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 lovers, KT & Oti.
Episodes
403 episodes
Ratcatcher - What's New Pussycat?
Welcome to our Reference Degustation where, every February, we explore common and recurring themes of a writer/director's filmography. This year we found our way to Scotland with Lynne Ramsay.Navigate the garbage filled streets to the ca...
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Episode 403
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Marty Supreme, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Night Patrol & My Brother's Band
In this week’s Reference Max we review Marty Supreme, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, Night Patrol & My Brother's Band. A little Oscars chat but hopefully we’ll record a bonus predictions soon.
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Episode 402
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Interview with "Imagine" Co-creators, Jack Manning Bancroft and Tyson Yunkaporta
This week we chat to Co-creators Jack Manning Bancroft and TysonYunkaporta for film, Imagine. We explore Indigenous identity being now and always, mosaic storytelling style and being brave and embracing unity. Imagine is in AUS cine...
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Episode 401
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Interview with "Addition" Director, Marcelle Lunam
This week we chat to Director Marcelle Lunam for her debut dramatic feature film, Addition. Marcelle reflects on the journey of film festivals to cinemas, ensuring the portrayal of Grace was 'more than her diagnosis' and acknowledging all the h...
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Episode 400
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FYR 2025 Host & Patron Ratings
Welcome to our Ratings special. Our review episodes focus on layered discussion and we leave the numerical ratings to our Christmas/End of year Special and now Rotten Tomatoes. Splooshes to all our friends and lovers for your support. Grab a sn...
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Episode 399
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1:00:24
The Beast in Me - Jekyll & Snide
Rhys and Danes offer a dynamic push and pull that keeps intrigue throughout. While it meanders in the madness the narrative pulls no punches and every blow is effective.
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Episode 398
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Interview with Actor, Roxie Mohebbi
Named in this year’s CGA Rising Stars, Roxie Mohebbi talks about her initial career as a nurse and channeling that care into her performances. Roxie has had memorable roles in Shortland Street, Miles from Nowhere and Critical Incident to name a...
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Episode 397
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20:57
100m, Bugonia, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You & Predator: Badlands
In this week's reference max we will be reviewing 100m, Bugonia, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You & Predator: Badlands
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Episode 396
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Dreaming Whilst Black - How Much A Dollar Cost?
Network your way into the room and evaluate how much a dollar cost between your dreams and the future of those around you. Find the realest love with Dreaming Whilst Black this week.
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Episode 395
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Interview with "Journey Home, David Gulpilil" Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles
This week we chatted to Co-Directors, Trisha Moreton-Thomas & Maggie Miles about their film reflecting on the legendary life of David Gulpilil. We reflect on culturally 'getting it right', logistics of filming and the intricate balance in d...
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Episode 394
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Interview with "Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua" Director Ursula Williams & Musician Kommi Tamati-Elliffe
We chat to Ursula Williams & Musician Kommi Tamati-Elliffe about the love and importance of keeping culture alive, referring to documentary 'subjects' as participants and the journey in getting the album and film made.Marlon Williams...
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Episode 393
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Sorry Baby, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, HIM & One Battle After Another
In this week’s Reference Max we review, Sorry, Baby, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, HIM & One Battle After Another.
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Episode 392
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Interview with "CEEBS" Creators Betiel Beyin & Leigh Lule
Zion and Ruby run for Youth President to save their youth centre from imminent closure, and shield their womb-to-the-tomb friendship from the crossfire. We chat to Creators/Writers/Lead Cast Betiel Beyin & Leigh Lule.CEEBS released i...
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Episode 391
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Weapons, The Paper, The Long Walk & The Smashing Machine
This week we have overarching themes of access to information and exploring masculinity in our reviews of Weapons, The Paper, The Long Walk & The Smashing Machine.
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Episode 390
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Demon Slayer - He’s a bad Himejima
This week, we delve deep into the world of Demon Slayer, reflecting on the series' highlights and discussing our detailed rankings of the Hashira. We also review the epic Infinity Castle film, exploring major battles and emotional character arc...
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Episode 389
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Interview with “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle” Voice Actors, Zach Aguilar & Johnny Yong Bosch
With the release of the first part of the epic trilogy of Demon Slayer films, we chat to the delightful Zach Aguilar and legendary Johnny Yong Bosch about Infinity Castle. We reflect on the success of the series, how they express the emotional ...
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Episode 388
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Interview with "Ancestral Recall" Creator & Writer, Jordan Clark
We have the delightful opportunity to chat to Jordan Clark, Creator and Writer for the five part comic book series, Ancestral Recall. From his work on well known IP to making a series of his own, we discuss how Jordan works as a collaborator, w...
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Episode 387
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Interview with "Nawi: Dear Future Me" Co-Directors, Vallentine Chelluget & Kevin Schmutzler
This week we chat to Co-Directors Kevin & Vallentine on their film, Nawi: Dear Future Me. We discuss the filmmaking process, balancing commentary and narrative as well as jovial moments on set.Africa Film Festival will be ...
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Episode 386
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Interview with “The Ballad of Wallis Island” Director, James Griffiths
Old tensions resurface when former bandmates who were former lovers reunite for a private show at the island home of an eccentric millionaire.Starring three-time Academy Award nominee Carey Mulligan (Maestro), ...
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Episode 385
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Conan the Detective, JJK, Kaiju No. 8 & Gachiakuta
In another Anime Refmax we review films Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback and Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory / Premature Death. As well as series Kaiju No. 8 & Gachiakuta.#ConantheDetective#JJK#KaijuNo8#Gachiakuta&nbs...
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Episode 384
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Superman - Gunns & Roses
Read between the media lines and tap into liberating occupied lands and sweet smart men growing a conscious. Have the grown love you deserve with James Gunn’s Superman this week.
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Episode 384
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46:56
M3GAN 2.0, The Story of Souleymane & King of the Hill
This week we review M3GAN 2.0, 28 Years Later, Final Destination Bloodlines, The Story of Souleymane & King of the Hill.Check out our interview for Final Destination Bloodlines: Interview wi...
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Episode 383
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SFF - Mistress Dispeller, Farming the Revolution & How to Train Your Dragon
This week we wrap up SFF reviewing Mistress Dispeller, Orwell: 2+2=5, Marlon Williams: Two Worlds – Ngā Ao E Rua, Farming the Revolution, Make It Look Real & How to Train Your Dragon.Interviews below…
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Episode 382
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Interview with “The Cranes Call” Director, Laura Warner
The Cranes Call, a heart pounding documentary about the mission to secure accountability for war crimes in Ukraine, will have its Australian premiere on SBS On Demand on 24 July.This week we chat to Director Laura Warner about the import...
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Episode 381
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