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For Your Reference

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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30:27

Interview with “My Father's Shadow” Director, Akinola...

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2025/06/10

Send us a textTwo 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 will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 11th, 13th & 14th. As suggested by Akinola, double feature watching of My Father's Shadow & Eyimofe (This is my desire).Check out the video

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Interview with “On Becoming A Guinea Fowl”...

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2025/06/08

Send us a textA 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 suggested by Rungano, double feature watching of On Becoming A Guinea Fowl & Atlantics.Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter |

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Interview with “Shadow Scholars” Director, Eloïse King

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2025/06/04

Send us a textAn 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) on June 13th & 14th. As suggested by Eloïse, double feature watching of Shadow Scholars & Seeking Mavis Beacon.Check out the video interview.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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17:06

Interview with “Make It Look Real” Director, Kate...

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2025/06/03

Send us a textIntimacy 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 will be screening at this year's Sydney Film Festival (SFF) on June 12th (sold out) & 14th (sold out) & 15th. As suggested by Kate, double feature watching of Make It Look Real & Portrait of a Lady on Fire.Note: this interview is

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15:57

Interview with “The Haka Party Incident” Director,...

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2025/06/02

Send us a textA 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 Festival (SFF) on June 10th & 13th (two screenings). As suggested by Katie, double feature watching of The Haka Party Incident & Patu!Check out the video interview.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter |

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Interview with “Slanted” Writer/Director, Amy Wang

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2025/05/29

Send us a textAn 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 June 9th, 13th & 15th. As suggested by Amy, double feature watching of Slanted & Being ThereCheck out the video interview.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Interview with “Mistress Dispeller” Director,...

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2025/05/27

Send us a textWith 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 June 7th, 8th & 13th. Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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17:07

Interview with “Farming the Revolution” Director,...

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2025/05/26

Send us a textFarming 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 Film Festival (SFF) on June 5th & 7th. This film is also a part of Collection: Focus on Nishta Jain screening The Golden Thread and Gulabi Gang.Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.Website |

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17:53

Interview with "Betray: Thirst" Writer/Director,...

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2025/05/20

Send us a textThis 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 keeping love alive.Check out the video interview.Betray: Thirst is available on Apple TV + and Amazon Prime.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Interview with “Final Destination Bloodlines”...

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2025/05/13

Send us a textThis 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.FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES ONLY IN AUSTRALIAN CINEMAS MAY 15As suggested by Zach & Adam, big recommend to pair Bloodlines with Candyman. We also have a full review on the podcast.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Interview with “The Wedding Banquet” Director, Andrew...

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2025/05/08

Send us a textThis 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 culture, sexuality, and family explored in his films and discuss how these elements resonate with audiences. Andrew also shares personal insights on queer family building and recommends essential queer literature and films, including Ang

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56:01

Drop, On Swift Horses, The Correspondent, Clowns in a...

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2025/05/06

Send us a textIn 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 friendos and lovers with Clowns in a Cornfield and finding the harmony in Tinā.NOTE: On Swift Horses is currently out in US cinemas and has just been announced as part of Sydney Film Festival program. Clown in a Cornfield in AUS cinemas May 8 and

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Interview with “TINĀ” Director/Writer, Miki Magasiva...

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2025/04/29

Send us a textDirector/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.Check out the video interview.TINĀ is in Australian cinemas May 1.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Interview with “On Swift Horses” Director, Daniel...

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2025/04/27

Send us a textWe 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 book to screen.On Swift Horses is out in US cinemas now. We will update if there is a date for AUS.This interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube playlist.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter |

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59:18

Sinners - Religion & Blues

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2025/04/22

Send us a textPass 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 question for Ryan Coogler was asked: Fruitvale Station, Creed, Black Panther, and now Sinners—you have a poetic ability to speak truths. How do you balance heart and story? Are they one and the same, or do you see them as separate?Blood on the Bayou: 7 Takeaways from

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Interview with “The Correspondent” Director, Kriv...

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2025/04/17

Send us a textThis 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 events to the screen, and the unique approach of sticking closely to Peter's perspective in the film. The conversation covers the intricate process of adapting real-life experiences, the ethical responsibilities involved, and the

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Interview with “DROP” Director, Christopher Landon

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2025/04/15

Send us a textThis 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 screen and the conscious effort to create a strong, resilient female protagonist in Violet. Check out the video interview.DROP is released in Australian cinemas on April 17Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter |

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35:18

To Be Hero X, Guilty Gear Strive, Solo Leveling,...

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2025/04/08

Send us a textThis 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 have full review episodes on Naruto & Demon Slayer on the podcast feed.While you’re here, check out our chat with Aleks Le (English dub voice actor) for Solo Leveling: https://youtu.be/fS_3Rn5-FtAWebsite | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter |

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36:23

She’s the He, Flow, Renner & The Alto Knights

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2025/04/01

Send us a text 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. Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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46:57

Number One on the Call Sheet - Black & Beautiful

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2025/03/28

Send us a textGrab 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.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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