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.
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415 episodes
Red carpet interviews with "Mortal Kombat II" Cast & Crew, Simon McQuoid, Karl Urban, Chin Han, Josh Lawson, Desmond Chiam & CJ Bloomfield
We had the opportunity to be on the red carpet for the Mortal Kombat II Sydney Fan Screening. We chat to Simon McQuoid (Director), Karl Urban (Johnny Cage), Chin Han (Shang Tsung), Josh Lawson (Kano), Desmond Chiam (King Jerrod), CJ Bloomfield ...
Interview with "Mortal Kombat II" Director, Simon McQuoid
This week, we have MKII press starting with our chat with Director, Simon McQuoid. We talk about the emotional arcs being the goal for this second offering, the cinematic storytelling scale, as well as the cheesy and camp elements that are a pa...
Interview with "Seven Snipers" Director, Sandra Sciberras
This week we chat to Director Sandra Sciberras for the film, Seven Snipers. We discuss how the contrast of being a meticulous sniper vs the unpredictability of being a parent, shooting on location and grounded action cinema.As suggested...
You, Me & Tuscany - In Vino Veritas
Sip on wine truths and do some soul searching while being serenaded under the Tuscan sun. Fall in love with You, Me & Tuscany this week.
2026 Crunchyroll Anime Awards - Predictions
We are back again with an awards prediction episode, this time for this year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards. We mostly agree for Dan Da Dan & Gachiakuta wins with hopeful wins for Kaiju No 8 & Solo Leveling. Undeniable win for Demon Slayer:...
BTS: The Okjafication of Bangtan
Dedicate your life to the fans and intricately curate how you are perceived. Return from the world you knew and struggle to find yourself with BTS: The Return this week.
Bait - Porco Rizzo
Compose yourself before the performance of a lifetime. Is the fame for people that look like you or just to be the only one that looks like you? Sell out or stay grounded with Bait this week.
Sirāt & The Voice of Hind Rajab
In the first solo Reference Max and first solo podcast eppy, I review Sirât & The Voice of Hind Rajab.
2026 Oscar Predictions - What we want vs what we think will win
This week we vote across categories on what we want to win and what we think will win. We believe in a Sinners sweep and share our thoughts on what we hope won’t happen.https://www....
You Were Never Really Here - Release The Files
Welcome to our Reference Degustation where, every February, we explore common and recurring themes of a writer/director's filmography. Month long celebration of rough scrappy familial ties of Lynne Ramsay.Complete missions with precisio...
We Need to Talk About Kevin - Deliver Us From Eva
Welcome to our Reference Degustation where, every February, we explore common and recurring themes of a writer/director's filmography. Month long celebration of rough scrappy familial ties of Lynne Ramsay.Wear the mask created to fool th...
Interview with "Pasa Faho" Writer/Director, Kalu Oji
This week we chat to Writer/Director Kalu Oji for the film, Pasa Faho. We discuss how the visual language connects to past, present and future as well as writing from experience and exploring big themes through characters that feel like real pe...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
