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Patron Preview - Ref Plus Dec 2021 Dec 13, 2022

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In our last Ref Plus for 2021, we cover Enemy, Oculus & Love Life. We also share the differences in podcasting pre-2020, 2020 and 2021.

Die Hard - Walky Talky Man Feelings Dec 06, 2022

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Deck the halls with cake threats, one-liners and walky-talky man feelings. Set off the explosives powered by international friendship and glass shards of marriage with Die Hard this week.

2022 Pasifika Film Festival - Waikiki, Neverland, The Alexander Ball, Urchin & Untitled Nov 29, 2022

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Welcome to Reference Max where I cover films and shorts screened as part of the 2022 Pasifika Film Festival.

Links to keep up with release dates on films/shorts

Huhu’a Niu (2019)
Directed by: Savelina Vaka'uta
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Waikiki (2020)
Written & Directed by: Christopher Kahunahana
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Urchin (2021)
Written & Directed by: Taofia Pelesasa
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Untitled: A day in the life of
Written & Directed by: Gabriel Faatau'uu-Satiu
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The Alexander Ball
Director: Jessica Magro
Cast: Ella Ganza
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Neverland
Written & Directed by: Herbert Leota
Stream from Dec 1

Armageddon Time, She Said & The Lost King Nov 22, 2022

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Welcome to Reference Max, where we have a lot to say on new releases so fitting it all into a multi-splooshy, spoiler-free review episode!

Dig through the archives of growing pains, investigative journalism and historical fanfare with Armageddon Time, She Said & The Lost King this week.
0:00 Intro

0:43 Start

1:55 Armageddon time

14:38 She Said

24:07 The Lost King

Wakanda Forever - Coogler & The Gang Nov 15, 2022

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Assume formation with pocket spears, mountain books and winged ankles. Remain in the stillness of grief and feel the healing of waters of Wakanda Forever this week.

House of the Dragon - Daemon slayer Nov 09, 2022

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Unsheath your silver tongue dagger and prepare to ascend the throne at all costs, with familial lovin' as the mandatory side quest. Get in loser, we're going scab-picking with House of Dragons this week.

SIS - Who's your Diversity daddy? Nov 06, 2022

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Plug into the diversity matrix where caucasity ticks all the boxes. Join the roll call of industry babies and diversity daddies with SIS this week.
Watch the full first season of SIS for free:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9902229
Sign petition:
https://chng.it/BH49fgydvW

Open letter to NZ Film & TV Industry:
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CjzmNu2JcFP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

The Woman King - Da house is not Dahomey Nov 01, 2022

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Clear your chanting throat, stretch your dancing muscles and oil up for a grand battle with... a formidable phantom enemy? Whisper sweet nothings through the barrier of forbidden love with The Woman King.

Halloween Ends - Old Town Strode Oct 25, 2022

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Trick or treat a buffet of canned vegetables, trauma bonds and epic fake outs. Head on down to old town strode for one last ride to hell with Halloween Ends this week. Quid Pro Mo for Popcorn Podcast

MURU - First Raid Kit Oct 18, 2022

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Dive into the waters of community, legacy and peace through centuries of rich history in Aotearoa. Prepare for the Aunty ambush with MURU this week.
Video interview:
https://youtu.be/VQgG5TM_J28

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