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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 our YouTube playlist.

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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? Are they one and the same, or do you see them as separate?

Blood on the Bayou: 7 Takeaways from the Sinners Press Junket with Ryan Coogler & Crew

Sinners: Inside Ryan Coogler’s Genre-Bending, IMAX-Shot, Blues-Infused Horror Masterpiece

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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-life experiences, the ethical responsibilities involved, and the emotional complexities of Peter's 400-day ordeal. Standers also touches on the importance of authenticity, creative storytelling, and the immersive experience intended for the audience.

THE CORRESPONDENT WILL BE IN CINEMAS NATIONALLY ON 17TH APRIL.

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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. 

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DROP is released in Australian cinemas on April 17

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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_3Rn5-FtA

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In this week’s Reference Max we review the majority Trans cast and crew led film She’s the He, dreamy Academy award winning Flow, Frankie Muniz led Renner & Double the De Niro with The Alto Knights.

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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.

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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 About You'

22:45 Every Little Thing

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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.

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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 stuff our friends and lovers are up to!

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