The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
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The Australian movie podcast! Unpretentious (but just wanky enough), the Footscray Film Circle podcast is the podcast that deep dives into the world of Australian movies, be they beloved classics, forgotten failures, overlooked gems, or outright fiascos. Join hosts Daniel and David as they chat, critique, and over-analyze a different Australian movie selection each fortnight.
The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
3M ago
David and Daniel talk about one of the big guns of Australian cinema - Strictly Ballroom. Famously Baz Luhrmann's debut feature, but is it still, to date, his best film? Does Paul Mercurio have the wildest list of film credits in the years following this movie? Why didn't Tara Morice get higher profile roles after this film's success? Is love truly in the air? Please enjoy ..read more
The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
5M ago
Daniel and David talk about Yahoo Serious' 1993 movie, Reckless Kelly, the not-so-easy to navigate "second album" after his hugely successful debut. Did lightning strike twice for Mr. Serious? Does he make the best of his incredibly stacked cast? Are "boing- boing" sound effects your kind of comedy jam? Please enjoy ..read more
The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
6M ago
David and Daniel curate the next ten episodes of the podcast - ranging between a beloved classic, a notorious misfire, a contemporary sleeper hit and a bunch curious looking indies. Please enjoy.  ..read more
The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
6M ago
David and Daniel curate the next ten episodes of the podcast - ranging between a beloved classic, a notorious misfire, a contemporary sleeper hit and a bunch curious looking indies. Please enjoy ..read more
The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
6M ago
David and Daniel curate the next ten episodes of the podcast - ranging between a beloved classic, a notorious misfire, a contemporary sleeper hit and a bunch curious looking indies. Please enjoy ..read more
The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
11M ago
Daniel and David talk about Phillip Noyce's 1978 film Newsfront. Is it, as some top critics claim, the greatest Australian film ever made? Is it a critique of the growing American influence over Australia in the post-war years? Is Wendy Hughes the most glamorous star Australia has ever produced? Just how old do YOU think Bill Hunter's character is? Please enjoy.  ..read more
The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
1y ago
Daniel and David talk about Australian genre master Brian Trenchard Smith's 1983 kids adventure BMX Bandits. How refreshing is it to see a kids movie that is determined to deliver thrills, stunts and a good time for all. Not to mention, innuendo and hi-jinx that would not fly today because, you know, the 80s. Plus, the early work of not just one but TWO future Academy Award winners. Please enjoy ..read more
The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
1y ago
David and Daniel discuss the criminally under-seen Australian schlock comedy The Roly Poly Man. Please enjoy.  ..read more
The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
1y ago
Daniel and David discuss Greg McLean's under appreciated 2007 killer croc movie, Rogue. Please enjoy.  ..read more
The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
1y ago
David, Daniel and their microphone bumps discuss Rolf De Heer's provocative (you'll hear plenty of variations of that word) domestic thriller Alexandra's Project from 2003. Please enjoy.  ..read more