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On this episode, Andrew sits down with Jirga director/writer Benjamin Gilmour and actor Sam Smith to discuss their latest film. A powerful film about an Australian soldier seeking redemption in Afghanistan. Head along to see it in cinemas right now.

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On this first new episode of The Last New Wave, Andrew catches up with filmmakers Deanna Ortuso and Joanne Nguyen to discuss their feature debut film, Just Between Us, before segueing into a discussion with first time filmmaker Jason Raftopolous and actor Damien Hill over their film, West of Sunshine.

On this first episode of Context Sensitive, Andrew talks about on of the best games of 2018 - God of War. This is a game which looks at masculinity, and looks at the role of violence in our lives. It's a visually stunning game, and one that deserves your attention.

On this episode of Not A Knife, Andrew chats with director Giovanna Mercuri about her film, The Target, and discusses the effects of bullying in the workplace. This episode is coming out around R U Ok? day, a day about discussing mental illness. To find out more, head over to RUOk.org.au for more information. Also on this episode, Andrew recommends Mojo Juju's latest album, Native Tongue, as well as Leigh Whannell's latest film, Upgrade.

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On this episode of Not A Knife, Andrew chats with Alexandre M. Kling from NASA Ames Research Center and Megan Shabram- NASA Astrophysicist - Kepler/TESS/Exoplanet about all things space and all things life in space. It's an exciting discussion, and one that we hope you enjoy.

Another full interview episode of Not A Knife. This one is pulled from the archives of podcasts long past - an interview with director Brian Trenchard Smith. This interview took place around the release of Umbrella Entertainment's great Bluray release of The Man From Hong Kong, and is released on the Brian Trenchard Smith theme day of #AUSgust - the Australian Film Month.

On this episode, Andrew catches up with director Alina Lodkina to discuss her film Strange Colours. This is easily one of the best films of the year, and well worth seeking out. Andrew then discusses the Revelation Film Festival and all the great films and short films that screened there. Finally, wrapping up, he suggests checking out the great Australian band Moaning Lisa with their song Carrie (I Want a Girl).

Back after a short break, Not A Knife has another bumper episode. First up - a rundown of what #AUSgust is and the different themes of the month dedicated to Australian cinema. Then, an interview with Border Politics director Judy Rymer and Human Rights Barrister Julian Burnside. After those bumper segments are two quick segments on Elefant Traks and their 20th anniversary parties, as well as Behrouz Boocahni's book No Friend But the Mountains.

Andrew catches up with director Susanna Styron and producer Jackie Ochs to discuss their documentary Out of My Head - a film that looks at crippling migraines and how they effect lives everywhere around the world. 

Find more about Out of My Head by visiting the website or by checking out the film at the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival.

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