PODCAST: ABC 774 – 11th September

In this week’s Friday Film segment I chat with Raf about the new release comedy, People Places Things starring Jemaine Clement, and the N.W.A. biopic Straight Outta Compton, from director F. Gary Gray. Plus, talkback on ‘teachers on film’ on Drive with Rafael Epstein on 774 ABC Melbourne.

PODCAST: ABC 774 – 10th July

This week on Friday Film, Sally and I discuss the Brian Wilson biopic, Love & Mercy, starring Paul Dano and John Cusack, and an Australian documentary That Sugar Film, from actor-turned-director Damon Gameau. Plus, talkback on ‘Biopics’ on Drive with Sally Warhaft on 774 ABC Melbourne.

PODCAST: ABC 774 – 27th February

In this week’s Friday Film segment we discussed the Ava DuVernay-directed Selma, starring David Oyelowo as Martin Luther King Jr. Plus, talkback on ‘notable film casting decisions’ on Drive with Rafael Epstein on 774 ABC Melbourne.

PODCAST: ABC 774 – 6th February

Friday Film returned for 2015 this week with a discussion of the Clint Eastwood-directed American Sniper starring Bradley Cooper. Plus, talkback on the ‘politics of the War film’ on Drive with Rafael Epstein on 774 ABC Melbourne.

PODCAST: ABC 774 – October 4th

This week on Friday Film, Raf and I discuss actor-turned-director Sarah Polley’s latest film, Stories We Tell, and the aptly titled Linda Lovelace biopic, Lovelace. Plus, talkback on films centering around ‘family’ on Drive with Rafael Epstein on 774 ABC Melbourne. ABC 774 – October 4th Episode (.MP3)

PODCAST: Plato’s Cave – September 30th

In this week’s edition of Plato’s Cave the team offer a critical look at Sarah Polley’s Stories We Tell, the biopic Lovelace and John Boorman’s 2001 release, The Tailor of Panama (DVD). With Josh Nelson, Tara Judah and Thomas Caldwell. Plato’s Cave – September 30th Episode (.MP3)

PODCAST: Plato’s Cave – April 23rd

In this week’s episode the Plato’s Cave team review Outside the Law (DVD), Marvel’s The Avengers and The Lady, plus we discuss ‘biopics’. With Josh Nelson, Thomas Caldwell and Tara Judah. Plato’s Cave – April 23rd Episode (.MP3)

REVIEW: 127 Hours

Aron Ralston’s tale of survival is the stuff of contemporary folklore. Ensnared by a fallen boulder for almost six days with little food or water, Ralston resolved to sever his trapped arm using a blunt pocket-knife to free himself and reach safety. That Hollywood has adapted this story should come as little surprise: the victorious […]