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This weeks show is focusing on Melbourne’s film scene. In the first of three interviews, Flick will chat with Director Molly Reynolds to discuss her film A PORTRAIT OF LOVE.

For over twenty years, Archibald Prize-winning artist Craig Ruddy and his partner Roberto Meza Mont filmed their life together.

Their friend, documentary-maker Molly Reynolds (MY NAME IS GULPILIL) spent months immersed in Roberto’s footage to craft an intimate portrait of their relationship, from over 5000 pieces of footage.

We then hear from local director Timothy Despina Marshall about his debut feature IN THE ROOM WHERE HE WAITS, starring Daniel Monks.

Having recently premiered at the 2024 Mardi Gras Film Festival earlier this year, this fresh psychological thriller is a claustrophobic story of grief and abandonment set in the close quarters of a hotel room during lockdown.

Primal Screen’s third guests are the Naarm/Birrarung Ga/Makassar Sulawesi, Indonesia-based film collective, Dogmilk Films. Local and independently run, @dogmilkfilms produces and makes space for alternative film and sound works.

The collective places emphasis on cinema that pushes the boundaries of form and exhibition, which makes them an intersection for creative enquiry and exploration.

Flick speaks with Lola Hewison, John Hewison and Sofie McClure about the screening of short-form works Dogmilk is curating for 2024 St. Kilda Film Festival.

KinoTopia’s co-founders Digby Houghton and Andrew Tobacco joined Flick in the studio on Monday to revisit GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI.

Listen back to hear a review of Jim Jarmusch's 1999 crime drama GHOST DOG: THE WAY OF THE SAMURAI starring Forest Whitaker as a hit man who models himself after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

GHOST DOG

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Melanie Ashe (Monash PhD student) joins Flick in studio to discuss the guzzoline-fuelled relentless romp that is FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA.

Investigating the significance of place and land in the MAD MAX universe, Flick and Melanie delve into the history behind mining sites and how they're often used as a shooting location for an array of different films, and how these resonate within the mythology of the MAD MAX narrative.

“Taylor-Joy pops against the dirt and grime and the ochre desert, against the grotesque Australian masculinity that has long been the series' gleeful stock in trade.” - Luke Goodsell, ABC

George Miller’s 5th instalment in the high-octane franchise FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA.

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We're lucky enough to be joined by Macedonian-Australian director Goran Stolevski in studio to discuss his newest feature HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS.

HOUSEKEEPING FOR BEGINNERS, by Goran Stolevski in cinemas now.

Having just finished his third film in three years, Stolevski joined Flick in studio where he discussed shooting with first time actors, and delved into some of his cinematic influences, citing the likes of François Truffaut, Lucrecia Martel and the Dardenne Brothers.

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Join Flick Ford and guest reviewer Alice McShane as they dive into the world of Nicole Kidman, freshly honored with the Life Achievement Award from the American Film Institute—the first Australian ever to receive this prestigious accolade. With nearly 100 acting credits to her name, Kidman is not only one of the most recognized screen icons but also among the highest-paid actors globally.

From her early roles in BMX Bandits and Days of Thunder to her compelling performances in EYES WIDE SHUT, COLD MOUNTAIN, MOULIN ROUGE, THE HOURS, DOGVILLE, DESTROYER, and many more, we'll journey through her expansive filmography and highlight some of our favourite roles.

Flick and Alice will delve into the nuances of Kidman's performances, providing an in-depth exploration of the impact of her work. Join us as we celebrate her illustrious career and her enduring talent.

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In studio, Flick is joined by film critic and screenwriter Nick Pinkerton to chat about the screenplay he wrote for Sean Price Williams' debut feature THE SWEET EAST. The surrealist road film follows Lillian, a high school student let loose on the US Eastern seaboard.

The Sweet East, In cinemas from 18 April 2024

Adapted from an hour long one-man show at the Edinburgh Fringe, Richard Gadd brings us BABY REINDEER, an unnerving stalker story gleaned from his early life’s real events. Flick is joined on the show by guest reviewer Vyshnavee Wijekumart to cover the viral Netflix show.

Baby Reindeer, now screening on Netflix

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This week, one of Australia's foremost music supervisors Jemma Burns is in the Triple R studio to share what her job involves and the creative process behind music from tv shows like HEARTBREAK HIGH 2 to films like Ari Aster's BEAU IS AFRAID.

Joining Jemma in the studio is host Flick Ford and guest critic Anthony Carew to review Luca Guadagnino's racy tennis drama CHALLENGERS starring Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, and Mike Daisy.

CHALLENGERS, film by Luca Guadagnino.

Next up for review this week is a haunting eco-fable EVIL DOES NOT EXIST from director Ryusuke Yamaguchi (DRIVE MY CAR) about a proposal for a glamping site that unsettles the inhabitants of a Japanese village.

EVIL DOES NOT EXIST, a film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi.

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In this week’s episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is accompanied by Cerise Howard, as they delve into Alice Rohrwacher's newest film, La Chimera. The movie features a compelling cast including Josh O'Connor, Carol Duarte, Alba Rohrwacher, and Isabella Rossellini.

Alice Rohrwacher's latest 2023 film LA CHIMERA.

Additionally, Sally Christie engages in a revealing conversation with Marisa Abela, exploring her portrayal in the biographical drama Back to Black, which reflects on the tumultuous life of the iconic British singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse.

Next up, we look at Alex Garland’s latest film, Civil War. Set against a backdrop of a war-torn United States, this dystopian narrative follows a cadre of photojournalists chronicling the harrowing escalations of conflict. The film stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Stephen McKinley Henderson, and Cailee Spaeny, and offers a stark examination of the implications of war through the lens of those who document its realities.

Alex Garland's 2024 release, CIVIL WAR.

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This week Flick Ford is joined by festival programmer Thomas Caldwell and local filmmaker / video editor Jack Ralph.
Together they review Dev Patel's directorial debut MONKEY MAN, in which Patel also wrote and starred.
Patel plays Kid - an underground fighter who unleashes a bloody campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who systemically victimize the poor and powerless.

MONKEY MAN trailer - written, directed and starring Dev Patel

We also review Wim Wenders' meditative drama PERFECT DAYS.

Based on a script written by Wenders and Takuma Takasaki, the film stars Kōji Yakusho as a toilet cleaner who likes to capture moments of beauty in everyday life.

PERFECT DAYS, written by by Wenders and Takuma Takasaki.

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This week on Primal Screen, join Flick Ford as we delve into our archives, bringing to the forefront some of the most engaging and thought-provoking conversations from 2023.

Kicking things off, we take you back to our discussion with the talented Molly Manning Walker, a London-based cinematographer and filmmaker whose debut feature film, HOW TO HAVE SEX, captured audiences at its Australian premiere during last year's Melbourne International Film Festival. Recorded amidst the festival's buzz, this week's featured interview sheds light on the nuanced portrayal of consent and the intricate ways partying emerges as a pivotal rite of passage within the narrative. Since its heartfelt debut, HOW TO HAVE SEX has transitioned from festival screens to a general release in cinemas, now available for viewing at local cinemas across Melbourne.

HOW TO HAVE SEX, Molly Manning Walker (2023)

Continuing our journey through Primal Screen's memorable interviews, we look back to May 2023 to revisit a conversation that resonated deeply with our listeners. The spotlight falls on the esteemed director Ivan Sen alongside the acclaimed actor Simon Baker, as they delve into the heart of their film LIMBO. In this gripping narrative, detective Travis, portrayed by Baker, finds himself in a small town, haunted by the unsolved homicide of an Aboriginal woman. A story that intertwines mystery with poignant social commentary, LIMBO invites viewers into a reflective exploration of justice and community. LIMBO is currently available for streaming on ABC iview.

LIMBO, Ivan Sen (2023)

Join us this week on Primal Screen aswe revisit conversations that continue to resonate with the pulse of contemporary film discourse.
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