Best ANDRAS JONES Podcasts (2025)

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EPISODE 14: ANDRAS JONES - rabble-rousing songwriter, political activist, actor, author and podcaster discusses the personal cost of challenging hostile partisanship 1:18:15

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ANDRAS JONES is a multi-disciplinary artist (songwriter, actor, author, podcast host & producer, sometimes artist rep) and the kind of rabble-rousing critical thinker who is the bane of partisans of all stripes. His podcasts The Radio8Ball Show and The World Is Wrong both seek to re-contextualize art (in the case of Radio8Ball with music, and film …

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Interview with Lesbian Space Princess Film Makers, Sorry, Baby Review, Not Only Fred Dagg but Also John Clarke Review 45:58

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Flick Ford is joined on this episode by Cerise Howard and Silvi Vann-Wall. The trio start the show off with an excellent interview with Emma Hough Hobbs & Leela Varghese, the film makers of the animated Australian comedy Lesbian Space Princess. The crew then review the comedy-drama from director Eva Victor, Sorry, Baby. The trio finish up the show …

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Interview with Eclipse Cinema Owner and Operator Mark Walker about its opening, Caught Stealing, 4K Restoration of Burden of Dreams 42:21

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Flick Ford is joined this week by Will Cox and Erin Rosenburg for this installment of Primal Screen. The trio interview Mark Walker, owner and operator of Eclispe Cinema in Collignwood on the cinemas recent opening. The crew then review Caught Stealing, an action/dark comedy from director Darren Aronofsky. The trio then review the 4K restoration of…

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The Naked Gun, Eddington 45:41

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On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined in the studio by Maudie Osborne and Alice McShane. The trio start off with a review of the absurdist cop comedy The Naked Gun, the legacy sequel and forth installment of the Naked Gun franchise from director Akiva Schaffer. Later, The trio review the latest film from accalimed horror director A…

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Radiothon 2025 Special 39:26

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Flick Ford is joined on this chaotic episode of Pimal Screen by: Thomas Caldwell, Cerise Howard, Alice McShane, Maudie Osborne, Will Cox and Aiden Tee (Primal Screen's new podcast editor). The group al celebrate Triple R's Radiothon by talking film, listening to stories about Primal Screen and playing some gardening related film trivia.…

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Conversation with Zoe Pepper on Birthright, Conversation with James Litchfield and Lucinda Reynolds about Alphabet Lane 44:49

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Flick Ford is joined this episode by Cerise Howard. The duo are joined in the studio by the writer and director of Birthright, Zoe Pepper, to discuss the black comedy. Later, the duo are joined by James Litchfield (writer and director) and Lucinda Reynolds (Producer) to discuss their latest offbeat drama, Alphabet Lane. Flick and Cerise finish off …

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Primal Screens Top 20 Films of MIFF 2025 48:03

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Flick Ford is joined this week by Cerise Howard and Thomas Caldwell. In this episode, the trio discuss and delve into the curation of the Primal Screen teams Top 20 films of the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival. Tune in to hear some fantastic recommendations.By RRR - Triple R

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#MayoBees (Semi) Explained 31:39

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Howdy, homies! Today I bring you another Geek Tawk mini edition. It’s been a trying week for a lot of folks for a lot of reasons, and I attempt to navigate my way through it. I’m not sure I’m super successful with that, but that’s where the #MayoBees Principle comes into play. (You’ll see. 😉) Lots of love to anyone who needs it right now, and thank…

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Interview with Michael Shanks on Together, Fantastic Four: First Steps 47:39

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This week on Primal Screen, host Flick Ford is joined by culture writer Will Cox and writer, audio producer, and filmmaker Silvi Van-Wall. Flick sits down with filmmaker Michael Shanks to talk about his latest body horror release "Together". Then, the trio reviews and unpacks "Fantastic Four: Four Steps". Finally, they wrap up with a brief chat on …

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Friendship, Too Much, My Mum Jane 45:18

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This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by film critic Thomas Caldwell and film programmer Alice McShane for a lively discussion of three new releases. The trio dives into "Friendship", a poignant exploration of companionship and emotional intimacy. They then review "Too Much", a raw and visually inventive look at excess and identity. And …

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Conversation with Director Paula Whetu Jones on The Doctors Wife, Review of James Gunn's Superman, Review of A Nice Indian Boy 46:56

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On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by writer and critic Vyshnavee Wijekuma and academic, writic and critic Stuart Richards. The trio are joined by Paula Whetu Jones, to discuss her latest documentary The Doctors Wife which follows New Zealand cardiac surgeon Dr. Alan Kerr and his work operating on children in the West Bank of Pa…

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Conversation with James Hewison on Paris May 68: The Struggle Continues, The Story of Souleymane 41:07

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On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by Alice McChain and Anthony Carew. Flick speaks with James Hewison about Remembering Paris May ’68, a three-day event exploring the cultural and creative impact of the historic revolt. The trio then review Boris Lojkine’s The Story of Souleymane, a powerful and timely drama.…

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EPISODE 13: PRINCE STASH – 1960’s libertine counterculture figure turned tantric alchemist INSTA influencer 50:11

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“The Most Interesting Man In The World” from the Dos Equis commercials has nothing on this guy! A feature in the Guardian described his life as a "rock 'n'roll fairytale full of worldly quests and romances", but even that may not do him justice. In the 1960’s, Prince Stash (née Stanislas Klossowski De Rola, aristocratic son of the renowned painter …

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Interview with Gabrielle Brady on The Wolves Always Come at Night, Discussion of 28 Years Later 56:09

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On this episeode, Flick is joined by Eloise Ross and Stuart Richards. Flick sits down with filmmaker Gabrielle Brady to discuss her haunting new work The Wolves Only Come at Night. They chat about Gabrielle's ideology on film making, decentering the autuer and the psychological and emotional impact of climate change. Then, the trio turn their atten…

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Dangerous Animals with Director Sean Byrne, Celine Song's Materialists and Past Lives 49:03

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Flick is joined in this episode by Alice Mcchain and Silvi Vann-Wal. They chat to special guest Sean Byrne, about his latest film Dangerous Animals, a surfer survival thriller. The trio then turn their attention to Celine Song’s latest film Materialists, diving into her sharp observations on love, class, and identity in modern relationships. They a…

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Geek Tawk Quickie: Where's My Cake? Edition 13:00

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Happy Father’s Day, Geek Tawkers! I was inspired by a Shudder post today to throw this lil mini-sesh at ya. Thanks for checking it out, and I hope you’re getting lots of cake today (whether you’re observing the Horrorday or not. Cake is great, regardless.😉)By Geek Tawk

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First Glance at MIFF 2025,Ballerina, Bring Her Back 56:30

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On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick is joined in the studio by Cerise Howard and Anthony Carew for a lively discussion packed with cinematic insights. They're also joined by special guest Kate Jinx, Senior Programmer at MIFF, who shares an exclusive sneak peek into the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival lineup. Later in the show, the tr…

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Post Con Convo with Joe Bob 30:49

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Howdy, homies! This is another Kreepin’ it (way too) Real ep for ya. Joe Bob and I have a lil post con chat about BDD/social anxiety that was intended to be a follow up to the “Fake Parts, Real Heart” blog I wrote a few years ago. Were we successful? Not remotely but it’s definitely real and that’s our Geek Tawk-in’ goal…Enjoy and thanks for listen…

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Scala!!!, Melbourne's History of Arthouse and Repertory Cinema 1:00:00

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You may have heard of these iconic cinemas in Melbourne, The Astor Theatre and The Valhalla (which later moved and became the Westgarth Cinema), but how much do you know about their history? Flick and Cerise are joined by special guests Zac Hepburn, General Manager of The Astor Theatre, and John Rouse, General Manager of the former Valhalla and one…

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Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, Universal Language, Hurry Up Tomorrow 48:18

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This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by Cerise Howard and Will Cox for a jam packed episode of film nostalgia and fresh takes. The trio dive into Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the epic conclusion to Tom Cruise’s long-running action franchise. They look back at the legacy of the Mission: Impossible series and how it’s evolve…

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MISCELLANIA's Film Club, The Wedding Banquet Remake and The Assessment 46:20

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Join Flick Ford as she teams up with Thomas Caldwell and Silvi Vann-Wall for another exciting episode of Primal Screen! This week, the trio dive into the launch of the vibrant Melbourne/Naarm nightclub and artspace MISCELLANIA's new Film Club. They chat with filmmaker Haley Elizabeth Anderson about the Australian debut of her film, Tendaberry, whic…

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Cinema Reborn, The Narrow Road to the Deep North & Dying for Sex 47:00

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This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by Vyshnavee Wijekumar for a jam-packed episode! First up, we preview Cinema Reborn, an annual film festival dedicated to the restoration and celebration of cinema history. Flick chats with festival organisers Grace Boschetti and Digby Houghton about this year’s program and the importance of film pre…

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The best political satire of the century (and its stage adaptation) plus review of 'Crossing' 44:57

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This week we welcome back our beloved host, Flick Ford! Joined by guests Thomas Caldwell and Cerise Howard. We review Levan Akin’s deeply touching film Crossing, about a retired teacher searching for her estranged niece, a trans woman, with the help of a young man as her translator. It raises challenging issues – particularly around people whose id…

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Boy Week! Reviews of Warfare, Sinners, and The Rehearsal 41:55

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It’s Boy Week on Primal Screen, as guest host Alice McShane is joined by Will Cox and Maudie Osborne to take us through discussions and reviews of the boy-heavy releases Warfare, Sinners, and The Rehearsal. Warfare is the latest film from A24, with director Alex Garland (Civil War, Ex Machina) turning his attention to the war genre. Following a squ…

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Merle Oberon’s lifelong secret, Michael Haneke’s deceptively humanistic cinema and a piercing Magdalene Laundries drama 49:16

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Eloise Ross jumped into the host seat this week to interview Australia’s unofficial Merle Oberon expert, Rohan Spong. In light of the recent book, Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star and a new creative project Rohan is working on, they discuss Oberon’s contribution to Hollywood. She was the first person of South Asian de…

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Holiday makers, studio heads, and unicorns! The White Lotus, The Studio, and Death of a Unicorn in Review. 52:09

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This week, we're diving into three titles that, in their own unique ways, critique capitalist systems and corruption through humor and satire. Join Anthony Carew, Alice McShane, and Will Cox for their reviews of THE WHITE LOTUS, THE STUDIO and DEATH OF A UNICORN. THE WHITE LOTUS has just aired its third season finale, and we have a lot to discuss. …

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Richard Gere and Paul Schrader reunite; Looney Tunes hits us with nostalgia; and an observational doco for cat lovers 43:48

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This week we reviewed three films that all opened in Australian cinemas last week, but otherwise have little else in common. Our guest host Thomas Caldwell was joined by Silvi Vann-Wall and Vyshnavee Wijekumar. They discuss Richard Gere’s reunion with American Gigolo writer and director Paul Schrader in Oh, Canada (also starring Uma Thurman and Jac…

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Melbourne Women in Film Festival highlights & Melbourne Cinémathèque’s upcoming noir season 47:05

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Incidentally, the theme for Primal Screen this week was volunteer-run organisations that make it possible to watch films on the big screen with an audience, that you otherwise mightn’t. The small but mighty teams behind both Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) and the Melbourne Cinémathèque do extraordinary work to bring unique films to the cin…

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EPISODE 12: WILL HENSHALL partner and CEO of METAL, a premiere community for men 43:03

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Most of us are familiar with the concept of a men's group, which generally brings to mind a small, intimate circle of men sharing openly with each other, supporting each other and generally connecting on a deeper level. The concept of a bigger men's club might, in contrast, evoke images of sports-related organizations, poker nights, or even those o…

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Oscars Fever! Plus reviews of ‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’, ‘I’m Still Here’ and ‘Dahomey’ 55:41

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It’s Oscars fever in the studio this week! Even if you don’t have a medically certifiable diagnosis of fever, perhaps you have some milder symptoms still attributable to the 97th Academy Awards – it’s hard not to get a little lightheaded at Hollywood’s night of nights. Anthony Carew jumps into the guest host chair this week with Thomas Caldwell and…

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Bird and the Last Showgirl 1:01:21

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This week on Primal Screen, guest host Alice takes us through reviews of Andrea Arnold's stunning tribute to childhood in BIRD as well as THE LAST SHOWGIRL that holds what could be the performance of Pamela Anderson's career. We also hear from Rough Cut Films to discuss on their 'Summer Sacraments' event on March 1, presented alongside Static Visio…

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Grand Tour, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, and more! 46:58

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This week on Primal Screen, guest host Will Cox is joined by Alex McShane to review Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy and Grand Tour. Our favourite frazzled English woman is back for this Valentine’s Day-released rom-com. Renee Zellweger returns to the role of Bridget Jones, this time as a single mother of two facing the prospect of re-starting her …

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'The Brutalist', 'A Complete Unknown', and 'Babygirl' 43:09

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On Primal Screen we review three films that have just hit cinemas! THE BRUTALIST is the epic period drama following a visionary architectwho (Adrian Brody) has fled post-war Europe to America for the chance of a new life. Everything changes once he meets a wealthy industrialist (Guy Pierce) who commissions his work. A COMPLETE UNKNOWN is the Bob Dy…

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Hanging with Heather 32:45

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Howdy, homies! On this ep of Geek Tawk we get to know Heather Payne, my hair and make up artist from The Last Drive-In. It gets a lil deep as we discuss our personal struggles with self confidence/BDD, but that’s the Geek Tawk way! ;) Thanks for listening!By Geek Tawk

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First show of 2025! Reviewing Nosferatu and Anora 47:38

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For the first show of Primal Screen for 2025, Flick Ford is joined in the studio by Alice McShane and Anthony Carew to review NOSFERATU and ANORA. A remake of the iconic 1922 silent film, NOSFERATU follows the similar vampire tale of obsession, desire, and affliction. The gothic thriller is horror director David Eggers' follow up to such films as T…

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A Very James Caan Christmas 19:42

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Hi! It’s been a minute, but what better way to make a triumphant (?) Geek Tawk return than with a special Christmas message, Kreepin’ It Real, style? I hope it resonates with someone somewhere, and I thank you for listening, regardless. Huge holiday hugs, homies! 🖤🖤🖤By Geek Tawk

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Melbourne Cinémathèque turns 40, Tom Zubrycki's oeuvre, and Agnieszka Holland's Green Border (2023) 48:11

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We're celebrating the Melbourne Cinémathèque's 40th anniversary this week, with two of the pre-eminent film society's co-curators in the studio. Primal Screen favourite Cerise Howard and Associate Professor Adrian Danks (making his PS debut!) join Flick Ford to reflect on Melbourne Cinémathèque's vital contribution to cinema and to talk about their…

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Autopsy on the Musical: Wicked vs The People's Joker 39:50

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This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by Alice McShane and Will Cox to discuss two wildly different films. Wicked offers a polished, mainstream iteration of a beloved musical, while The People’s Joker pushes the boundaries of intellectual property and the superhero genre in its DIY approach. Despite such different production context, the…

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Are you not entertained? Discussions of Gladiator II and Memory 44:34

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"This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford discusses with guest reviewers Thomas Caldwell and Stuart Richards this week's upcoming releases. The Roman Empire is on everyon's minds as Gladiator II is released onto the big screen, recieving the blockbuster roll out fit for an emperor. Directed by Ridley Scott in follow up to his 2000 classic and starrin…

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Top picks of the program for Melbourne Queer Film Festival 48:41

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This week’s episode dives into the Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF), taking place 14–24 November 2024. We’re joined by special guest and former co-host Cerise Howard, program director at MQFF and Patrick Kelly, screen academic at RMIT University. Cerise and Patrick share their top picks of the MQFF program, which this year celebrates queer musi…

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Getting Spooky with The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Witches & Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark 36:52

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It's spooky season this week Primal Screen gears up for a very special Halloween Edition of the show. Former Primal Screen host Paul Anthony Nelson and Co-organiser of Melbourne Horror Film Society Melisa Begg jump into the studio to discuss three iconic films, Henry Selick’s 1993 ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’; Nicolas Roeg’s 1990 ‘The Witches’ …

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EPISODE 11: THEO WILSON - Slam Poet "Lucifury", CNN contributor, TED giant and "black voice of the Kennedy Campaign" talks inspirations, regrets and suffering police brutality 51:49

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Theo Wilson, a.k.a slam poet, Lucifury, is a founding member of the Denver Slam Nuba team, who won the National Poetry Slam in 2011. He began his speaking career in the N.A.A.C.P. at the age of 15, and has always had a passion for social justice. Theo attended Florida A&M University, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Theater Performance. He…

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Memoir of a Snail and 70th Anniversary of Godzilla 30:37

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In this episode we discuss Adam Elliot's award winning film Memoir of a Snail (2024) which which was the opening night film of MIFF 2024. And we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Ishiro Honda's 1954 film Godzilla.By RRR - Triple R

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Flathead, The Apprentice & Like My Brother 44:30

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Flick Ford and Thomas Caldwell speak to filmmaker Jaydon Martin about his film Flathead (2024). Together they also review The Apprentice (2024), Ali Abassi's film about Donald Trump's ascent to power, and the team also discuss the documentary about four Tiwi Island girls who dream of AFLW stardom in Like My Brother (2024).…

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Ghostlight, Joker: Folie à Deux & Megalopolis 46:24

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Hosts Flick Ford and Will Cox chat with directors of Ghostlight (2024), Kelly O'Sullivan and Alex Thompson. Then they review new releases Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) and Megalopolis (2024).By RRR - Triple R