOULIN ROUGE, DOGVILLE and many more) 48:23

2M ago48:23

48:23

Join Flick Ford and guest reviewer Alice McShane as they dive into the world of Nicole Kidman, freshly honored with the Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute—the first Australian ever to receive this prestigious accolade. With nearly 100 acting credits to her name, Kidman is not only one of the most recognized screen icons but als…

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Interview with Nick Pinkerton (THE SWEET EAST) and BABY REINDEER review. 52:39

3M ago52:39

52:39

In studio, Flick is joined by film critic and screenwriter Nick Pinkerton to chat about the screenplay he wrote for Sean Price Williams' debut feature THE SWEET EAST. The surrealist road film follows Lillian, a high school student let loose on the US Eastern seaboard. The Sweet East, In cinemas from 18 April 2024 Adapted from an hour long one-man s…

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Reviews of CHALLENGERS and EVIL DOES NOT EXIST 42:08

3M ago42:08

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This week, one of Australia's foremost music supervisors Jemma Burns is in the Triple R studio to share what her job involves and the creative process behind music from tv shows like HEARTBREAK HIGH 2 to films like Ari Aster's BEAU IS AFRAID. Joining Jemma in the studio is host Flick Ford and guest critic Anthony Carew to review Luca Guadagnino's r…

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Reviews of LA CHIMERA, CIVIL WAR and an interview about BACK TO BLACK. 47:00

3M ago47:00

47:00

In this week’s episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is accompanied by Cerise Howard, as they delve into Alice Rohrwacher's newest film, La Chimera. The movie features a compelling cast including Josh O'Connor, Carol Duarte, Alba Rohrwacher, and Isabella Rossellini. Alice Rohrwacher's latest 2023 film LA CHIMERA. Additionally, Sally Christie engages…

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Reviews of MONKEY MAN and PERFECT DAYS 46:35

4M ago46:35

46:35

This week Flick Ford is joined by festival programmer Thomas Caldwell and local filmmaker / video editor Jack Ralph. Together they review Dev Patel's directorial debut MONKEY MAN, in which Patel also wrote and starred. Patel plays Kid - an underground fighter who unleashes a bloody campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who systemically …

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Into the Archives: Molly Manning Walker, Ivan Sen, and Simon Baker 45:07

4M ago45:07

45:07

This week on Primal Screen, join Flick Ford as we delve into our archives, bringing to the forefront some of the most engaging and thought-provoking conversations from 2023. Kicking things off, we take you back to our discussion with the talented Molly Manning Walker, a London-based cinematographer and filmmaker whose debut feature film, HOW TO HAV…

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LOVE LIES BLEEDING and interview about Melbourne Women in Film Festival 43:27

4M ago43:27

43:27

Flick Ford is joined tonight by film critic Nadine Whitney, Co-Chair of the Australian Film Critics Association and a member of The Alliance of Women Film Journalists. Together they review the new film LOVE LIES BLEEDING, starring Kirsten Stewart, Katy M O'Brien and Dave Franco. Dr Kirsten Stevens, Deputy Festival Director also joins Flick to chat …

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Oscars re-cap plus interviews for THE GREAT ESCAPER and TAKE THE STEPS 48:54

5M ago48:54

48:54

Flick Ford is joined by AIDC's Conference Programmer Alice McShane, as they recap the highs and lows of the 2024 Oscars ceremony. Will Cox catches up with Oliver Parker to dive deep into the heart and soul behind his latest cinematic gem, THE GREAT ESCAPER, which made its heartfelt debut in Australian cinemas this March. The Great Escaper, directed…

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Interview with IMAX General Manager Jeremy Fee and a review of DUNE: PART TWO and award-winning Documentary FOUR DAUGHTERS 55:18

5M ago55:18

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“The future of cinema is IMAX and the large formats. The audience wants to see something that they cannot have at home, that they cannot have on streaming. They want to experience an event.” - Denis Villeneuve, director DUNE: PART TWO The eagerly awaited sequel to the science fiction masterpiece DUNE has finally hit theaters. Flick Ford chats with …

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Reviews of THE ZONE OF INTEREST, DRIVE AWAY DOLLS and an interview about MARUNGKA TJALATUNU 43:51

5M ago43:51

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“Marungka Tjalatunu exposes and weaves together those tender and difficult threads of living in multiple worlds–worlds which are your own, full of loss and love, of trauma and survival–and worlds which are thrust upon you, often violent, often unrelenting, and often unforgiving.” - Jury Statement, Berlinale 2023 (Sky Hopinka, Cătălin Cristuțiu, Isa…

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In conversation with Hugo Weaving 49:49

6M ago49:49

49:49

This week, Flick Ford is in conversation with acclaimed actor Hugo Weaving! Celebrated for his iconic roles in THE MATRIX, LORD OF THE RINGS, V FOR VENDETTA and many more. Over the course of this long-form discussion, Weaving shares fascinating insights into his distinguished career and delves into the complexities of his latest character, Mit from…

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Film review of THE HANDOVERS, and a discussion about film screenings SCREAMS ON SCREEN and SEVENTH CINEMA 48:10

6M ago48:10

48:10

The Holdovers (2023) Directed by Alexander Payne “Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers is not the kind of film you would expect to contain a dose of movie magic, but there it is, right there in the lead performance by Paul Giamatti.” [Derek Armstrong, ReelGood] THE HOLDOVERS is a comedy-drama directed by Alexander Payne (Election, Sideways and Nebraska …

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MAY DECEMBER and MR AND MRS SMITH 44:23

6M ago44:23

44:23

This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford and our wonderful guest hosts, Thomas Caldwel and Vyshnavee Wijerkumar discuss Todd Haynes’ newest film, MAY DECEMBER but not before exploring Haynes' distinguished directorial portfolio, including films - Safe, I’m Not There, and Dark Waters. [CONTENT WARNING] Please note, that this film does contain referenc…

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Reviewing ANATOMY OF A FALL and taking a brief look at the Oscars and what it all means... 45:03

6M ago45:03

45:03

Aaaand we're back! For the first Primal Screen show of 2024, Flick Ford and special guest reviewer, Will Cox unravel Justine Triet's captivating French legal drama thriller, ANATOMY OF A FALL. Fear not - No spoilers included here, folks! They also plunge into an insightful discussion about this year's Oscars, sharing their perspectives on the curre…

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BEST FILMS AND TV OF 2023 50:53

8M ago50:53

50:53

In the studio for the last Primal Screen show of the year, our wonderful host Flick Ford is joined by Primal Screen legend Paul Anthony Nelson, who brings a very special briefcase containing top-secret information – our Top 10 films and TV of 2023. This episode is nothing short of essential listening and will continuously keep you guessing 'til the…

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SPARK-TACULAR EXTRAVAGANZA 24:31

8M ago24:31

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Following our October 23rd "Spark-centric" episode, Cerise Howard is in the driver's seat once again as we continue this extraordinary SPARK-TACULAR EXTRAVAGANZA. This time, guest presenter Maudie Osbourne rides "shotgun" in the passenger seat, so you'd best buckle up as this episode brings more than slightly irrelevant car puns. This week our host…

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Interview with Fred Schepisi (DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND) and Jasper Cohen Hunter reviews REBEL WITH A CAUSE and AUDREY NAPANANGKA 41:22

8M ago41:22

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Flick Ford is joined by Jasper Cohen Hunter, host of the Mirring Yalingwa podcast, as co-host this week. They interview Fred Schepisi about his debut film DEVIL'S PLAYGROUND and Jasper reviews the documentaries REBEL WITH A CAUSE and AUDREY NAPANANGKA.By RRR - Triple R

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Interview with Kitty Green (THE ROYAL HOTEL) and NAPOLEON review 38:41

8M ago38:41

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Flick Ford interviews Australian director Kitty Green on her latest film, THE ROYAL HOTEL, about two American backpackers (Julie Garner and Jessica Henwick) navigating the workplace culture in an Outback pub. Later, Flick and guest reviewer Will Cox step back into the 1790s with Sir Ridley Scott's NAPOLEON, an epic historical drama following Napole…

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SALTBUSH and SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF 42:15

9M ago42:15

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Flick Ford and guest reviewers Anthony Carew and Will Cox discuss Emerald Fennell's psychological thriller SALTBURN, and Netflix's latest animated series SCOTT PILGRIM TAKES OFF.By RRR - Triple R

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MQFF, ALL OF US STRANGERS, MONSTER, POOR THINGS and ONLY THE RIVER FLOWS 47:21

9M ago47:21

47:21

Guest host Stuart Richards speaks to CEO of Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) David Martin Harris and Program Director Cerise Howard ahead of the festival launch on Thursday. Plus emerging critics Sid Christie and Will Singleton provide reviews of Andrew Haigh's ALL OF US STRANGERS, Hirokazu Koreeda's MONSTER, Yorgos Lanthimos's POOR THINGS, and…

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DEAD OF NIGHT, THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD, and TRICK 'R TREAT 47:52

9M ago47:52

47:52

Guest host Paul Anthony Nelson and reviewers Emma Westwood and Caitlin Koller discuss DEAD OF NIGHT, THE HOUSE THAT DRIPPED BLOOD, and TRICK 'R TREAT for a Halloween special.By RRR - Triple R

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SPARKS OF JOY AMONG OTHER THINGS 36:36

10M ago36:36

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Join us in an unconventional yet fabulous episode as Flick Ford takes the passenger seat, inviting self-proclaimed film fanatic and program director for the upcoming Melbourne Queer Film Festival, Cerise Howard. The prime structure of this unique episode follows an exclusive interview with Cerise and legendary, absurd, and cinematic American pop-ro…

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Reviews of KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON and THE EXORCIST BELIEVER 44:23

10M ago44:23

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This week, Flick Ford is joined by Will Cox and Nadine Whitney, as they review and discuss two must-see movies: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and ‘The Exorcist: Believer'. Tune in every Monday evening for your cinematic fix!By RRR - Triple R

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DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF MINIMUM WAGE? 50:14

10M ago50:14

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Flick Ford is joined by feminist techno science researcher Thao Phan and Australian screenwriter Clem Bastow. The three discuss a wide range of topics including parallels between The Writers Guild strike of America and the ongoing strikes occurring at a number of universities in Australia, including Monash University, the University of Melbourne, a…

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Reviews of SICK OF MYSELF and COBWEB + Overshare Festival 45:37

10M ago45:37

45:37

Flick speaks to Jen Atherton and Andrè Shannon from Garden Reflexxx about Overshare, a free film festival for Melbourne Fringe. Then Flick and guest reviewer Thomas Caldwell discuss two new comedies: Kristoffer Borgli's SICK OF MYSELF and Kim Jee-Won's COBWEB. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…

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IT LIVES INSIDE and CASSANDRO 38:50

11M ago38:50

38:50

Flick Ford has ACMI’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisor, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, and Melbourne-based critic, Anthony Carew, in the studio for this weeks reviews. Starting out with IT LIVES INSIDE, they dissect the East Indian horror film before diving head first into CASSANDRO, the sporty biopic of Saúl Armendáriz, a homosexual amateur wrestler.…

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THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS and A HAUNTING IN VENICE 49:04

11M ago49:04

49:04

Co-director Charlotte Vandermeersch of THE EIGHT MOUNTAINS joins Flick and talks about her film, friendships, and learning Italian. Stuart Richards also joins to review A HAUNTING IN VENICE and talk about his new book on Agatha Christie and gothic horror. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prim…

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Interview with Rachel Ward on RACHEL'S FARM and Jack Ralph on THE ROLLER SKATER 46:55

11M ago46:55

46:55

Flick interviews actor-director Rachel Ward about her documentary on regenerative farming, RACHEL'S FARM. Plus local filmmaker Jack Ralph joins Flick to review horror series THE CHANGELING and talk about his short film THE ROLLER SKATER. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_screen_show/ Tw…

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Reviewing TALK TO ME and RMIT Social Science Week Screening Series 48:21

11M ago48:21

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Flick is joined by guest reviewer Stephen A. Russell plus RMIT academics Dr Jessica Balanzategui, and Dr Sarah Polkinghorne to reviewi Australian horror hit TALK TO ME and discuss RMIT's screening series for Social Sciences Week. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_screen_show/ Twitter: h…

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Radiothon Extravaganza 2023 40:43

12M ago40:43

40:43

It’s a full house at Primal Screen to celebrate the start of Radiothon at Triple R! Flick invites special guests Cerise Howard, Thomas Caldwell, Emma Westwood, Will Cox, Eloise Ross, Stuart Richards, and Maya Rizkyvianti to share what Triple R means to them, reminisce the show’s humble beginnings, and why you should subscribe. Facebook: https://www…

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Reviews of GODLAND, ASTEROID CITY, and SANCTUARY 43:17

12M ago43:17

43:17

Flick Ford and guest reviewer Thomas Caldwell discuss three new releases: Hlynur Pálmason's GODLAND, Wes Anderson's ASTEROID CITY, and Zachary Wigon's SANCTUARY. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_screen_show/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/primal_screen…

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MIFF: HOW TO HAVE SEX and MEMORY FILM 47:04

12M ago47:04

47:04

Flick Ford speaks with writer/director of HOW TO HAVE SEX Molly Manning Walker about her teen holiday drama that explores the sexual politics of young adulthood. And later, discusses gender, motherhood, and colonisation in MEMORY FILM: A FILMMAKER'S DIARY with documentary filmmaker Jeni Thornley. Both films are currently screening as part of the Me…

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MIFF Special: THIS IS GOING TO BE BIG and COLD WATER 44:35

1y ago44:35

44:35

Flick Ford and guest reviewer Thomas Caldwell discuss highlights from the Melbourne International Film Festival. Plus interviews with Thomas Charles Hyland (THIS IS GOING TO BE BIG), and Jay & Shaun Perry (COLD WATER) about their films which both feature in the festival. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagram: https://www.in…

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Books about Movies 49:19

1y ago49:19

49:19

Flick Ford is joined by Simon Miraudo (author of Book of the Banned: Devilish Movies, Dastardly Censors and the Scenes That Made Australia Sweat), Sam Twyford-Moore (author of Cast Mates: Stories of Australians in Film), and Emma Westwood (editor of Bride of Frankenstein) to discuss books about movies! Flick and guests explore the history of censor…

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BARBENHEIMER: Reviewing Barbie and Oppenheimer 49:36

1y ago49:36

49:36

Flick Ford is joined by Melbourne Cinematech lecturer Eloise Ross, and film journalist/Greta Gerwig scholar, Claire White, to discuss the cinematic phenomenon “Barbenheimer”. Together, they compare Barbie and Oppenheimer through the lens of gender and also review them as standalone films. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagr…

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Writer's Strike, What's to come at MIFF, Jessie Scott's film Rainbow Video 44:17

1y ago44:17

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Flick Ford discusses the writer’s strike happening in the states with cultural researcher Clem Bastow and chats about what’s hotly anticipated at MIFF with screen lecturer Eloise Ross. Filmmaker Jessie Scott is also in the studio to talk about her film Rainbow Video which explores the nature and importance of video stores. Facebook: https://www.fac…

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Interview with Sophie Linnenbaum & Reviews of Mission: Impossible 7, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, & More 48:06

1y ago48:06

48:06

Flick Ford interviews Sophie Linnenbaum about her film The Ordinaries. Ford also speaks with guest film critic Will Cox and cinema studies lecturer Dr. Lexie Kannas about big releases Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagram: https://www.ins…

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New Boy film and review of Indiana Jones & Reality 53:03

1y ago53:03

53:03

Flick Ford chats to award winning director Warwick Thornton about his new film New Boy, starring Cate Blanchett and newcomer Aswan Reid. Guest critic Will Cox joins Flick for reviews on the new whip-cracking Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, as well as Tina Satter's Reality starring Sydney Sweeney.…

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Gay24 Films and review of All The Beauty And The Bloodshed 48:36

1y ago48:36

48:36

Flick Ford speaks to co-curators, Sam Eckhardt and Jini Maxwell, about their queer screening event Gay24 Films. Plus, guest critics Sally Christie and Stephen A. Russell join for a review of Laura Poitras' All The Beauty And The Bloodshed, which documents Nan Goldin's fight against big pharma. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ In…

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Cormac McCarthy on screen 51:09

1y ago51:09

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Flick Ford is joined by writer and academic Dr Julia Tulloh Harper to discuss films adapted and inspired by the work of late novelist Cormac McCarthy. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_screen_show/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/primal_screen…

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