Podcasts about Strictly Ballroom

Over 30 years since its original release, Strictly Ballroom - the debut feature from Baz Luhrmann - is back in cinemas with a 4K remaster. In a Film Stories special, Simon chats to its star - Paul Mercurio - about the making of the film, and looking back on it now. Plus! Paul talks homebrew, cooking, and making Garry Marshall's S&M comedy, Exit To Eden... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we slip into our Cuban heels and get ready to strut our stuff.  Join us for Strictly Ballroom

In this episode of No Filter, Kate Langbroek sits down with ARIA Hall of Fame inductee Kate Ceberano for a conversation that feels less like a formal interview and more like two women circling the biggest questions of identity, ambition, creativity and reinvention together. There’s also a deeply personal connection between them that slowly reveals itself throughout the episode, shaping the intimacy and honesty of the conversation in unexpected ways. Kate Ceberano reflects on growing up in Melbourne’s music scene, the chaos and excess she witnessed as a young artist, and the ways drugs and alcohol shaped — and destroyed — parts of the industry around her. She speaks candidly about feeling like an outsider for much of her career, navigating the boys’ club of Australian music, and the opportunities she walked away from, including a role in Strictly Ballroom that she still thinks about today. The conversation also moves into marriage, motherhood, ageing, creativity, identity, and what it means to still be searching for yourself after forty years in the spotlight. After last years sell‑out national tour, Kate Ceberano is returning with an “encore” of her "Australian Made Tour” - Tickets at KateCeberano.Com SUBSCRIBE here: Support independent women's media New Mamamia subscribers get $40 off — $20 off an annual membership and $20 off your TWOOBS order. Click here to subscribe. Already a subscriber? Click here for your $20 TWOOBS discount code. T&C's apply. You can now watch our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and we can't wait for you to see. CLICK HERE. What To Listen To Next: Listen: Maisie Peters Has Moved On From Mid Men Listen: EXCLUSIVE: Stephanie Browitt Survived The White Island Volcano. This Is Her Mother’s Story Too. Listen: Sophie Smith Lost Her Premature Triplets And Then Her Husband. This Is How She Kept Going Listen: Patrick Brammall Turned Down The Devil Wears Prada 2. Then He Got A Call Listen: Dee Salmin Went ‘Boy Sober’ For Three Years. This Is What She Learnt Discover more Mamamia Podcasts here. Watch No Filter on YouTube. Follow us on Instagram here. Follow us on TikTok here. Feedback: podcast@mamamia.com.au Share your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will get back to you ASAP. Rate or review us on Apple by clicking on the three dots in the top right-hand corner, click Go To Show then scroll down to the bottom of the page, click on the stars at the bottom and write a review. CREDITS: Guest: Kate Ceberano Host: Kate Langbroek Group Executive Producer: Naima Brown Executive Producer: Bree Player Assistant Producer: Coco Lavigne Audio and Video Producer: Josh Green Social Media Producer: Olivia Colman Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Molly Roberts, Roger Parloff, and Tyler McBrien to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“Jim Spells Seashells By the Seashore.” Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again this past week, this time for allegedly threatening the life of the president by spelling “8647” in shells at the beach and posting an image on social media. It is a ludicrous argument. So what does it tell us that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was willing to file it? And where does Trump's broader vengeance campaign seem likely to go from here, under whoever becomes the next Attorney General?“We Were on a Break!” The Iran War turned 60 days old last week—the deadline by which, under the War Powers Resolution, the president is supposed to wrap up any congressionally unauthorized military operations. But like many of its predecessors, the Trump administration has done no such thing. Instead, it's argued that the 60-day cut-off was already met by the ongoing ceasefire—even though the Trump administration has continued its embargo of Iranian oil resources and began a new major maritime campaign to open the Strait of Hormuz, triggering exchanges of fire with Iranian forces. What should we make of these arguments? And do they suggest the War Powers Resolution is a dead letter?“Strictly Ballroom.” The Trump administration is actively working to capitalize on the recent assassination attempt on Trump to push a federal court to allow its construction of an East Wing ballroom on national security grounds. At the same time, it's faced new judicial headwinds in its quixotic effort to take over a municipal golf course—the same location where it dumped the (potentially toxic) rubble of the demolished old East Wing. What do these cases tell us about Trump's efforts to reshape our nation's capital? And how legitimate are the new efforts to tie these cases to national security?In object lessons, Roger is revisiting Azar Nafisi's “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” a tough, yet beautiful read with unfortunate persistent relevance. Molly is memorializing the current metro landscape with her desk globe of Washington, D.C. Scott is sharing his remembrance of Stewart Baker, forever a friend of Lawfare. And Tyler is taking us back to 1971 Boston and Catholic resistance to the Vietnam War with the Divine Intervention podcast.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Scott sat down with his Lawfare colleagues Molly Roberts, Roger Parloff, and Tyler McBrien to talk through the week's big national security news stories, including:“Jim Spells Seashells By the Seashore.” Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted again this past week, this time for allegedly threatening the life of the president by spelling “8647” in shells at the beach and posting an image on social media. It is a ludicrous argument. So what does it tell us that Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was willing to file it? And where does Trump's broader vengeance campaign seem likely to go from here, under whoever becomes the next Attorney General?“We Were on a Break!” The Iran War turned 60 days old last week—the deadline by which, under the War Powers Resolution, the president is supposed to wrap up any congressionally unauthorized military operations. But like many of its predecessors, the Trump administration has done no such thing. Instead, it's argued that the 60-day cut-off was already met by the ongoing ceasefire—even though the Trump administration has continued its embargo of Iranian oil resources and began a new major maritime campaign to open the Strait of Hormuz, triggering exchanges of fire with Iranian forces. What should we make of these arguments? And do they suggest the War Powers Resolution is a dead letter?“Strictly Ballroom.” The Trump administration is actively working to capitalize on the recent assassination attempt on Trump to push a federal court to allow its construction of an East Wing ballroom on national security grounds. At the same time, it's faced new judicial headwinds in its quixotic effort to take over a municipal golf course—the same location where it dumped the (potentially toxic) rubble of the demolished old East Wing. What do these cases tell us about Trump's efforts to reshape our nation's capital? And how legitimate are the new efforts to tie these cases to national security?In object lessons, Roger is revisiting Azar Nafisi's “Reading Lolita in Tehran,” a tough, yet beautiful read with unfortunate persistent relevance. Molly is memorializing the current metro landscape with her desk globe of Washington, D.C. Scott is sharing his remembrance of Stewart Baker, forever a friend of Lawfare. And Tyler is taking us back to 1971 Boston and Catholic resistance to the Vietnam War with the Divine Intervention podcast.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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David Hirschfelder is a globally acclaimed Australian keyboardist, composer, and arranger best known for his extensive live and studio work with pop-rock heavyweights like the Little River Band and John Farnham, as well as his distinguished career as a film score composer. His prolific output blends deep classical roots with masterful electronic and orchestral textures. A BAFTA winner and multi-Academy Award nominee, David’s celebrated cinematic repertoire includes the iconic scores for Strictly Ballroom, Shine, and Elizabeth, alongside his own ambitious contemporary art music collaborations. In Part 1 we cover off David’s work with Pyramid, Little River Band, and the early part of his time with John Farnham including the recording and touring of Whispering Jack. To listen / watch: Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):   David and Mindy Meng Wang – Love Writing 80 minutes of music in 4 weeks for But Also John Clarke David and Pyramid in a news feature story and performance on the Don Lane Show Pyramid at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1983 Brian Cadd playing on The Real Thing by Russell Morris Forming Pyramid Herbie Hancock – Actual Proof David’s keyboard rig with Pyramid The Mu-Tron Bi-Phase Moving to the Little River Band Little River Band – The Net David in action on his first tour with Little River Band in 1983 Buying a Fairlight The Fairlight Page R Real-Time Composer Creation of the classic lead sound on the song ‘Playing to Win’ Little River Band – No Reins Joining John Farnham as a solo artist and creating the bones of Whispering Jack with a MIDI retrofitted Fairlight, and: The Yamaha QX-1 Sequencer The E-Mu SP-12 Drum Machine 8 DX7s in a box – the Yamaha TX-816 (with a Prophet-5 for some warmth) David’s co-write on Whispering Jack – Going, Going Gone David’s keyboard rig on the Whispering Jack tour and creating a click track before use of in-ear monitors David in action with John Farnham – Help David in action live with John Farnham in December 1990  – Playing to Win Key links: Become a member of our YouTube channel and receive extra content Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Reddit, Threads, BlueSky, TikTok or LinkedIn Complete our audience survey to help us improve! Check out our podcast guest playlist on Spotify to get a taste of each guest’s creations.The post David Hirschfelder, Composer / John Farnham / Little River Band (Part 1) appeared first on The Keyboard Chronicles.

My guest today is Baz Luhrmann, the award-winning director whose films include Moulin Rouge!, Strictly Ballroom, The Great Gatsby, Elvis, and Romeo + Juliet.  His newest film is  EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, a critically acclaimed documentary about Elvis that's playing right now in theaters and in IMAX. Before becoming a massively successful film director, Baz began his showbiz career as an actor, and as a ballroom dancer, in Australia. His first film was Strictly Ballroom, which came out in 1992, and became one of the highest-grossing Australian films of all time. It was originally a play, and there's a song in the film that was part of the story all the way back when it was first performed on stage. And that's what Baz and I talked about for this episode.For more info, visit songexploder.net/baz-luhrmann.

Our next guest is one of Australia's most versatile and enduring entertainers. Todd McKenney has done just about everything in show business — from starring in some of the biggest musicals ever staged in Australia, including The Boy From Oz, Wicked, Cabaret, Cats and 42nd Street, to becoming a household name after more than two decades as a judge on Dancing With the Stars. He's also part of Australian film history, appearing in Baz Luhrmann's iconic Strictly Ballroom — a film that helped launch a new era of Australian cinema and went on to win multiple AFI awards and international acclaim. But Todd has a brand-new role in his life — proud dog dad. He's recently adopted a beautiful greyhound named Fred through the Greyhound Racing Victoria adoption program. Todd joins us now along with Damien Ractliffe from Greyhound Racing Victoria to talk about Fred, greyhound adoption and why these dogs make such wonderful companions. The post Sat 14th, March, 2026: Todd McKenney – Entertainer, Damien Ractliffe, Greyhound Racing Victoria, GRV Greyhound Adoption Program appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

Few filmmakers have a style as bold, romantic and unmistakable as Baz Luhrmann. From his breakout debut Strictly Ballroom to the glittering spectacle of The Great Gatsby starring Leonardo DiCaprio, and the fever-dream energy of Elvis, Luhrmann has built a career on transforming familiar stories into cinematic events. In this episode, he takes us inside one of his most iconic creative decisions: the unforgettable fish tank scene in his 1996 adaptation of Romeo + Juliet - and reveals how that moment came to life. We also explore his latest project, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, a return to Elvis Presley through newly uncovered footage from the legendary Las Vegas residency. Beyond the films, Luhrmann reflects on the journey that shaped him. Raised in Herons Creek, a tiny rural town in New South Wales, Australia, he grew up surrounded by performance and storytelling: his father ran a quirky petrol station and cinema, while his mother owned a dress shop and taught ballroom dancing. We discuss the setbacks that tested him, his unconventional audition process, his enduring creative partnership with his wife and the viral TikTok moment that sent the internet into a frenzy. I hope you enjoy this candid, wide-ranging conversation with one of modern cinema's great showmen. ✨ IN THIS EPISODE: 02:28 Creativity as Self‑Medication 05:52 Why Elvis? 09:22 The Romeo + Juliet Fish Tank Origin Story 11:01 Everybody's Free to Wear Sunscreen: The Accidental Hit 13:56 Failure #1: Losing Instincts, Depression and Finding the Way Back 26:16 Casting Without Auditions: Baz's Workshop Method 27:58 Creating a Fear-Free Room 28:47 The Big Break That Became a Public Flop 30:56 Rebounding with Strictly Ballroom 32:19 Choosing Collaborators 33:36 Marriage and Deep Trust 35:42 Criticism and Staying Humble (Plus the Viral TikTok Moment) 40:38 Future-Focused Filmmaking & Final Reflections

I hit a sad realization over the weekend: my arthritic hip won't let me attempt a half-marathon next month. After I ran-hiked an 8K on Saturday, the hip yelled at me all day and night, and I knew if I tried doing 13.1 miles on pavement, I would destroy what's left of it.So, I did what I considered the unthinkable: I dropped to the 5K.Immediately, I felt loss and like the character of Fran, in "Strictly Ballroom," the secretly talented ballroom dancer who is relegated to the beginner's group because no one realizes her ability -- until she meets a handsome, talented dancer who lost his partner. For me, running is Scott Hastings: the thing you want so much and who you hope will pick you.Running, once I was capable of it, was this challenging, yet gleeful feeling. I belonged! I could do it and fit in! I was so happy.Until reality and age settled in.Sorry, my brain is still processing all of this and I am feeling kind of shattered, still. I did sign up this morning to volunteer at the marathon finish line next month. It will not be the same, but will be better than not going.I haven't given up on running/hiking, because -- honestly -- nothing else will fill that void. I'll let you know when I figure this all out.

Chas & Dr Emma Shortis discuss Fine Ladies' Schlopping, Madam Doom, and Billions of Dollars Worth of Talent WARNING: This episode of PEP may contain explicit language. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introducing: Dr Emma Shortis 2:09 - Grateful (Chappell Roan, Bill Wyman) 6:59 - Correspondence (Rare Earth, Contranyms) 10:22 - Updates (Terrorism, Redistricting) 29:28 - Trump's Ballroom Blitz 1:09:35 - Critical Minerals Deals-ish 1:21:18 - Not Normal (Binance) 1:30:52- Jamaica Hurricane 1:38:49 - Massive Regrets (Jay Jones) 2:06:26 - Massive Regrets (Young Republicans) 2:35:32 - Massive Regrets (Graham Platner) [Recorded: Tuesday 28 October 8:10 PM AEST / 5:10AM October 28 NY Time] SHOW LINKS: *Chat with the PEPpers on the Discord Server: https://discord.com/invite/WxDD2PPvaW THE (UPDATED) DR DAVE BOOK CLUB MASTERLIST: Michael Lewis - Who Is Government? 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Before Romeo + Juliet... Before Moulin Rouge!... Before Elvis... One Baz Luhrmann film started it all by being his FIRST... And that film is titled Strictly Ballroom. It's a charming and delightful ballroom dancing competition underdog finding yourself and falling in love kind of movie. Join us as we talk about it, and how it came to be! Plus, we get X-Files spooky again in the Mouthgarf Report and we play another round of I See What You Did There! Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to the archives of Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025Next time: First Credit Card

Welcome to Dev Game Club, where this week we kick off a short series on 2007's Portal. We talk about the year it came out, a bit about Valve and the Orange Box, before talking about the game's development history and then some topics about the game itself. Dev Game Club looks at classic video games and plays through them over several episodes, providing commentary. Sections played: Up to/through Test 12 (because Tim can't follow directions) Issues covered: 2007 in games, motion-controlled archaeology, the box of goodies that was The Orange Box, Team Fortress 2 and hats, connecting console accounts to Steam, Steam history and digital copies, "introducing Portal," long development time on TF2, character silhouettes, The Most Perfect Video Game, not knowing what you have, a killer first game, deep dives, giving permission to not shoot things, building up knowledge in puzzle games, Match 3 puzzle games, not seeing the game coming, the sequel, gating progress on mechanical knowledge, stepping through understanding portals, "this is impossible," subverting the player, learning without realizing it, increasing complexity, the magical opening portal moment, the infinite regress, whether you'd still take that deal, simple UX methods to help players get over the first-person thinking, embedding information in the world and fiction, narrative design vs writing, the voice of GladOS, where lore works for Brett, expanding the world of Half-Life.  Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: BioShock, Halo 3, Super Mario Galaxy, God of War II, Mass Effect, Metroid Prime III, Tomb Raider: Anniversary, Tomb Raider: Legend, Crystal Dynamics, Wii, Jason Botta, Eidos/Square, CoD4: Modern Warfare, Crysis, Uncharted, Assassin's Creed, The Witcher, Rock Band, Nintendo DS, Phantom Hourglass, Hotel Dusk, Cooking Mama, STALKER (series), Metro (series), Trespasser, Half-Life (series), Mark Laidlaw, Dario Casals, Gabe Newell, The Orange Box, Team Fortress 2, PlayStation, The "Black Box," Quake, Pixar, Steve Meretzky, Norm MacDonald, Skyrim, Claire Danes, Narbacular Drop, My So-Called Life, Baz Luhrmann, Strictly Ballroom, Nuclear Monkey Software, Kim Swift, Jeep Barnett, Tacoma, Little Women, Greta Gerwig, DigiPen Institute of Technology, 343 Industries, Firewatch, Campo Santo, Outer Wilds, The Stanley Parable, The Talos Principle, Antichamber, Gone Home, The Witness, Zelda, MYST, PopCap, Puzzle Quest, Bejewelled, Fez, Homeland, Chet Faliszek, Eric Wolpaw, Old Man Murray, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Kirk Hamilton, Aaron Evers, Mark Garcia.  Next time: Finish Portal and Takeaways! Links: The Most Perfect Video Game  (Note: I remembered this as longer, especially after the switch, but it's great) Twitch: timlongojr and twinsunscorp Discord  DevGameClub@gmail.com 

Tara Morice has been a beloved presence on Australian stage and screen for more than three decades. Best known for her breakout role as Fran in Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom – a performance that earned her BAFTA and AFI nominations – Tara has built a career across film, television and theatre that is as varied as it is enduring.In this wide-ranging conversation, Tara reflects on the global phenomenon of Strictly Ballroom, the early days of working with Baz Luhrmann, and the challenges of sustaining a long career in the arts. She talks candidly about typecasting, ageing in an industry obsessed with youth, and the balance between artistic integrity and simply paying the bills. She also explores the touching story behind her documentary My Biggest Fan, and why she's relishing the chance to bring humour, honesty and celebration to her upcoming role in Menopause: The Musical.Menopause: The Musical plays at the State Theatre, Sydney, for two weeks only from September 19.

Really Interesting WomenThe podcastEp. 155  Tara MoriceTara Morice has built a remarkable acting career over 3 decades that spans film, television, and stage. She graduated from the prestigious National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) in 1987. And in 1988 was able to find work in a play that had some success and 4 years later that play was adapted into a film and everyone, and I literally mean everyone, will know her from her iconic role as Fran in Baz Luhrmann's "Strictly Ballroom".  The story of how Tara got the role is fascinating and a lesson in perseverance. Once she got the role (the day before shooting started) she was phenomenal. As was the movie. Strictly Ballroom premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to a seven-minute standing ovation and was sold to over eighty countries. She became (and I hate the expression) ‘an overnight sensation' nominated for, amongst many other things, a British Academy Award.But that whirlwind of celebrity can come at the cost of typecasting and my guest's strength and resilience ensured that despite those significant challenges, she is an actor who continues to evolve and take on diverse projects that showcase her range and enduring appeal in the Australian entertainment landscape. She is currently performing in the enormously succesful musical Menopause the Musical which has been seen by over 17 million people worldwide and is an outrageous success. Do yourself a favour! You can get tickets from:https://menopausethemusical.com.au/tickets/sydney/It's touring Australian so head to the website and you'll find what you need. We had a fabulous chat. And that's what it felt like. More a chat than an interview. I heard Strictly Ballroom stories I never knew and found out a lot about the fabulous work she's been doing recently. Head to the link in my bio to have a listen to this episode. Visit instagram @reallyinterestingwomen for further interviews and posts of interesting women in history. Follow the link to leave a review....and tell your friendshttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/really-interesting-women/id1526764849

Erika and Paul have covered a lot of films on this podcast…films they loved, films they hated, films upon which there will never be agreement betwixt them. However, every once in a while, a film comes along that they both are so unabashedly delighted by that they devolve into their base selves. This is our way of telling you to beware…beyond this point lies some of the worst Australian accent work in the audio medium. And there's a LOT of Australian accent work in this episode.You can follow That Aged Well on Bluesky (@ThatAgedWell.bsky.social), Instagram (@ThatAgedWell), and Threads (@ThatAgedWell)!SUPPORT US ON PATREON FOR BONUS CONTENT!THAT AGED WELL MERCH!Wanna rate and review? HERE YOU GO!Hosts: Paul Caiola & Erika VillalbaProducer & Editor: Paul Caiola

In which Carmen, Eve and Alex put on their dancing shoes, go to Australia, and talk Strictly Ballroom.Find Carmen online:https://carmenmariamachado.comThis episode was made possible by your support! Thanks to everybody who supports us on Patreon and Apple Plus.https://www.patreon.com/youaregoodWe LOVE Magpie Cinema Club! You can find their cover of Time After Time and other songs streaming and on Bandcamp HERE!https://linktr.ee/magpiecinemaclubAlex's zine!https://www.patreon.com/HighOccultureYou can buy a You Are Good logo shirt DESIGNED BY THE GREAT LIZ CLIMO here. (Liz Climo designed our logo!)https://www.bonfire.com/you-are-good-shirts160/You Are Good is a feelings podcast about movies.You can make a contribution to Palestine Children's Relief Fund here:https://www.pcrf.net/Miranda Zickler produced and edited this episode:https://linktr.ee/mirandatheswampmonsterFresh Lesh produces the beats for our episodes.

This week, the boys pull up their dacks, lace up their blunnies, pull over their cardies, eat a bikkie, grab a tinny, and lob in for the Ridgy Didge himself, Baz Luhrmann's first feature film, “Strictly Ballroom”. This isn't any ear bashing- we loved it! It made us three happy little Vegemites. After Jeff gives a quick mini-review of “Mission: Impossible— The Final Reckoning”, our native Aussie and gutless wonder, Dave, knackered from a good hissy at his lappy, guides us through this absolute hooley dooley. Don't be a drongo- grab a coldie and listen- you'll be doing the bogo pogo in a jiff!  Our phone number is 646-484-9298. It accepts texts or voice messages.  0:00 Intro; 6:27 Jeff's mini-review of Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning; 11:29 Gripes; 15:01 1992 Year in Review; 39:02 Films of 1992: Strictly Ballroom; 1:21:26 What You Been Watching?; 1:28:53 Next Episode Teaser Additional Cast/Crew: Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Craig Pearce, Bill Hunter, Pat Thompson, Gia Carides, Peter Whitford, Barry Otto, Sonia Kruger, Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Pom Klementieff, Esai Morales, Holt McCalleny, Janet McTeer, Nick Offerman, Shea Whigham, Tramell Tillman, Angela Bassett, Mark Gatiss, Rolf Saxon, Greg Tarzan Davis. Hosts: Dave Green, Jeff Ostermueller, John Say Edited & Produced by Dave Green. Beer Sponsor: Carlos Barrozo Music Sponsor: Dasein Dasein on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/77H3GPgYigeKNlZKGx11KZ 
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This week, Festival Fever gives us our first Baz! Strictly Ballroom gave then-stage director Baz Luhrman his debut film, one of a number of Australian comedies that would achieve cult followings in the US. But this tale of young ballroom dancers who take artistic license and fall in love on the way also became a … Continue reading "342 – Strictly Ballroom (Festival Fever!)"

Tosca Musk, CEO of Passion Flix, discusses her love for romance novels and her passion for creating positive stories about love and relationships. In this conversation, Tosca Musk and Jessica Kantor discuss their favorite movies and the influence of cinema on their lives. They talk about the films that have inspired them, such as To Kill a Mockingbird and Strictly Ballroom. They also share their love for filmmakers like Baz Luhrmann, Nora Ephron, and Nancy Meyers. The conversation touches on the importance of storytelling and the emotional impact of movies. They discuss the joy of introducing their children to cinema and their different tastes and preferences. Raising Cinephiles is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Tosca also talks about the process of adapting books into movies and the importance of choosing diverse stories to appeal to a wide audience. She explains that Passion Flix focuses on romance book adaptations as feature films and episodic series. The platform aims to remove shame from sexuality and explore intimate scenes in a way that drives the story and promotes open communication. Tosca also talks about the growth of Passion Flix's library and the importance of niche streaming platforms.Passionflix's next big film release will be “The Air He Breathes” on August 22. Based on the book by Amazon #1 bestselling author Brittainy Cherry. It's about a woman who - still mourning her husband's death - moves home with her daughter and meets a neighbor rumored to have a dark past who is also drowning in grief. Thanks for reading Raising Cinephiles! This post is public, so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.raisingcinephiles.com/subscribe

This week I am joined by my old Strictly Ballroom friend Kevin Clifton!! Get ready to laugh and learn as we spill the tea on personal experiences, career goals, parenthood, and the impact of our most influential books. It's a total heart-to-heart chat with lots of laughs... you won't want to miss it! Follow me on Instagram: faye_brookes Subscribe on YouTube: @NotFazedWithFaye

Since 1992, Sonia Kruger has been a fixture on our screens, from her role as Tina Sparkle in Baz Luhrmann's cult film Strictly Ballroom to working as a television presenter on morning TV and hosting some of Australia's most successful reality shows - including, of course, Dancing With The Stars which is back on our screens this week.  But when it comes to her private life, Sonia likes to keep it private. But today we get a little more personal. We discuss how she was instrumental in bringing Dancing With The Stars to screen, what life as the mother of a nine-year-old girl is really like, how THAT Gold Logies speech led her to therapy and what it was like when her partner Craig was recently the one in the headlines. Dancing With The Stars premieres Sunday July 7 on Channel 7 and 7plus. Find more from Stellar via Instagram @stellarmag or pick up a copy inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), Sunday Herald Sun (VIC), The Sunday Mail (QLD) and Sunday Mail (SA)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey is joined again by Vidar Hjardeng MBE, Inclusion and Diversity Consultant for ITV News across England, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands for the next in his regular Connect Radio theatre reviews. This week Vidar was reviewing that classic rock opera that is Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's Jesus Christ Superstar as the reimagined touring production visited the Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre with description by Professional Audio Describer Julia Grundy. About Jesus Christ Superstar: An album that inspired a revolution. A revelation that changed the world. A reinvention for this millennium.  Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) directs this mesmerising new production of the iconic global phenomenon, Jesus Christ Superstar. Starring Ian McIntosh (We Will Rock You, Follies, Beautiful: The Carole King Musical) as Jesus, Shem Omari James (Dreamgirls UK Tour) as Judas and Hannah Richardson (Sting's The Last Ship) as Mary.  Originally staged by London's Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, this reimagined production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival, garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Choreographed by Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), with music and lyrics by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice,  Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ, as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes I Don't Know How to Love Him, Gethsemane and Superstar. For more about the reimagined touring production of Jesus Christ Superstar along with dates and times of performances do visit the production website - https://uktour.jesuschristsuperstar.com (Image shows RNIB logo. 'RNIB' written in black capital letters over a white background and underlined with a bold pink line, with the words 'See differently' underneath)

A life lived in fear is a life half lived. In this week's episode, we dissect the hilarity that is Strictly Ballroom, a film released on August 20, 1992, starring Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice. Join us as we discuss the fruity rumba, jumpscares, the streets, the bogo pogo, appropriation, and more! Notable Mentions + References in This Episode: Moaning Myrtle She's All That Strictly Ballroom - Practice Montage Professional Ballroom Dancer Reacts to Strictly Ballroom Alley Cats Strike (Episode 025) Connect with us: Instagram: @in_hindsight_pod Twitter: @in_hindsightpod  Want us to dissect one of your favorite childhood movies? Slide in our DMs or email us at inhindsightpod@gmail.com! Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-hindsight/message

30 years ago this year, a small independent film, by a first time director, and an unknown cast, hit our screens. That film was Strictly Ballroom. And so, for our final episode of Season 2 of Talking Pointes, I'm speaking with the legendary Paul Mercurio. Paul was born in Swan Hill in regional Victoria and started dancing after he saw his elder sister in a local dance class. With dad off the scene early, the family moved to Perth where Paul continued to train at the John Curtin Senior High School as it was known then, before, at 18, being accepted in the Australian Ballet School in Melbourne. But in a rebel move, he joined Sydney Dance Company before graduating, it was the golden era of Graeme Murphy's directorship. It was a position he held for ten years, as a principal dancer, muse and choreographer. During his later years Sydney Dance Company, Paul received a call from an unknown director called Baz Lurhmann who asked him to help choreograph on a dance film. It was a call that changed his life. In this wonderfully honest interview, Paul talks about his early years in dance, his “angry man” years as he calls them—where he wrote poetry, smoked weed, and rode motorbikes. We also talk about how Strictly Ballroom came to be, the behind the scene, and how the film changed his life. Finally we talk new careers, raising a family, and his plans for making a more inclusive community in his local area.Paul and I recorded remotely, with Paul dialling in from Melbourne on the land of the Kulin people. Paul's episode was produced in Sydney on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, to whom we pay our greatest respects. Production dream team ✨Hosted by @byclaudialawsonProduced by @fjordreviewAdditional Production @clinttopicSound & Editing @outputmediaStudios @brightsidesydney@sawtoothstudios

Screenwriter Stuart Wright talks to TV producer Yvonne Grace about her new book FROM CREATION TO PITCH: HOW TO WRITE STORIES FOR TELEVISION THAT SELL and "3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life"An American Werewolf In London (1981)Strictly Ballroom (1992)Withnail & I (1987)FROM CREATION TO PITCH: HOW TO WRITE STORIES FOR TELEVISION THAT SELL is out from all the places you might buy books from."3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is a podcast by screenwriter Stuart Wright that explores the transformative power of cinema. From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have had on his guests. Please join him on an emotional journey through the world of film and discover how just three movies can change the direction of a life, cement memories you will never forget or sometimes change how you see the world."CreditsIntro/Outro music is Rocking The Stew by Tokyo Dragons (www.instagram.com/slomaxster/)Podcast for www.britflicks.com https://www.britflicks.com/britflicks-podcast/Written, produced and hosted by Stuart WrightSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/britflicks-com-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Australian legend Paul Mercurio has mostly wonderful memories of his debut film STRICTLY BALLROOM. The film catapulted Paul to global stardom and a series of international films.  Whilst Paul has no regrets about his career, he highlights the myth that successful movies always make its stars rich. Indeed, he acknowledges that receiving no royalties from his most successful work has made life challenging. Enjoy this very frank and honest conversation with the wonderful Paul Mercurio. 

"A life lived in fear is a life half lived." February starts off with a quickstep and a foxtrot by looking at the iconic and well-respected work of auteur Baz Luhrmann debut film, "Strictly Ballroom." It is a romantic comedy/drama centered on a gifted dancer bound for great things and a lust for bucking the system with his unconventional dance steps and trying to succeed with a new partner. This was one of Joe's "library" movies that he and his family watched a bunch growing up, and Justin had never even HEARD of it before! The boys discuss the ins and outs of Luhrmann's debut film and how it ties to the other films of his red curtain trilogy, "Romeo + Juliet" and "Moulin Rouge." Speaking of, stay tuned for the next episode where we look at Luhrmann's follow up, "Romeo + Juliet"! -- We are Uncultured Universe - the podcast where two friends show each other movies, tv, music, or anything else to get a little more cultured. Remember to like, review & subscribe! -- Stay up to date on all new episodes here: https://linktr.ee/uncultureduniverse Check us out and follow on Instagram @‌uncultureduniverse

Catherine Martin is multiple Oscar winning costume designer and production designer. She's won four of those statues, and has been nominated a further nine times. In collaboration with her husband Baz Luhrmann they've created some of the most visually stunning images you've seen in film and advertising in the last thirty years. Strictly Ballroom, Romeo and Juliet, Australia, The Great Gatsby, Elvis, even Nicole Kidman's Chanel No5 campaign - the visual artistry that just showed up in your head? The clothes? Leo's amazing shirt? That one too? All Catherine. She's truly something. This conversation covers the use of restriction in creativity, the joy of problem solving, Identifying useful and challenging aspects of one's brain, balancing obsessiveness and perfection with the imperfections of life, The transition to parenthood and the change in perspective, and the reinvigoration of work through the lens of parenthood. She's an absolutely stunning human, and I couldn't be more overjoyed that she said yes to coming on the show.Got suggestions for Better Than Yesterday? I'd love you to get involved in our listener survey! https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/osherStay up to date by joining the mailing list here: Osher Günsberg - Better Than Yesterday Podcast | LinktreeCome check out our new Better Than Yesterday Instagram account - https://instagram.com/ogbetterthanyesterdayAnything else? Come visit us on discord. Join the oshergünsberg Discord Server Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CONTENT WARNING. A note from Clare: "While in this Episode, we talk about creativity and hope, baking and Strictly Ballroom, and address a wide range of things from the politics of climate action to biodiversity, we also discuss the details of going on a hunger strike. Personally, I would say that bit is not suitable for children, although I suspect Gregory would disagree. I'd also like to let you know there's mention of eating disorders in this interview. It's a compelling listen - there's much to think about and learn from here, and I admire Gregory's stand and his ethics. But do exercise your own judgement with little or vulnerable/ anxious ears around.Thank you,Clare xxx"How far would you go for climate action? Changing your lifestyle? Sounds doable (to an extent!). Divesting from businesses that support the fossil fuel industry, perhaps? Would you consider getting into politics? Or more controversial actions, like risking arrest at a banned street protest, or harbour blockade, for example? Our guest this week embarked on a much more unusual - and indeed dangerous - strategy to spur the government into stronger action on climate issues.Gregory Andrews is a former diplomat, and was Australia's first ever Threatened Species Commissioner. He worked as a public servant for more than 30 years, including for 15 years in the Departments of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Environment, Climate Change, and Indigenous Affairs. Today he's an adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Canberra's Institute for Applied Ecology.In November 2023, in the run up to COP28, he stationed himself outside Australia's federal parliament, and staged a hunger strike for climate action. His demands included that the government stop permitting the logging of native forests, and end subsidies to fossil fuels companies. He lasted 16 days before ending up in hospital. This is his story.Check the shownotes on wardrobecrisis.com for links & further reading. Can you help us spread the word about Series 9? Wardrobe Crisis is an independent production. We don't believe in barriers to entry and are determined to keep this content free.If you value it, please help by sharing your favourite Episodes, and rating and reviewing us in Apple or Spotify. Thank you!Find Clare on Instagram @mrspress Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How a fashion-loving misfit from Sydney took over Hollywood with husband Baz Luhrmann, winning more Oscars than any other Australian (R)

In the thirty-eighth episode of Season 9 (Keep It Musical!) Kyle is joined by editor Kristi Shimek and novelist Samuel Cullado to discuss the fabulous madcap immersion into the insanely competitive world of ballroom dancing in Baz Luhrmann's directorial debut about creative authenticity and collaborative trust that is Strictly Ballroom (1992).

Sean Comer and Mark Radulich present their Baz Luhrmanns Red Curtain Trilogy Review. The Red Curtain Trilogy is a DVD boxed set, released in 2002, of the first three films directed by Baz Luhrmann: Strictly Ballroom (1992), starring Paul Mercurio and Tara MoriceRomeo + Juliet (1996), starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire DanesMoulin Rouge! (2001), starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor The films do not form a trilogy in the traditional sense, as there is no relationship between the plot and characters of the three films. Rather, Luhrmann said that the three films followed a specific style of filmmaking. Each film contains a theatre motif that reappears throughout the film. Dance is used in the first film, poetry and language in the second, and song in the third. Baz Luhrmann has coined the term red curtain cinema for his technique of using theatrical conventions to invigorate films to dazzling and dizzying heights, as shown in the three contained in this set: Strictly Ballroom (1993), William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (1996), and Moulin Rouge (2001). Luhrmann notes the important characteristics of this style: take a well-known myth or fable and set it in a heightened creative world that the audience can participate in. In Strictly Ballroom, it's both David and Goliath and the Ugly Duckling set in the supercharged world of ballroom-dancing competition. For Romeo & Juliet, it's the star-crossed lovers transplanted to modern-day Verona Beach yet still peppered with Shakespeare's iambic pentameter. Moulin Rouge takes the story of Orpheus descending into the underworld in search of love then sets it in 19th-century Paris and adds modern pop songs. Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsoFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulich

This episode is a reboot of a chat I had with Todd a while back. What am I going to talk to the grumpy judge from Dancing with the Stars about? I wondered. The bloke who wrote and starred in The Boy from Oz? I wondered. The bloke who starred in 42nd Street, The Pirates of Penzance, Camelot, La Cage aux Folles, Singin' in the Rain, Priscilla Queen of the Desert (the musical) and Baz Luhrmann's film, Strictly Ballroom? Well, the answer is.. plenty. We spoke a lot and laughed a lot. He's funny, real and loves dogs (big tick). Of course, he's a talented, successful and well-known performer but more than that, Todd McKenney is a genuinely interesting bloke who's done a sh*t-load, is a brilliant story-teller (no surprise), is great to chat with and I absolutely loved meeting him. Enjoy. toddmckenney.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a new season of Feminist Frequency Radio with a whole new batch of Fortnightly FREQout mini-episodes. On the heels of an interesting summer for live music and concert films, Kat shares her thoughts about pop, nostalgia, and the sense of community that live music brings.Links Mentioned:Sentimental Garbage podcast on Strictly Ballroom: https://play.acast.com/s/sentimentalgarbage/strictly-ballroom-with-kate-youngTove Lo's Dirt Femme album in ASL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtSQeGInmeY&list=PLAfkuCiou6j8knKObgPxftQxGrTEK1YbRKate Leth talking Taylor Swift on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@katelethargy/video/7275317746269736234?lang=enKate Leth's graphic novel Mall Goth: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Mall-Goth/Kate-Leth/9781534476943“My Delirious Trip to the Heart of Swiftiedom,” by Taffy Brodesser-Akner for The New York Times Magazine: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/12/magazine/taylor-swift-eras-tour.html“The ‘Plop' and the Plight of Being a Queer Taylor Swift Fan,” by Abby Monteil for them: https://www.them.us/story/the-plop-and-the-plight-of-being-a-queer-taylor-swift-fanFind Kat:twitter.com/kat_ex_machinaFind Feminist Frequency:Join our PatreonOur WebsiteSubscribe to FFR on Apple PodcastsTwitterInstagramtwitch.tv/femfreq

In preparation for Caroline's Australian book tour, Aussie friend of the pod Kate Young joins us to dissect Strictly Ballroom. We talk about why Strictly Ballroom is "Dirty Dancing for nerds", 90s Australian cinema, and our efforts to beat the snakes. Kate Young is the author of several cookbooks as well as the forthcoming novel Experienced, a queer rom com, out in May 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Join Tom and Bert as they continue covering their favorite Top Musical/Music themed Movies, this is Part 2."Strictly Ballroom", "Hair", "Beauty and the Beast", "A Hard Days Night", "Mary Poppins" and other classics are covered in this episode.   You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments. Hope you enjoy the show

Hi pals! There's a new celeb in our mix; Tube Girl is taking over our FYPs (and our hearts). We discuss her meteoric rise to fame and why she's the internet star we need. We also talk about the other Internet Moment of the week, the Roman Empire.  Is it steeped in white supremacy? Or just a silly little meme? We reference a Vox article titled Why The Alt-Right Loves Ancient Rome by Sean Illing and a piece on the Roman Empire trend by Dani Maher for Harper's Bazaar Australia.  Next, a TikTokker has gone viral on Twitter after sharing a conversation she overheard in a cafe. The style influencer posted a video sharing that that morning, as she was at brunch in London, she overheard a group of women bitching about a bride. The video received over two million views and sparked a debate on TikTok surveillance culture.  In recommendations, Jas loved Shameless' In Conversation With Dolly Alderton episode while Maggie has put the 1992 film Strictly Ballroom in her top five movies ever.  That's all for now! Chat soon.  Jas & Mags xo  Katie Zhou created our fab cover art and India Raine is our wonderful editor and composer of our jingle. Email us at cultureclubmail@gmail.com, find us on Instagram @cultureclubpod, or on our personal accounts @jasmineeskye and @yemagz. This is a DM Podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lea Salonga, Claude-Michel Schönberg, Gerard Salonga and Daniel Edmonds discuss the process of working through a piece that isn't going well, what drives them when starting a new project, and the most important things they look for in a performer of musical theatre. Lea Salonga has done everything from playing Kim in the original production of Miss Saigon, to playing Fantine and Éponine in Les Misérables. She has also released 12 of her own albums. Claude-Michel Schönberg is a French record producer, actor, singer and musical theatre composer with a prolific career in music. He is best known for his collaborations with lyricist Alain Boublil and has scored some of the biggest works in musical theatre including Les Misérables, La Révolution Francaise and Miss Saigon. Gerard Salonga is a Filipino conductor, composer and arranger who is currently the resident conductor of the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra in Kuala Lumpur. He started playing piano at the age of five and sang duets with Lea, his sister, for her first album, Small Voice, before going on to study at Berklee College of Music. He's conducted orchestras across the Philippines and has worked with distinguished conductors and composers across the world. Musical director, composer and arranger Daniel Edmonds has written music for both screen and stage. He was the musical director of the musicals King Kong, Strictly Ballroom and Dream Lover, as week as the award-winning show Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. He's also worked closely with Lea on various projects, such as writing the music for her 2020 single Dream Again, which was released to raise funds for Covid-19 charities.

We made friends! We knew we could do it. That'll show you, Mr. Sampson... out here tellin' my mom he's concerned I'm anti-social and I like Power Rangers too mu-... y'know what, that's not why we're here. Anyway, we've partnered with another wonderful podcast, Isn't It Neat!, to bring you a timeline rewind in the form of 1992's "Strictly Ballroom", Baz Luhrmann's directorial debut! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the fantastical collaboration that most-assuredly shan't be the last. (Saying "shan't" always makes me feel so fancy - I love you, Aziraphale!)Make sure to subscribe to Behind the Timeline for all of our newest updates and episodes! And if there's a movie or show you want us to cover, check out our website for the means to let us know what you wanna see!-Email: gobehindthetimeline@gmail.comTwitter: BehindtimelineInstagram: GobehindthetimelinePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/BehindTheTimeline?fan_landing=trueYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAPk2zW3jGm6b57uiVj-FEA

Episode 219: The history and legacy of William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) Two households (Baz Lurhmann & 20th Century Fox), both alike in dignity,In fair Verona (Australia / Hollywood), where we lay our scene,From ancient grudge (Strictly Ballroom was a huge success) break to new mutiny, (mutiny = partnership)Where civil blood makes civil hands unclean. (there was no blood that I'm aware of)From forth the fatal loins of these two foes (they decided to collaborate, non-fatally)A pair of star-cross'd lovers take their life; (They made Romeo + Juliet, which is a tragedy)Whose misadventured piteous overthrows (Kidnappings, illness and storms plagued the set)Doth with their death bury their parents' strife. (As far as I know, everyone's parents were ok with it)The fearful passage of their death-mark'd love, (A 72-day shoot culminating in the joint onscreen deaths of both characters)And the continuance of their parents' rage, (Would you want to be a Montague or a Capulet?)Which, but their children's end, nought could remove, (Parents just don't understand!)Is now the two hours' traffic of our stage; (And this movie is exactly two hours long)The which if you with patient ears attend, (48 minutes worth of patient ears, please)What here shall miss, our toil shall strive to mend. (This episode was a labour of love, I hope you enjoy it!)I would love to hear your thoughts on William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) !CONTACT.... Twitter @verbaldiorama Instagram @verbaldiorama Facebook @verbaldiorama Letterboxd @verbaldiorama Email verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] com Website verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Give this podcast a five-star Rate & Review Join the Patreon | Send a Tip | Buy Merch ABOUT VERBAL DIORAMAVerbal Diorama is hosted, produced, edited, researched, recorded and marketed by me, Em | This podcast is hosted by Captivate, try it yourself for free. Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme Song. Music by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe. Lyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!) Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique StudioPatrons: Simon E, Sade, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Vern, Cat, Andy, Mike, Griff, Luke, Michael, Scott, Brendan, Lisa, Sam, Will, Jack, Dave, Chris, Stuart, Nicholas, Zo, Kev, Pete, Heather, Danny, Aly, Tyler, Stu, Brett, Philip and Michele!EPISODE THANKS TO....Most excellent patrons:Andy @geeksaladradio. Listen to Geek Salad in your podcast app of choiceBrett @DissectThatFilm. Listen to Dissect That...

Listen in to Part 1 as Tom and Bert go through Movies that they consider to be "Hidden Gems" or under the radar movies that were amazingly entertaining and a worth a watch. What these movies have in common is the star power and appeal though they never were Box Office Blockbusters. Tom covers "Independence Day", NOT the Will Smith Blockbuster, with Dianne Wiest, "Searching for Bobby Fischer", "Best in Show" with Eugene Levy and Fred Willard and "Strictly Ballroom" among others.Bert covers "Sleuth" with Michael Caine and Sir Laurence Olivier, "The Vanishing", "The Conversation" and Wes Craven's thriller "Red Eye" among others.Please give us feedback at our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru the Decades or you can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com and leave comments and suggestions.Thanks again for listening, we appreciate it!

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This week, Eliza loves Baz Luhrmann's first movie, the charming and quirky Strictly Ballroom. Nick hates restaurant fries that have too much dang stuff on them. New episodes every Wednesday.

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Baz Luhrmann is an Australian director whose debut film, Strictly Ballroom, became one of Australia's most successful releases, and also inspired the title of the BBC's popular Saturday night dance show. He went on to direct Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge!, the Great Gatsby and, more recently, Elvis starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler. Baz was born Mark Andrew Luhrmann in 1962. His friends nicknamed him Baz after the puppet Basil Brush because of his unruly hair. When he was five the family moved to Herons Creek, a remote settlement in New South Wales. Several years later Baz started ballroom dancing after he picked up a leaflet advertising classes while travelling on a bus. At drama school in Sydney he devised a play called Strictly Ballroom with his fellow students and later wrote a screenplay with his school friend Craig Pearce. The film was screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1992 where it received a rapturous response and went on to win eight Australian Film Institute awards and three BAFTAs. Baz's most recent film, Elvis, tells the life of Elvis Presley from the perspective of his infamous manager Colonel Tom Parker, played by Tom Hanks. The film has been a commercial success – making almost $300 million around the world to date. In addition to making feature films Baz has directed theatre and opera productions. He lives mainly in New York with his wife and frequent collaborator, the production designer Catherine Martin, and their two children. DISC ONE: Changes by David Bowie DISC TWO: One by John Farnham DISC THREE: Spanish Flea by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass DISC FOUR: Suspicious Minds by Elvis Presley DISC FIVE: Puccini: La Boheme / Act 1 - 'Che gelida manina' by Luciano Pavarotti DISC SIX: Unfinished Sympathy by Massive Attack DISC SEVEN: Lady Marmalade by Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, MYA, Pink DISC EIGHT: No Church in the Wild by JAY Z, Kanye West, Frank Ocean, The-Dream BOOK CHOICE: War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy LUXURY ITEM: A silk eye mask CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Puccini: La Boheme / Act 1 - 'Che gelida manina' by Luciano Pavarotti Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley

This is a blockbuster Table Manners episode. Having seen Romeo + Juliet 7 times in the cinema, and frequently quoting Strictly Ballroom, to have the genius, Baz Luhrmann in our kitchen was an absolute honour. Both of us are huge fans of his work so we were thrilled to ask him a hundred questions about Elvis, Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge and all the other brilliant projects he has been involved in. Baz whirlwinded into Lennie's for some baked salmon, wine and a barrel of laughs. We talk about his love of ballroom dancing, good luck pearls from Australia, on set catering, Elvis & his obsession with a caviar.Thank you so much Baz. We LOVED the Elvis movie and we loved having two precious hours with you. X Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Exactly two of auteur Baz Luhrmann's movies interest Rose: Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge. Fran's fandom runs deeper, and they forced Rose to watch Strictly Ballroom for the making of this episode They also discuss their qualms with Elvis, touch on Gatsby and sing a lot Plus, Fran's trip to the Chromatica Ball, Gaga set list analysis from resident Little Monster Rose, a PSA from Fran to NOT watch Secret Celebrity Drag Race, the A League of Their Own reboot, and the Kim Petras leaked album post about how Moulin Rouge shaped you and tag our finsta @likeavirgin42069See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.