Primal Screen

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Primal Screen is a show about movies, from the ones on the big screen to the ones you stream.

  • 45 minutes 58 seconds
    Interview with Lesbian Space Princess Film Makers, Sorry, Baby Review, Not Only Fred Dagg but Also John Clarke Review

    Flick Ford is joined on this episode by Cerise Howard and Silvi Vann-Wall. The trio start the show off with an excellent interview with Emma Hough Hobbs & Leela Varghese, the film makers of the animated Australian comedy Lesbian Space Princess. The crew then review the comedy-drama from director Eva Victor, Sorry, Baby. The trio finish up the show with a review of the heartwarming documentary from director Lorin Clarke about her late father, the New-Zealand comedian and satirist John Clarke, in Not Only Fred Dagg but Also John Clarke.

    8 September 2025, 10:00 am
  • 42 minutes 21 seconds
    Interview with Eclipse Cinema Owner and Operator Mark Walker about its opening, Caught Stealing, 4K Restoration of Burden of Dreams

    Flick Ford is joined this week by Will Cox and Erin Rosenburg for this installment of Primal Screen. The trio interview Mark Walker, owner and operator of Eclispe Cinema in Collignwood on the cinemas recent opening. The crew then review Caught Stealing, an action/dark comedy from director Darren Aronofsky. The trio then review the 4K restoration of the acclaimed documentary Burden of Dreams, which follows the crew and cast in the creation of Werner Hertzog's "Fitzcarraldo".

    1 September 2025, 10:00 am
  • 45 minutes 41 seconds
    The Naked Gun, Eddington

    On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined in the studio by Maudie Osborne and Alice McShane. The trio start off with a review of the absurdist cop comedy The Naked Gun, the legacy sequel and forth installment of the Naked Gun franchise from director Akiva Schaffer. Later, The trio review the latest film from accalimed horror director Ari Aster, the devisive ultra-violent weirdo western Eddington.

    25 August 2025, 10:00 am
  • 39 minutes 26 seconds
    Radiothon 2025 Special

    Flick Ford is joined on this chaotic episode of Pimal Screen by: Thomas Caldwell, Cerise Howard, Alice McShane, Maudie Osborne, Will Cox and Aiden Tee (Primal Screen's new podcast editor). The group al celebrate Triple R's Radiothon by talking film, listening to stories about Primal Screen and playing some gardening related film trivia.

    18 August 2025, 10:00 am
  • 44 minutes 49 seconds
    Conversation with Zoe Pepper on Birthright, Conversation with James Litchfield and Lucinda Reynolds about Alphabet Lane

    Flick Ford is joined this episode by Cerise Howard. The duo are joined in the studio by the writer and director of Birthright, Zoe Pepper, to discuss the black comedy. Later, the duo are joined by James Litchfield (writer and director) and Lucinda Reynolds (Producer) to discuss their latest offbeat drama, Alphabet Lane. Flick and Cerise finish off with a brief discussion of some of their favorutie screenings they have been to at MIFF 2025 so far.

    11 August 2025, 10:00 am
  • 48 minutes 3 seconds
    Primal Screens Top 20 Films of MIFF 2025

    Flick Ford is joined this week by Cerise Howard and Thomas Caldwell. In this episode, the trio discuss and delve into the curation of the Primal Screen teams Top 20 films of the 2025 Melbourne International Film Festival. Tune in to hear some fantastic recommendations.

    4 August 2025, 10:00 am
  • 47 minutes 39 seconds
    Interview with Michael Shanks on Together, Fantastic Four: First Steps

    This week on Primal Screen, host Flick Ford is joined by culture writer Will Cox and writer, audio producer, and filmmaker Silvi Van-Wall. Flick sits down with filmmaker Michael Shanks to talk about his latest body horror release "Together". Then, the trio reviews and unpacks "Fantastic Four: Four Steps". Finally, they wrap up with a brief chat on MIFF 2025 and what to keep your eyes peeled on.

    28 July 2025, 10:00 am
  • 45 minutes 18 seconds
    Friendship, Too Much, My Mum Jane

    This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by film critic Thomas Caldwell and film programmer Alice McShane for a lively discussion of three new releases. The trio dives into "Friendship", a poignant exploration of companionship and emotional intimacy. They then review "Too Much", a raw and visually inventive look at excess and identity. And finally, "My Mum Jane", a deeply personal documentary that examines generational trauma and maternal bonds.

    21 July 2025, 10:00 am
  • 46 minutes 56 seconds
    Conversation with Director Paula Whetu Jones on The Doctors Wife, Review of James Gunn's Superman, Review of A Nice Indian Boy

    On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by writer and critic Vyshnavee Wijekuma and academic, writic and critic Stuart Richards. The trio are joined by Paula Whetu Jones, to discuss her latest documentary The Doctors Wife which follows New Zealand cardiac surgeon Dr. Alan Kerr and his work operating on children in the West Bank of Palestine. The trio then review James Gunn's first film from DC Studio's, Superman. AFter, the trio review and discuss A Nice Indian Boy, a romantic comedy from director Roshan Sethi.

    14 July 2025, 10:00 am
  • 41 minutes 7 seconds
    Conversation with James Hewison on Paris May 68: The Struggle Continues, The Story of Souleymane

    On this episode of Primal Screen, Flick Ford is joined by Alice McChain and Anthony Carew. Flick speaks with James Hewison about Remembering Paris May ’68, a three-day event exploring the cultural and creative impact of the historic revolt. The trio then review Boris Lojkine’s The Story of Souleymane, a powerful and timely drama.

    7 July 2025, 10:00 am
  • 56 minutes 9 seconds
    Interview with Gabrielle Brady on The Wolves Always Come at Night, Discussion of 28 Years Later

    On this episeode, Flick is joined by Eloise Ross and Stuart Richards. Flick sits down with filmmaker Gabrielle Brady to discuss her haunting new work The Wolves Only Come at Night. They chat about Gabrielle's ideology on film making, decentering the autuer and the psychological and emotional impact of climate change. Then, the trio turn their attention to the highly anticipated return of Danny Boyle with 28 Years Later, the latest instalment in the iconic 28 Days Later franchise.

    30 June 2025, 10:00 am
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