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Send us a textMYSTERY ROAD It's the end of the road for Season 14 as TGTPTU's four White fellas travel across the world to the land down under for host Ken's 1x1 flick pick and this season's final film: MYSTERY ROAD (2013), sponsored this week by the Criminal Island's very own Hoppy Joe Beer (Get Your Hop On!). Directed by (and written by and lensed by and edited by and music with sound design by) Ivan Sen, this Aussie neo noir film that will launch a sequel and multiple standalone seasons of a TV season is the Australian filmmaker's first genre film. Sen's work is made with considerations to the conditions of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (a.k.a. First Peoples, a.k.a. First Nations, a.k.a. Indigenous Australians), and when news of his making a crime fiction film spread, an all-star cast of Oz acting talent lined up to join, beginning with Australian Broadcasting Corporation mainstay Aaron Pedersen, for whom Sen wrote the part of the film's protagonist Detective Jay Swan, with second cast Hugo Weaving whose star power from the past two decades of Hollywood IP films subsequent to serving the Matrix franchise as Agent Smith helped draw in Ryan Kwanten, Bruce Spence, and an early appearance by Samara Weaving, a pod fav who made an appearance in an early TGTPTU Halloween episode. Plot: A local First Nations girl is found murdered, and Detective Swan freshly back in his hometown from time away catches his first homicide case and must reckon with his family left behind as investigating the homicide brings him into the town's underworld of drugs and prostitution, a world not unknown to his estranged wife and daughter. Pedersen's character also encounters alcoholics (it's Australia after all) drinking themselves to death; a mysterious death of a rookie officer and, separately, a senile man's pet; aspiring cop-killer children on bicycles; mutant dogs; fast barefoot humans; overt and covert racism; Chinese food; and two crack shots in H. Weaving's and Kwanten's characters. This week Ken and Jack recover from a week-long cold; Thomas brings his comedic A (short for "Australia") game; and Ryan offers background on the growth of media by First Nations peoples in Australia and later demos next season's theme song--all on this special, concluding, evening-record episode of TGTPTU. “Is that a fact?”THEME SONG BY: WEIRD A.I.Email: thegoodthepodandtheugly@gmail.comFacebook: https://m.facebook.com/TGTPTUInstagram: https://instagram.com/thegoodthepodandtheugly?igshid=um92md09kjg0Bluesky: @goodpodugly.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6mI2plrgJu-TB95bbJCW-gBuzzsprout: https://thegoodthepodandtheugly.buzzsprout.com/Letterboxd (follow us!): Podcast: goodpoduglyKen: Ken KoralRyan: Ryan Tobias
***Join the Seventh Row newsletter to stay updated and find out about more great under-the-radar character dramas: http://email.seventh-row.com ------- One of Alex's deep cuts of 2024 is Limbo, an Australian film by Indigenous writer-director-cinematographer Ivan Sen. It's one of her top 3 films of the year. Fewer than 4000 people have logged it on Letterboxd and only 54 critics reviewed it on Rotten Tomatoes (mostly positive!). Even though it had its world premiere in Competition at the Berlinale and is by one of the most important filmmakers working today and certainly one of the most important in Australia. She realized that the reason she's one of the few critics recommending Limbo is partly because she's one of the few people who saw it! And that's because she had a pre-existing interest in Indigenous films from Australia, which goes back years and has taken a long, circuitous path. So on today's episode, Alex talks about how she got interested in Indigenous films from Australia, why Limbo is one of the best films of 2024, and why you don't have to have her dedication to the topic to find something to love about the film. Related Episodes: Ep. 131 Remembering Jeff Barnaby Ep. 120 Remembering David Gulpilil Stay updated on Seventh Row Follow Seventh Row on Twitter, Bluesky and Instagram. Read our articles at seventh-row.com. Follow Alex Heeney on Bluesky, Twitter and Instagram.
SEASON 2 - EPISODE 103 - IVAN SEN - DIRECTOR On this episode of the Team Deakins Podcast, we're speaking with director Ivan Sen (LIMBO, GOLDSTONE, MYSTERY ROAD). In addition to directing his films, Ivan is simultaneously responsible for the editing, cinematography, sound, and a myriad of departments typically delegated to others—his being a one man crew is a frequent point of discussion, and we learn how shooting on his own (or with relatively few collaborators) allows him to capture the emotional moments elusive to the circus of larger productions. We learn how Ivan's childhood moving around inland Australia informs the subjects of his films, and we discuss the power of place and its place in Ivan's story development process. During our discussion of his latest film, LIMBO, Ivan reflects on the increasing sense of formalism in his work and why he feels more excited for and more sensitive to the filmmaking process now than when he was just starting out. Towards the end, Ivan also shares his thoughts on the state of the Australian film industry and on being aware of the market realities of filmmaking and film exhibition when developing a project. We deeply admire Ivan's films, and we were thrilled to be able to speak with him about them. - Recommended Viewing: LIMBO - This episode is sponsored by Aputure
On the Saturday May 18, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we'll meet former Toronto Star reporter Mary Ormsby. In “World's Fastest Man:* The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson,” the veteran sports reporter details the rise and fall of Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson, the once celebrated athlete whose career was halted when he was accused of doping at the 1988 Olympics, and stripped of his gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul. It's a fascinating story, retold with in Ormsby's in depth reporting and 30 hours of interview with Ben Johnson himself. Then we meet Indigenous Australian filmmaker, screenwriter and cinematographer, editor, composer and sound designer Ivan Sen. His latest film is “Limbo,” a study of damaged people, disguised as a police procedural. Shot in beautiful black and white, this outback noir tells the story of a drug addicted detective who goes to the Australian Outback to reopen a twenty year old cold case of a missing Indigenous girl, whose killer may still live locally. The film stars Australian actor Simon Baker, who audiences know best for his turn as Patrick Jane in TV's long running series “The Mentalist.”
On the Saturday May 18, 2024 edition of the Richard Crouse Show we'll meet former Toronto Star reporter Mary Ormsby. In “World's Fastest Man:* The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson,” the veteran sports reporter details the rise and fall of Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson, the once celebrated athlete whose career was halted when he was accused of doping at the 1988 Olympics, and stripped of his gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul. It's a fascinating story, retold with in Ormsby's in depth reporting and 30 hours of interview with Ben Johnson himself. Then we meet Indigenous Australian filmmaker, screenwriter and cinematographer, editor, composer and sound designer Ivan Sen. His latest film is “Limbo,” a study of damaged people, disguised as a police procedural. Shot in beautiful black and white, this outback noir tells the story of a drug addicted detective who goes to the Australian Outback to reopen a twenty year old cold case of a missing Indigenous girl, whose killer may still live locally. The film stars Australian actor Simon Baker, who audiences know best for his turn as Patrick Jane in TV's long running series “The Mentalist.”
Actor Simon Baker chats about his starring and producing roles in the acclaimed Independent Australian film, LIMBO – the outback noir mystery-crime gem directed by Ivan Sen. Mase & Sue talk with him about his experience working with the Indigenous auteur filmmaker, an intimate crew, authentic undressed location settings, shooting monochromatic, casting local kids, and the relationship between indigenous Australians and white Australians. Also, his first film, LA CONFIDENTIAL, directorial debut, BREATH, seven years on the hit show THE MENTALIST, moving back to his homeland Australia, future projects, and his decision to break from safer conventional roles. Plus, Sue's triathlon training update, Mase's unwanted weight gain, his plan for a body transformation, Oprah and Charles Barkley using Mounjaro and the new AppleTV+ series PALM ROYALE.
This week on Primal Screen, join Flick Ford as we delve into our archives, bringing to the forefront some of the most engaging and thought-provoking conversations from 2023.Kicking things off, we take you back to our discussion with the talented Molly Manning Walker, a London-based cinematographer and filmmaker whose debut feature film, HOW TO HAVE SEX, captured audiences at its Australian premiere during last year's Melbourne International Film Festival. Recorded amidst the festival's buzz, this week's featured interview sheds light on the nuanced portrayal of consent and the intricate ways partying emerges as a pivotal rite of passage within the narrative. Since its heartfelt debut, HOW TO HAVE SEX has transitioned from festival screens to a general release in cinemas, now available for viewing at local cinemas across Melbourne. HOW TO HAVE SEX, Molly Manning Walker (2023) Continuing our journey through Primal Screen's memorable interviews, we look back to May 2023 to revisit a conversation that resonated deeply with our listeners. The spotlight falls on the esteemed director Ivan Sen alongside the acclaimed actor Simon Baker, as they delve into the heart of their film LIMBO. In this gripping narrative, detective Travis, portrayed by Baker, finds himself in a small town, haunted by the unsolved homicide of an Aboriginal woman. A story that intertwines mystery with poignant social commentary, LIMBO invites viewers into a reflective exploration of justice and community. LIMBO is currently available for streaming on ABC iview. LIMBO, Ivan Sen (2023) Join us this week on Primal Screen aswe revisit conversations that continue to resonate with the pulse of contemporary film discourse. Listen back to any of our previous episodes by following this link and be sure to follow us on the socials. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/primalscreenshow/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/primal_screen_show/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/primal_screen
Ivan Sen's latest film zeroes in on a jaded police detective Travis (Simon Baker) as he arrives in the remote Australian Outback town of Limbo to investigate the cold case murder of a local Indigenous girl 20 years ago. As truths about the crime begin to unfold, Travis gains new insight into the unsolved case from the victim's fractured family, the surviving witnesses, and the reclusive brother of the chief suspect. Shot in starkly beautiful black and white, Limbo is a penetrating modern noir and a poignant, intimate journey into the complexities of loss. Writer-director Ivan Sen, one of Australia's foremost Indigenous filmmakers, deftly wields the police procedural to chart the impact of the justice system on Indigenous families in Australia. Director Ivan Sen (Beneath The Clouds, Yellow Fella) joins us to talk about the inspiration his black and white, slow burn noir story, bringing Simon Baker on to the project as his lead actor and executive producer, and the importance of making the judicial, political and social disparity between the Indigenous peoples and the non-Indigenous colonizers the centerpiece of this starkly spectacular film. For more go to: musicboxfilms.com/film/limbo To watch go to: musicboxfilms.com/limbo
The Decade Project is an ongoing One Heat Minute Productions Patreon exclusive podcast looking back at the films released ten years ago to reflect on what continues to resonate and what's ripe for rediscovery. The first year being released on the main podcast feed is the films of 2013. To hear a fantastic chorus of guests and I unpack the films of 2014 in 2024, subscribe to our Patreon here for as little as $1 a month. In the latest episode, writer and award-winning critic Stephen A. Russell and I discuss Ivan Sen's franchise-inspiring "Yeah Noir", MYSTERY ROAD. THE GUEST:Stephen A. Russell is a Scotstralian and an Award-winning film critic, arts journo and political dork.Rotten Tomatoes & "Building a Mystery"Thank you so much for the ongoing support!One Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Calu (Santiago Calori) y Flor (Fio Sargenti) vieron Limbo, película australiana de Ivan Sen. Probablemente no la tenías en el radas, no te preocupes, es normal. Sigue algún que otro debate y cuestión sobre Barbenheimer, la huelga y ciertas invitaciones al Festival de Venecia. AH, ADEMÁS HAY UN ANUNCIO MEGA ULTRA CLAVE.
Shady is joined by Roly, Parizad and Merv to postulate on the latest Guardians of the Galaxy film; as well as the MCU in general; going to the cinema alone; Avatar 2; Ivan Sen's Limbo; cinema volume levels; Barton Fink; and apples (again).
Actor Simon Baker anbd director Ivan Sen join Matthew Pejkovic on the Matt's Movie Reviews Podcast to talk about their new film 'Limbo', a crime drama that stars Simon Baker as a jaded detetive who arrives in a remote outback town to investigate a 20-year-old cold case murder of a local indigenous girl. Support Matt's Movie Reviews Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=33903624 TeePublic: https://tinyurl.com/2p9c5kpn Amazon: tinyurl.com/2p98rf6r Follow Matt's Movie Reviews! Website: http://mattsmoviereviews.net Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Matts-Movie-Reviewsnet/151059409963 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MattsMovieReviews LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1036986/admin/ Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/mattsmovierev MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/mattsmoviereviews
Salut! Movie Squad once again returns to review the maximalist Fast and Furious franchise, this time for guest Brekky host Emma Lucia. Tristan Fidler leads the Fast X review, wondering if the road has really run out for Dom Toretto and crew... even if there are two more planned sequels on the horizon. Then, Simon Miraudo reviews Ivan Sen's minimalist black-and-white crime drama Limbo, starring Simon Baker as a detective who visits the titular regional town to investigate a 20-year-old cold case. Both films are now in Australian cinemas. Stay tuned for a podcast-exclusive chat about the Fast franchise, with Tristan and Simon selecting their four essential instalments. And don't forget to tune into RTRFM 92.1 at 7:30am on Fridays for your regular dose of live Movie Squad!
Hello and welcome to the Cinema Australia Podcast. My name is Matthew Eeles. In this episode I'm joined by writer, director, co-producer, director of photography, editor and composer Ivan Sen and actor Simon Baker to discuss their masterful new film, Limbo. In Limbo, Simon Baker plays Travis, a jaded detective who arrives in the remote outback town of Limbo to investigate the cold case murder of local Indigenous girl Charlotte Hayes 20 years ago. As truths about the murder begin to unfold, the detective gains a new insight into the unsolved case from the victim's fractured family, the surviving witnesses and the reclusive brother of the chief suspect. A poignant, intimate journey into the complexities of loss and the impact of the justice system on Aboriginal families in Australia. Anyway… enjoy.
To celebrate the release of his latest "starkly atmospheric outback noir" LIMBO, I talk with writer/director Ivan Sen (Mystery Road, Goldstone, Beneath Clouds) about his obsession with the Australian justice system, inspiring Simon Baker's career-best performance, drafting GOLDSTONE as the best Australian film of the 21st Century, his love of Peter Weir and the possibility of the third MYSTERY ROAD sequel gracing our cinema screens. LIMBO: Travis, a jaded detective, arrives in the remote outback town of Limbo to investigate the cold case murder of local Indigenous girl Charlotte Hayes 20 years ago. As truths about the murder begin to unfold, the detective gains a new insight into the unsolved case from the victim's fractured family, the surviving witnesses and the reclusive brother of the chief suspect. A poignant, intimate journey into the complexities of loss and the impact of the justice system on Aboriginal families in Australia. Watch the trailer here. Thank you so much for the ongoing support!One Heat Minute ProductionsWEBSITE: oneheatminute.comTWITTER: @OneBlakeMinute & @OHMPodsMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/en-au/stores/one-heat-minute-productionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/one-heat-minute-productions/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Rising Australian star Angourie Rice talks about starring opposite Jennifer Garner in The Last Thing He Told Me, and Simon Baker and Ivan Sen discuss outback mystery Limbo.
Rising Australian star Angourie Rice talks about starring opposite Jennifer Garner in The Last Thing He Told Me, and Simon Baker and Ivan Sen discuss outback mystery Limbo.
Rising Australian star Angourie Rice talks about starring opposite Jennifer Garner in The Last Thing He Told Me, and Simon Baker and Ivan Sen discuss outback mystery Limbo.
Rising Australian star Angourie Rice talks about starring opposite Jennifer Garner in The Last Thing He Told Me, and Simon Baker and Ivan Sen discuss outback mystery Limbo.
Known locally and internationally on the big screen and weekly viewing, Ivan Sen draws out the visual beauty of this country to the expansive Indigenous storytelling in his work. A legacy of a distinct lens and pen.Limbo will be in Australian cinemas May 18, 2023.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram
Welcome to Reference Max where we review Infinity Pool, Limbo, Bupkis, Slip & The Other Two.Infinity Pool is out now in Australian cinemas.Check out our interview with Writer-Director Brandon Cronenberg about Infinity Pool.Limbo will be released in Australian cinemas on May 18.Website | Rotten Tomatoes | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram
Flick Ford speaks to director Ivan Sen and actor Simon Baker about their most recent film Limbo. Then, Flick is joined by Wurundjeri and Ngurai-Illum-Wurrung man, Jasper Cohen-Hunter, host of Mirring Yalingwa podcast to spotlight Ivan Sen's filmography.
Ep. 164: Berlin 2023 Three with Jonathan Romney: Angela Schanelec's Music, Limbo, On the Adamant, Superpower Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw. I'm your host, Nicolas Rapold. This week I bring you the latest and greatest from Berlinale 2023. For my latest episode, I chat with critic Jonathan Romney (Screen, The Observer). We consider what's special about this year's festival and discuss Angela Schanelec's Music, Ivan Sen's Limbo, Nicolas Philibert's On the Adamant, and Sean Penn and Aaron Kaufman's Superpower. Stay tuned for more from the Berlinale! Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Music: “Tomorrow's Forecast” by The Minarets, courtesy of The Minarets Photo by Steve Snodgrass
This week Ashley Scott Meyers talks with filmmaker Ivan Sen. They talk about Expired (2022), a Sci-Fi Romance movie Ivan Sen wrote and directed. Expired stars Hugo Weaving (The Matrix) and Ryan Kwanten (True Blood). Sen's Writer/Director credits also includes the Mystery Road (TV Series). Topics also include how Ivan Sen approaches writing by building […]
In a future where love has become an almost forgotten relic, is it possible to rekindle that flame? On the streets of a future Hong Kong, where the value of a life isn't what it used to be, a hitman floats through his days. When he sees a woman on the train and follows her to her work, everything begins to change for both of them. Loveland is the new film by Ivan Sen, a sci-fi romance that asks audiences to question love, loneliness, and the cost of extending a life.
In a future where love has become an almost forgotten relic, is it possible to rekindle that flame? On the streets of a future Hong Kong, where the value of a life isn't what it used to be, a hitman floats through his days. When he sees a woman on the train and follows her to her work, everything begins to change for both of them. Loveland is the new film by Ivan Sen, a sci-fi romance that asks audiences to question love, loneliness, and the cost of extending a life.
Australian actor. surfer, Ryan Kwanten, talks with Shane A. Bassett on Loveland, directed by Ivan Sen, co-starring Hugo Weaving, Jillian Nguyen. Also other interesting things in a casual informative interview.
In this episode, host Eden Caceda is joined by film critic James Fletcher to talk about the writer drama facing Crazy Rich Asians, Rachel Zegler not being invited to the Oscars and what Samuel L Jackson will say in his acceptance speech. Plus hear about James' weekly recommendation. Then Eden chats with Indigenous filmmaker Ivan Sen about becoming a screenwriter and director, learning special effects off Youtube, turning Mystery Road into a TV series and his newest film Loveland, starring Ryan Kwanten and Hugo Weaving, filmed in five locations in under thirty days.
EXPIRED is written and directed by Ivan Sen (Goldstone, Mystery Road) and stars Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood,” Dead Silence), Hugo Weaving (The Matrix and The Lord of the Rings franchise), and Jillian Nguyen ("Clickbait"). SYNOPSIS: Ryan Kwanten (“True Blood”) and Hugo Weaving (The Matrix series) star in this futuristic thriller about a hitman who meets a mysterious woman and comes down with a deadly illness. Lionsgate will release the sci-fi film EXPIRED In Select Theaters, on Digital and On Demand March 18, 2022. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/followingfilms/support
We are listening to a chat I had with Ivan Sen about his upcoming new film Loveland. Loveland is out in cinemas in February.
Pack your sunglasses, suits, smokes, and Stetson hats, and get ready for a tour of international crime movies. In case the title of today's show didn't already give it away, this episode is different. Inspired by some of the requests I received from Patreon donors at "The Right Stuff" level who were looking for segments about new westerns, John Woo, and crime movies in general, I put together my first compilation episode based solely on the wishes of Watch With Jen fans.Fine-tuning the topics and enlisting the help of a few friends, including Blake Howard, Jordan Harper, and Kate Gabrielle, I created this epic collaboration that clocks in at the length of Ivan Sen's brilliant Aussie western Goldstone, which is one of the films you'll hear discussed today. I hope you'll enjoy these terrific conversations and want to thank you so much for your continued support! There are plenty of surprises ahead, including a new monthly spin-off podcast you'll learn about towards the end of this episode.Theme Music: Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw, Free Music ArchiveOriginally Posted on Patreon (9/14/21) here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/56159326
Pour marquer NAIDOC Week, on vous propose la rediffusion depuis nos archives, cette interview avec le réalisateur Ivan Sen et l'acteur Aaron Pedersen pour le film Mystery Road. Ils sont venus nous présenter leur film sur SBS French, il y a quelque temps. Pour rappel Goldstone, une suite de ce film sera diffusé sur SBS World Movies et NITV le vendredi 9 juillet à 21h30 et sera disponible en streaming sur SBS On Demand après la diffusion (mais ne tardez pas, il n'est disponible que pendant 30 jours).
Dust off your mystery solving hat and play the curated road trip playlist as we investigate Mystery Road this week.Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JA
In this week’s podcast we scare ourselves familial by watching Ari Aster’s supernatural horror film Hereditary (3:34). Then we read the essay anthology Balancing Acts: Women in Sport (19:11). And finally, we watch Rachel Perkins’ ABC TV adaptation of Ivan Sen’s neo-western, Mystery Road (37:07).
ABC TV’s new Drama series, Mystery Road has proven a hit with viewers and critics with the first episode of the six part series proving a ratings winner.
For Ivan Sen’s latest film Goldstone in addition to directing, he takes on the roles of cinematographer, composer, editor and writer. In this episode we talk about his compulsion to take on so many roles, and how it helps to focus him as a filmmaker.
In this week’s podcast, we watch the new film from Ivan Sen, ‘Goldstone’, then we listen to the long-awaited new album from The Avalanches, ‘Wildflower’, and finally we deconstruct the ‘Most Melbourne Man Ever’ controversy that hit The Age’s front page last week.
Award winning director Ivan Sen and his lead actor Aaron Pedersen talk about Goldstone the second installment in his series exploring Indiginous cop Jay Swan dealing with crime and emotions in the heart of Australian landscape.
Welcome back for another Midnite Ride!!! This time good friend of the show Tyler, from the Macho Bullshit podcast, brings us a review of Mystery Road (2013) directed by Ivan Sen. Emails to midnitecinema@gmail.com Adios!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/ggtmc/message