Shady had a chat with Dominik Platen, producer of A Life on the Farm, a documentary that screened at the Revelation Perth International Film Festival in 2022.
Roly and Shady had their yearly chat with the founder and director of the Revelation Perth International Film Festival, Richard Sowada. He spoke about the festival being the 25th anniversary of Rev and how it has developed over the years, as well as recommending some of the hot ticket films in this year's programme.
Roly and Shady struggle to understand what was going on in Alex Garland's new film, Men.
Merv and Shady inadequately discuss the Spanish film Maixabel, directed by Iciar Bollain.
Roly and Shady wander away from the Luna cinema and chat about the film After Yang.
More 'Listener' questions! Popular films we haven't seen. Confusing films. Dream adaptation that ISN'T a book or TV show. Musicians who should score a film. Bonus: Favourite on-screen duo. Ben, Parizad, Roly and Shady have attempted to answer all these questions. Please email filmshapes@gmail.com if you have any questions you'd like us to take a stab at next time:) Ta ta
Merv joins Roly and Shady to run the rule over The Batman. Topics range from the definition of a cowl, to Nirvana vs The Cure, to the workings of spotlight projection - Merv even mentions a special, frankly bollocks, DC villain.
'Listener' questions special! The films that hooked us on cinema. Best directorial debut. Most often used film quotes. Most annoying/dangerous/strange experience at the cinema. All these questions and more (actually, only these) are answered by pod regulars, Merv and Parizad, alongside hosts, Roly and Shady.
Roly and Shady are joined by Parizad and Merv to talk about their favourite films of 2021. There's a top 5 from each person, as well as a turkey. Fair to say not everyone agreed with each other.
Roly and Shady are joined by Merv, Parizad and Cheeky for a Dune discussion. Highlights include a mispronounced actor, a childhood spittle story and some worm confusion. Also, our first ever prize giveaway, thanks to the good people at Dymocks Bookstore in Subiaco.