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The Polygamist - The Joyce of Marriage

Send us Fan Mail It’s a man’s world of contradiction, manipulation and copulation. Get in the wife line from Joburg to Soweto with the Polygamist this week. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Shrink, The Devil Wears Prada & Obsession

Send us Fan Mail This week KT reviews the 2017 TV show, Shrink, the iconic The Devil Wears Prada & indulgent Obsession. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Witch Hat Atelier, President Curtis Furious & What Will I Become?

Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Reference Max we review Witch Hat Atelier, President Curtis Furious and What Will I Become? Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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The Odyssey - Bay of Pigs

Send us Fan Mail Set sail and defy the gods on a cinematic reimagining of disguised beasts, forsaken crew and Mary J Real love. Beckon the call from Hades with The Odyssey this week. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Interview with “Leviticus” Director, Adrian Chiarella & Actor, Joe Bird

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Adrian and Joe during the buzz of SFF to chat about their upcoming film, Leviticus. We celebrate queer horror icons, IN AUSTRALIAN CINEMAS FROM JUNE 18 Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Interview with “What Will I Become?” Co-Director, Lexie Bean & Composer Perigee Vitz-Wong

Send us Fan Mail According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than 50% of transgender boys have attempted suicide. Directors Lexie and Logan travel across the United States, trying to understand their own trans boyhood through the legacies of two young men and exploring what community healing means. From World preimere Berlinale (winning two awards incl the Amnesty International Film Award for best human rights project) to UK Premiere at BFI Flare (named amongst top films to watch from Time Out London, Criterion Collection, Pink News, and Buzzfeed). The film has also screened at top indie fests in Asia and other notable LGBT fests around Europe, just winning the Audience Award in Switzerland. In lead up to North American screenings Inside Out (Canada's largest queer fest) and bring in Pride Month with deadCenter in Oklahoma City we chat to co-director Lexie Bean (they/he) & Composer Perigee Vitz-Wong. We reflect on the labour of love that is filmmaking, honouring and highlighting the fullness of life, expression through art and how impactful the screenings have been so far. Trigger Warning: given the nature of the film and our chat, we discuss suicide and harm. Listen with care. Resources US/Canada: https://translifeline.org/ Peer support hotline for the trans community. US: 877-565-8860 Canada: 877-330-6366 10am - 6pm PT/1pm - 9pm ET AUS: https://www.transhub.org.au/our-health/suicidality-and-crisis/ Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Nika & Madison, Colony, The Seoul Guardians & Morte Cucina

Send us Fan Mail In this Reference Max, we review a selection of films from the Sydney Film Festival: Nika & Madison, Colony, The Seoul Guardians & Morte Cucina For info on films covered today: Nika & Madison (Dir. Eva Thomas) Colony (Dir. Yeon Sang-ho) The Seoul Guardians (Dir. Kim Jong-woo, Kim Shin-wan & Cho Chul-young) Morte Cucina (Dir. Pen-ek Ratanaruang) Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Filipiñana, Replica, Sukundimi Walks Before Me & Ben’Imana

Send us Fan Mail In this Reference Max, we review a selection of films from the Sydney Film Festival: Filipiñana, Replica, Sukundimi Walks Before Me, and Ben’Imana. For info on films covered today: Filipiñana (Dir. Rafael Manuel) Replica (Dir. Chouwa Liang) Sukundimi Walks Before Me (Dir. Matasila Freshwater & Lachlan McLeod) Ben’Imana (Dir. Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo) Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Interview with “Memory of Princess Mumbi” Director, Damien Hauser

Send us Fan Mail In 2093, filmmaker Kuve visits Umata to document life after a war banned modern tech. Local filmmaker Mumbi challenges him to create without AI, leading him to discover beauty in life's simple moments. Memory of Princess Mumbi will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 7 & 14. https://www.sff.org.au/program/event/memory-of-princess-mumbi/ As suggested by Damien, double feature watching of Memory of Princess Mumbi & Sherman's March. For other video versions of this interview and others, check out our YouTube playlist. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Interview with “Filipiñana” Writer/Director, Rafael Manuel

Send us Fan Mail At a pristine resort on the outskirts of Manila, 17-year-old tee-girl Isabel tries to return a mislaid golf club to Dr. Palanca, the club president, discovering sinister revelations about her workplace, its elite members, and her own past. Filipiñana will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 7 & 11 (sold out) https://tix.sff.org.au/Sessions/Filipinana Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Love & Other Crimes, The Travel Companion, Mother Mary & Finding Emily

Send us Fan Mail In this Reference Max we review Love & Other Crimes (Short), The Travel Companion, Mother Mary & Finding Emily For info on films covered today: Love & Other Crimes coming to Prime Video June 19th The Travel Companion https://thetravelcompanionfilm.com/ Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Interview with "Life Could Be A Dream" Director Jasmin Tarasin, Editor Gabrielle Muir & Actress Maeve Dermody

Send us Fan Mail This week we are joined by Director Jasmin Tarasin, Editor Gabrielle Muir & Lead Maeve Dermody to chat about Life Could Be A Dream. Life Could Be A Dream is in cinemas nationally on May 14, with a donation of $1.00 from every ticket sold across the Palace Cinemas circuit during the release of the film will be made to The Man Cave. As suggested by Jasmin, double feature watching of Life Could Be A Dream & . Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Red carpet interviews with "Mortal Kombat II" Cast & Crew, Simon McQuoid, Karl Urban, Chin Han, Josh Lawson, Desmond Chiam & CJ Bloomfield

Send us Fan Mail We had the opportunity to be on the red carpet for the Mortal Kombat II Sydney Fan Screening. We chat to Simon McQuoid (Director), Karl Urban (Johnny Cage), Chin Han (Shang Tsung), Josh Lawson (Kano), Desmond Chiam (King Jerrod), CJ Bloomfield (Baraka). As suggested by cast & crew we have banger double feature recs of Mortal Kombat (2021), Training Day, The Chaser, you, Always and In the mood for love! If you haven't already, please check out our full chat with Simon. Audio version on the podcast feed and video version on YouTube. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Interview with "Mortal Kombat II" Director, Simon McQuoid

Send us Fan Mail This week, we have MKII press starting with our chat with Director, Simon McQuoid. We talk about the emotional arcs being the goal for this second offering, the cinematic storytelling scale, as well as the cheesy and camp elements that are a part of MK DNA. As suggested by Simon, double feature watching of Mortal Kombat II & In the Mood for Love. Simon's video interview: https://youtu.be/CRzTJwkS5ZA Red-carpet coverage with the cast, will be released later this week. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyL7Dty_Fik&list=PLoQHz6Rsp4dwtJT2vleh9dwDP0zs1-Xts Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

Interview with "Seven Snipers" Director, Sandra Sciberras

Send us Fan Mail This week we chat to Director Sandra Sciberras for the film, Seven Snipers. We discuss how the contrast of being a meticulous sniper vs the unpredictability of being a parent, shooting on location and grounded action cinema. As suggested by Sandra, double feature watching of Seven Snipers & Predator. SEVEN SNIPERS is in cinemas April 30 Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews, check out our YouTube playlist. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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You, Me & Tuscany - In Vino Veritas

Send us Fan Mail Sip on wine truths and do some soul searching while being serenaded under the Tuscan sun. Fall in love with You, Me & Tuscany this week. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards - Predictions

Send us Fan Mail We are back again with an awards prediction episode, this time for this year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards. We mostly agree for Dan Da Dan & Gachiakuta wins with hopeful wins for Kaiju No 8 & Solo Leveling. Undeniable win for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba The Movie: Infinity Castle. For more details and to vote: https://www.crunchyroll.com/animeawards/vote Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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BTS: The Okjafication of Bangtan

Send us Fan Mail Dedicate your life to the fans and intricately curate how you are perceived. Return from the world you knew and struggle to find yourself with BTS: The Return this week. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Bait - Porco Rizzo

Send us Fan Mail Compose yourself before the performance of a lifetime. Is the fame for people that look like you or just to be the only one that looks like you? Sell out or stay grounded with Bait this week. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Sirāt & The Voice of Hind Rajab

Send us Fan Mail In the first solo Reference Max and first solo podcast eppy, I review Sirât & The Voice of Hind Rajab. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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