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Send us Fan Mail Rhys and Danes offer a dynamic push and pull that keeps intrigue throughout. While it meanders in the madness the narrative pulls no punches and every blow is effective. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail Named in this year’s CGA Rising Stars, Roxie Mohebbi talks about her initial career as a nurse and channeling that care into her performances. Roxie has had memorable roles in Shortland Street, Miles from Nowhere and Critical Incident to name a few. Keep an eye out for her first short film making its way through film festival circuits. Audio and interview out now. Website | Rotten...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's reference max we will be reviewing 100m, Bugonia, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You & Predator: Badlands Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail Network your way into the room and evaluate how much a dollar cost between your dreams and the future of those around you. Find the realest love with Dreaming Whilst Black this week. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail This week we chatted to Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles about their film reflecting on the legendary life of David Gulpilil. We reflect on culturally 'getting it right', logistics of filming and the intricate balance in directing from Indigenous and non Indigenous perspectives. Trigger warning: actors and people mentioned in this interview may have...

Send us Fan Mail We chat to Ursula Williams & Musician Kommi Tamati-Elliffe about the love and importance of keeping culture alive, referring to documentary 'subjects' as participants and the journey in getting the album and film made. Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua in AUS cinemas on October 25 Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playli...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Reference Max we review, Sorry, Baby, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, HIM & One Battle After Another. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail 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. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail 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. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube |...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Infin...

Send us Fan Mail 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 informati...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Septem...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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. #ConantheDetective #JJK #KaijuNo8 #Gachiakuta  Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail 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 Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail 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 Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail This week we wrap up SFF reviewing Mistress Dispeller, Orwell: 2+2=5, Marlon Williams: Two Worlds – Ngā Ao E Rua, Farming the Revolution, Make It Look Real & How to Train Your Dragon. Interviews below… Mistress Dispeller Make It Look Real Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail The Cranes Call, a heart pounding documentary about the mission to secure accountability for war crimes in Ukraine, will have its Australian premiere on SBS On Demand on 24 July. This week we chat to Director Laura Warner about the importance of standing up to injustice, safety on set and updates on ongoing trials. As suggested by Laura, double feature watching of The Cranes Call...

Send us Fan Mail Assemble well-meaning down on their luck misfits to their peril at the morally limp crusade that is as one dimensional as the protagonist and his hollow menacing expression. Become the very power you fear with Squid Game this week. For Your Reference segment (pair as double watch) Oti: Alice in Borderland KT: Okja Check out our review for Season 1 We also referenced our Alice in B...

Send us Fan Mail We continue our SFF coverage by covering political commentary films across the Asia Pacific: It Was Just An Accident, Happyend, Slanted, Stranger Eyes & The Haka Party Incident. Check out interviews we have for these films: https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/interview-with-slanted-writer-director-amy-wang/ https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/interview-with-the-haka-party-incident-direc...

Send us Fan Mail In our first episode of SFF coverage we are covering African/Black films: How to Build a Library, The Shadow Scholars, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, My Father's Shadow & BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions. Check out interviews we have for these films: Interview with “Shadow Scholars” Director, Eloïse King (video & audio) Interview with “On Becoming A Guinea Fowl” Writer/Dire...

Send us Fan Mail Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home. My Father's Shadow will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 11th, 13th & 14th .  As suggested by Akinola, d...

Send us Fan Mail A Zambian family comes to terms with hard truths as the funeral of a relative sparks revelations and disputes. On Becoming A Guinea Fowl will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 10th, 11th & 15th.  As suggested by Rungano, double feature watching of On Becoming A Guinea Fowl & Atlantics. Note: this interview is audio only. For other video in...

Send us Fan Mail An Oxford professor investigates the multi-billion-dollar industry of ghost-written university essays, and travels to Kenya to meet the “shadow scholars” who write them. Shadow Scholars will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 13th & 14th .  As suggested by Eloïse, double feature watching of Shadow Scholars & Seeking Mavis Beacon. Check out...