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| The End of Oak Street, Hope & The Comeback | 22 sept. 2026 | 00:26:06 | |
| Possession - Roots or Riches | 09 sept. 2026 | 00:36:57 | |
| Interview with “Silenced” Producer, Blayke Hoffman | 01 sept. 2026 | 00:21:12 | |
This week we chat to Blayke Hoffman about producing the film, Silenced. Blayke offers insights into what ‘producing’ entails, how to navigate funding as well as what making the film meant for her personally. Silenced will be in Australian cinemas Sept 3
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| The Polygamist - The Joyce of Marriage | 25 août 2026 | 00:36:28 | |
| Shrink, The Devil Wears Prada & Obsession | 11 août 2026 | 00:34:46 | |
| Witch Hat Atelier, President Curtis Furious & What Will I Become? | 04 août 2026 | 00:36:33 | |
| The Odyssey - Bay of Pigs | 21 juil. 2026 | 01:07:29 | |
| Interview with “Leviticus” Director, Adrian Chiarella & Actor, Joe Bird | 21 juin 2026 | 00:11:38 | |
| Interview with “What Will I Become?” Co-Director, Lexie Bean & Composer Perigee Vitz-Wong | 17 juin 2026 | 00:32:31 | |
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 50% of transgender boys have attempted suicide. Directors Lexie and Logan travel across the United States, trying to understand their own trans boyhood through the legacies of two young men and exploring what community healing means.
US/Canada: https://translifeline.org/ US: 877-565-8860 Canada: 877-330-6366 10am - 6pm PT/1pm - 9pm ET AUS: https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/suicidality-and-crisis/
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| Nika & Madison, Colony, The Seoul Guardians & Morte Cucina | 12 juin 2026 | 00:43:54 | |
In this Reference Max, we review a selection of films from the Sydney Film Festival: Nika & Madison, Colony, The Seoul Guardians & Morte Cucina For info on films covered today: Nika & Madison (Dir. Eva Thomas) Colony (Dir. Yeon Sang-ho) The Seoul Guardians (Dir. Kim Jong-woo, Kim Shin-wan & Cho Chul-young) Morte Cucina (Dir. Pen-ek Ratanaruang)
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| Filipiñana, Replica, Sukundimi Walks Before Me & Ben’Imana | 05 juin 2026 | 00:50:41 | |
In this Reference Max, we review a selection of films from the Sydney Film Festival: Filipiñana, Replica, Sukundimi Walks Before Me, and Ben’Imana. For info on films covered today:
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| Interview with “Memory of Princess Mumbi” Director, Damien Hauser | 21 mai 2026 | 00:15:28 | |
In 2093, filmmaker Kuve visits Umata to document life after a war banned modern tech. Local filmmaker Mumbi challenges him to create without AI, leading him to discover beauty in life's simple moments. Memory of Princess Mumbi will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 7 & 14. https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/memory-of-princess-mumbi/ As suggested by Damien, double feature watching of Memory of Princess Mumbi & Sherman's March. For other video versions of this interview and others, check out our YouTube playlist.
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| Interview with “Filipiñana” Writer/Director, Rafael Manuel | 19 mai 2026 | 00:15:58 | |
At a pristine resort on the outskirts of Manila, 17-year-old tee-girl Isabel tries to return a mislaid golf club to Dr. Palanca, the club president, discovering sinister revelations about her workplace, its elite members, and her own past. Filipiñana will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 7 & 11 (sold out) https://tix.sff.org.au/Sessions/Filipinana Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.
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| Love & Other Crimes, The Travel Companion, Mother Mary & Finding Emily | 18 mai 2026 | 00:32:39 | |
In this Reference Max we review Love & Other Crimes (Short), The Travel Companion, Mother Mary & Finding Emily
Love & Other Crimes coming to Prime Video June 19th The Travel Companion
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| Interview with "Life Could Be A Dream" Director Jasmin Tarasin, Editor Gabrielle Muir & Actress Maeve Dermody | 12 mai 2026 | 00:18:03 | |
This week we are joined by Director Jasmin Tarasin, Editor Gabrielle Muir & Lead Maeve Dermody to chat about Life Could Be A Dream. Life Could Be A Dream is in cinemas nationally on May 14, with a donation of $1.00 from every ticket sold across the Palace Cinemas circuit during the release of the film will be made to The Man Cave. As suggested by Jasmin, double feature watching of Life Could Be A Dream & . Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.
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| Red carpet interviews with "Mortal Kombat II" Cast & Crew, Simon McQuoid, Karl Urban, Chin Han, Josh Lawson, Desmond Chiam & CJ Bloomfield | 08 mai 2026 | 00:11:37 | |
We had the opportunity to be on the red carpet for the Mortal Kombat II Sydney Fan Screening. We chat to Simon McQuoid (Director), Karl Urban (Johnny Cage), Chin Han (Shang Tsung), Josh Lawson (Kano), Desmond Chiam (King Jerrod), CJ Bloomfield (Baraka). As suggested by cast & crew we have banger double feature recs of Mortal Kombat (2021), Training Day, The Chaser, you, Always and In the mood for love! If you haven't already, please check out our full chat with Simon. Audio version on the podcast feed and video version on YouTube.
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| Interview with "Mortal Kombat II" Director, Simon McQuoid | 05 mai 2026 | 00:06:21 | |
This week, we have MKII press starting with our chat with Director, Simon McQuoid. We talk about the emotional arcs being the goal for this second offering, the cinematic storytelling scale, as well as the cheesy and camp elements that are a part of MK DNA. As suggested by Simon, double feature watching of Mortal Kombat II & In the Mood for Love. Simon's video interview:
For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyL7Dty_Fik&list=PLoQHz6Rsp4dwtJT2vleh9dwDP0zs1-Xts
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| Interview with "Seven Snipers" Director, Sandra Sciberras | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:14:05 | |
This week we chat to Director Sandra Sciberras for the film, Seven Snipers. We discuss how the contrast of being a meticulous sniper vs the unpredictability of being a parent, shooting on location and grounded action cinema.
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| You, Me & Tuscany - In Vino Veritas | 14 avr. 2026 | 00:47:18 | |
| 2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards - Predictions | 07 avr. 2026 | 00:34:41 | |
We are back again with an awards prediction episode, this time for this year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards. We mostly agree for Dan Da Dan & Gachiakuta wins with hopeful wins for Kaiju No 8 & Solo Leveling. Undeniable win for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle. For more details and to vote:
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| BTS: The Okjafication of Bangtan | 31 mars 2026 | 00:50:03 | |
| Bait - Porco Rizzo | 25 mars 2026 | 00:52:31 | |
| Sirāt & The Voice of Hind Rajab | 17 mars 2026 | 00:22:46 | |
| 2026 Oscar Predictions - What we want vs what we think will win | 10 mars 2026 | 00:57:07 | |
This week we vote across categories on what we want to win and what we think will win. We believe in a Sinners sweep and share our thoughts on what we hope won’t happen. https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2026
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| You Were Never Really Here - Release The Files | 17 févr. 2026 | 00:37:34 | |
Welcome to our Reference Degustation where, every February, we explore common and recurring themes of a writer/director's filmography. Month long celebration of rough scrappy familial ties of Lynne Ramsay.
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| We Need to Talk About Kevin - Deliver Us From Eva | 10 févr. 2026 | 00:47:31 | |
Welcome to our Reference Degustation where, every February, we explore common and recurring themes of a writer/director's filmography. Month long celebration of rough scrappy familial ties of Lynne Ramsay. Wear the mask created to fool the world and hide from yourself. Shake off the oedipus feelings and find compassion in Soweto with We Need to Talk About Kevin this week. If you'd like to watch along, we plan on covering the below... Ratcatcher (1999) Check out more tasty Reference Degustations... 2020 - Hayao Miyazaki
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| Interview with "Pasa Faho" Writer/Director, Kalu Oji | 06 févr. 2026 | 00:19:21 | |
This week we chat to Writer/Director Kalu Oji for the film, Pasa Faho. We discuss how the visual language connects to past, present and future as well as writing from experience and exploring big themes through characters that feel like real people. Pasa Faho has special event screenings across Australia, with more to be announced. It will also be released on SBS later this year.
For info on more screenings head to their website: https://tendays.film/PASAFAHO As suggested by Kalu, double feature watching of Pasa Faho & Black Orpheus. Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.
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| Ratcatcher - What's New Pussycat? | 03 févr. 2026 | 00:48:27 | |
Welcome to our Reference Degustation where, every February, we explore common and recurring themes of a writer/director's filmography. This year we found our way to Scotland with Lynne Ramsay. Navigate the garbage filled streets to the canal of struggle and friendship? Hop on the bus with Ratcatcher this week. If you'd like to watch along, we plan on covering the below... Ratcatcher (1999) Check out more tasty Reference Degustations... 2020 - Hayao Miyazaki
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| Marty Supreme, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Night Patrol & My Brother's Band | 31 janv. 2026 | 00:55:17 | |
| Interview with "Imagine" Co-creators, Jack Manning Bancroft and Tyson Yunkaporta | 26 janv. 2026 | 00:15:25 | |
This week we chat to Co-creators Jack Manning Bancroft and Tyson Talk to your workplace about launching a RAP and work with Supply Nation for procurement. Links to orgs and causes you can donate to: Aboriginal Embassy: Pay The Rent:
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| Interview with "Addition" Director, Marcelle Lunam | 20 janv. 2026 | 00:20:12 | |
This week we chat to Director Marcelle Lunam for her debut dramatic feature film, Addition. Marcelle reflects on the journey of film festivals to cinemas, ensuring the portrayal of Grace was 'more than her diagnosis' and acknowledging all the hands that made Addition possible. ADDITION is in AUS cinemas January 29. As suggested by Marcelle, double feature watching of Addition & Worst Person in the World. Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.
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| FYR 2025 Host & Patron Ratings | 31 déc. 2025 | 01:00:24 | |
Welcome to our Ratings special. Our review episodes focus on layered discussion and we leave the numerical ratings to our Christmas/End of year Special and now Rotten Tomatoes. Splooshes to all our friends and lovers for your support. Grab a snack and a beverage! We love yas!
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| The Beast in Me - Jekyll & Snide | 02 déc. 2025 | 00:42:02 | |
| Interview with Actor, Roxie Mohebbi | 18 nov. 2025 | 00:20:57 | |
Named in this year’s CGA Rising Stars, Roxie Mohebbi talks about her initial career as a nurse and channeling that care into her performances. Roxie has had memorable roles in Shortland Street, Miles from Nowhere and Critical Incident to name a few. Keep an eye out for her first short film making its way through film festival circuits.
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| 100m, Bugonia, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You & Predator: Badlands | 11 nov. 2025 | 00:36:41 | |
| Dreaming Whilst Black - How Much A Dollar Cost? | 05 nov. 2025 | 01:01:19 | |
| Interview with "Journey Home, David Gulpilil" Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles | 28 oct. 2025 | 00:21:20 | |
This week we chatted to Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles about their film reflecting on the legendary life of David Gulpilil. We reflect on culturally 'getting it right', logistics of filming and the intricate balance in directing from Indigenous and non Indigenous perspectives. Trigger warning: actors and people mentioned in this interview may have passed away at the time of you listening. Journey Home, David Gulpilil in AUS cinemas from October 30. As suggested by Trisha & Maggie, double feature watching of Journey Home, David Gulpilil & Showing Melbourne to Maningrida. Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.
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| Interview with "Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua" Director Ursula Williams & Musician Kommi Tamati-Elliffe | 21 oct. 2025 | 00:25:42 | |
We chat to Ursula Williams & Musician Kommi Tamati-Elliffe about the love and importance of keeping culture alive, referring to documentary 'subjects' as participants and the journey in getting the album and film made. Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua in AUS cinemas on October 25 Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.
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| Sorry Baby, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, HIM & One Battle After Another | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:46:44 | |
| Interview with "CEEBS" Creators Betiel Beyin & Leigh Lule | 05 oct. 2025 | 00:24:51 | |
Zion and Ruby run for Youth President to save their youth centre from imminent closure, and shield their womb-to-the-tomb friendship from the crossfire. We chat to Creators/Writers/Lead Cast Betiel Beyin & Leigh Lule. CEEBS released its first ep on Sep 15 and is available to watch on TikTok and instagram now.
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| Weapons, The Paper, The Long Walk & The Smashing Machine | 24 sept. 2025 | 01:05:42 | |
| Demon Slayer - He’s a bad Himejima | 17 sept. 2025 | 01:01:18 | |
This week, we delve deep into the world of Demon Slayer, reflecting on the series' highlights and discussing our detailed rankings of the Hashira. We also review the epic Infinity Castle film, exploring major battles and emotional character arcs. Join us as we celebrate the storytelling and visual mastery of this beloved anime.
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| Interview with “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle” Voice Actors, Zach Aguilar & Johnny Yong Bosch | 09 sept. 2025 | 00:15:50 | |
With the release of the first part of the epic trilogy of Demon Slayer films, we chat to the delightful Zach Aguilar and legendary Johnny Yong Bosch about Infinity Castle. We reflect on the success of the series, how they express the emotional journey in their performances and have fun building teams across anime. As suggested by Zach & Johnny, double feature watching of Infinity Castle & Hello Kitty. See Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, exclusively in cinemas September 11. Here's more of our anime review episodes: https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/conan-the-detective-jjk-kaiju-no-8-gachiakuta/ https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/to-be-hero-x-guilty-gear-strive-solo-leveling-mashle-fable/ https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/demon-slayer-kamado-in-chief/ https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/naruto-cant-itachi-this/
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| Interview with "Ancestral Recall" Creator & Writer, Jordan Clark | 07 sept. 2025 | 01:29:16 | |
We have the delightful opportunity to chat to Jordan Clark, Creator and Writer for the five part comic book series, Ancestral Recall. From his work on well known IP to making a series of his own, we discuss how Jordan works as a collaborator, weaving in Black history as well as a broad layered reflection on AI and the impact of technology on marginalised people. Check out more great interviews with Jordan for Ancestral Recall: Comics are dope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x80WIoaKTww Nerds of Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM7G72T9Zpk CXF Interview podcast: https://comicsxf.com/2025/07/01/tcxfip-357-jordan-clark/ Comic Book Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfGVRKxzkzo
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| Interview with "Nawi: Dear Future Me" Co-Directors, Vallentine Chelluget & Kevin Schmutzler | 02 sept. 2025 | 00:41:33 | |
This week we chat to Co-Directors Kevin & Vallentine on their film, Nawi: Dear Future Me. We discuss the filmmaking process, balancing commentary and narrative as well as jovial moments on set. Africa Film Festival will be running from Thursday Sep 4 - Sunday Sep 7. More details on their website: https://africafilmfest.au/
As suggested by Kevin & Vallentine, double feature watching of Nawi: Dear Future Me & The Fisherman. Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.
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| Interview with “The Ballad of Wallis Island” Director, James Griffiths | 26 août 2025 | 00:10:50 | |
Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire. Starring three-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan (Maestro), and BAFTA nominees Tom Basden (After Life) and Tim Key (Alan Partridge)
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| Conan the Detective, JJK, Kaiju No. 8 & Gachiakuta | 19 août 2025 | 00:41:12 | |
| Superman - Gunns & Roses | 12 août 2025 | 00:46:56 | |
Read between the media lines and tap into liberating occupied lands and sweet smart men growing a conscious. Have the grown love you deserve with James Gunn’s Superman this week. Check out our coverage for Superman
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| M3GAN 2.0, The Story of Souleymane & King of the Hill | 05 août 2025 | 00:46:22 | |
This week we review M3GAN 2.0, 28 Years Later, Final Destination Bloodlines, The Story of Souleymane & King of the Hill. Check out our interview for Final Destination Bloodlines:
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| SFF - Mistress Dispeller, Farming the Revolution & How to Train Your Dragon | 29 juil. 2025 | 00:53:30 | |