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Send us Fan Mail Grab a snack and a lover as we give splooshes and flowers to the Leading Black Women and Men in Hollywood with the Number One on the Call Sheet films. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Reference Max we review Pamela Anderson’s The Last Showgirl, Queer coming of age Big Boys, Julia Stiles directorial debut Wish You Were Here & hummingbird doco Every Little Thing. We also welcome another Marcellus Cox work, Liquor Bank. 01:37 Liquor Bank 06:41 The Last Showgirl 12:30 Big Boys 15:49 Wish You Were Here 16:47 Reflecting on '10 Things I Hate Ab...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's Reference Max we review the Keke x SZA powered One of Them Days, an emotional road trip in The Last Journey, Ving Rhames and white girl boxing in Uppercut & cartoonish humanity printed Mickey 17. Apologies for the last ten mins, we did our best to fix the audio but also just a heads up. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail Welcome friends and lovers to the Grand Reference Tour where we will be riding in our GNX with Anita Baker to talk about the post rap beef, GNX, Super Bowl and reflecting on the cultural impact. Thanks again to Andre, Countryboi ( One Mic: Black History ), Cameron & Jordan ( White People Won’t Save You ) for another banger! Enjoy this epic collab and check out all the cool stu...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we host another exciting interview, this time with the multi-talented Keke Palmer. The episode covers an engaging discussion about Palmer's leading role in the film 'One of Them Days', where themes of gentrification, community, and the realities of young adulthood are explored. The conversation with Keke Palmer also includes her insights on the film indus...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our Reference Degustation where we take you through a month long double dolly celebration of Spike Lee Joints. Infiltrate the hotline and navigate the streets of love and hate to make change from the inside? Read between the Tarzan lines with the BlacKkKlansman this week. Are-uh you down? If you’d like to watch along, we will be covering the below… Do The Right Thing (1...

Send us Fan Mail From Sweden to Sydney, a heartwarming journey unfolds this week as we talk with Filip and Fredrik, the creators of 'The Last Journey.'  They delve into the origins of the film, the inspiration behind capturing Filip's father's story, and the emotions involved in seeing a loved one grow older. They reflect on the unique blend of humor and tragedy in Swedish, as...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our Reference Degustation where we take you through a month long double dolly celebration of Spike Lee Joints. Tap dance centre stage into the awards ceremony and get your freak on while hoofin and getting the loot. Turn his TV off with Bamboozled this week. If you’d like to watch along, we will be covering the below… Do The Right Thing (1989) Malcolm X (1992) Bamboozle...

Send us Fan Mail This week we interview Michael Morris to discuss the latest entry in the beloved Bridget Jones franchise, 'Mad About The Boy.' Morris shares his personal connection to the series and reflects on the responsibility of continuing Bridget's story. The conversation delves into the emotional depth added to the new film, the challenges of incorporating grief into the narr...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our Reference Degustation where we take you through a month long double dolly celebration of Spike Lee Joints. Discern the white (devil) dictionary and throw off the shackles of cultural colonialism from Harlem to Soweto. Tap into the region where the people had color with Spike Lee's Malcolm X this week. If you'd like to watch along, we will be covering the b...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our Reference Degustation where we take you through a month long double dolly celebration of Spike Lee Joints. Tune in to Mister Senor Love Daddy, curate the Wall of Fame and survive the rising heat. Keep it nasty to your ears, the ears to your nasty with Do the Right Thing this week. If you'd like to watch along, we will be covering the below... Do The Right Thing...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's Reference Max we review Wolf Man, Babygirl, Companion and Oshi No Ko - The Final Act. Check out our podcast feed and YouTube for interviews for Wolf Man and Companion. Interview with “Wolf Man” Writer/Director, Leigh Whannell  Interview with "Companion" Writer/Director, Drew Hancock   We also posted coverage for exclusive early access to Sinners Trail...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we sit down with Drew Hancock to discuss his film 'Companion'. Hancock elaborates on the challenges of balancing visually striking sci-fi elements with grounded, relatable themes of relationships. He emphasizes the importance of shooting the movie more like a relationship drama rather than a typical sci-fi film, comparing it to works like 'Marriage Story&...

Send us Fan Mail Allow the still silent moments to speak truths to who you are and the love you deserve. Reflect with us as we review Samson & Delilah this week. Included clip of Warwick Thornton acceptance speech at 2009 Deadlys for Outstanding Achievement in Film:  https://youtu.be/3BpxkZR-P5g?si=81rfrw5oDQkChDo1 Trigger warning: actors and people mentioned in this review episode may have pa...

Send us Fan Mail  Join us for a fascinating conversation with visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creative force behind films like "Saw," "Insidious," and "The Invisible Man." Leigh dives deep into his latest film, "Wolf Man," exploring its grounded approach to horror, the emotional core that drives his narratives, and the unique challenges of film...

Send us Fan Mail Larissa Behrendt – a Euahleyai/Gamillaroi woman – is an academic, lawyer, award winning author and an award winning filmmaker. One Mind, One Heart is a documentary focusing on when a historic Yirrkala bark petition was found in Derby, Western Australia, the community began the ceremony of guiding its journey back to Yolngu Country. One Mind, One Heart will screen on SBS on 19th Ja...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our Christmas  Special. Our review episodes focus on layered discussion and we leave the numerical ratings to our Christmas Special and now Rotten Tomatoes. Splooshes to all our friends and lovers for your support. Grab a snack and a beverage! We love yas! Full video available on Patreon . Highlights include: Last Stop in Yuma County, How to Have Sex, Pet Sematary, The...

Send us Fan Mail In our last Reference Max for 2024 we review, Out of My Mind, Creature Commandos, Solo Leveling -ReAwakening- & LOTR: The War of the Rohirrim. -- In this episode of For Your Reference Podcast, we cover non-spoiler review of the Disney film 'Out of My Mind,' addresses representation in film, and reviews James Gunn's 'Creature Commandos,' appreciating it...

Send us Fan Mail This week we interview Miranda Otto, acclaimed for her role as Eowyn in 'The Lord of the Rings.' Otto reflects on the impact of Eowyn's character on women and her return to the Middle-Earth universe in 'The War of Rohirrim,' set 200 years before 'The Lord of the Rings.' She shares her experiences with the narration and emotional depth of the new...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we sit down with Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou, the screenwriters behind the new animated Lord of the Rings film, "The War of the Rohirrim." Join us as we delve into the creative process, explore the challenges of adapting Tolkien's work, and discuss the exciting experience of bringing a fresh perspective to the beloved world of Middle-earth.  Th...

Send us Fan Mail This week in For Your Reference Podcast, Aleks Le discusses the experience of bringing Sung Jinwoo's character to life in 'Solo Leveling.' Aleks shares insights on the voice acting process, comparing the Japanese and English dubs, and the character's emotional and power journeys throughout the first season. The conversation covers pivotal scenes, the character&...

Send us Fan Mail FYR & Kapow Comics collab on the blue carpet of the Australian Premiere Screening of Moana 2, in Sydney. The carpet was a beautiful celebration of the community across all industries. In order, we chat to Gen Fricker (Comedian), Kween Kong (Artist), Sela Vai (Creative Director & Choreographer), David Fane (Kele in Moana 2), Awhimai Fraser (Matangi in Moana 2), Sose Fuamoli...

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Reference Max we review,  Wicked, Red One, The Moogai & The Franchise. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram 

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Marissa and Ethan as they discuss their experiences working on the film adaptation of the musical 'Wicked.' They share their love for the original Broadway show and how iconic it is, the challenges and excitement of transitioning from stage to film, and the importance of authentic representation. Marissa reflects on the significance of her role, while bo...

Send us Fan Mail We review 16 shorts across Elections in Paradise (Fiji), Oceania Shorts and Pacific Australia Shorts as a part of 2024 Pasifika Film Festival (PFF). The 2022 General Elections in Fiji, Indigenous Women in Fiji Politics, Hangover at the Takeover, Tradewinds, Armea, Daddy, Butterfly (Bataplai), An Gumupu i Chankleta, Kala, Vakatairaka, Mo'unga Afi, Pasifika Drift, The Whisperin...