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FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram Educating Rita: Class, Education, and Finding Yourself The hosts of Not Rich Kids Discuss review Educating Rita, outlining its origins as Willy Russell’s 1980 play and Lewis Gilbert’s film adaptation starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters. They summarise the story of working-class hairdresser “Rita,” pressured by husband Denny to have a baby, who pursues Op...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   Class Therapy: Working-Class Mental Health, Power, and the Limits of “Therapy Speak” Kath Dolheguy interviews Nell Ash, a psychotherapist and creator of the Instagram project Class Therapy, which shares accessible, compassionate, class-informed mental health insights. Nell explains how counseling training felt shaped by middle-class sensibilities and “profe...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   Not Rich Kids Discuss Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights”: A Hate-Watch Review On Not Rich Kids Discuss, the hosts – Kath Dolheguy, Dr. Alan Woodruff and Dr. Frankie Kanatas review Emerald Fennell’s newly released “Wuthering Heights,” outlining the novel’s basic plot and themes (including class) and contrasting it with Andrea Arnold’s 2011 adaptation. The...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram Sasha Wasley on Writing, Class, and The Society of Literary Marauders Host Kath Dolheguy interviews writer Sasha Walsley on Not a Rich Kid about growing up working class in WA with a single mother, frequent moves and school changes due to rental instability, and finding refuge in libraries; she discusses understanding class, social and cultural capital throug...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram Tony Ayers on Surviving Instability, Finding Story, and Building an Australian Screen Career In this episode of Not a Rich Kid, host Kath Dolheguy sits down with acclaimed writer, director, producer and showrunner Tony Ayres. Arriving in Australia from Macau at age three, Tony grew up in poverty, living in housing commission flats, above fruit shops, and in t...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   Exploring Class and Comedy in National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation In this Christmas-themed episode of Not Rich Kids Discuss, the hosts dive into the cultural and class disparities highlighted during the holiday season. They discuss the 1989 movie 'National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation' by John Hughes, analysing its portrayal of class, slapstick comedy, an...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   From Struggling Teen to Parliament: The Journey of Victorian MP Rachel Payne In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid,' host Kath Dolheguy engages in a compelling conversation with Victorian MP Rachel Payne of the Legalise Cannabis party. Raised in a working-class family, Rachel left home at 16 and supported herself through high school and university. Despite cha...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   Exploring 'Of an Age': A Deep Dive into Class, Romance, and Authenticity In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid,' the hosts discuss 'Of an Age,' a film directed by Goran Stolevski and released in 2023. They reflect on the film's setting during the COVID-19 lockdowns in Melbourne and its narrative centering around Cole, a Serbian migrant who falls into an intens...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   Adrian Ortega: A Journey from Melbourne's Inner West to Indie Film Success In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid,' host Kath Dolheguy sits down with Melbourne-based filmmaker Adrian Ortega, who recently premiered his second feature film, 'Westgate,' at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF). Adrian shares his journey from growing up in a working-clas...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   Gen Z Uprising: The Symbolism of One Piece In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid', host Kath Dolheguy dives into recent Gen Z-led uprisings in Nepal, Indonesia, and beyond, focusing on the role of the manga 'One Piece' as a symbol of rebellion against corruption and nepotism. Joined by her niece Jess Story-Dolheguy, an archeologist and 'One Piece' enthusiast,...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   Analysing Class in 'Pretty in Pink' with Not Rich Kids Review In this episode of Not Rich Kids Review, the hosts delve into John Hughes' 1986 film 'Pretty in Pink'. They discuss the movie's exploration of class dynamics, character development, and their personal connections to the story. The film, lauded for its strong performances by Molly Ringwald and Joh...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   The Unyielding Journey of Sandra Sciberras In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid,' hosted by Kath Dolheguy, Sandra Sciberras, an award-winning director, screenwriter, and storyteller, shares her inspiring journey from a working-class upbringing in Melbourne to becoming a notable film director. Sandra recounts her childhood as the daughter of Maltese migrants,...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   Exploring 'Westgate' and Cinematic Nostalgia In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid Reviews,' the hosts discuss their impressions of two films: 'Westgate' and ‘Looking for Alibrandi.' 'Westgate,' directed by Adrian Ortega, follows an Italian Australian single mother, Netta, as she navigates life in Melbourne's working-class west in 1999. The film touches on the...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram Navigating Class and Creativity with Nelly Thomas: A Deep Dive into Working-Class Realities In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid,' host Kath Dolheguy interviews Nelly Thomas, an award-winning comedian, author, broadcaster, and podcaster. The conversation delves into Nelly's experiences growing up in a working-class town in rural Western Australia, her journey t...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   Exploring Class and Access at the Melbourne International Film Festival In this episode of Not Rich Kid Reviews, the hosts discuss their experience at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), highlighting the challenges of class and financial barriers in accessing cultural events. They review 'Young Mothers,' a film by Belgian filmmakers Jean-Pierr...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram Unveiling the Stories of a Working-Class Filmmaker: David Robinson-Smith In this episode of Not a Rich Kid, host Kath Dolheguy introduces David Robinson-Smith, a writer-director whose work reflects his working-class background. David's latest film, 'The Shirt Off Your Back,' is set to screen at the Melbourne International Film Festival. The discussion covers...

In-depth Review of 'Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World'   In this episode of Not Rich Kids Review, the hosts discuss the film 'Do Not Expect Too Much From the End of the World,' directed by Radu Jude. The film delves into themes of contemporary capitalism, burnout culture, and media absurdity through the story of Angela, an overworked production assistant in Bucharest. The hosts prov...

Deep Dive into 'Beatriz at Dinner': Class Struggles and Spirituality   In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid Reviews,' the hosts, Dr. Frankie Kanatas, Dr. Alan Woodruff, and Dr. Kath Dolheguy, explore the 2017 film 'Beatriz at Dinner,' directed by Miguel Arteta and written by Mike White. They discuss the film's thematic focus on class dynamics, spiritual elements, and the contrast between privileged...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram   Dave O'Neil: Rise from Working Class to Comedy Success In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid,' host Kath Dolheguy is joined by Australian comedian Dave O'Neil. Dave shares his journey from growing up in a working-class family in Mitchum with aspirational parents to his successful career in comedy. He discusses his father's multiple jobs, including in the Air F...

Nicola Peltz's Vanity Project: A Critique of Lola In this episode of Not a Rich Kid’s Review, the hosts delve into the film 'Lola' created by Nicola Peltz, daughter of billionaire Nelson Peltz. The film, which centers around the struggles of a poor white woman and her younger brother, is heavily criticised for its lack of authenticity, poor writing, and offensive portrayal of poverty. The hosts di...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram - link Rachel Fairburn: Comedy, Class, and Creativity   In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid,' host Kath Dolheguy interviews Rachel Fairburn , a standup comedian and podcaster from Manchester, UK. Rachel discusses her journey in comedy, balancing creative pursuits with day jobs, and the challenges of being a working-class comedian. She shares personal anecdotes...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram - link  Class Struggles and Friendships: A Review of 'Breaking Away' In this episode of 'Not Rich Kids Review,' the hosts delve into a class-based analysis of the film 'Breaking Away' (1979) directed by Peter Yates. Following a review process where they watch and immediately discuss the film, they reflect on the previous film 'Anora' and its authentic portray...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram - link  Challenging the Mainstream: The Journey of Working-Class Musicians Dave Graney and Clare Moore In this episode of 'Not a Rich Kid,' host Kath Dolheguy interviews Dave Graney and Clare Moore , musicians who defied the mainstream Australian post-punk scene. Starting from their working-class backgrounds, they navigated the worlds of music and creativity,...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram - link  Exploring 'Anora': A deep dive into Sean Baker's Oscar-winning Film. In this episode of Not Rich Kids Review, hosts Dr. Alan Woodruff, Frankie Kanatas, and Kath Dolheguy discuss the acclaimed 2024 film 'Anora' by director Sean Baker. The episode covers Baker's career, from his early work on 'Greg the Bunny' to his latest Oscar-winning success with 'An...

FOLLOW US:  Not a Rich Kid - Instagram - link  In this Episode: Andrew Tanner: Balancing Prolific Music Creation With Working Class Realities In this episode of 'Not A Rich Kid,' host Kath Dolheguy interviews Melbourne musician Andrew Tanner. Andrew shares his journey from his beginnings with the band Seven Stories, which achieved the milestone of being signed by a major label, to his versatile ro...