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Send us a textWhether it's in a sound or in a look, you can get away from Jennifer Kent's 2014 elevated horror classic. Sarah Cooper and Nick Cartwright join us as we unravel how this horror film became an unlikely piece of queer media. Music and sound effects are provided by zapslat.com and bensound.com, and the theme song is "Graveyard Shift" by Kevin MacLeod. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ 

The Out Now with Aaron and Abe horror specials for 2024 approach the midpoint with time spent on a spooky book. In honor of its 10th anniversary, The Brandon Peters Show's Brandon Peters and Professor Mike Dillon join Aaron and Abe in providing their thoughts on The Babadook. Listen in to enjoy hearing about this group's take on the film. Discussion ranges from thoughts on the performances (particularly from Essie Davis), the effectiveness of Jennifer Kent's direction and visual language on display, how the themes and nature of horror increase the film's value, and where it stands regarding its legacy. So now, if you've got an hour or so to kill… Get yourself a free audiobook and help out the show at AudibleTrial.com/OutNowPodcast! Follow all of us on Twitter: @Outnow_Podcast, @AaronsPS4, @WalrusMoose, @Brandon4KUHD Check out all of our sites, podcasts, and blogs:  TheCodeIsZeek.substack.com, Why So Blu?, We Live Entertainment, The Brandon Peters Show Check out the episode featuring Aaron and his Mother discussing The Babadook. Check Out Scarecrow Video. Trailer for The Babadook Next Week: French Horror Check Out All of Our Horror Specials

Today, we're celebrating a special milestone—the 10th anniversary of The Babadook— with director, Jennifer Kent. The Babadook was Jennifer's feature debut and has since become an iconic classic and one of the GOATs of horror.Jennifer has been recognized for her ability to craft horror with heart, making audiences not only tremble but also reflect deeply on the emotional struggles at the core of her stories. Her follow-up film, The Nightingale, is a brutal yet emotionally resonant tale of revenge set in 1820s Tasmania. And Jennifer also wrote and directed The Murmuring for Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities anthology series on Netflix. The episode starred The Walking Dead's Andrew Lincoln and reunited her with Babadook star Essie Davis.The Babadook is back in theaters starting today, through Sunday, September 22nd so be sure to check your local listings and catch it on the big screen!This episode feels like years of film school in 45 minutes as Jen offers a wealth of insights and lessons and I can honestly say, this is my favorite interview I've ever done of the Nick Taylor Horror Show and definitely the most insightful.We dive into Jennifer's journey, from her early career as an actress to transitioning into filmmaking under the mentorship of Lars von Trier as well as her creative process, how she approaches working with actors, and how she brings terrifying visions to life through practical effects, meticulous sets and sound design. We'll also discuss what makes The Babadook so enduring, the power of horror as a storytelling tool and much much more.There are three big topics we did not cover in this interview because Jennifer has spoken at length about them in previous interviews so I will cover these really quickly up front.Number One: The Babadook as a Queer Icon. A Netflix glitch mistakenly categorized The Babadook under the LGBTQ+ genre causing an outpouring of memes parodying the error. But, what began as an online joke morphed into something meaningful for the queer community as powerful metaphors emerged. In The Babadook, the monster symbolizes repressed emotions and trauma and many in the queer community saw parallels between this and the experience of repressing one's identity. The film's message of embracing and living with one's inner "monster" instead of destroying it is also seen as a metaphor for self-acceptance. Furthermore, The Babadook can be seen as a "destroyer of families," which parallels and parodies certain rhetoric about queerness being a threat to traditional family structures and in one scene the Babadook literally emerges from a closet.Number Two, the possibility of a Babadook Sequel: Jennifer has been very clear that there will never ever be a sequel to The Babadook. She made sure to retain the rights to any sequels and said she will never allow one to be made. To her, The Babadook is a film that stands alone, and a sequel would destroy its integrity.Number Three: Did Amelia Write the Babadook book?: This topic has been speculated by fans and even raised on The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs. It's revealed that Amelia used to write children's books, so it would make sense that she created the Babadook book as a form of coping with her trauma. Jennifer has said that this was intended but never said outright which allows for multiple interpretations. I personally think she did write the book.Alright, before we get to the interview, I owe a huge thank you to the team at IFC, specifically Danielle Freiberg and Rob Scheer for their support in making this happen. I've wanted to chat with Jen since I started this podcast and this interview was a treat and an honor and I thank you both truly. Without further ado, here is Jennifer Kent, Director of The...

FX and Noah Hawley's highly anticipated Alien series, titled Alien: Earth, has completed production. Set three decades before the 1979 classic, this prequel introduces a human-android hybrid protagonist, Wendy played by Sydney Chandler, navigating the Weyland-Yutani corporation's sinister endeavors. Alien: Earth promises to fulfill a long-held fan desire for an Earth-based Alien narrative, diverging from Ridley Scott's prequels. Meanwhile, Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, releases on August 16, following a spaceship crew battling relentless Xenomorphs. The series features Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, and Essie Davis, adding to the excitement for Alien enthusiasts.

FX and Noah Hawley's highly anticipated Alien series, titled Alien: Earth, has completed production. Set three decades before the 1979 classic, this prequel introduces a human-android hybrid protagonist, Wendy played by Sydney Chandler, navigating the Weyland-Yutani corporation's sinister endeavors. Alien: Earth promises to fulfill a long-held fan desire for an Earth-based Alien narrative, diverging from Ridley Scott's prequels. Meanwhile, Alien: Romulus, directed by Fede Alvarez, releases on August 16, following a spaceship crew battling relentless Xenomorphs. The series features Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, and Essie Davis, adding to the excitement for Alien enthusiasts.

Amelia Gebler is a costume designer for film and television, she loves working across all genres and is a diverse and creative designer whose passion for cinema, storytelling, sartorial analysis and character motivate her in her design work. Amelia believes that an understanding of the language of style and its role in society is an important communicative device for vividly and creatively expressing identity and is an empowering form of self-expression. Most recently Amelia designed the costumes on the second series of UPRIGHT directed by Mirrah Foulkes and starring Tim Minchin, for Lingo Pictures and Binge. Amelia designed JOE VS CAROLE for UPC and Peacock created by and starring Kate McKinnon. In 2021 Amelia designed Joseph Kosinski's feature film ESCAPE FROM SPIDERHEAD starring Chris Hemsworth and Miles Teller, for Netflix. In 2020 Amelia designed the costumes on the feature film adaptation of Stephen King's CHILDREN OF THE CORN, produced by Lucas Foster (FORD V FERRARI). Amelia designed the costumes for Shannon Murphy's debut feature film BABYTEETH, starring Essie Davis and Ben Mendelsohn, produced by Alex White and Executive Produced by Jan Chapman, the film debuted in Official Competition at the Venice Film Festival in August 2019 to glowing reviews. BABYTEETH has appeared in over twenty film festivals, including BFI London, Zurich International, Film Fest Hamburg, Mostra de Sao Paolo, Mumbai and Chicago. BABYTEETH received a total of 12 nominations in the 2020 AACTA Awards. Amelia's other recent design credits include SBS miniseries' THE ROPESdirected by Shannon Murphy, and DEAD LUCKY directed by David Caesar; and ABC series KIKI & KITTY. Amelia also designed two productions for Jungle Entertainment; SANDO, directed by Phil Lloyd, and SQUINTERS, directed by Adam Zwar for Stan. Her other costume design credits for television include NO ACTIVITY, THE MOODYS, A MOODY CHRISTMAS, HERE COME THE HABIBS, MAXIMUM CHOPPAGE, DR FEELGOOD, HOUSE HUSBANDS series 5, THE CHECKOUT, THE HAMSTER WHEEL, THE CHEF'S LINE, DEADLY WOMEN and BEHIND THE MANSION WALLS. For film, Amelia costume designed Ben Lucas' feature film OTHERLIFEwhich was shot in WA in 2016. Her short films include Tropfest winner BAMBOOZLED directed by Matt Hardie, MADLY directed by Mia Wasikowska, LIEBERMANS IN THE SKYdirected by Richard Vilensky, THE HOLD UP directed by Scott Pickett, RED DOT directed by Pauline Findlay, WISHART directed by Sam Petty and INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIA directed by Warwick Thornton and Brendan Fletcher. Amelia's work has previously been recognised by the Australian Production Design Guild Awards for Best Costume Design in a Television Show and Best Costume Design in a Webseries.

Here's another episode of the TV BINGEBOX podcast to tide you over in the absence of the TV BLACKBOX podcast.-----SURPRISE! Again... Well, it's no real surprise, is it? But the reviews of the shows might be! Here we go again, friends. Molk delivers four reviews (buckle up!), 5 Up/DownMolk suggestions, and a there's a bunch of great recommendations from the TV BINGEBOX community. Surely your list is as long as Molk's now. Shows covered in this episode:• After The Party (6 eps), starring Robyn Malcom, Peter Mullan, Tara Canton, Elz Carrad, Ian Blackburn, Dean O'Gorman, and Tanea Heke - streaming right now, all eps available, on ABC iview.• House of the Dragon S02 (10 eps), starring returning cast including Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D'Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, and Rhys Ifans, with new cast mates including Abubakar Salim, Gayle Rankin, Freddie Fox, Simon Russell Beale, Clinton Liberty, Jamie Kenna, and Tom Taylor - streaming right now (first ep available now), dropping every Monday, on BINGE.• Exposure (6 eps), starringAlice Englert, Mia Artemis, Essie Davis, Thomas Weatherall, George Mason, Sean Keenan, and Ewan Leslie - premieres Thursday 20 June 7am, all eps dropping at once, on Stan.• Taskmaster Australia S02 (10 eps), starring Tom Gleeson, Tom Cashman, Anne Edmonds, Jenny Tian, Lloyd Langford, Josh Thomas, and Wil Anderson - currently airing Thursdays 7:30pm, weekly, on Channel 10 and 10Play.Join us every* Tuesday 8pm AEST on any number of places (mainly the TV Blackbox ⁠Facebook page⁠, ⁠YouTube channel⁠, and ⁠Insta live⁠...plus a few others), and keep in touch with the TV Bingebox show & host Steve Molk at ⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/SteveMolk⁠⁠⁠.Thanks for tuning in! (All content used for review purposes only; all media included under fair use policy. All copyright is retained by respective owners.)Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/tv-blackbox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week the boys reveal a prank that has been played on one of the cast - can you guess which one :D "The Babadook," directed by Jennifer Kent and released in 2014, is a psychological horror film that explores the depths of grief, trauma, and motherhood. The story centers on Amelia, a single mother played by Essie Davis, who struggles to cope with the death of her husband and the challenging behavior of her young son, Samuel, portrayed by Noah Wiseman. Their lives take a sinister turn when a mysterious pop-up book titled "Mister Babadook" appears, unleashing a malevolent presence that begins to haunt their home. As Amelia grapples with her own inner demons and the terrifying reality of the Babadook's presence, the film delves into themes of mental illness, repression, and the bond between mother and child. What sets "The Babadook" apart is its nuanced exploration of horror through psychological and emotional layers. Rather than relying solely on jump scares and gore, the film builds an atmosphere of dread and tension through its expertly crafted visuals and sound design. Kent's direction, coupled with Davis's powerful performance, creates a deeply affecting portrayal of a woman on the brink of collapse, struggling to protect her child from both external and internal threats. "The Babadook" has been praised for its originality, thematic depth, and chilling atmosphere, earning it a reputation as one of the most acclaimed horror films of the 2010s. Instagram: @aahfterhorrorpodcastTwitter: @aahfterhorrorFacebook: aahfterhorrorpodcastEmail: aafterhorrorpod@outlook.com

País Australia Dirección Justin Kurzel Guion Shaun Grant Reparto Caleb Landry Jones, Essie Davis, Judy Davis Música Jed Kurzel Fotografía Germain McMicking Sinopsis Se relatan los eventos que precedieron a la masacre de Port Arthur de 1996 en Tasmania, en un intento de entender el porqué y el cómo de tal atrocidad.

Happy Halloween Scaredy Cats! After a little break, The Running Scared boys are back with a film that's all about parenting by the book - it's just the worst book you could possibly parent by: the  Babadook (2014)! In this episode we tackle the state of masculinity in Australia, kids with high anxiety, unhelpful school administrators, house painting and hanging pictures, bedtime book choices and opportunistic f@*k bois like Robbie.  Plus, our reviews always give you the eyeball test, but now we're going to look at the numbers as we introduce a brand new segment: Monster Metrics! It's a frightfully good listen for Halloween night!Visit our website: runningscaredmedia.comSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/runningscaredEmail us at: therunningscaredpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter @runningscaredpdon Instagram @runningscaredpodSupport the showSupport the show

After a children's book titled, Mister Babadook, appears in the home of a mother and her son, they start to fall under crippling fear. The Babadook is a deep horror movie that keeps you invested and guessing. The performances of the leading actress, Essie Davis, and young actor, Noah Wiseman, are incredible as their portrayal of a family experiencing grief and living in state of fear is haunting. Is Mister Babadook lurking around their house or has the mother manifested this idea into reality? Watch the movie and catch our review.Join the Discord https://discord.gg/nFSnEE9wG2Subscribe to our YouTube channel The Final Podcast - YouTubeFollow us on Facebook The Final Podcast | FacebookFollow us on Instagram The Final Podcast (@thefinalpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosFollow us on Twitter The Final Podcast (@thefinalpodever) / TwitterMusic Credit: Karl Casey @ White Bat Audiohttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6hQy4elsyHhCOskZo0U5g

Jenny discusses a 2005 Irish film directed by Billy O’Brien in which five people on a remote farm become endangered by the results of a genetic experiment gone wrong. It stars John Lynch, Essie Davis, and Sean Harris. Audio version: Video version: Please support us on Patreon! Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel, like us … Continue reading Flickers of Fear: Isolation (2005)

Daniel and David discuss the 2020 film Babyteeth - a movie that won all of the awards... but unfortunately couldn't beat the pandemic during it's release. Bringing together beloved old school stars such as Mendo and Essie Davis,  up and comers Eliza Scanlen and Toby Wallace, with debut director Shannon Murphy - we ask the question, "should this movie have made more of a dent in the wider Australian culture?" (The answer is yes). Please enjoy.

Q&A with actor Essie Davis on her projects The Justice of Bunny King and Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities. Moderated by Mara Webster, In Creative Company. The Justice of Bunny King - A mother of two with a sketchy past earns her keep by washing windows at traffic lights, hoping to earn back the custody of her kids. After promising her daughter a birthday party, she fights the social services and break the rules to keep her word. Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities - An anthology of sinister stories told by revered horror creators.

Welcome back to Film Spill: A Movie Night Podcast! This episode, Chelsea and MJ talk about Jennifer Kent's domestic horror film, The Babadook (2014), with Onyx producer, MJ! They also tell each other their personal ghost stories. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Pinterest @filmspillpod for updates and exclusive content! Tell a friend about the show and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to help more people find us! The Babadook is available to watch on Amazon Prime, Google Play, and YouTube. The Babadook Soundtrack: Link Timestamps: All About MJ: 00:42 Ghost Stories: 10:45 Discussion of The Babadook: 21:30 Outro: 55:10 Sources: 10 Crazy Facts Behind The Making Of The Babadook - Screenrant The Babadook: how the horror movie monster became a gay icon - The Guardian The Babadook Creator Finally Acknowledges Her Character Becoming a Gay Icon - Vanity Fair Interview with The Babadook writer/director Jennifer Kent The Babadook Interview with Essie Davis and Jennifer Kent at Sundance 2014 The Babadook: motherhood, monsters and tackling taboo For Everyone Who's Still Fucked Up Over That Story About The Girl With The Ribbon Around Her Neck - Buzzfeed

Bunny King (Essie Davis, THE BABADOOK), a headstrong mother of two with a sketchy past, earns her keep by washing windows at traffic lights. Using her razor-sharp wit to charm money from gridlocked motorists, she saves every cent to get back the custody of her kids. After promising her daughter a birthday party, Bunny must fight the social services and break the rules to keep her word, but in doing so risks losing her children altogether. Accompanied by her niece Tonya (Thomasin McKenzie, LEAVE NO TRACE, LAST NIGHT IN SOHO), a fierce teenager running away from home, Bunny is in a race against the clock and headed towards an epic showdown with the authorities. With her first feature, director Gaysorn Thavat has made a deeply affecting film about a woman refusing to back down from a system that's stacked against her. At each step of Bunny's journey, the film grounds itself in her pain and passion, and thanks to Essie Davis' fearless work, Bunny becomes an indomitable hero. A testament to resilience in the face of adversity, The Justice of Bunny King is served in exquisite fashion. Director and co-story writer Gaysorn Thavat joins us for a conversation on the many challenges of making their first feature film, despite the many years spent in the industry, and the joy of collaborating with two of the finest actors working today, Essie Davis and Thomasin McKenzie. For updates and screenings go to: filmrise.com/the-justice-of-bunny-king

Actress Essie Davis -- known for her work in Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries and The Babadook -- talks to Tammy Reese about her new film The Justice of Bunny King. In theaters now and on demand on the 30th, the film is a tale about women fighting their way back from the bottom of society and triumphing over adversity. Tammy also joins Janine McGoldrick in the hosting seat to discuss a recent study about female representation at film festivals and the creation of the Film Event Accessibility Scorecard. Katie's Korner returns with a look at upcoming NYWIFT events. To be featured on the podcast email us at communications@nywift.org. For more great content go to NYWIFT.org. Special thanks to Elspeth Collard, the creator of our podcast theme. Social Media & Links: NYWIFT: @NYWIFT / #NYWIFT IG: @thejusticeofbunnyking / Twitter: @filmrisetv

Australian actress Essie Davis sat down with HFPA journalist Katherine Tulich to discuss her new film The Justice of Bunny King and mastering a New Zealand accent for the role of the title character. They also discuss her relationship with her husband/filmmaker Justin Kurzel, reuniting with The Babbadook director Jennifer Kent for Guillermo del Toro's new anthology series Cabinet of Curiosities, finding the lighter side of characters, and more.

This week we have two movies on the docket. We start with Gaysorn Thavat's THE JUSTICE OF BUNNY KING (3:53) a complex, emotionally challenging drama about a homeless mother (Essie Davis) struggling against New Zealand's social services system to win back custody of her children. Then we review Andrew Dominik's BLONDE (25:59) a disgusting, exploitative, and misogynist, fictionalized look at the life of Marilyn Monroe (Ana de Armas). We have A LOT to say about this infuriating film that wallows in trauma and insults Monroe's legacy—none of it is good. And in this week's Patreon exclusive audio, we talk about Ron Clements and John Musker's 1989 Disney animated classic THE LITTLE MERMAID! Join Our Patreon Buy Spoilerpiece Merch

Australian actor Essie Davis is best known for “The Babadook,” “Game of Thrones,” and “Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.” This year, she stunned me with two incredible performances in two powerful films. In “Nitram,” directed by her husband Justin Kurzel, she plays the important and heartbreaking supporting role of Helen, opposite Caleb Landry Jones. In “The Justice of Bunny King” she broke my heart again, this time playing the house-less titular character who is desperately trying to get her kids out of foster care. It was made pre-pandemic and had a staggered release last year overseas. Look for it in select US cities and on VOD in late September. On this episode, she gives us a glimpse of what's at the core of her process. She talks about why it takes her an abnormally long time to read a script, the helpful ways Kurzel assists actors in prep, the change that occurred when she stopped “trying” and started “being,” plus much more. Follow Back To One on Instagram

Nitram is a 2021 Australian biographical psychological drama film directed by Justin Kurzel from a screenplay by Shaun Grant. The film revolves around the life and behaviors of an intellectually disabled young man called "Nitram" (based on Martin Bryant), and the events leading to his involvement in the 1996 Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania, Australia. The film stars Caleb Landry Jones, Judy Davis, Essie Davis and Anthony LaPaglia. Nitram premiered at the 2021 Cannes Film Festival on 16 July 2021, where Jones won the Best Actor award for his performance. The film received a limited theatrical release in Australia on 30 September 2021, before a digital release on the Australian streaming service Stan on 24 November 2021. It received widespread critical acclaim, who praised Kurzel's direction and the cast's performances (particularly Jones and Judy Davis), although the film was still met with controversy in Tasmania. The film later received eight awards at the 2021 AACTA Awards, including Best Film, Best Direction, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/popcorn-junkies/message

dook, Dook, DoOoOoK! Join us as we immerse ourselves in Jennifer Kent's scary monster/ghost/invasion/possession film, The Babadook, featuring fantastic performances by Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman and a pop-up book. And for our mini-review theme this episode, we take a break from our supposed Tubi fascination long enough to focus on some exclusive Netflix flicks. Jason visits the town of Harlow for the latest Texas Chainsaw entry, Geoff relives text-based video games through Choose Or Die, and Dave discovers why Nobody Sleeps In The Woods Tonight. (0:05:20) Graverobber Geoff's Fresh Dig - CHOOSE OR DIE (2022) (0:15:16) Slicin' Dicin' Dave's Streaming Scream-Sack of Nightmares - NOBODY SLEEPS IN THE WOODS TONIGHT (2020) (0:24:27) Jason the Terrible's DVD Dungeon - TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2022) (0:37:44) Feature Review - THE BABADOOK (2014) We hope that you enjoy this episode! Please SUBSCRIBE and give us a RATING on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you may be listening. And don't forget to tell your friends! Get in touch with us! We definitely want to hear your feedback and suggestions, and we'll give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode! Our official website! www.watchouthorror.com All our links at https://linktr.ee/watchouthorror Listen to us on GoodPods! https://goodpods.app.link/QEqbOUWHFkb Email us at watchouthorror@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @watchouthorror Follow us on Instagram! @watchouthorrorcast Follow Slicin' Dicin' Dave on Twitter! @slicindicindave Hey, we made the list of the Top 80 Horror Movie Podcasts! Check out the list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/horror_movie_podcasts/ NEXT EPISODE: Let's all go to the lobby - for some Popcorn! 2022 WATCH OUT! HORROR MOVIE REVIEWS

dook, Dook, DoOoOoK! Join us as we immerse ourselves in Jennifer Kent's scary monster/ghost/invasion/possession film, The Babadook, featuring fantastic performances by Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman and a pop-up book. And for our mini-review theme this episode, we take a break from our supposed Tubi fascination long enough to focus on some exclusive Netflix flicks. Jason visits the town of Harlow for the latest Texas Chainsaw entry, Geoff relives text-based video games through Choose Or Die, and Dave discovers why Nobody Sleeps In The Woods Tonight. (0:05:20) Graverobber Geoff's Fresh Dig - CHOOSE OR DIE (2022) (0:15:16) Slicin' Dicin' Dave's Streaming Scream-Sack of Nightmares - NOBODY SLEEPS IN THE WOODS TONIGHT (2020) (0:24:27) Jason the Terrible's DVD Dungeon - TEXAS CHAINSAW MASSACRE (2022) (0:37:44) Feature Review - THE BABADOOK (2014) We hope that you enjoy this episode! Please SUBSCRIBE and give us a RATING on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you may be listening. And don't forget to tell your friends! Get in touch with us! We definitely want to hear your feedback and suggestions, and we'll give you a shout-out on an upcoming episode! Our official website! www.watchouthorror.com All our links at https://linktr.ee/watchouthorror Listen to us on GoodPods! https://goodpods.app.link/QEqbOUWHFkb Email us at watchouthorror@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter! @watchouthorror Follow us on Instagram! @watchouthorrorcast Follow Slicin' Dicin' Dave on Twitter! @slicindicindave Hey, we made the list of the Top 80 Horror Movie Podcasts! Check out the list here: https://blog.feedspot.com/horror_movie_podcasts/ NEXT EPISODE: Let's all go to the lobby - for some Popcorn! 2022 WATCH OUT! HORROR MOVIE REVIEWS

When true stories get adapted for the big screen...things get intense...On this episode we dive into 'Nitram' which is on VOD now with director/writer Justin Kurzel.In this film we meet Nitram (Caleb Landry Jones)  who lives with his mother (Judy Davis) and father (Anthony LaPaglia) in suburban Australia in the Mid 1990s. He lives a life of isolation and frustration at never being able to fit in. That is until he unexpectedly finds a close friend in a reclusive heiress, Helen (Essie Davis). However, when that relationship meets a tragic end, and Nitram's loneliness and anger grow, he begins a slow descent that leads to disaster. Inspired by actual events that brought sweeping change to Australia's gun laws, this film is an intense watch and we had the unique pleasure of sitting down with Justin to talk about why he wanted to tell this story and so very much more...

This week we watch the 2014 psychological horror/thriller, The Babadook. This movie was written and directed by Jennifer Kent and stars Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman and Daniel Henshall. Synopsis: A single mother and her child fall into a deep well of paranoia when an eerie children's book titled "Mister Babadook" manifests in their home. Of course this is another classic scary movie that cohost Mike has not seen. Scary Movie and Chill with us as we watch the movie and also chat about IG cringe photos, Mike's body pain update (lol), a heating pad belt, Twizzlers are still a thing, Bonz's rant, bad kids, grief, The Andy Warhol Diaries, a baby earthquake, naked people in LA, it's okay to be weird, Mike looses it and more. Enjoy! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MIKE! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scarymovieandchillpodcast/support

This week we have an Irish horror film just in time for St. Patrick's Day! Scary Movie and Chill with us as we watch the 2005 Irish horror/sci-fi film, Isolation. Isolation is directed by Billy O'Brien and stars Essie Davis, Marcel Lures, John Lynch and Stanley Townsend. Synopsis: Farmer Dan Reilly is struggling financially when he is offered a tidy sum in return for allowing one of his cows to have DNA experiments carried out on it. He reluctantly agrees, but soon the cow is not the only victim of the gruesome interventions. Join us as we watch the movie and also chat about left-handed probz, Bonz's NYC trip, The Dropout, Brit docs, utter-tuts, Mike's golf talk, successful people tips, the great manatee debate, mudwrestling, another Bumble BFF date, Mike mutes Bonz again and more. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scarymovieandchillpodcast/support

This week, we discuss the films of Australian director Justin Kurzel. We briefly talk about Snowtown (2011), Macbeth (2015) and Assassin's Creed (2016) before going into a more in-depth breakdown of his two most recent films: 2019's True History of the Kelly Gang and 2021's Nitram. True History of the Kelly Gang is an adaptation of the Booker prize-winning novel by Peter Carey. It stars George MacKay as Ned Kelly, the infamous bushranger. Nitram tells the true story of gunman Martin Bryant in the run-up to the Port Arthur massacre, the 1996 mass shooting which took place in Tasmania.   Timestamps Snowtown (00:05:15) Macbeth (00:11:46) Assassin's Creed (00:17:20) True History of the Kelly Gang (00:26:40) Nitram (01:09:55) Coin toss (01:52:28)   Links Instagram - @callitfriendopodcast @munnywales @andyjayritchie   Justwatch.com – streaming and rental links - https://www.justwatch.com In Conversation with Essie Davis and Justin Kurzel - https://youtu.be/mg0PYkJRgr0 Kelly Gang punk band recordings - https://fleshenfella.bandcamp.com/releases True History of the Kelly Gang Q&A with Justin Kurzel, George MacKay, Essie Davis and Earl Cave - https://youtu.be/JGpvvZiTdBU

The Australian film Nitram dramatises the events leading up to the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre. In a wide ranging discussion, director Justin Kurzel and screenwriter Shaun Grant discussed what inspired them to make a film about this real life tragedy, the themes they sought to explore, and the similarities and differences to their earlier films Snowtown and Snowtown and The True History of the Kelly Gang.

Boo! It's Halloween people! You know who hates scary movies? James. You know who watched one anyway? You guessed it! Check out this episode, where James and Kelly discuss this highly rated horror flick directed by Jennifer Kent and starring Essie Davis and Noah Wiseman. What is your favorite halloween candy? Lets us know at:thebestfriendreviews@gmail.comTwitter: @bfmoviereviews

It's time for another SPOILER FREE review as we take a look at the controversial new Australian film Nitram. Is this movie warranted or is the subject matter still too raw? Is it tastefully put together? Did the decision not to film it in Tasmania help or hinder the film? How is Caleb Landry Jones in the film and did his performance warrant the awards he was won for it? What about the rest of the cast, particularly Essie Davis? What was the reception of the film like in Tasmania and just why is it still causing controversy? And could this movie be a potential Oscar worthy film in a few months time? Get yourself into listening to have all these questions answered and more in our latest review episode.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Popcorn Podcast invites director Justin Kurzel and writer Shaun Grant to talk about their controversial new film Nitram, reflecting on one of the darkest chapters in Australia's modern history: the Port Arthur Massacre. The events leading up to the horrific event – where 35 people were killed and 23 more injured – are explored in Nitram, starring Caleb Landry Jones in his Cannes Best Actor-winning performance. There has been a lot of discussion about the film and whether it should have been made, so we ask Kurzel and Grant to expand on their decision to delve into this story and share how they approached it with sensitivity and awareness.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbnsLGBKE8Wp37PLyR-7l9IyUbajOrDd

Leigh and Tim talk Nitram, a new Australian film reflecting on the lead-up to one of the most devastating tragedies in the country's modern history: the Port Arthur Massacre. Director Justin Kurzel and writer Shaun Grant join Popcorn Podcast to discuss their approach to and reasons for making the controversial but highly acclaimed film, as well as their choice to cast American Caleb Landry Jones in the lead role of the perpetrator.Plus, there are new trailers for Finch, The Tragedy of Macbeth and Spencer, Fantastic Beasts 3 gets an official title and Sam Neill's secret movie.Visit popcornpodcast.com for more movie reviews, celebrity interviews and news.Popcorn Podcast interviews the biggest stars, including Hugh Jackman and more, on YouTube: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMbnsLGBKE8Wp37PLyR-7l9IyUbajOrDd

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When will I learn to give a truly brief synopsis of the movie? Not today, apparently! Tracy Michelle Bullock joins me to talk about representations of grief in the Babadook, as well as the ways motherhood can feel monstrous. She shares about gender, relationships, and her former career as a doula, and how that looks and feels as a non-birthing person. We had a great time and I appreciate her candor and vulnerability. Also, did you know that the Babadook is an LGBTQ+ icon? Do you know WHY? Listen and find out!

This week on Drink in the Movies Michael & Taylor discuss their First Impressions of the Fantasia 2021 Titles: The Suicide Squad & All the Moons(6:57) and the Tribeca 2021 Feature Films: False Positive(14:55), Italian Studies(34:49), and Last Film Show(53:58). Followed by an Interview with Essie Davis conducted by Taylor Baker on her recent role as Bunny King, in the Tribeca 2021 Film, The Justice of Bunny King(1:12:06) Visit us at https://drinkinthemovies.com or connect with us on your preferred Social Media Platform Letterboxd, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Michael Clawson on Letterboxd | Taylor Baker on Letterboxd

Essie Davis delivers a powerhouse performance of Richard Flanagan's climate change novel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile's Alan Minskoff discuss the Man Booker Prize-winner's self-described “rising scream” of a novel about human-wrought ecological havoc. The story chronicles the struggle of three adult siblings facing their mother's mortality while the countryside burns and the oceans heat around them. Davis grabs hold of the listener, commanding attention with a rich, beautifully modulated voice and a ferocious delivery. Read the full review of the audiobook on AudioFile's website. Published by Random House Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com Support for AudioFile's Behind the Mic comes from PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE AUDIO, dedicated to producing top-quality fiction and nonfiction audiobooks written and read by the best in the business. Visit penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/audiofile now to start listening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Essie Davis stars in the debut feature from Gaysorn Thavat about a homeless solo mum battling to be reunited with her kids. Reviewed by Dan Slevin.

On this episode of the MacGuffin Guild, it's truth time! In Mindhorn.This 2016 Comedy Thriller stars Julian Barratt, Simon Farnaby, Essie Davis, Steve Coogan, Richard McCabe, Andrea Riseborough, Russel Tovey and Simon Callow. Directed by Sean Foley.We're gonna talk about Julian Barratt, the sounds of Pat eating a meat pie, the Mighty Boosh, the Isle of Man and team dynamics in comedy and music.We'll dig into Justin's middle name, the works of Essie Davis, our own penis graffiti experiences, nuanced humor and burning britches.We'll also get into Drinkin' with JJ, The Office, Simon Callow, Mike's managerial history, Pat and Justin's band experiences, whether this film is too highbrow for audiences and the guys will deeply explore how time changes all.I'm Pat Dougherty and as always I'll be joined by my fellow MacGuffin's Justin Jones and Mike Antonio.  Our theme song was written and performed by Jordan Vincent. Tough on Crime, easy on the eye... Mindhorn.

This week on Total Movie Recall, the pressures of competing at a professional level with all the concussions, cocaine, infidelities, and painkillers almost make Steve request to be traded during the free agency period after he and Ryan bicker about Oliver Stone's divisive 1999 film, Any Given Sunday. Does Steve's complete lack of interest in professional sports bring this episode to a screeching halt? Yes. Can you tell who's writing these summaries yet? Probably. Any Given Sunday (1999) d. Oliver Stone Starring: Al Pacino Dennis Quaid Cameron Diaz James Woods Jamie Foxx LL Cool J Matthew Modine Jim Brown Lawrence Taylor Bill Bellamy Ann-Margret Aaron Eckhart Elizabeth Berkley Charlton Heston Four years ago, DAmato's (Al Pacino) Miami Sharks were at the top. Now, his team is struggling with three consecutive losses, sliding attendance, and aging heroes, particularly 39-year-old quarterback Jack "Cap" Rooney (Dennis Quaid). Off the field, DAmato is struggling with a failed marriage and estranged children, and is on a collision course with Christina Pagniacci (Cameron Diaz), the young president/co-owner of the Sharks organization. Things discussed in the show: Platoon (Oliver Stone, Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Forest Whitaker, Johnny Depp) Natural Born Killers (Oliver Stone, Quentin Tarantino, Woody Harrelson, Juliette Lewis, Tom Sizemore, Rodney Dangerfield, Tommy Lee Jones) His House (Remi Weekes, Sope Dirisu, Wunmi Mosaku, Malaika Wakoli-Abigaba) Scarface The Babadook (Jennifer Kent, Essie Davis, Noah Wiseman, Daniel Henshall) People Under the Stairs Us (Jordan Peele, Lupita Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Elisabeth Moss) Lovecraft Country (Misha Green, Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett, Courtney B. Vance, Aunjanue Ellis, Wunmi Mosaku, Michael Kenneth Williams) Bridesmaids (Paul Feig, Kristen Wiig, Annie Mumolo, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Terry Crews, Rebel Wilson, Melissa McCarthy) The Most Dangerous Game 1932 (Irving Pichel, Ernest B. Schoedsack, Joel McCrea, Fay Wray, Leslie Banks) Battle Royale The Running Man (Paul Michael Glaser, Stephen King, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto) Surviving the Game (Ernest R. Dickerson, Rutger Hauer, Ice-T, Charles S. Dutton) Hard Target (John Woo, Chuck Pfarrer, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Lance Henriksen, Yancy Butler, Wilford Brimley) Wilford Brimley saving us from diabetes with oatmeal The Big Labowski (Joel Coen, Ethan Coen, Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Tara Reid, Flea, John Turturro) Nikolai Gogol and Ukrainian Cossacks Goonies Scanners (David Cronenberg, Jennifer O'Neill, Stephen Lack, Patrick McGoohan) The Fly James Gunn Ben-Hur (William Wyler, Charlton Heston, Jack Hawkins, Stephen Boyd, Gore Vidal) The Planet of the Apes 1968 (Franklin J. Schaffner, Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter) The Omega Man (Boris Sagal, Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe, Rosalind Cash) Barabbas 1961 (Richard Fleischer, Anthony Quinn, Silvana Mangano, Arthur Kennedy) Testament of Solomon The Devils (Ken Russell, Vanessa Redgrave, Oliver Reed, Dudley Sutton) Apostle (Gareth Evans, Dan Stevens, Richard Elfyn, Paul Higgins) Joss Whedon Black Narcissus (Michael Powell, Emeric Pressburger, Deborah Kerr, David Farrar, Flora Robson) Sister Act 2 Back in the Habit (Bill Duke, Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Maggie Smith) Pirates of the Caribbean The Curse of the Black Pearl (Gore Verbinski, Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom, Keira Knightley) Gladiator (Ridley Scott, David Franzoni, Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen) Spartacus Blood and Sand (Steven S. DeKnight, Andy Whitfield, Lucy Lawless, Manu Bennett) Rome (Bruno Heller, William J. MacDonald, John Milius, Kevin McKidd, Ray Stevenson, Polly Walker) Casino (Martin Scorsese, Nicholas Pileggi, Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Don Rickles) Goodfellas (Martin Scorsese, Nicholas Pileggi, Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco) Jack and Jill (Dennis Dugan, Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, Al Pacino, David Spade, Norm MacDonald, Dana Carvey, Shaquille O'Neal, Drew Carey) Angels in America (Mike Nichols, Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Emma Thompson) Kevorkian (Matthew Galkin) Where'd You Go, Bernadette (Richard Linklater, Cate Blanchett, Billy Crudup, Emma Nelson, Kristen Wiig) Bernie (Richard Linklater, Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey) The Fountainhead Thoroughbreds (Cory Finley, Olivia Cooke, Anya Taylor-Joy, Anton Yelchin) Heathers Emma (Autumn de Wilde, Eleanor Catton, Jane Austen, Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Mia Goth) Trick Daddy JFK (Oliver Stone, Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Jack Lemmon) Nixon (Oliver Stone, Anthony Hopkins, Joan Allen, Powers Boothe) James Bond GoldenEye (Martin Campbell, Ian Fleming, Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Izabella Scorupco) The Queen's Gambit (Scott Frank, Allan Scott, Anya Taylor-Joy, Chloe Pirrie, Bill Camp) Django Unchained (Quentin Tarantino, Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, Leonardo DiCaprio) Ray (Taylor Hackford, Jamie Foxx, Regina King, Kerry Washington) The Soloist (Joe Wright, Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener) Collateral (Michael Mann, Stuart Beattie, Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith) In Living Color (Keenen Ivory Wayans, Jim Carrey, Kelly Coffield Park, David Alan Grier, T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh, Tommy Davidson, Jamie Foxx, Damon Wayans, Jennifer Lopez) Football degenerates in the NFL UK football hooligans Fake teams in Any Given Sundays: Albuquerque Aztecs California Crusaders Chicago Rhinos Colorado Blizzard Dallas Knights Houston Cattlemen Kansas Twisters Los Angeles Breakers Miami Sharks Minnesota Americans New York Emperors Oregon Pioneers Orlando Crushers San Francisco Knights Seattle Prospects Texas Rattlers Washington Lumbermen Wisconsin Icemen Dan Marino Next week: House Party

Shannon Murphy's debut Babyteeth is one of the most important Australian films of the year, she joins us. Plus, an online series filmed entirely in lockdown in Spain and a bold and timely work from U.S. filmmakers The Ross Brothers.

Shannon Murphy's debut Babyteeth is one of the most important Australian films of the year, she joins us. Plus, an online series filmed entirely in lockdown in Spain and a bold and timely work from U.S. filmmakers The Ross Brothers.

This week Liz and Alrik are joined by director Justin Kurzel to talk about the making of his most recent film, True History of The Kelly Gang, which hit VOD and select drive in theaters around the country on April 24th. The film stars Russell Crowe, George MacKay, Charlie Hunnam, Nicholas Hoult and Essie Davis and Justin talks with us about how he prepped for the film, why he decided to approach the film the way he did and how he directs a legendary actor like Russell Crowe on set! We also have filmmakers Amy Taylor, Kelsey Maples and Stefanie Davis tells us about how they raised the budget for their projects.   Listen to this episode now or subscribe to us wherever you find your podcasts: Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play   Where to Find Justin Kurzel and The Players of the Week! Watch True History of the Kelly Gang Now! Justin Kurzel on IMDb Stefanie Davis on Twitter Amy Taylor's Website Kelsey Maple's Website Contact Liz & Alrik Send us an email You can find Liz Manashil @ www.lizmanashil.com You can find Alrik @ www.alrikbursell.com You can now find MMIH @ mmihpodcast on instagram! Leave a comment on our website Find us on our Facebook Community Page Contact us on Twitter and Facebook

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In this episode, we're reviewing 'True History of the Kelly Gang' directed by Justin Kurzel and starring George MacKay, Essie Davis, and Nicholas Hoult. 

Essie Davis says her husband Justin Kurzel knew there was a role for her in True History of the Kelly Gang as soon as he read Pater Carey's novel of the same name.

Essie Davis says her husband Justin Kurzel knew there was a role for her in True History of the Kelly Gang as soon as he read Pater Carey's novel of the same name.

We packed up our remote equipment and flew from Boston to Palm Springs, California to cover the 31st annual Palm Springs Film Festival  to talk to female directors about their craft. There was a time when there were virtually no women in director's roles, but thankfully, times are changing and I was fortunate to meet and interview two female directors who are trailblazers in their field. First up, Sophie Deraspe, the Canadian director, screenwriter and cinematographer whose adaptation of the Greek tragedy, Antigone is giving audiences a new take on a very old story. Written by Sophocles 2500 years ago, Sophie's adaptation centers around a modern-day immigrant family living in Montreal and a brave teenage daughter who stands up to the law out of love and loyalty for her family. The film explores the burden of responsibility, even when our actions demand incredible inner-strength and sacrifice. Antigone, starring Nahema Ricci is winning awards at festivals worldwide and was honored to be selected as Canada's entry at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards. Sophie's career journey toward finding her path as a director will inspire you. Says Sophie: “There is nothing that can stop me. I will never give up. I'll find my way around any obstacle.” As luck would have it, I also had the opportunity to sit down with Australian director Shannon Murphy just a few hours after she was named to Variety's Top 10 Director's List. Her latest film is Babyteeth, the story of a cancer stricken 16 year old played by Eliza Scanlen who falls in love with a troubled drug addict. As a director, Shannon says she loves complicated love stories, and this is definitely one of them with the mother's role brilliantly acted by Essie Davis. In this interview, Shannon shared what it was like early in her career when she was often the only female in the room. Heeding the advice of other women in film, she decided to be her authentic self. Says Shannon: “I knew when I was 17 that I wanted to be a director. It is all I have ever wanted. I'm incredibly ambitious. I'm obsessed. This is my passion!”  #PSIFF   @essiedavisdaily   @BWME    #storybehindhersuccess    #16LifeLessons    #mydoveproductions

Kevin Jackson is one of the country's most experienced acting teachers and theatre directors. In 2011 he retired from the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) after twenty seven years service to the school, and in the process trained some of the most prominent and emerging actors in the industry today. For twenty one years Kevin also taught at the American Conservatory Theatre (ACT) in San Francisco, and more recently at Sydney Actors School and now at The HubStudio. Graduates Kevin has taught during his time at NIDA include, Baz Luhrmann, Richard Roxburgh, Jacqueline McKenzie, Miranda Otto, Cate Blanchett, Essie Davis, Nicholas Bishop & Sam Worthington. www.thehubstudio.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Addington siblings take a deep breath and plunge into the world of The Babadook. Our Twitter followers voted for us to endure writer-director Jennifer Kent's modern horror hit, and Aislinn may never be the same... (She hates you all. She really hates you all!) How brilliant is Essie Davis's lead performance? What makes Australian movies so different? And will Aislinn ever speak to any of us ever again? Only one way to find out... Find us on Twitter: @Contenders_Pod On Patreon: www.patreon.com/thecontenderspod On Email: contenders@cageclub.me Tobin on Twitter: @tobinaddington Aislinn on Twitter: @SassyNerdMT Find more shows: cageclub.me Music: "Let's Start at the Beginning" by Lee Rosevere Licensed under Creative Commons: CC-BY-SA