Sunburnt Screens: The Australian Cinema Odyssey

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Join Alexei Toliopoulos on a journey through the landscape of Australian cinema. Celebrating classics, unearthing rare cinematic rediscoveries and conversations with some of Australia’s greatest filmmakers.  From the gonzo mavericks of the Ozploitation era, to the re-discovery of our lost classics, to our complex works of queer filmmaking and our new wave of Australian filmmakers, no stone is left unturned Each episode of Sunburnt Screens is accompanied by a curated selection of films on BROLLIE, the free streaming service from Umbrella Entertainment specialising in cult cinema, curated discovery and Australian independent film.  Sunburnt Screens is a collaboration between Umbrella Entertainment, Brollie and DM Podcasts

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    TWO HANDS, A BLOODY CLASSIC - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 52:44


    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 MediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    TWO HANDS, A BLOODY CLASSIC - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2024 56:52


    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 PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    A BRILLIANT CAREER - The Humanist Cinema of Gillian Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 72:26


    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 PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    MAKE FILMS OR DIE - The Cinema of Rolf de Heer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 55:52


    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 PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    BREAKING BOUNDARIES - Queer Cinema in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 60:00


    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 PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    OZPLOITATION - The Shocking & Schlocking Cinema of Brian Trenchard-Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 44:44


    Adjacent to the Australian New Wave movement of the 70's and 80's was a period of exploitation filmmaking focused on explosions, fast cars, and gonzo genre flicks with an Ozzie flair. With countless films available this era of filmmaking can be a little daunting to dive into, so we're giving you an entry point. Join Alexei as he brings you into the wicked world of the films of Brian Trenchard-Smith. We journey through his films The Man From Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Dead End Drive-In and even his prizewinning government PSA film combatting cigarette-fueled hospital fires.   Catch up with a bunch of Brian's films and a huge selection of Ozploitation on Brollie.com.au or on the Brollie app  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 PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AUSTRALIAN NIGHTMARES Part II - 21st Century Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 56:49


    We conclude our journey into the new wave of evocative and provocative horror cinema from Australia. This time, Alexei Toliopoulos explores not only the decade of films in between the cultural behemoths of The Babadook and Talk to Me, but also the future of cinema's most fiendish genre.  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 Natalie Erika James (Relic), Goren Stolevski (You Won't Be Alone), Jack Clark & Jim Weir (Birdeater), Andrew Dillon (Dark Place) and Alice Maio Mackay (T Blockers) 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 PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    AUSTRALIAN NIGHTMARES Part I - 21st Century Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 60:16


    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 PodcastsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Sunburnt Screens

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 2:26


    Join Alexei Toliopoulos on a journey through the landscape of Australian cinema. Celebrating classics, unearthing rare cinematic rediscoveries and conversations with some of Australia's greatest filmmakers.  From the gonzo mavericks of the Ozploitation era, to the re-discovery of our lost classics, to our complicated history with queer filmmaking and our new wave of Australian filmmakers, no stone is left unturned Each episode of Sunburnt Screens is accompanied by a curated selection of films on BROLLIE, the free streaming service from Umbrella Entertainment specialising in cult cinema, curated discovery and Australian independent film.  Sunburnt Screens is a collaboration between Umbrella Entertainment, Brollie and DM Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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