For Your Reference
For Your Reference is a TV/Film Review & Interview podcast. Tomatometer-Approved publication and APA Award nominated for Best Arts & Culture podcast. Hosted by your favourite friends and lovers, KT & Oti.
Episodes
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-director-katie-w...
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/Director, Rungano Nyoni (audio)
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, double feature watching of My Father&apos...
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 interviews check out our YouTube playlist.
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.
Intimacy coordinator Claire Warden guides actors through sex scenes on a film set, negotiating the vision of a director, the physical and psychological needs of the performers, and a documentary crew filming her every move. Make It Look Real will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 12th (sold out) & 14th (sold out) & 15th.
As suggested by Kate, double feature watching of Ma...
A three-minute protest staged in 1979 echoes across the decades as a potent indictment of systemic racism and a lens through which to re-examine Aotearoa’s national identity. The Haka Party Incident will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 10th & 13th (two screenings).
As suggested by Katie, double feature watching of The Haka Party Incident & Patu!
An insecure Chinese-American teenager undergoes experimental surgery to appear white, hoping to secure the prom queen title and peer acceptance. Slanted will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 9th, 13th & 15th.
As suggested by Amy, double feature watching of Slanted & Being There
Check out the video interview.
Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitte...
With strikingly intimate access, Mistress Dispeller follows this unfolding family drama from all corners of a love triangle. Mistress Dispeller will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 7th, 8th & 13th.
Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.
Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram
Farming the Revolution captures a mass movement in vivid close-up, as 12 million farmers challenge the Indian government, forcing it to retract its unjust farm laws.
Farming the Revolution will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 5th & 7th. This film is also a part of Collection: Focus on Nishta Jain screening The Golden Thread and Gulabi Gang.
This week we have the opportunity to chat with Jaron Lockridge for Betray: Thirst, the second offering of the Betray series. We discuss his hands-on approach of producing, writing and directing as well as the importance of friendships and keeping love alive.
Check out the video interview.
Betray: Thirst is available on Apple TV + and Amazon Prime.
Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram
This week we have the opportunity to chat to Adam & Zach about Bloodlines, focusing on the presence of Bludworth in the franchise and reflect on the life and legacy of icon Tony Todd. Rest in love.
Check out video interview.
FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES ONLY IN AUSTRALIAN CINEMAS MAY 15
As suggested by Zach & Adam, big recommend to pair Bloodlines with Candyman. We also have a full review on the podcast.
This week, we discuss the impact of queer Asian cinema, Andrew reflects on the significance of his works, including his remake of Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet, and the evolution of queer community dynamics since 1993. We delve into themes of culture, sexuality, and family explored in his films and discuss how these elements resonate with audiences. Andrew also shares personal insights on queer family building an...
In this week's Reference Max we have something for everyone, intoxicated by the thrill of Drop, galloping into the visual arms of On Swift Horses, getting insight on the danger and importance of journalism in The Correspondent, making new friendos and lovers with Clowns in a Cornfield and finding the harmony in Tinā.
NOTE: On Swift Horses is currently out in US cinemas and has just been announced as part of S...
Director/Writer Miki Magasiva and Actor Anapela Polataivao join us on the podcast to chat about TINĀ. We delve into representation, storytelling and balancing traditional and cultural musical numbers.
Check out the video interview.
TINĀ is in Australian cinemas May 1.
Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram
We sit down with Director Daniel Minahan to discuss recently released On Swift Horses. Travelling back to the 1950s, Dan walks us through colour themes and visual language that reflect emotional journeys as well as the filmmaking process from book to screen.
On Swift Horses is out in US cinemas now. We will update if there is a date for AUS.
This interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out ou...
Pass the vibe check and the juke joint of remembering bodies, conversating numbers and strum humming. Pierce the veil of life and death with Sinners this week.
Check out our write ups for press events we were invite to:
Our question for Ryan Coogler was asked:
Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther, and now Sinners—you have a poetic ability to speak truths. How do you balance heart and story? A...
This week, we sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Kriv Stenders to discuss his impactful body of work and his latest film, 'The Correspondent.' Standers delves into his motivations for choosing certain stories, the challenges of bringing true events to the screen, and the unique approach of sticking closely to Peter's perspective in the film.
The conversation covers the intricate process of adapting real-...
This week we sit down with Christopher Landon to discuss his thrilling new film, "Drop." Delving into the movie's unique blend of horror and grounded reality, we explore the challenges of translating modern anxieties about technology onto the screen and the conscious effort to create a strong, resilient female protagonist in Violet.
Check out the video interview.
DROP is released in Australian cinemas on...
This week we have a special Anime Reference Max we review the first episodes for To Be Hero X, Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers and whole seasons of Solo Leveling,
Mashle: Magic and Muscles & Fable.
If you’re looking for more we have full review episodes on Naruto & Demon Slayer on the podcast feed.
While you’re here, check out our chat with Aleks Le (English dub voice actor) for Solo Leveling: https://youtu.be/fS...
Popular Podcasts
United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.