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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

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Latest Episodes

Melbourne Cinémathèque’s Adrian Danks joins the show to discuss their season of the films of Ryusuke Hamaguchi. Plus, Flick is joined by Will Cox and Cerise Howard to discuss Jim Jarmusch’s latest anthology film Father Mother Sister Mother, as well a... more

Film buffs Maudie Osbourne and Alice McShane bring new release THE DRAMA (starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson) into conversation with 1945 noir-tinged melodrama LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN.

Film buffs Maudie Osbourne and Alice McShane bring new release THE DRAMA (starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson) into conversation with 1945 noir-tinged melodrama LEAVE HER TO HEAVEN.

Writer/director Cherien Dabis joins Flick to discuss the making of her latest film All That’s Left of You, a multi-generational portrait of a Palestinian family reckoning with the devastating impact of displacement and violence from the Nakba to the ... more

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Recent Guests

Cherien Dabis
Writer and director of All That's Left of You
Film director/Writer
Episode: Cherien Dabis on the making of All That's Left of You, plus reviews of Bait and I Swear
Andrew Goode
Kinotopia board member, discussion participant
Kinotopia
Episode: Kinotopia launch 'Katies', plus reviews of Project Hail Mary and The Voice of Hind Rajab
Austin Lancaster
Screen critic who conceived the topic for the episode
Independent critic
Episode: Opera on Film Special
Alex Williams
Writer, researcher and editor of Melbourne Cinematheque's Annotations
Melbourne Cinematheque
Episode: Opera on Film Special
Andréas Giannopoulos
Co-curator of the Melbourne Cinematheque and filmmaker
Melbourne Cinematheque
Episode: Opera on Film Special
Geeta Gandbhir
Director of The Perfect Neighbour
Message Pictures
Episode: Perfect Neighbor, Sirât, The Testament of Ann Lee
Haydn Green
Artistic Director of Hear My Eyes
Hear My Eyes
Episode: Hear My Eyes reimagines Terminator 2: Judgement Day, Nirvana the Band the Show the Movie & Fackham Hall
Peter Van Hoesen
Belgian composer and DJ
MESS Synthesizer Ensemble
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Daniel Hayward
Filmmaker, known for focusing on subcultures
Episode: Undeniable: The Evolution of Melbourne Hip Hop, Wuthering Heights, Pillion

Host

Flick Ford
Host of the show with a keen focus on film culture and insightful guest interactions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Poochy222
    Australia6 years ago
  • the new margaret and david

    This is a pretty good film review show. I get some good recommendations here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Horrible Old Guts
    Australia10 years ago
  • Love it

    Great show with a good rapport between hosts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Demon Dave Longmuir
    Australia11 years ago

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Kinotopia launch 'Katies', plus reviews of Project Hail Mary and The Voice of Hind Rajab
Q: What can readers expect in this first issue?
The issue is a cross between a 100th-best edition and a new collection, featuring commissioned writing, essays, and pieces from Kinotopia's network, with a focus on Melbourne's relationship to moving image, and includes a documentary feature about Jisoe from Eddie Martin.
Kinotopia launch 'Katies', plus reviews of Project Hail Mary and The Voice of Hind Rajab
Q: Katies, what's the significance of the name?
Katies is a reference to a local store in Northgate Plaza, and Kinotopia abbreviates to KT; when said quickly, KT becomes Katies, which anchors the magazine to a tangible Melbourne identity.
Cherien Dabis on the making of All That's Left of You, plus reviews of Bait and I Swear
Q: Was it challenging stepping into these different contexts and time periods in both the writing and the filming stages, and balancing specificity and authenticity with narrative flow and connectedness?
She discusses balancing macro historical events with the intimate micro of family life, and how careful structuring helps maintain authenticity while telling a cohesive, emotionally resonant story.
Cherien Dabis on the making of All That's Left of You, plus reviews of Bait and I Swear
Q: Has the story of All That's Left of You been with you for a long time, or did these films allow for it to germinate and come into being?
Cherien explains that the story has been with her for a long time and that she needed to tell it in a cinematic scale, allowing the intergenerational saga to emerge through her prior work and personal reflections.
Interview with Lesbian Space Princess Film Makers, Sorry, Baby Review, Not Only Fred Dagg but Also John Clarke Review
Q: When did you first start working on this story and what prompted it into being?
The directors came up with the idea to apply for a film lab and the title came first, which became the central theme for the story.

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Focuses on cinematic culture, blending film reviews with in-depth discussions and interviews. It covers a wide range of topics, including contemporary film releases, classic cinema, and specialized topics such as the experiences of filmmakers and the societal implications of films. The presenters's critical eye, paired with their rapport, allows for engaging dialogues that are both informative and entertaining. Additionally, the show tends to feature diverse voices from the film industry, exploring various narratives and perspectives in filmmaking, making it a great resource for cinephiles and filmmaking enthusiasts alike.

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3. Austin Lancaster
4. Alex Williams
5. Andréas Giannopoulos
6. Geeta Gandbhir
7. Haydn Green
8. Peter Van Hoesen

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