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In 2024, director Natalie Bailey and writer Lou Sanz unleashed Audrey onto audiences in Australia and America. Here's a film that I called a caustic comedy that rains like refreshing acid rain. Here's the story of a mum, Ronnie (played by Jackie van Beek), who opts to literally take over the life of her daughter Audrey (Josephine Blazier) when she ends up in a coma after an accident.This immaculately layered comedy film arrived in a time where Australian audiences are calling for more Aussie comedies, yet they're simply not paying attention to their existence, or if they do go and see them, they push off against them saying that they should be more like The Castle. As a writer and critic who predominantly covers Australian films, the notion of funnelling a creative voice into one style of genre storytelling is a frustrating and reductive one, and in turn, means that audiences are denying themselves the chance of engaging with some of the most inventive, exciting, and entertaining feature films that we've had in recent years.That notion of reframing and recontextualising Audrey soon after its release is part of the scope of the upcoming screening of Audrey at the Melbourne Women in Film Festival, where the film has received the ReFrame Stamp for Gender-Balanced Production. This is an international mark of distinction that recognises film and television projects that have undertaken gender balanced hiring practices inclusive of women, non-binary and trans people across key production roles. Gender balance is something that's often discussed in relation to Screen Australia's Gender Matters initiative, but is rarely executed.In the following interview, writer Lou Sanz unpacks the reactions to Audrey, followed by a discussion on how the script was built, including the creation of characters, the queer positivity on screen, and finding the empathy within dark comedy. Lou also talks about her work on the seminal early 2000s comedy series Life Support, which saw actors like Abbie Cornish and Brendan Cowell satirise lifestyle programming with some of the finest dark comedy we've been privileged to see on screen.Audrey is screening with a discussion around the ReFrame Stamp at the Melbourne Women in Film Festival on Friday 21 March 2025 in Naarm-Melbourne. Tickets are available via MWFF.org.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In 2024, director Natalie Bailey and writer Lou Sanz unleashed Audrey onto audiences in Australia and America. Here's a film that I called a caustic comedy that rains like refreshing acid rain. Here's the story of a mum, Ronnie (played by Jackie van Beek), who opts to literally take over the life of her daughter Audrey (Josephine Blazier) when she ends up in a coma after an accident.This immaculately layered comedy film arrived in a time where Australian audiences are calling for more Aussie comedies, yet they're simply not paying attention to their existence, or if they do go and see them, they push off against them saying that they should be more like The Castle. As a writer and critic who predominantly covers Australian films, the notion of funnelling a creative voice into one style of genre storytelling is a frustrating and reductive one, and in turn, means that audiences are denying themselves the chance of engaging with some of the most inventive, exciting, and entertaining feature films that we've had in recent years.That notion of reframing and recontextualising Audrey soon after its release is part of the scope of the upcoming screening of Audrey at the Melbourne Women in Film Festival, where the film has received the ReFrame Stamp for Gender-Balanced Production. This is an international mark of distinction that recognises film and television projects that have undertaken gender balanced hiring practices inclusive of women, non-binary and trans people across key production roles. Gender balance is something that's often discussed in relation to Screen Australia's Gender Matters initiative, but is rarely executed.In the following interview, writer Lou Sanz unpacks the reactions to Audrey, followed by a discussion on how the script was built, including the creation of characters, the queer positivity on screen, and finding the empathy within dark comedy. Lou also talks about her work on the seminal early 2000s comedy series Life Support, which saw actors like Abbie Cornish and Brendan Cowell satirise lifestyle programming with some of the finest dark comedy we've been privileged to see on screen.Audrey is screening with a discussion around the ReFrame Stamp at the Melbourne Women in Film Festival on Friday 21 March 2025 in Naarm-Melbourne. Tickets are available via MWFF.org.au. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Incidentally, the theme for Primal Screen this week was volunteer-run organisations that make it possible to watch films on the big screen with an audience, that you otherwise mightn't.The small but mighty teams behind both Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) and the Melbourne Cinémathèque do extraordinary work to bring unique films to the cinema.Our guest host Cerise Howard speaks with Sian Mitchell, Artistic Director of MWFF, about the festival's mission to champion the work of Australian filmmakers and showcase stories about and by women and gender-diverse folk.Cerise and Eloise Ross, both co-curators of the Melbourne Cinémathèque, also discuss the upcoming season “Out of the Past and Into Flares: Neo-Noir in ‘70s America”, which explores how America's fractured psyche was reflected on screen during this vibrant and chaotic period. If you're wondering what the difference between "noir" and "neo-noir" is, you'd best listen back.MWFF runs 20-24 March.“Out of the Past and Into Flares: Neo-Noir in ‘70s America” runs 26 March-9 April.Thanks to Karl Chapman for working the panel this week.
MWFF Festival Director Sian Mitchell with program details for the Festival running from March 21-25 at ACMIHightlights include: Jazz Money's WINHANGANHA, Margot Nash's Undercurrents and closing nights Memory Film: a Filmmaker's Diary by Jeni Thornley
As Out Takes is the home of queer cinema on JOY 94.9, it's only fitting that we dedicated this show to a festival that is on in Melbourne soon with... LEARN MORE The post Connections with MWFF and ‘How to Tell a Secret' appeared first on Out Takes.
We are chatting with Sian Mitchell, Director of the Melbourne Women in Film Festival (MWFF) which is running from 23 Feb - 27 Feb at ACMI.
Henry talks with Sonja Hammer, a First Nations woman originally from Aotearoa/NZ. Sonja established the very first LGBTIQA+ Pop culture discussion group called 'Queer Geeks of Oz', and for eight years produced and presented a radio show on Horror and Science fiction genre and an intersectional feminist show. Sonja's passion for film has led to her involvement in Girls on Film Festival, Melbourne Queer Film Fest and Stranger With My Face 'Attic Lab' to the critics campus with Melbourne Women in Film Festival, Birrarangga Indigenous Film Festival, programming for the Wairoa Maori Film Festival and in 2020 became active as a Short film programmer for EFFA and programmer for Maori and Pasifika content for the MWFF in 2021 . Sonja also has new projects on the backburner which will resurrect her Podcaster and Broadcaster skills. A total Horror genre geek and cinemaphile, Sonja is also passionate in the areas of anti-racism and advocacy work. This conversation was originally broadcast on 3SER's 97.7FM Casey Radio in November 2022. It was produced by Rob Kelly.
Money Matters panel at the Melbourne Women's Film Festival 2018 (MWFF). PANELLISTSCathy Rodda: Senior Development & Investment Manager - Film Victoria Kylie Eddy: Co-founder, Lean FilmmakingNatalie Erika James: Writer, Director, ProducerSophie Mathisen: Filmmaker, Festival DirectorModerated by: Dr Grady Hancock (Lecturer, Deakin University)
If you do a panel about a philosophy book at a con and no one comes to see it, is it worth listening to?
Furry-Muscle Cast – 52 – Before the Rush 1. Introductions a. Guess - Tibor Tiger - Cardio Kitty! b. Maximus-Ursus – Cooking Burr! (Maybe) c. Beastly Bahamut – Away d. Tiptoe – Planning for the Tip of the World! e. Jazz Wolf – Bou(ing) coffee all the time? f. Schredded Wolf – Can’t Life, Leave! g. Snowheart – Away h. Syn – So Rat-ness! i. Tiberious – Awy j. Zak – Crazy Cyber Rhyno! 2. Topics a. MWFF 2015 – Plans - Highlight any events are focus anybody be doing while at the convention. b. Tips of Thanksgivings - With Thanksgiving in about two weeks there a lot of stuff to watch out for. One thing to keep in mind is that while others are not on a workout plan, you are. Watching what one eats is a good place to stay focus on, not saying one shouldn’t eat that special dish, just keep a few points in mind while doing so. - 1. Don’t let yourself not eat all day for a big buffet later on. – Skipping meals lowers one metabolism, as well as eating a big gigantic meal. - 2. When eating load up on meat and vegetables – Eat less starches and more high-fats items such as green bean casseroles and candied yams. - 3. Eat Turkey, Go Skinless – Lose the skin and eat more meat. - Some Examples: - Turkey: Roasted, With Skin; Calories: 208; Protein: 54%; Carbs: 0%; Fat: 42% - Turkey: Dark Meat, No Skin; Calories: 187; Protein: 61%; Carbs 39%; Fat: 35% - 4. Drink More Water, Less Coffee and/or Alcohol - In addition to filling you up a little more with your meal, drinking water will ensure that you stay hydrated, and flush out some of that excess sodium that you will be eating. - 5. Eat Slow - Eating slower, taking smaller bites, and putting your utensils down in between bites will ensure that your body lets you know when it is full, rather than letting you overstuff yourself too early on. - 7. Weight Maintenance, Rather Than Weight – Weight lost is not a major priority, but keeping weight maintenance is the focus. - 8. Skip The Crust. Just One Serving - When eating pie, eat the filling part and leave the crust, to save on some empty calories. - Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/herve12.htm c. Thanksgiving Nutrition Tips - Highlights of good and bad stuff during Thanksgiving. - Good Low-Calorie Ideas · Turkey · Broccoli · Green Beans · Low-sugar sauce/jelly · Egg whites · Sugar-free yams · Celery · Cucumbers in vinegar · Onions · Mushrooms · Brussel sprouts · Green salads · Zucchini · Apples · Lean white meat or fish soups · Yellow squash · Spinach · Unsalted nuts · Avocado · Fresh tomato · Unsweetened teas · Coffee without cream · Pears - Bad Low-Calorie Ideas · Sweet potato casserole · Deviled eggs · Cranberry sauce/jelly · Candied yams · Celery with cream cheese · Pecan pie · Store-bought breads · Stuffing or dressing · Corn · Baked beans · Ham or red meat · Peas or couscous · Glazed carrots · Honey-glazed ham · Twice-baked potatoes or mashed · Pasta, hot or cold · Cream-based soups or chowders · Potato salad · Cashews · Cheese · Pita wraps · Creamy salad dressings · Sodas · Gravy · Alcohol · Crackers Source: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gluhareff21.htm Tibortiger Review – Heart Monitor Name of Product Links to smart technologies and logs data. Uploads to server for later review. Emails From: Falconmage @All Question: Is there a difference between working out 5 days in a week for an hour compared to 3 days in a week for two hours? Which works best between the two? (Shawn Arent, an exercise scientist at Rutgers University. There was a huge difference between working out two and three days a week. While any amount of exercise is an improvement over none at all, if you're already in decent shape, exercising for just two days a week will not get you much additional benefit.) Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/we-asked-an-exercise-scientist-how-many-days-a-week-you-need-to-work-out-to-actually-make-a-difference-2015-6 From: BlackDog @Schredded Wolf Question: Every 10 days I cave-in, which don't seem that bad. Any idea on how frequently should I cave if I want to be more on a bodybuilding level? From: KittyOfTheNorth @Schredded Wolf Question: I learn that training all muscle groups sequentially is the best way to keep the blood pumping. But for some reason this doesn't seem right, I am wrong? From: NorthStary @All Question: What is the best way to get definition in my outer calves? I ask because I see more definition in my outer calf than my inner ones. From: BlackDawn @Jazz Question: How did you start drawing art and what keeps you drawing? From: Southpolar Bear @Jazz Question: Is there any advice you could give on long distance bike riding? From: Hamster @All Question: I just started going back to the gym recently. Any idea on what I could do to increase Pull-Ups? From: Claws @All Question: I have been weight training for a few weeks now. I have seen improvements and wanted to track my workout and diet. What suggests would the Cast give? From: Steven @Tiptoe Question: I only sleep for about five hours a night and have little to no sleep (Its just how I function). I feel like I have no energy and no motivation. What can I do to boost my physically and mind back in to gaining muscle and wanting to get back in the gym? From: FoxxyFlorida @Syn Question: Do you take any vitamins are supplements before you work out? From: Wolfmoon @Max Question: I know being tall has it problems, what seems to be the most problems for you when working out are your goals? Closing Out: We can’t do the show with you, the listeners. Thank you for taking the time to rate us on iTunes, as well as all the feedback and question we received each month. You can find the show on our website as well as iTunes, Libsyn, Stitcher Radio, Blubrry, doubleTwist, Miro and many other podcast directories. You can email us at FurryMuscleCast@gmail.com, you can also call us and leave comments are questions at 571-208-Buff (2833). You can find us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast. Show notes, pictures, links and many other materials can be found at our main website at http://www.furry-muscle.org. Next Furry-Muscle Cast: December 11th.
We performed at Midwest Furfest in front of a packed small room! Hey, they said they'll get us a bigger one next year! Enjoy! It's also in video form here! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=boQQph-IUnE
12-9-14 We're back with another live episode! Xander, Alkali, Pandez & Draggor yap in front of a packed room, and it was a great time for everyone. Wel also have it below on your youtube channel in video form if you prefer that!
Furry-Muscle Cast - 42 - New Year, More Buff 1. Introductions · Guest – Tibor Tiger – Here Kitty, Kitty! · Maximus Ursis – (Moving - Away) · Tiptoe – Being Eaten, With Cheese. · Beastly Bahamut – Code Ice Blue! · Syn – Just stabbing the cheese wheel. · Jazz Wolf – Was Cold, Now Warm Again! · Snowheart – “Destiny” The Gym! · Tiberious – (Away) · Schredded Wolf – (Computer Problems - Away) · Zak – Starting a New Year, Me. 2. Topics A. Syn - Update - Syn – Brief story of what happened and an update on things. B. Tip – Fundraising Contest - What is it? - How long will it run? - More Details: http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6359401/ C. Weird… - Picture – A – Bacon Drink - Picture – B – New way to exercise your neck/head muscles. D. Christmas and New Years - Go over everybody’s holiday and any special highlights or stories anybody would like to tell. - 2015 Goals – What is this year’s biggest goal that each of us will be working on for this year? o Guest – Tibor Tiger - Clear the spine doctor and get back to working out. o Max - o Tip - Stop Hating Myself and Body; Better Sleeping. o Beastly - Working Out; Getting Back to Diet o Syn - Get back into a car. o Jazz - Going to the gym everyday. Complete Art, Less Sketches. o Snowheart - Finish Degree, Plan for Contest, Start A Small Business. o Tiberious - o Schred - o Zak – Weight 200lbs/90.7 Kilograms by MWFF. B. Bottarga Club Xolos Tijuana (Soccer) - Team Mascot Images – Wow! - Suite Maker: Anime FX - Source Image: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152153063595416.912128.252683765415&type=3 C. Back To Basics - What are carbohydrates or carbs? ● Carbs area component in everything we eat, mostly. ● Carbs can be categorized into two types: simple and complex. ● Simple: These carbs are usually labeled as “bad carb’s.” They are made mostly from processed flour and contain added sugars. They give very little nutrition to the body. They often give the person who eats them a burst of energy, later followed by an energy crash. ● Some sources of simple carbs are corn syrup, candy, soft drinks, and fruit drinks. ● Complex carbohydrates are long branches of fructose, glucose, and sucrose molecules organized into more complex structures, such as starches or other “High carbohydrate” foods.| ● Starches are polysaccharides and are composed as huge chains of various sugar molecules that get broken down and metabolized into massive component groups of mainly glucose and sucrose molecules. See risks of carb overload in lower bullet point| ● Some sources of starchy foods are potatoes, bread, cereals, rice, pasta, and beans. ● But like anything too much of anything is a bad thing. o Carbs, specifically glucose and sucrose, as a general category cause massive spikes in insulin levels which, over time, can lead to insulin resistance and the body essentially “Runs out” of insulin and can lead to diabetes. D. Alpha Chow Infomercials - Contacted Arrow and speaking to him about an interview. - Short Version By Arrow: “The short version of the story is that a writer from a company that films shorts for Adult Swim contacted me because he wrote a script involving a buff mascot costume. He apparently found me from a fursuit parade video. After reading the script, I agreed, and flew down for a day-shoot. It was an amazing experience – I was treated as “talent” as much as any of the other actors in the short, and everyone was friendly and fun. I got to be in prosthetics and I got to say a line on camera. The complete story is below!” - Source: Arrow’s Blog: https://arrowt.wordpress.com C. 11 Fitness Myths 1. Sit Ups And Crunches Are Most Effective For Six-Pack Abs o Truth: Moves like planks and push ups are much more effective at carving out your ab muscles than sit ups and crunches. |This doesn’t make sense. At all.| 2. Cardio Burns The Most Calories o Truth: If you want to burn more fat overall -- and keep burning it long after your workout is over. |This last part is an effect of lean muscle tissue, not cardio. Cardio’s effects of fat burning are due to metabolic processes during actual activity.| 3. Stretching Is Best Before Working Out o Warming up with cardio before a workout is much more effective than stretching. | Warm up, stretch, work out, stretch, cool down| 4. Weight Lifting Will Bulk You Up o Women aren't built to bulk up the same way men do; females don't have the testosterone levels necessary. 5. You Need Eight Glasses Of Water Daily o Drink as much water as you need for clear urine. |Urine opacity and hydration levels aren’t actually related, but there is a very very crude correlation| 6. Go Gluten-Free To Lose Weight o Unless you have celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity, there's no need to go gluten-free. |This isn’t technically true. True, there is a gluten-free fad going on, but at the same time, diets high in gluten are scientifically shown to increase rates of diabetes, obesity, and are directly correlated with the instances of auto-immune disease and neural degenerative diseases such as alzheimer’s, parkinsons, and a myriad of others.| 7. It's Too Late To Get In Shape o It's never too late to begin a healthier routine. If you don't exercise at all, start by walking 5 to 10 minutes a day, gradually increasing the time and adding in strength training after 1 to 3 months. o Moderation is the key here. 8. You Need A Long Workout o Your body starts burning fat as soon as you start exercising |Incorrect, there are two energy systems that need to be exhausted before fat begins to metabolize.| 9. You Need A Gym Membership To Get Results o You don't need a gym membership or major equipment to work out. A yoga mat, resistance band or even a chair are all you need to get a full-body workout at home. 10. If You're Not In Pain, You're Not Working Hard Enough o While muscle soreness is to be expected during a workout, especially if you're trying a new exercise or lifting a heavier weight, but if you're in serious pain, stop what you're doing. It doesn't mean you're working harder -- it means you're probably injuring yourself. 11. More Exercise Is Always Better o Intense exercising every single day will burn you out, making you less likely to maintain a routine. Your muscles need time to recover. 4. Emails 5. From: F.X.T.X. @Tiptoe Question: In the Nexus’s comics do you get a say in what he does to your character? 6. From: DragonThree @Beastly/Jazz Question: What is the biggest problem as an artist that you two have problems with? 7. From: HornyDog @Jazz Question: You have a nice butt, mind if hold it like a plate of warm butter milk? 8. From: PawsUP @Jazz Question: Your character named Thurston, could you go over a little bit on how he came to be? What are you planning to do with him in the future? 9. From: FloridaWolf @Jazzwolf Question: Is it harder to exercise more or eat healthier? 10. From: DaNinja @Snowheart Question: You have to characters how did they come to be and which one do you use the most and why? 11. From: Tigerz @Snowheart Question: What restaurant do you love even though you know you shouldn't? 12. From: Sin @Snowheart Question: What Final Fantasy summoned monsters do you like the most and why? 13. From: Dozz @Tiptoe Question: With Max moving away, what will you do to fill the gap that he has left in your life? It’s different when a person is there in person vs. on the phone or net. 5. Closing Out: - We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! - Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. - You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org - Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). - Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast - You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main websitehttp://www.furry-muscle.org - Next Furry-Muscle Cast: February– 13th.
Furry-Muscle Cast - 41 - XMasEats 1. Introductions · Maximus Ursis – Carding With Friends. (Away) · Tiptoe – Post-Con Model Building. · Beastly Bahamut – Quite, Blue and Ripping Clothing. · Syn – A Post-Con Roller Coaster Rat. · Jazz Wolf – Hates Cold, Like Sunny Florida. · Snowheart – Working, Working, Working. · Tiberious – On Call (Away) · Schredded Wolf – If It Don’t Got Veins On Muscles, Leave! · Zak – Winter Rest. 2. Programing Note: January – 9th July – 10th February – 13th August – 14th March – 13th September – 11th April – 10th October – 9th May – 8th November – 13th June – 12th December – 11th 3. Topics A. MidWest Furfest - Talk about how MWFF 2014 went for Cast members whom went. - News: At Hyatt-Regency, Rosemont: Glass Jar with White Substance, Strong Chlorine Smell Causes Firefighter, EMS Hazmat Response, Evacuation B. Holiday Fitness Tips - Prioritize Your Time - During the holiday rush many people forget to give themselves “you” time. If one can’t get a normal workout in it best to at least do 30 minutes of activity first thing in the morning. - Pick Your Indulgences Wisely - Indulge wisely and in moderation. Is the goodie in question one you can eat year-round, or is it a seasonal special? There's no point blowing your diet on a cookie that comes from a box purchased from the supermarket. You can throw those in your cart at any time. - Buddy Up - Find someone with similar goals, and work together to accomplish them, this can help with staying on track during the holiday eats. - Schedule Training Wisely - Plan ahead a little before diving in to workout. Putting the turkey and stuffing to go use. Time your meals so you can use them as fuel or to replenish nutrients. - Other Tips On Link’s Website - Links: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/8-holiday-fitness-tips.html C. Volume Training - What is Volume Training? - To train a muscle group many times over above 15 sets (many times one does that exercise). - Risk: Obvious risk of overtraining, - Do 18–26 sets for large body parts, like back and quads. Do 15–20 sets for smaller body parts, like triceps and calves - Work out six days weekly, and train all body parts, other than abs and calves, only once a week. This will allow you to keep your intensity up throughout the entire routine. - Keep all workouts to 90 minutes or less. - In order to maintain your intensity, increase your overall workout volume gradually. Don’t add more than two sets per week. - Link: http://www.flexonline.com/training/training-style-volume-training C. Protein - What is the best time to eat protein? - Most people get their protein intake at breakfast and dinner times. - Is there an advantage to spreading protein intake throughout your day? *Pause* Hell, yes. - Researchers studied 24-hour muscle-protein synthesis in a group of healthy men and women. - Protein synthesis was 25% higher when subjects consumed protein evenly at each meal. The researchers concluded that it’s better to have protein with breakfast, lunch, and dinner than having a big, high protein meal at night. 4. Emails A. From: SexyWolf @Tiptoe & Syn Question: If you and Syn had totally bold heads could I rub them both after a fresh shaving like a gypsy hag rolling her hands a crystal ball? B. From: WhoDaOwl @JazzWolf Question: How do you find inspiration to draw when you’re always busy looking at deadly code of Javascript and not want to rip it off the screen and throw out the window. C. From: BlueDoggie @Beastly Bahamut Question: Working for a logging company may be a lot of heavy lifting sometimes. I never hear you complain about your leg even after your motorcycle accident from a while back. Does it still cause you problems, currently and if it does. Does it cause problems with your driving at your job? D. From: MuscleBoundWolf @Schredded Wolf Question: I see you love veins, why? I know it seems crazy question but I can’t wrap my head around what so “cool” about it. I mean no disrespect in anyway, I just wanted to understand what so neat about it. I do think veins popping out is pretty neat. E. From: FloridaWolf @Jazzwolf Question: What tools do you use to do art and do you find doing digital drawings all the time impact your traditional art drawing skills? 5. Closing Out: - We can’t do the show without you, the listeners! - Please take the time to rate us on iTunes or Thumbs us up at Stitcher Radio. - You can email us at FMC@furry-muscle.org - Have any questions or comments? Drop us a line at 571-208-BUFF (2833). - Follow us on Twitter @FurryMuscleCast - You can find show notes, pictures, links and many other materials at our main websitehttp://www.furry-muscle.org - Next Furry-Muscle Cast: January – 9th.