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Through an assured lens, Cinematographer and Director   Molly Manning Walker boasts an impressive body of work centering human stories.

With her Cannes-winning debut, "How to Have Sex," she's taken us on an intimate journey into teenage life and friendships.

How to have Sex will be out in Australian cinemas nationally on March 7

Trigger warning for consent and sexual assault.

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Resources:

AUS
1800 RESPECT
https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sexual-assault-and-abuse-helplines

UK
https://www.thehavens.org.uk/
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/

US
National Sexual Assault Hotline:
(800) 656-HOPE
WWW.RAINN.ORG

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Reach into the bag of tried and tired Hollywood to put Indigenous pain in the periphery to centre and focus on the white people. Pillage and plunder but make it cute with The Killers of the Flower Moon this week.

Every February, we kick off our Reference Degustation. A month-long celebration of the sizzling Scorsese cinema for our fifth year of the For Your Reference podcast.

TRIGGER WARNING: Sending love to all our Indigenous friends and lovers and note to listen with care especially those from Osage nation. While this is a film and we don't go into graphic detail it is still portraying genocide and we acknowledge the very real and ongoing pain that does not get taught but also is a part of truth telling.

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Enter a familiar world with even more familiar faces at pit stops, cigarette breaks and retellings. Charge with a gun, knife you run with The Irishman this week.

Every February, we kick off our Reference Degustation. A month-long celebration of the sizzling Scorsese cinema for our fifth year of the For Your Reference podcast.

Watch the video podcast on patreon.

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Print out the transcripts, learn what pleases a beautiful woman and acquire sustenance through the boob buffet. Open your mouth and have something to say with The Aviator this week.

Every February, we kick off our Reference Degustation. A month-long celebration of the sizzling Scorsese cinema for our fifth year of the For Your Reference podcast.

Watch the video podcast on patreon.

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Narrate the inner workings of made men, schmuck on wheels, pant suits and double knits. Never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut with Goodfellas this week.

Every February, we kick off our Reference Degustation. A month-long celebration of the sizzling Scorsese cinema for our fifth year of the For Your Reference podcast.

Watch the video podcast on Patreon.

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Enter through the delulu foyer for an appetiser only treat and broadcasted national apology. Take the awful stuff in your life and make it funny with The King of Comedy this week.

Every February, we kick off our Reference Degustation. A month-long celebration of the sizzling Scorsese cinema for our fifth year of the For Your Reference podcast.

Watch the video podcast on Patreon.

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For the final interview of our three part series we chat to Jane Harper and Robert Connolly about translating from book to screen and the visual language throughout.

In Force of Nature: The Dry 2, when five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat and only four come out on the other side, Federal Agents investigate.

Force of Nature: The Dry 2 is in cinemas on 8th February 2024.

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For our second interview of our three part series we chat to Lucy Ansell, Sisi Stringer and Robin McLeavy about their roles in a female ensemble cast and the importance of trust and safety through filming.

In Force of Nature: The Dry 2, when five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat and only four come out on the other side, Federal Agents investigate.

Force of Nature: The Dry 2 is in cinemas on 8th February 2024.

Watch video interview.

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We kick off our three part interview series with the legendary stars on the local and international scene: Eric Bana and Deborra-lee Furness.

In Force of Nature: The Dry 2, when five women take part in a corporate hiking retreat and only four come out on the other side, Federal Agents investigate.

Force of Nature: The Dry 2 is in cinemas on 8th February 2024

Watch the video interview.

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Runaway to the city for your chance to make it big! Find joy and fall in love through the very real pain in this country’s history. Harmonise with The Sapphires this week.

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
Dhadjowa Foundation
Our Islands Our Home
First Nations Futures
Common Ground
Change The Record
Seed Mob
Uprising Of The People
Indigenous X
Magabala Books
Djirra
Awesome Black Media
Mental Health for Mob

We also got more great watching recs from our First Nations fam:

Ten Canoes (2006)
Sweet Country (2017)
The Drover’s Wife (2021)
Charlie’s Country (2013)
My Survival as an Aboriginal (1978)
The Last Wave (1977)

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Wendy Mocke is an award winning Papua New Guinean interdisciplinary storyteller and a NIDA Acting graduate, working across live performance and film as an actor, writer and visual artist.

Samoan-Maltese-Australian producer Jessica Magro founded Purple Carrot Entertainment, an independent production company committed to telling the untold stories of misrepresented Australia.

Bad Ancestors is a satire and black comedy that centres on two best friends: Nora and Charli, millennials who haven’t figured out life and “adulting”. Bad Ancestors will be out on ABC’s YouTube channel worldwide this February.

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0:00 Interview - Jess and Wendy
00:16 Introduction to the Guests
00:54 The Excitement of the Interview
01:26 Discussing Pacific Islanders Identity
02:49 The Importance of Representation
08:11 The Challenges of Being the Only Pasifika Project
11:40 The Creative Process Behind Bad Ancestors
16:06 The Power of Collaboration and Community
20:17 The Impact of Bad Ancestors
28:29 The Power of Delusion and Collective Success
29:03 The Role of Ancestors and Community in Personal Success
29:21 The Importance of a Good Cast and Crew
31:48 The Challenges and Rewards of Being a Producer
37:13 The Struggle for Recognition and Validation in the Industry
42:12 The Importance of Community Support Over Industry Accolades
44:08 The Power of Representation and Shared Experiences
47:35 The Importance of Cross-Cultural Relationships
51:27 Final Thoughts and Recommendations

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In this jam-packed episode, the hosts of the For Your Reference Podcast discuss several exciting topics. The show starts with a deep dive into 'Next Goal Wins', directed by Taika Waititi, critiquing some of the writing and direction choices. The conversation then moves to 'True Detective Night Country', praising its gripping storytelling and representation of Indigenous issues. The hosts also cover 'Ted', 'Priscilla', and the musical adaptation of 'The Color Purple'. The episode concludes with a discussion of upcoming reviews and a reminder to support black, brown, and indigenous cinema. 

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:48 Review of 'Next Goal Wins'

10:28 Discussion on 'True Detective Night Country'

14:55 Thoughts on 'Ted'

17:47 Critique of 'Priscilla'

26:33 Analysis of 'The Color Purple'

32:49 Conclusion and Upcoming Content

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Beware the cavity of social commentary staining the joy of childhood. Sugarcoat sour themes with Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Wonka this week. 

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We kick off 2024 with a spicy Reference Max reviewing Saltburn, Dream Scenario, Cat Person, Platform 7 and Smothered.

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Check out Oti’s Bookie quote on Stuff NZ list of shows and movies to watch.

Resources:

US

National Sexual Assault Hotline:
(800) 656-HOPE
WWW.RAINN.ORG

National Domestic Violence Hotline:
(800) 777-SAFE
WWW.THeHoTline.org

AUS

1800 RESPECT

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sexual-assault-and-abuse-helplines

UK

https://www.thehavens.org.uk/
https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/

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Kristoffer Borgli is a Norwegian film director and screenwriter that centres the bizzare and delightful parts that make us human.

DREAM SCENARIO follows family man and professor muddling through middle age when he suddenly finds himself at the center of a mysterious dream epidemic

DREAM SCENARIO is out in Australian cinemas now.

This interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.

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KT hits the red carpet to chat to the cast at the Sydney Premiere Screening of Next Goal Wins. A mix of OG legends and new Hollywood, David Fane, Oscar Kightley, Uli Latukefu and Chris Alosio speak on Pasifika representation, the importance of our stories and what it means to be able to work together.

Next Goal Wins is out in Australian cinemas now!

Check out the video interview: 
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Thanks to all our friends and lovers for joining us to reflect on the year that has been! Just like the world we have the highs of highs and some low low lows! Grab a snack and a beverage for Part 2!

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Highlights include: Quantum Cowboys, Red, White & Brass, Bobi Wine: The People’s President, New Jack City, Cobweb, Swagger and more!

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Thanks to all our friends and lovers for joining us to reflect on the year that has been! Just like the world we have the highs of highs and some low low lows! Grab a snack and a beverage for Part 1!

Full video available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/95329266

Highlights include: You can go now, Visitor Q, Till, John Wick 4, The Last of Us, Welcome to the Chippendales and more!

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In our last Ref Max for 2023 we review ANGLE, Bad Behaviour, The Promise, Bookie, Uproar, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical and short film WhaleX.

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Named in this year’s CGA Rising Stars, Bernie Van Tiel is a writer/songwriter, actor, beatboxer and rapper that brings a much needed energy to the so called Australian arts and creative space. Bernie has recently been seen in Class of ’07 and Erotic Stories & soon Swift Street. Stream God Bless the trap now too!

Video interview out now.

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