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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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21:20

Interview with "Journey Home, David Gulpilil"...

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2025/10/28

Send us a textThis 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 directing from Indigenous and non Indigenous perspectives.Trigger warning: actors and people mentioned in this interview may have passed away at the time of you listening.Journey Home, David Gulpilil in AUS cinemas from October 30.As

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25:42

Interview with "Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua"...

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2025/10/21

Send us a textWe 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: Ngā Ao E Rua in AUS cinemas on October 25Note: 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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46:44

Sorry Baby, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, HIM & One...

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2025/10/07

Send us a textIn this week’s Reference Max we review, Sorry, Baby, Women Wearing Shoulder Pads, HIM & One Battle After Another.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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24:51

Interview with "CEEBS" Creators Betiel Beyin & Leigh...

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2025/10/05

Send us a textZion 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 its first ep on Sep 15 and is available to watch on TikTok and instagram now.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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65:42

Weapons, The Paper, The Long Walk & The Smashing Machine

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2025/09/24

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

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61:18

Demon Slayer - He’s a bad Himejima

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2025/09/17

Send us a textThis 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 arcs. Join us as we celebrate the storytelling and visual mastery of this beloved anime.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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15:50

Interview with “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba...

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2025/09/09

Send us a textWith 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 journey in their performances and have fun building teams across anime.As suggested by Zach & Johnny, double feature watching of Infinity Castle & Hello Kitty.See Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, exclusively in cinemas

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89:16

Interview with "Ancestral Recall" Creator & Writer,...

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2025/09/07

Send us a textWe 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, weaving in Black history as well as a broad layered reflection on AI and the impact of technology on marginalised people.For more information on Ancestral Recall including how to buy copies: https://comicsahoy.com/creator/jordan-clarkCheck out

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41:33

Interview with "Nawi: Dear Future Me" Co-Directors,...

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2025/09/02

Send us a textThis 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 running from Thursday Sep 4 - Sunday Sep 7. More details on their website: https://africafilmfest.au/Nawi: Dear Future Me will be screening Sunday 7 September at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta.As suggested by Kevin & Vallentine, double feature watching of

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Interview with “The Ballad of Wallis Island”...

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2025/08/26

Send us a textOld 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), and BAFTA nominees Tom Basden (After Life) and Tim Key (Alan Partridge)The Ballad of Wallis Island will be available in Australian cinemas from 28 August, 2025This week, we chat to Director James Griffiths about the legacy and making of the film, what it is like working together

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41:12

Conan the Detective, JJK, Kaiju No. 8 & Gachiakuta

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2025/08/19

Send us a textIn 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 Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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46:56

Superman - Gunns & Roses

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2025/08/12

Send us a text 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. Check out our coverage for Superman Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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46:22

M3GAN 2.0, The Story of Souleymane & King of the Hill

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2025/08/05

Send us a textThis 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 with “Final Destination Bloodlines” Directors Zach Lipovsky & Adam B. SteinWebsite | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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53:30

SFF - Mistress Dispeller, Farming the Revolution &...

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2025/07/29

Send us a textThis 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…Mistress DispellerMake It Look RealWebsite | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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Interview with “The Cranes Call” Director, Laura Warner

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2025/07/22

Send us a textThe 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 importance of standing up to injustice, safety on set and updates on ongoing trials.As suggested by Laura, double feature watching of The Cranes Call & Porcelain War.Note: this interview is audio only. For other video interviews check out our YouTube

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49:28

Squid Game - Moral Kombat

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2025/07/08

Send us a textAssemble well-meaning down on their luck misfits to their peril at the morally limp crusade that is as one dimensional as the protagonist and his hollow menacing expression. Become the very power you fear with Squid Game this week.For Your Reference segment (pair as double watch)Oti: Alice in BorderlandKT: OkjaCheck out our review for Season 1 We also referenced our Alice in Borderland review Also, our Okja reviewWebsite | Rotten Tomatoes | Linktree | Youtube | Twitter | Instagram

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SFF - It Was Just An Accident, Happyend & Slanted

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2025/06/24

Send us a textWe continue our SFF coverage by covering political commentary films across the Asia Pacific: It Was Just An Accident, Happyend, Slanted, Stranger Eyes & The Haka Party Incident.Check out interviews we have for these films:https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/interview-with-slanted-writer-director-amy-wang/https://fyrpodcast.com/episode/interview-with-the-haka-party-incident-director-katie-wolfe/Also KT did a written review of Happyend over on

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58:44

SFF - The Shadow Scholars, On Becoming A Guinea Fowl...

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2025/06/17

Send us a textIn 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 have for these films:Interview with “Shadow Scholars” Director, Eloïse King (video & audio)Interview with “On Becoming A Guinea Fowl” Writer/Director, Rungano Nyoni (audio)Interview with “My Father’s Shadow” Director, Akinola Davies Jr. (video &

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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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