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Monkey Man – Tuk-yo Drift
Grapple the juicy mangoes of community as we deliver a one two punch of love and justice. Enter the ring with Monkey Man this week. Check out the video version of our Dev Patel interview. Trigger warning: Monkey Man addresses sexual assault, violence of women and this review mentions the Nirbhaya case and domestive violence […]
The Fifth Annual Splooshies Awards
Get comfortable and sexy as we celebrate 5 years of the For Your Reference podcast! Love and splooshes to all of you for supporting the podcast since Feb 2019 and big ups to friends and lovers that joined us on the red carpet! Red Carpet Pod Twinnies – Sunni & Brandi (Book of Lies), Em […]
Killers of the Flower Moon – Only Murders in the Colony
Reach into the bag of tried and tired Hollywood to put Indigenous pain in the periphery to centre and focus on the white people. Pillage and plunder but make it cute with The Killers of the Flower Moon this week. Every February, we kick off our Reference Degustation. A month-long celebration of the sizzling Scorsese […]
The Irishman – The Killer and The Sweetheart
Enter a familiar world with even more familiar faces at pit stops, cigarette breaks and retellings. Charge with a gun, knife you run with The Irishman this week. Every February, we kick off our Reference Degustation. A month-long celebration of the sizzling Scorsese cinema for our fifth year of the For Your Reference podcast. Watch […]
The Aviator – Thanks for the mammaries
Print out the transcripts, learn what pleases a beautiful woman and acquire sustenance through the boob buffet. Open your mouth and have something to say with The Aviator this week. Every February, we kick off our Reference Degustation. A month-long celebration of the sizzling Scorsese cinema for our fifth year of the For Your Reference […]
Goodfellas – Get Out of Jail Free card
Narrate the inner workings of made men, schmuck on wheels, pant suits and double knits. Never rat on your friends and always keep your mouth shut with Goodfellas this week. Every February, we kick off our Reference Degustation. A month-long celebration of the sizzling Scorsese cinema for our fifth year of the For Your Reference […]
The King of Comedy – Appetisers Only
Enter through the delulu foyer for an appetiser only treat and broadcasted national apology. Take the awful stuff in your life and make it funny with The King of Comedy this week. Every February, we kick off our Reference Degustation. A month-long celebration of the sizzling Scorsese cinema for our fifth year of the For […]
Sapphires – Rhythm Nation
Runaway to the city for your chance to make it big! Find joy and fall in love through the very real pain in this country’s history. Harmonise with The Sapphires this week. Talk to your workplace about launching a RAP and work with Supply Nation for procurement. Links to orgs and causes you can donate […]
Next Goal Wins, True Detective: Night Country, Ted, Priscilla, Anatomy of a Fall and The Color Purple
In this jam-packed episode, the hosts of the For Your Reference Podcast discuss several exciting topics. The show starts with a deep dive into ‘Next Goal Wins’, directed by Taika Waititi, critiquing some of the writing and direction choices. The conversation then moves to ‘True Detective Night Country’, praising its gripping storytelling and representation of […]
Wonka – Commentary and Confectionery
Beware the cavity of social commentary staining the joy of childhood. Sugarcoat sour themes with Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Wonka this week.
Saltburn, Dream Scenario, Cat Person, Platform 7 & Smothered
We kick off 2024 with a spicy Reference Max reviewing Saltburn, Dream Scenario, Cat Person, Platform 7 and Smothered. Check out our patreon for the video episode. Check out Oti’s Bookie quote on Stuff NZ list of shows and movies to watch. Resources: US National Sexual Assault Hotline:(800) 656-HOPEWWW.RAINN.ORG National Domestic Violence Hotline:(800) 777-SAFEWWW.THeHoTline.org AUS […]
A Merry Reference Christmas 2023 (Part 2)
Thanks to all our friends and lovers for joining us to reflect on the year that has been! Just like the world we have the highs of highs and some low low lows! Grab a snack and a beverage for Part 2! Full video available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/95329266 Highlights include: Quantum Cowboys, Red, White & […]
A Merry Reference Christmas 2023 (Part 1)
Thanks to all our friends and lovers for joining us to reflect on the year that has been! Just like the world we have the highs of highs and some low low lows! Grab a snack and a beverage for Part 1! Full video available on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/95329266 Highlights include: You can go now, Visitor […]
Angle, Bad Behaviour, The Promise, Bookie, Uproar, The prince of Egypt: The musical
In our last Ref Max for 2023 we review ANGLE, Bad Behaviour, The Promise, Bookie, Uproar, The Prince of Egypt: The Musical and short film WhaleX.
Scavengers Reign, Foe, Brand Bollywood Downunder & The Big Dog
In this week’s Reference Max we review the succinctly creepy world in Scavengers Reign, embodied yelling couple tropes in Foe, shifted the lens of Indian cinema in Brand Bollywood Downunder and got down and dirty with The Big Dog. GIVEAWAY DETAILS (AUS) ONLY – CLOSES 29 NOV Thanks to Kismet Films and NixCo, we are […]
Top Boy – The Urban Legend of Summerhouse
Mind your P’s and Q’s when you come round the yard for food! Find out if the juice is worth the squeeze cause we ridin’ out IMMEDIATELY with the complete Top Boy series this week. Themes explored: Ranking Top Boy amongst the greats Anime rules – storylines dont matter Lauryn kills Curits Sully kills Jamie […]
Cobweb, Shayda, Scarygirl & Night Bloomers
In this week’s Reference Max, we review the meta-web of filmmaking in Cobweb, the very real shift from hope to fear in Shayda, immerse ourselves in the world of Scarygirl & praying the night never ends in Night Bloomers.
Retribution, Saw X & Stylebender
In this week’s Reference Max we review new entry into old man action: Retribution, fusing morality with justice in Saw X, sea waves and fanfare in Our Flag Means Death & what healing can look like in Stylebender.
Scrapper, Young Love & It Lives Inside
In this week’s Reference Max we review Charlotte Regan’s Scrapper, Matthew A Cherry’s Hair Love and Bishal Dutta’s It Lives Inside.
The Equalizer – The Black Saviour
Infiltrate Pip’s Book Club with exact precision to annihilate enemies of friends you made along the way. Give offerings to the Black Saviour in The Equalizer trilogy this week.
Patreon Preview – Ref Plus Jul & Aug 2022
Our podcast has been the busiest it’s ever been! Please enjoy this patreon preview of our exclusive patron only show, Reference Plus July and August 2022. July PollSpiderheadCaveatHustleLoot August PollPreyIndian MatchmakingThey/ThemResurrection
Project Greenlight, Mickey Hardaway & Shadow Acting
In this week’s Reference Max, we cover the rebooted Project Greenlight, indie film Mickey Hardaway and indie short film Shadow Acting. Shadow acting website
Swagger – 24 hour Icon
Navigate the school halls and family expectations where friendship is the real MVP. Step onto the court with seasons 1 & 2 of Swagger this week.
1 Year of Interviews – Double Feature Pairings
It’s been a year since our very first interview with Filmmaker Jordan Peele for NOPE. Since then, we have released 17 interviews that we are super proud of. Please enjoy our signature FYR question and their curated double-feature pairings! Jordan Peele (NOPE & King Kong) Brandon Cronenberg (Infinity Pool & Strangers) Damon Fepulea’i & JP […]