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As World War Two wraps up, we ease out of one of the worst events of modern humankind with one of the most charming and inconsequential Best Picture winners yet, Leo McCarey's Going My Way. Bing Crosby won Best Actor, and dual nominee for the same role, Barry Fitzgerald won Best Supporting Actor, both playing priests keeping their church and its constiuents alive.

Dave and Andrew navigate religion, priests, music, and charm in this discussion that tries to pat this nice little film on the shoulder for trying. Thankfully, this isn't the musical Cats, nor is it another Best Picture winner, Spotlight.

Clips featured in this episode: Going My Way trailer // Right Field Pitcher // They Let it Happen from Spotlight

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Filmmaker Robert Machoian has crafted a searing depiction of separation and despair in his essential drama, The Killing of Two Lovers. Following David (Clayne Crawford), this narrative tumbles and turns as he tries to maintain a hold on his relationship with his wife Niki (Sepideh Moafi) and his children. The title hints at violence, but the film is devoid of any significant bloodshed, instead focusing on the violence that is conjured in a separation.

Andrew caught up with Robert to talk about the production of the film, depicting separation and tragedy on screen, and being influence by Kelly Reichardt.

The Killing of Two Lovers is in Australian cinemas from September 16th 2021.

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BAFTA Award winning writer, Anthony Mullins, joins Andrew to discuss his new book, Beyond the Hero's Journey: A Screenwriting Guide for When You've Got a Different Story to Tell. In this deep discussion, Anthony talks about the process of writing a book on screenwriting, how he decided on what films to include in the book (and which big title he excludes), while also talking about the need for emotional openness when it comes to talking about films.

Music included in this episode: The Nightingale, Burning.

Available via New South Books here.

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Jonathan Alley's powerful documentary, Love in Bright Landscapes, tells the story of David McComb and The Triffids - arguably the greatest West Aussie band to have existed. In this grand interview, Jonathan talks about the long journey to bringing David's story to a film, the power of The Triffids music, while also touching on how it feels to be an interviewer who has interview someone who has passed away. This is a deep, informative interview, just like the film itself.

Love in Bright Landscapes is in cinemas from September 9th. In Perth, Luna Leederville has a series of special events celebrating the film. Tickets can be found here.

If you're a fan of The Triffids, or want to support the documentary, then visit the Love in Bright Landscapes website here, and pick up a copy of Deep in a Dream here.

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Perth producer, Hannah Ngo, joins Andrew to discuss her new SBS series, Iggy & Ace. Telling the story of two gay best friends, Iggy (Sarah West) and Ace (Josh Virgona), this brilliant comedy series carries a streak of truth to it as the two friends grapple with the realisation that maybe their hard drinking lives might mean they're alcoholics. When Ace decides to go to AA, their friendship is threatened.

Iggy & Ace is a thoroughly enjoyable show, brilliantly written by AB Morrison, intimately directed by Monica Zanetti, and perfectly produced by Hannah Ngo and Melissa Kelly.

In this interview, Hannah talks about her work as a producer and what she wants to take her career going forward. If you like what you hear, then make sure to check out Iggy & Ace on SBS On Demand from September 9th, and while you're there, also check out Hannah's short film, Tribunal.

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The great Erik Thomson joins Andrew to discuss his latest film, James Ashcroft's searing thriller, Coming Home in the Dark. As a working actor that has a varied career that's spanned three decades, Erik has become one of the most iconic figures in Australian TV and film, with roles in Packed to the Rafters and All Saints making him a household name.

In this discussion, Erik talks about what attracted him to the role of a school teacher whose family is thrown into the worst day of their lives by two gun-wielding men in Coming Home in the Dark, while also touching on the narrative complexities of a film like this. Erik also talks about his work with filmmakes like Cate Shortland (Somersault) and Roderick MacKay (The Furnace), and wraps up the interview with a few New Zealand film recommendations, including Sam Neill's documentary, Cinema of Unease.

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While the 16th Best Picture winner - Casablanca - stands proudly as a bonafide classic, it isn't the only nominee of that year that stands the test of time as a genuine masterpiece. That honour also falls on William A. Wellman's undervalued social drama, The Ox-Bow Incident.

At a tight 75 minutes long, The Ox-Bow Incident manages to deliver a stunning thriller that leaves the three hour bloated epics in its wake. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew delve into the power of masculinity, the cruelty of mob justice, and more in this deep discussion here.

Read Dave's review of The Ox-Bow Incident at Insession Film here.

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Lakesedge is the debut novel from Australian author Lyndall Clipstone, and it's a great one. Steeped in gothic romance and fantasy, Lakesedge tells the story of Leta, a girl who finds herself inexplicably drawn to the Lord Under, a sinister death god lurking in the black waters of the lake. Powerful, immersive, and superbly written, Lakesedge will entrance readers with a deep mystery that will leave you hanging for the next book, Forestfall.

Andrew caught up with author Lyndall Clipstone to talk about the journey to bringing Lakesedge to life, from a short story, into a debut novel, while also touching on the power of gothic romance, the joy of world building, and more in this interview.

Check out Lyndall's website for more details.

Lakesedge was provided for review and interview purposes by Pan Macmillan Australia.

Songs featured in this episode: Monsters - Ruelle, and The Curse, Agnes Obel. Listen to the Lakesedge Spotify playlist here.

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Every so often the Academy Awards get it right, and for the 16th Best Picture winner they chose one of the greatest films ever made: Michael Curtiz's Casablanca.

Featuring outstanding performances from Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Raines, and more, this film is film that has had more words written about it than many others. Co-hosts Dave and Andrew dig in deep with Casablanca, seeking to turn over new dirt on an old classic.

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James Cagney danced and sung his way to a Best Actor Oscar for Michael Curtiz's Best Picture nominated film, Yankee Doodle Dandy. In this episode of Awards Don't Matter, both Andrew and Dave are genuinely surprised by the love they have for a film that has all of the faults of other films that were nominated in 1942, and that they've covered in the past. We also ask, will Lin Manuel Miranda get a film like this in the future, and at what point is patriotism too much? Dig on in.

Listen to Dave discuss In the Heights on his other podcast, Off Screen Death.

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