Deck the halls with cake threats, one-liners and walky-talky man feelings. Set off the explosives powered by international friendship and glass shards of marriage with Die Hard this week.

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December 6, 2022 33m

episode 209: 2022 Pasifika Film Festival - Waikiki, Neverland, The Alexander Ball, Urchin & Untitled

Welcome to Reference Max where I cover films and shorts screened as part of the 2022 Pasifika Film Festival...

November 29, 2022 43m

episode 208: Armageddon Time, She Said & The Lost King

Welcome to Reference Max, where we have a lot to say on new releases so fitting it all into a multi-splooshy, spoiler-free review episode!

Dig through the archives of growing pains, investigative journalism and historical fanfare with Armageddon Time, She Said & The Lost King this week...

November 22, 2022 38m

episode 207: Wakanda Forever - Coogler & The Gang

Assume formation with pocket spears, mountain books and winged ankles. Remain in the stillness of grief and feel the healing of waters of Wakanda Forever this week.

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November 15, 2022 55m

episode 206: House of the Dragon - Daemon slayer

Unsheath your silver tongue dagger and prepare to ascend the throne at all costs, with familial lovin' as the mandatory side quest. Get in loser, we're going scab-picking with House of Dragons this week.

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November 8, 2022 38m

episode 205: SIS - Who's your Diversity daddy?

Plug into the diversity matrix where caucasity ticks all the boxes. Join the roll call of industry babies and diversity daddies with SIS this week.

Watch the full first season of SIS for free:
https://vimeo.com/showcase/9902229
Sign petition:
https://chng.it/BH49fgydvW

Open letter to NZ Film & TV Industry:
https://www.instagram...

November 6, 2022 40m

episode 204: The Woman King - Da house is not Dahomey

Clear your chanting throat, stretch your dancing muscles and oil up for a grand battle with... a formidable phantom enemy? Whisper sweet nothings through the barrier of forbidden love with The Woman King.

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November 1, 2022 49m

episode 203: Halloween Ends - Old Town Strode

Trick or treat a buffet of canned vegetables, trauma bonds and epic fake outs. Head on down to old town strode for one last ride to hell with Halloween Ends this week. Quid Pro Mo for Popcorn Podcast

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October 25, 2022 44m

episode 202: MURU - First Raid Kit

Dive into the waters of community, legacy and peace through centuries of rich history in Aotearoa. Prepare for the Aunty ambush with MURU this week.

Video interview:
https://youtu.be/VQgG5TM_J28

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October 18, 2022 43m