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Interview with "CEEBS" Creators Betiel Beyin & Leigh Lule Oct 05, 2025

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Zion and Ruby run for Youth President to save their youth centre from imminent closure, and shield their womb-to-the-tomb friendship from the crossfire. We chat to Creators/Writers/Lead Cast Betiel Beyin & Leigh Lule.

CEEBS released its first ep on Sep 15 and is available to watch on TikTok and instagram now.

Weapons, The Paper, The Long Walk & The Smashing Machine Sep 24, 2025

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This week we have overarching themes of access to information and exploring masculinity in our reviews of Weapons, The Paper, The Long Walk & The Smashing Machine.

Demon Slayer - He’s a bad Himejima Sep 17, 2025

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This week, we delve deep into the world of Demon Slayer, reflecting on the series' highlights and discussing our detailed rankings of the Hashira. We also review the epic Infinity Castle film, exploring major battles and emotional character arcs. Join us as we celebrate the storytelling and visual mastery of this beloved anime.

Interview with “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle” Voice Actors, Zach Aguilar & Johnny Yong Bosch Sep 09, 2025

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With the release of the first part of the epic trilogy of Demon Slayer films, we chat to the delightful Zach Aguilar and legendary Johnny Yong Bosch about Infinity Castle. We reflect on the success of the series, how they express the emotional journey in their performances and have fun building teams across anime.

As suggested by Zach & Johnny, double feature watching of Infinity Castle & Hello Kitty.

See Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, exclusively in cinemas September 11.
Check out our interview with Aleks Le for Solo Leveling. He also voices Zenitsu in Demon Slayer: https://youtu.be/fS_3Rn5-FtA

Here's more of our anime review episodes:

https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/conan-the-detective-jjk-kaiju-no-8-gachiakuta/

https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/to-be-hero-x-guilty-gear-strive-solo-leveling-mashle-fable/

https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/demon-slayer-kamado-in-chief/

https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/naruto-cant-itachi-this/

Interview with "Ancestral Recall" Creator & Writer, Jordan Clark Sep 07, 2025

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We have the delightful opportunity to chat to Jordan Clark, Creator and Writer for the five part comic book series, Ancestral Recall. From his work on well known IP to making a series of his own, we discuss how Jordan works as a collaborator, weaving in Black history as well as a broad layered reflection on AI and the impact of technology on marginalised people.
For more information on Ancestral Recall including how to buy copies: https://comicsahoy.com/creator/jordan-clark

Check out more great interviews with Jordan for Ancestral Recall:

Comics are dope: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x80WIoaKTww

Nerds of Culture: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM7G72T9Zpk

CXF Interview podcast: https://comicsxf.com/2025/07/01/tcxfip-357-jordan-clark/

Comic Book Club: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfGVRKxzkzo

We reference his essay in relation to technology: https://jclarkcomics.com/
You can also hear Jordan Clark and Cameron Mason delve into White Savior tropes on their podcast: https://whitepeoplewontsaveyou.podbean.com/
Long time friend and lover of the FYR, Jordan has guested on the podcast for The Wiz, Pop Out (general chat about hip hop and reflecting on the epic Kendrick vs Drake beef) and GNX Album review.

Interview with "Nawi: Dear Future Me" Co-Directors, Vallentine Chelluget & Kevin Schmutzler Sep 02, 2025

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This week we chat to Co-Directors Kevin & Vallentine on their film, Nawi: Dear Future Me. We discuss the filmmaking process, balancing commentary and narrative as well as jovial moments on set.

Africa Film Festival will be running from Thursday Sep 4 - Sunday Sep 7. More details on their website: https://africafilmfest.au/

Nawi: Dear Future Me will be screening Sunday 7 September at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta.

As suggested by Kevin & Vallentine, double feature watching of Nawi: Dear Future Me & The Fisherman.

Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.

Interview with “The Ballad of Wallis Island” Director, James Griffiths Aug 26, 2025

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Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.

Starring three-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan (Maestro), and BAFTA nominees Tom Basden (After Life) and Tim Key (Alan Partridge)
The Ballad of Wallis Island will be available in Australian cinemas from 28 August, 2025
This week, we chat to Director James Griffiths about the legacy and making of the film, what it is like working together over the years and we hope for a 'work the body' music video.
As suggested by James, double feature watching of The Ballad of Wallis Island & The Descendants.
Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.

Conan the Detective, JJK, Kaiju No. 8 & Gachiakuta Aug 19, 2025

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In another Anime Refmax we review films Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback and Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death. As well as series Kaiju No. 8 & Gachiakuta.

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Superman - Gunns & Roses Aug 12, 2025

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Read between the media lines and tap into liberating occupied lands and sweet smart men growing a conscious. Have the grown love you deserve with James Gunn’s Superman this week.

Check out our coverage for Superman

M3GAN 2.0, The Story of Souleymane & King of the Hill Aug 06, 2025

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This week we review M3GAN 2.0, 28 Years Later, Final Destination Bloodlines, The Story of Souleymane & King of the Hill.

Check out our interview for Final Destination Bloodlines:
Interview with “Final Destination Bloodlines” Directors Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein

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