Show Notes
We’re in the crashes of a new wave of evocative and provocative horror cinema from Australia. But a film movement doesn’t just break out of nowhere, on this first entry of a 2 part exploration into the modern horror genre, Alexei Toliopoulos investigates the small group of freakout films that signified we were on the precipice of a significant era of homegrown horror. Catch up with a curated selection of related films on Brollie.com.au or on the Brollie app Featuring: Film critic Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Filmmakers Michael & Peter Spierig (Undead and Predestination), Sean Byrne (The Loved Ones) and Enzo Tedeschi (The Tunnel) Produced & Edited by Alex Jae Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy Executive Produced by Ari Harrison Sunburnt Screens is brought to you by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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We love TWO HANDS because it is now about the things we miss. This episode is about Heath Ledger, the soundtrack and pre-millennium Sydney. Featuring: Filmmaker Gregor Jordan + stars Bryan Brown and Mariel McClorey, Bernard Fanning and music journalist Courtney Fry. Join us for SUNBURNT SCREENS at The Sydney Opera House 27-30 June Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive into some powerful cinema Produced & Edited by Alex Jae Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy Executive Produced by Ari Harrison Sunburnt Screens is brought to by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year is TWO HANDS, a crime classic like no other. Gregor Jordan’s directorial debut captured Sydney on the cusp of the millennium and launched the film careers of Heath Ledger and Rose Byrne. Join Alexei on a 2 part journey to discover how a film becomes a classic.Featuring: Filmmaker Gregor Jordan + stars Bryan Brown and Mariel McClorey Join us for SUNBURNT SCREENS at The Sydney Opera House 27-30 June Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive into some powerful cinema. Produced & Edited by Alex Jae Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy Executive Produced by Ari Harrison Sunburnt Screens is brought to you by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With a filmography that weaves between factual, fiction and fantasy Gillian Armstrong’s cinema has shaped the landscape of Australian filmmaking. From period romances that challenge all established conventions, a series of intimate documentaries expressing the journey of life, and a musical comedy bursting with the energy of neon dreams, Armstrong’s work is a demonstration of unparalleled versatility. The thread that weaves them together is a deep empathy that translates human stories to screen like no other. Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive into some powerful cinema. Produced & Edited by Alex Jae Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy Executive Produced by Ari Harrison Sunburnt Screens is brought to you by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Join Alexei Toliopoulos for a career-spanning conversation with one of Australia’s most respected filmmakers Rolf de Heer. A discussion that explores his diverse filmography, including the unconventional black comedy arthouse film Bad Boy Bubby - his deep collaboration with David Gulpilil on The Tracker, Ten Canoes and Charlie’s Country - directing jazz icon Miles Davis in Dingo - and his continued cinematic experimentation with his latest film The Survival of Kindness. Join us for SUNBURNT SCREENS at The Sydney Opera House 27-30 June Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive into some powerful cinema. Produced & Edited by Alex Jae Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy Executive Produced by Ari Harrison Sunburnt Screens is brought to you by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the provocative culture clash of sexuality, masculinity and Greek Australian culture in HEAD ON to the unparalleled tenderness of OF AN AGE, join us on a captivating journey through Australia’s complex and compelling history of queer stories on screen. Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive into some powerful cinema. Featuring Ana Kokkinos, Goran Stolevski and Spiro Economopoulos Produced & Edited by Alex Jae Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy Executive Produced by Ari Harrison Sunburnt Screens is brought to you by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Podcasts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.