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Goodfellas - Get Out of Jail Free card Feb 13, 2024

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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.
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The King of Comedy - Appetisers Only Feb 06, 2024

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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.

Interview with “Force of Nature: The Dry 2” Writer/Director Robert Connolly and Author Jane Harper Jan 31, 2024

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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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Interview with “Force of Nature: The Dry 2” Actors, Lucy Ansell, Sisi Stringer and Robin McLeavy Jan 30, 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.

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Interview with “Force of Nature: The Dry 2” Actors, Eric Bana and Deborra-lee Furness Jan 29, 2024

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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
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Sapphires - Rhythm Nation Jan 27, 2024

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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)

Interview with “Bad Ancestors” Creator/Writer, Wendy Mocke and Producer, Jessica Magro Jan 24, 2024

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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

Next Goal Wins, True Detective: Night Country, Ted, Priscilla, Anatomy of a Fall and The Color Purple Jan 23, 2024

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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

Wonka - Commentary and Confectionery Jan 16, 2024

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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.