In our first episode of SFF coverage we are covering African/Black films: How to Build a Library, The Shadow Scholars, On Becoming a Guinea Fowl, My Father's Shadow & BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions.Check out interviews we ...

Two young brothers explore Lagos with their estranged father during the 1993 Nigerian election crisis, witnessing both the city's magnitude and their father's daily struggles as political unrest threatens their journey home. My Father's Shadow ...

A Zambian family comes to terms with hard truths as the funeral of a relative sparks revelations and disputes. On Becoming A Guinea Fowl will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 10th, 11th & 15th. As s...

An Oxford professor investigates the multi-billion-dollar industry of ghost-written university essays, and travels to Kenya to meet the “shadow scholars” who write them. Shadow Scholars will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF...

Intimacy coordinator Claire Warden guides actors through sex scenes on a film set, negotiating the vision of a director, the physical and psychological needs of the performers, and a documentary crew filming her every move. Make It Look Real wi...

A three-minute protest staged in 1979 echoes across the decades as a potent indictment of systemic racism and a lens through which to re-examine Aotearoa’s national identity. The Haka Party Incident will be screening at this year's Sydney Film ...

An insecure Chinese-American teenager undergoes experimental surgery to appear white, hoping to secure the prom queen title and peer acceptance. Slanted will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on

With strikingly intimate access, Mistress Dispeller follows this unfolding family drama from all corners of a love triangle. Mistress Dispeller will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on

Farming the Revolution captures a mass movement in vivid close-up, as 12 million farmers challenge the Indian government, forcing it to retract its unjust farm laws. Farming the Revolution will be screening at this year's Sydney Fil...

This week we have the opportunity to chat with Jaron Lockridge for Betray: Thirst, the second offering of the Betray series. We discuss his hands-on approach of producing, writing and directing as well as the importance of friendships and keepi...

This week we have the opportunity to chat to Adam & Zach about Bloodlines, focusing on the presence of Bludworth in the franchise and reflect on the life and legacy of icon Tony Todd. Rest in love.Check out

This week, we discuss the impact of queer Asian cinema, Andrew reflects on the significance of his works, including his remake of Ang Lee's The Wedding Banquet, and the evolution of queer community dynamics since 1993. We delve into themes of c...

In this week's Reference Max we have something for everyone, intoxicated by the thrill of Drop, galloping into the visual arms of On Swift Horses, getting insight on the danger and importance of journalism in The Correspondent, making new frien...

Director/Writer Miki Magasiva and Actor Anapela Polataivao join us on the podcast to chat about TINĀ. We delve into representation, storytelling and balancing traditional and cultural musical numbers.

We sit down with Director Daniel Minahan to discuss recently released On Swift Horses. Travelling back to the 1950s, Dan walks us through colour themes and visual language that reflect emotional journeys as well as the filmmaking process from b...

Pass the vibe check and the juke joint of remembering bodies, conversating numbers and strum humming. Pierce the veil of life and death with Sinners this week.Check out our write ups for press events we were invite to:Our questi...

This week, we sit down with acclaimed filmmaker Kriv Stenders to discuss his impactful body of work and his latest film, 'The Correspondent.' Standers delves into his motivations for choosing certain stories, the challenges of bringing true eve...

This week we sit down with Christopher Landon to discuss his thrilling new film, "Drop." Delving into the movie's unique blend of horror and grounded reality, we explore the challenges of translating modern anxieties about technology onto the s...

This week we have a special Anime Reference Max we review the first episodes for To Be Hero X, Guilty Gear Strive: Dual Rulers and whole seasons of Solo Leveling,Mashle: Magic and Muscles & Fable.If you’re looking for more we ...

In this week’s Reference Max we review the majority Trans cast and crew led film She’s the He, dreamy Academy award winning Flow, Frankie Muniz led Renner & Double the De Niro with The Alto Knights.

Grab a snack and a lover as we give splooshes and flowers to the Leading Black Women and Men in Hollywood with the Number One on the Call Sheet films.

In this week’s Reference Max we reviewPamela Anderson’s The Last Showgirl, Queer coming of age Big Boys, Julia Stiles directorial debut Wish You Were Here & hummingbird doco Every Little Thing. We also welcome another Marcellus Cox w...

In this week's Reference Max we review the Keke x SZA powered One of Them Days, an emotional road trip in The Last Journey, Ving Rhames and white girl boxing in Uppercut & cartoonish humanity printed Mickey 17.Apologies for the last ...

Welcome friends and lovers to the Grand Reference Tour where we will be riding in our GNX with Anita Baker to talk about the post rap beef, GNX, Super Bowl and reflecting on the cultural impact.Thanks again to Andre, Countryboi (

This week, we host another exciting interview, this time with the multi-talented Keke Palmer. The episode covers an engaging discussion about Palmer's leading role in the film 'One of Them Days', where themes of gentrification, community, and t...