Hell Is For Hyphenates

Writer and actress Perri Cummings joins the Hyphenates to talk the films of September 2012, ask why some actors choose to become directors, and dive head-first into the career of Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar.

Writer and critic Alice Tynan joins the Hyphenates to debate the films of August 2012, question how much your mood influences your enjoyment of a film, and parse the filmography of the one and only Steven Soderbergh.

John Richards (co-creator/writer of TV’s “Outland” and co-host of the podcast “Boxcutters”) joins the Hyphenates to talk the key films of July 2012, look at the brief but significant career of filmmaker Sarah Watt, and examine the filmography of writer/director Todd Haynes.

The Hyphenates are joined by their very first international guest, film critic, author and screenwriter C. Robert Cargill, to debate the films of June 2012, ask how much movie marketing is too much, and go over the films of notorious blockbuster director Michael Bay.

Film critic Cerise Howard guest hosts the podcast to go over the films of May 2012, examine the successful movie remakes to figure out which ones actually work, and look at the fascinating and unique films of Czech surrealist Jan Svankmajer.

Storyteller and artist Jon Bennett joins us to argue over the merits of April 2012’s releases, redefine what constitutes a “spoiler” in the 21st century, and go through the fascinating films of one-man film crew Robert Rodriguez.

That Movie Guy Marc Fennell (Triple J, The Circle, Hungry Beast, Download This Show, and so many more) is indoctrinated into the Hyphenates to debate the controversial films of March, figure out whether Hollywood actually knows what “epic” means, and delve into the filmography of modern master David Fincher.

Producer Melanie Coombs (Mary and Max, The Funk, and the Oscar-winning Harvie Krumpet) joins the Hyphenates to run through the controversial films of February, figure out why cinema is suddenly going through a phase of intense nostalgia, and explore the filmography of Ted Hope, the first ever producer chosen for the Filmmaker of the Month […]

Film critic Richard Gray joins us to talk about why Australia’s January releases are so much better than America’s, discuss why so many recent biopics of controversial political figures are lightweight puff pieces, and look at the small but unparalleled filmography of Spaghetti Western maestro Sergio Leone.

Author and reviewer Myke Bartlett helps us see out 2011, talking the best and worst of December’s releases, comparing lists of the best films of the year, and diving into the imaginative and colourful filmography of director Terry Gilliam.

Filmmaker Jon Hewitt (Darklovestory, Acolytes, X) joins Hyphenates to talk the highs and lows of November’s releases, the mind-boggling state of film financing in Australia and abroad, and explore the unparalleled filmography of Russian master Andrei Tarkovsky.

Stale Popcorn’s Glenn Dunks joins the Hyphenates to talk the movies of October 2011, look at some recent controversies in film marketing, and parse the career of the eclectic and amazing Gus Van Sant.

Author Christos Tsiolkas (Loaded, Dead Europe, The Slap) joins the Hyphenates to discuss the films of September 2011, debate the recent banning in Australia of the controversial movie A Serbian Film, and look at the extraordinary career of Italian director Pier Paolo Pasolini.

Award-winning producer Sue Maslin (Road To Nhill, Japanese Story, Irresistible) joins the Hyphenates to debate the best films of August 2011, ask whether an artist’s sordid personal life should impact how we approach their art, and examine the filmography of France’s legendary comedic director Francis Veber.

Quickflix Blog editor and film critic Simon Miraudo journeys from Perth to join the Hyphenates in dissecting the films of July 2011, asking why Australians pay more for movie tickets than anyone else in the world, and check out the filmography of history’s greatest filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.

Guest host Guy Davis joins the Hyphenates to verbally arm wrestle over the films of June 2011, jump knee-deep into the 3D debate, and look over the unexpectedly varied career of Frank Darabont.

The Hyphenates are joined by Anthony Morris, prolific writer and film reviewer, to debate the most contentious films of May 2011, and traverse the almost unbelievable filmography of the unpredictable Neil LaBute.

Film writer, critic and marketing manager Sarah Ward guest hosts the podcast to fiercely debate the contentious films of April 2011, and go through the eclectic filmography of director Danny Boyle.

Film publicist and life-long movie lover Kate McCurdy joins the Hyphenates to discuss the films of March 2011, and explore the complex and fascinating filmography of British auteur Mike Leigh.

Filmmaker, film critic and academic Josh Nelson joins the Hyphenates to debate the films of February 2011, and dive deep into the depraved filmography of horror maestro David Cronenberg.