
Primal Screen is a show about movies, from the ones on the big screen to the ones you stream. A mix of new release and retrospective film and television reviews and interviews with film and television practitioners on 3RRR 102.7FM in Melbourne Australia. Presented by Flick Ford with regular guest critics Lisa Kovacevic, Cerise Howard, Will Cox, Emma Westwood and more. Hosted and produced by Flick ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 481 | Founded | 15 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TV & FilmFilm Reviews | |||

Flick Ford is joined by Silvi Vann-Wall & Alice McShane to talk about two fresh horror outings. They review Kane Parson’s debut Backrooms & Kate Dippold’s new horror comedy Widow’s Bay, which is now streaming. Silvi also sat down with Parsons to disc... more
Cerise Howard chats all things music and film with the art-pop luminary Russell Mael, who makes up one half of Sparks, ahead of the band’s performance at the Palais Theatre. Later, Cerise speaks with Agnieszka Holland about the making of her new film... more
Documentary filmmaker Asif Kapadi (SENNA, AMY, DIEGO MARADONA) chats about his career so far. Flick Ford and regular guest Thomas Caldwell review two new releases: MOTHER MARY and OBSESSION.
Flick chats to Kai Perringnon and Felix Hubble about Brunsick Underground Film Festival's down-and-dirty offerings. Hadyn Keenan discusses 1982 girls-night-out romp GOING DOWN. Plus, Charlie Teitelbaum's free community screening series, Cinema Yarra.... more
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Really look forward to your reviews and love the wide range of different movies and themes that you talk about, especially loved your enthusiasm over this time in Melbourne when cinemas aren’t available to us. Thank you all!
This is a pretty good film review show. I get some good recommendations here.
Great show with a good rapport between hosts
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A film-focused show that blends reviews, interviews, and cultural discussions across cinema and TV. Episodes frequently center on current releases, retrospectives, film festivals, and the work of practitioners—from directors and actors to curators and critics. The conversations often highlight representation, festival programming, and the evolving landscape of Australian and international cinema, with a strong emphasis on community and audience engagement. A notable strength is its ability to pair accessible reviews with in-depth industry context, making it useful for potential listeners who want thoughtful critiques, behind-the-scenes insights, and event-driven coverage. A recurring edge is a collaborative studio dynamic among seasoned cri... more
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Recent guests on Primal Screen include:
1. Kane Parsons
2. Russell Mael
3. Agnieszka Holland
4. Asif Kapadia
5. Kai Perringnon
6. Haydn Keenan
7. Charlie Teitelbaum
8. Deborah Mailman
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