Best RRR Triple R Podcasts (2025)

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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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27d ago42:21

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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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Esther Anatolitis & Nick Pickard on AI and creative copyright 42:37

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Rachel is back in the studio with Jess and Charlie, and they are joined by Esther Anatolitis. The four discuss the news stories of the week - including the productivity commission, the revelations about Iran’s involvement in anti-semitic attacks in Australia, Linda Reynolds’ defamation win against Brittany Higgins, and the media response to the pol…

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The Naked Gun, Eddington 45:41

1M ago45:41

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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 Spin! 32:27

1M ago32:27

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Charlie and Jess are joined by OG Spin Cycler, Najma Sambul, and junior Spinner, Donnie, to celebrate Triple R’s radiothon festival. They discuss all the reasons why it is more important than ever to support independent media right now, reflecting on the guests of the show over the last 12 months. Subscribe at rrr.org.au to keep Spin Cycle broadcas…

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Radiothon 2025 Special 39:26

1M ago39:26

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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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Freelance photojournalists Alex Zucco & Jay Kogler on being attacked at a neo-Nazi event 45:04

1M ago45:04

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Jess and Charlie begin the show discussing the media’s failure to report Israel’s targeted attacks on journalists accurately. They talk to freelance photojournalists Alex Zucco and Jay Kogler about their experience photographing a neo-Nazi gathering in Bacchus Marsh, how they responded when they came under attack, and what it’s like working as an i…

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

1M ago44:49

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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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Sarah Collard & Ella Archibald-Binge on the descendants of frontier massacres 50:54

2M ago50:54

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Jess and Charlie discuss the search for offence in the media's coverage of the March for Humanity in Sydney over the weekend, and discuss conservative media's coverage of protests more generally. They are then joined by Guardian reporters Sarah Collard and Ella Archibald-Binge to discuss their incredible investigative series with Lorena Allam, The …

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Primal Screens Top 20 Films of MIFF 2025 48:03

2M ago48:03

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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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Plestia Alaqad on reporting in Gaza 36:35

2M ago36:35

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In this week' Spin Cycle, Charlie and Jess discuss mushroom robots, and the media’s shift in reporting on Gaza. In particular they focus on the use of the image of toddler Muhammad al-Matouq and the heartless debate around its context. The team then share Jess's interview with Palestinian journalist, Plestia Alaqad, about the reality of reporting o…

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

2M ago47:39

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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

2M ago45:18

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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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Nick Feik on the compromised position of the antisemitism envoy 45:55

2M ago45:55

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Donnie joins Jess to discuss a new record-breaking Roblox game 'Grow a Garden', and the Moo Deng celebration in Thailand raising awareness for the conservation of pigmy hippos. They are then joined by Nick Feik to talk on the history of Jillian Segal, in light of her new plan to combat anti semitism in Australia. They discuss what the plan is about…

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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

3M ago46:56

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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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Joey Watson on the myth of Christchurch's 'Lone Actor' 53:06

3M ago53:06

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Joey Watson joins Jess and Charlie to discuss online radicalisation in light of his new Listnr investigative podcast ‘Lone Actor’, which delves into the background of the Christchurch shootings. Jess and Charlie also talk about the mushroom murder convictions, and the government’s conflation of the purpose of protests in the name of broader regulat…

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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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Eryk Bagshaw on hospo hell in Merivale 51:15

3M ago51:15

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Investigative reporter for The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald, Eryk Bagshaw, joins the Spin Cycle team to review his recent exposure of hospitality giant Merivale’s exploitation of migrant workers. Together they discuss the background of the story, and how the series of articles came together with the work of multiple journalists.…

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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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Alistair Kitchen on being deported from the US 52:53

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In Spin Cycle this week, Charlie and Jess recap the success of Antoinette Lattouf in her case against the ABC, and the larger ramifications of the verdict. They are also joined by writer and photographer Alistair Kitchen, to share details on his deportation from the US, and discuss the threat against journalism abroad.…

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

3M ago49:03

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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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Journalists targeted in LA protests 47:06

4M ago47:06

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Investigative journalist and documentary photographer, Ben Camacho, joins Charlie and guest host Natalie Feliks on this week’s episode of Spin Cycle. Together they discuss the violent treatment of journalists in the LA protests of ICE, and in particular, whether or not it is intentional. They ask what the consequences of silencing the media are, an…

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Woodside gets a pass... again 35:43

4M ago35:43

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Friend of Spin Cycle, Natalie Feliks joins Charlie on the show to talk about the Australian media’s coverage of climate policy, in light of the extension of Woodside’s North Shelf gas project in WA. Together they also take a look at the media training of political candidates, including revisiting some classic “gotcha” moments.…

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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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Launching Deepcut with Antoun Issa 50:40

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Antoun Issa joins Jess and Charlie to discuss the launch of he and cofounder Alex McKinnon’s online news platform Deepcut. They talk about slow cultural change, media as historical recording, and funding for new media. Jess and Charlie also talk about the week in news, in particular the inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbings and the media’s role…

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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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Antony Green's Swansong 50:09

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Long time political analyst Anthony Green, joins Jess, Rachel and Charlie to talk about Labor's landslide victory and other facets of the recent election. He also shares insights into how the election process has changed over the years. The team also reviews the week in other news, including ongoing backlash against people outspoken in support of P…

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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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Punishing Free Speech with Josh Bornstein 45:14

5M ago45:14

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In this week's Spin Cycle, Jess and Rachel discuss the media's coverage of Susan Ley's appointment to head of the LNP - is it genuine analysis or does it involve internalised misogyny? They are also joined by Josh Bornstein, in a conversation about where lines are drawn where employees hold different political views to their employers.…

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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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Huffing on the copium? 52:04

5M ago52:04

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Daniel James of the 7am podcast and RRR's The Mission talks to Jess and Rachel about election night. What was it like at the ALP's function, and what has the media coverage been like in the wake? Together they also talk about other news of the week, namely the beginning of the mushroom murder trials.…

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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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Zee Feed and new media 53:55

5M ago53:55

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Journalist Crystal Andrews, founder of Zee Feed, and readers’ editor at Crikey, talks to Jess and Rachel on the place of new media in the 2025 election. Jess and Rachel also look at the demise of Amelia Hamer over the past few weeks of the election.By RRR - Triple R

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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

5M ago41:55

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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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The shady world of Advance 44:33

5M ago44:33

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Jess flies solo and, in this episode, is joined by senior writer at Good Weekend, Tim Elliot, to delve into his investigation of “grassroots” campaign group Advance Australia. They discuss its ideological origins, and its connection to the fossil fuel industry, and the ATLAS network.Jess also talks about the decline of ARN’s CADA, including their r…

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When politicians go social 49:39

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Jess and Charlie are joined by Hannah McElhinney, co-creator of Rainbow History Class, to discuss the major parties’ social media content creation for the upcoming election. They also discuss Crikey’s political candidate, and Peter Dutton’s turbulent week on the trail.By RRR - Triple R

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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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Inside the magical mystery tour with Isabelle Roe 47:14

6M ago47:14

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Jess and Charlie welcome Isabelle Roe, one of the ABC journalists on the campaign trail this election. What is it like, and what can she tell us about the inner workings of Peter Dutton’s campaign. Jess and Charlie also discuss more of the “meh” election, including the recent debates hosted by Sky and Channel 7, and the Liberal campaign ad made wit…

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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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The political ambitions of Australia’s richest woman 47:04

6M ago47:04

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Jess, Rachel and Charlie are joined by The Guardian Australia's correspondent Sarah Martin, to discuss the new podcast series about mining magnate Gina Rinehart. They talk about what the podcast, Gina, reveals about Gina Rinehart, and what it can tell us about her influence in the current election. The team also talk about the more general election…

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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

6M ago43:48

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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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The right to protest 47:33

6M ago47:33

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Charlie and Rachel welcome returning guest-host Natalie Feliks. Together they are joined by human rights lawyer David Mejia-Canales to discuss the right to protest, and how the Australian media's coverage of protests give cover to repressive laws. They also review the media coverage of the budget, the upcoming trans day-of-action, and the US govern…

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New vs legacy media 50:57

6M ago50:57

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Rachel, Charlie and Jess are joined by widely published journalist, Alex McKinnon, founder of everything is fine*. Together they discuss the power of the mainstream media, the importance of independent journalism, and the Australian media's coverage on Palestine. The team also talk about some recent new media outlets that have cropped up across the…

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

6M ago47:05

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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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When media beat ups lead to changes in the law 50:27

7M ago50:27

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This week on Spin Cycle, Jess, Rachel and Charlie review the week, breaking down the timeline of the Dural caravan saga - the media hysteria, the political rhetoric, the rushed legislation, all over a terrorist plot that never was. Plus they recount their back and forth with a certain media hungry former Prime Minister. Plus the rise of self-censor…

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Alex Fein on focus groups 48:30

7M ago48:30

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Rachel, Jess and Charlie are joined by Alex Fein, Redbridge Senior Insights Adviser, who runs focus groups for the Melbourne-based pollster, to find out more about how the process works — and what the punters are saying. They also discuss the alarming news coming out of America, including attacks on press freedom and THAT Oval Office shakedown.…

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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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Amy Remeikis on the state of it 43:38

7M ago43:38

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Rachel, Jess and Charlie are joined by former Guardian political reporter, now chief political analyst at the Australia Institute, Amy Remeikis. She explains the role of think tanks and shares her thoughts on the state of the Australian political media, particularly in the lead up to the election. The team also talk about misogyny in commercial rad…

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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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Peter Lalor on being sacked over Gaza posts 49:34

7M ago49:34

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Jess, Rachel and Charlie are joined by legendary cricket journalist, Peter Lalor, who was sacked from SEN radio after complaints were made over his retweets supporting Palestinians in Gaza. They also discuss other similar media stories, including allegations the Daily Telegraph attempted to manufacture its own anti-semitism story. Relevant articles…