For Your Reference

By 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 lo

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The podcast currently has 428 episodes available.

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June 10, 2025 Interview with “My Father's Shadow” Director, Akinola Davies Jr.
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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's Shadow & Eyimofe (This is my desire).
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June 08, 2025 Interview with “On Becoming A Guinea Fowl” Writer/Director, Rungano Nyoni
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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.

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June 04, 2025 Interview with “Shadow Scholars” Director, Eloïse King
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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.
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June 03, 2025 Interview with “Make It Look Real” Director, Kate Blackmore
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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 Make It Look Real & Portrait of a Lady on Fire.

Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.

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June 02, 2025 Interview with “The Haka Party Incident” Director, Katie Wolfe
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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!

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May 29, 2025 Interview with “Slanted” Writer/Director, Amy Wang
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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

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May 27, 2025 Interview with “Mistress Dispeller” Director, Elizabeth Lo
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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.

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May 26, 2025 Interview with “Farming the Revolution” Director, Nishtha Jain
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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.
Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.

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May 20, 2025 Interview with "Betray: Thirst" Writer/Director, Jaron Lockridge
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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.
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Betray: Thirst is available on Apple TV + and Amazon Prime.

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May 13, 2025 Interview with “Final Destination Bloodlines” Directors Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. Stein
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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.
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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.

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