ABBA on blast, confidence on credit, and one ticket to Sydney. Muriel’s Wedding gave us laughter, heartbreak, and the ultimate underdog moment. In this episode, we revisit how Muriel’s wild ride from Porpoise Spit to self-belief became an Aussie cinema milestone. We unpack Muriel’s Wedding as a confetti-covered coming-of-age film that quietly explodes into a study of control, shame, and the messy courage it takes to live honestly. Tony Collette’s breakout as Muriel Heslop isn’t just a showcas...
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ABBA on blast, confidence on credit, and one ticket to Sydney. Muriel’s Wedding gave us laughter, heartbreak, and the ultimate underdog moment. In this episode, we revisit how Muriel’s wild ride from Porpoise Spit to self-belief became an Aussie cinema milestone. We unpack Muriel’s Wedding as a confetti-covered coming-of-age film that quietly explodes into a study of control, shame, and the messy courage it takes to live honestly. Tony Collette’s breakout as Muriel Heslop isn’t just a showcas...
Unzipping Alvin: How Alvin Purple and Alvin Rides Again Teased Australia in the '70s
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Unzipping Alvin: How Alvin Purple and Alvin Rides Again Teased Australia in the '70s
Strap in for a journey down memory lane as we're joined by the ever-insightful Matt Fulton to revisit the rollicking world of '70s Australian sex comedies. Together, we traverse the risqué landscape of "Alvin Purple" and its sequel "Alvin Rides Again," dissecting how these flicks navigated the era's sexual liberation while tickling the nation's funny bone. From the critical lashings to the box office success, we dissect the allure of Alvin's mishaps, examining the films’ cultural impact and t...
A Dingo Ate My Movie!
ABBA on blast, confidence on credit, and one ticket to Sydney. Muriel’s Wedding gave us laughter, heartbreak, and the ultimate underdog moment. In this episode, we revisit how Muriel’s wild ride from Porpoise Spit to self-belief became an Aussie cinema milestone. We unpack Muriel’s Wedding as a confetti-covered coming-of-age film that quietly explodes into a study of control, shame, and the messy courage it takes to live honestly. Tony Collette’s breakout as Muriel Heslop isn’t just a showcas...
