Hell Is For Hyphenates

Filmmaker Jon Hewitt (Darklovestory, Acolytes, X) joins Hyphenates to talk the highs and lows of November’s releases, the mind-boggling state of film financing in Australia and abroad, and explore the unparalleled filmography of Russian master Andrei Tarkovsky.

Stale Popcorn’s Glenn Dunks joins the Hyphenates to talk the movies of October 2011, look at some recent controversies in film marketing, and parse the career of the eclectic and amazing Gus Van Sant.

Author Christos Tsiolkas (Loaded, Dead Europe, The Slap) joins the Hyphenates to discuss the films of September 2011, debate the recent banning in Australia of the controversial movie A Serbian Film, and look at the extraordinary career of Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Award-winning producer Sue Maslin (Road To Nhill, Japanese Story, Irresistible) joins the Hyphenates to debate the best films of August 2011, ask whether an artist’s sordid personal life should impact how we approach their art, and examine the filmography of France’s legendary comedic director Francis Veber.

Quickflix Blog editor and film critic Simon Miraudo journeys from Perth to join the Hyphenates in dissecting the films of July 2011, asking why Australians pay more for movie tickets than anyone else in the world, and check out the filmography of history’s greatest filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.

Guest host Guy Davis joins the Hyphenates to verbally arm wrestle over the films of June 2011, jump knee-deep into the 3D debate, and look over the unexpectedly varied career of Frank Darabont.

The Hyphenates are joined by Anthony Morris, prolific writer and film reviewer, to debate the most contentious films of May 2011, and traverse the almost unbelievable filmography of the unpredictable Neil LaBute.

Film writer, critic and marketing manager Sarah Ward guest hosts the podcast to fiercely debate the contentious films of April 2011, and go through the eclectic filmography of director Danny Boyle.

Film publicist and life-long movie lover Kate McCurdy joins the Hyphenates to discuss the films of March 2011, and explore the complex and fascinating filmography of British auteur Mike Leigh.

Filmmaker, film critic and academic Josh Nelson joins the Hyphenates to debate the films of February 2011, and dive deep into the depraved filmography of horror maestro David Cronenberg.