The Footscray Film Circle Podcast
THE Australian movie podcast! Unpretentious (but just wanky enough), the Footscray Film Circle podcast is the podcast that deep dives into the world of Australian movies, be they beloved classics, forgotten failures, overlooked gems or outright fiascos. Join hosts Daniel and David as they chat, critique and over-analyze a different Australian movie selection each month.
Episodes
29 episodes
Episode 29: Windrider
David and Daniel talk about the final word of 1980s Australian cinema, Windrider, starring Tom Burlinson, a very young Nicole Kidman and the esteemed Charles "Bud" Tingwell. So much to unpack in this one. Enjoy.
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Episode 29
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Episode 28: My Year Without Sex
Daniel and David talk about Sarah Watts' 2009 slice of life comedy/drama My Year Without Sex, starring two of our best, Sasha Horler and Matt Day. Please enjoy.
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Episode 28
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1:28:12
Episode 27: Talk to Me
David and Daniel talk to the hand, so to speak, with 2023's Australian horror smash Talk to Me. Please enjoy.
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1:29:59
Episode 26: My First Summer
Daniel and David talk about the charming low budget Australian indie film, My First Summer. How does this one stand apart from other queer cinema? Is it successful in tapping into the feelings of first love? What is your favourite type of flavo...
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Episode 26
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Episode 25: Strictly Ballroom
David and Daniel talk about one of the big guns of Australian cinema - Strictly Ballroom. Famously Baz Luhrmann's debut feature, but is it still, to date, his best film? Does Paul Mercurio have the wildest list of film credits in the years foll...
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Episode 24: Reckless Kelly
Daniel and David talk about Yahoo Serious' 1993 movie, Reckless Kelly, the not-so-easy to navigate "second album" after his hugely successful debut. Did lightning strike twice for Mr. Serious? Does he make the best of his incredibly stacked cas...
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Episode 23: The Next Ten Movies
David and Daniel curate the next ten episodes of the podcast - ranging between a beloved classic, a notorious misfire, a contemporary sleeper hit and a bunch curious looking indies. Please enjoy.
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Episode 22: Quigley Down Under
Daniel and David (and Roy) talk about Simon Wincer's 1990 western Quigley Down Under. Can a movie strike a balance between fun adventure and real life colonial horror? Will there ever be another screen villain as great as Alan Rickman? Is...
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Episode 21: The Cars That Ate Paris
David and Daniel talk about Peter Weir's one of a kind debut film, The Cars That Ate Paris. Is this movie a comedy? A satire? A horror film? Is Peter Weir Australia's finest filmmaker? Is Terry Camilleri's Arthur Waldo the most passive protagon...
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Episode 20: Newsfront
Daniel and David talk about Phillip Noyce's 1978 film Newsfront. Is it, as some top critics claim, the greatest Australian film ever made? Is it a critique of the growing American influence over Australia in the post-war years? Is Wendy Hughes ...
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Episode 19: Thank God He Met Lizzie
David and Daniel talk about the romantic comedy (even though it kind of isn't...), Thank God He Met Lizzie. Does an early role for Cate Blanchett offer any indication of the movie star she's about to become? Why didn't we get more Frances O'Con...
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Episode 18: BMX Bandits
Daniel and David talk about Australian genre master Brian Trenchard Smith's 1983 kids adventure BMX Bandits. How refreshing is it to see a kids movie that is determined to deliver thrills, stunts and a good time for all. Not to mention, innuend...
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1:22:44
Episode 17: Sweet Country
David and Daniel talk about Warwick Thornton's award winning 2018 western, Sweet Country. Please enjoy.
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1:26:42
Episode 16: Let's Get Skase
Daniel and David talk about Let's Get Skase - a screwball comedy about the fictional apprehension of real life Australian scoundrel, Christopher Skase (if you're under 30, don't sweat, we explain who he is in the episode...). Did writer/star La...
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1:21:52
Episode 15: "Crocodile" Dundee II
David and Daniel talk about the financially successful, but lesser loved, sequel to Paul Hogan's juggernaut success, "Crocodile" Dundee II. This time, Mick Dundee takes on a Colombian drug cartel, Gus Mercurio and some really tough fish. Please...
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1:28:35
Episode 14: Babyteeth
Daniel and David discuss the 2020 film Babyteeth - a movie that won all of the awards... but unfortunately couldn't beat the pandemic during it's release. Bringing together beloved old school stars such as Mendo and Essie Davis, up and co...
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1:32:34
Episode 13: Children of the Revolution
David and Daniel discuss the 1996 comedy - and sort of tragedy - Children of the Revolution. It certainly brings the cast... but does it bring the goods? Please enjoy.
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1:33:44
Episode 12: The Next Ten Movies...
Daniel and David announce the next ten Australian movies to be discussed on the podcast, ranging from the biggest box office hit of it's year of release to a movie David had to check actually existed in real life (spoiler: it does... and it loo...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11: The Big Steal
Are you lookin' or dreamin'??David and Daniel discuss the well remembered and (by us anyway) well loved 1990 teen comedy The Big Steal. Is it really that much of a shock that stars Ben Mendelsohn and Claudia Karvan went on to have such long...
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Episode 11
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1:37:44
Episode 10: My Brilliant Career
Daniel and David head back to 1899 (via 1979) to discuss Gillian Armstrong's incredibly assured and highly entertaining debut film, My Brilliant Career. For added authenticity, David's audio sounds like it could have been recorded in 1899. Plea...
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Episode 10
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Episode 9: The Roly Poly Man
David and Daniel discuss the criminally under-seen Australian schlock comedy The Roly Poly Man. Please enjoy.
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Episode 9
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1:29:34
Episode 8: Rogue
Daniel and David discuss Greg McLean's under appreciated 2007 killer croc movie, Rogue. Please enjoy.
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1:44:37
Episode 7: Alexandra's Project
David, Daniel and their microphone bumps discuss Rolf De Heer's provocative (you'll hear plenty of variations of that word) domestic thriller Alexandra's Project from 2003. Please enjoy.
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1:20:10
Episode 6: The Coca Cola Kid
Daniel and David discuss the 1985 curio The Coca Cola Kid. Do stars Eric Roberts and Greta Scacchi possess so little chemistry together that they create cinema's first chemistry black hole? Does this movie feature Australia's most over qualifie...
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Episode 6
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