Interview with Noora Niasari on Abba Kiarostami
I spoke to the Melbourne-based filmmaker about working with the great Iranian director in Barcelona in 2015, and the tremendous legacy he left behind.
Interview with Corneliu Porumboiu on The Whistlers
I spoke to the Romanian New Wave director about language, artistry and his unique take on film noir.
Online: ACMI
Interview with Warwick Thornton on The Beach
The acclaimed Kaytetye director of Samson and Delilah and Sweet Country spoke candidly to me about his latest documentary series and breaking the cycle of self-abuse.
Online: ACMI
Interview with Greg Sestero on The Disaster Artist
I spoke to Greg Sestero; actor, model, author and co-star of the 'best/worst film ever made', The Room (2003), for The ABR Podcast. His award-winning memoir The Disaster Artist: My Life Inside The Room, the Greatest Bad Movie Ever Made chronicles the film's production and Greg's relationship with its creator, the enigmatic Tommy Wiseau. It was recently adapted into a film directed by and starring James Franco as Tommy Wiseau. Online: The ABR Podcast
Australian Book Review - States of Poetry ACT
I introduced the second series of Australian Book Review's ACT States of Poetry anthology, edited by Jen Webb. Poets include Merlinda Bobis, John Foulcher, Geoff Page, Kerry Reed-Gilbert, Melinda Smith, and Isi Unikowski. Online: States of Poetry ACT - Series two
Australian Book Review - States of Poetry WA
I introduced the second series of Australian Book Review's WA States of Poetry anthology, edited by Kevin Brophy. Poets include Chris Arnold, Josephine Clarke, Lucy Dougan, John Kinsella, and Annamaria Weldon. Online: States of Poetry WA - Series two
Australian Book Review - States of Poetry QLD
I introduced the second series of Australian Book Review's QLD States of Poetry anthology, edited by Felicity Plunkett. Poets include Pascalle Burton, Liam Ferney, Zenobia Frost, Anna Jacobson, David Stavanger, and Samuel Wagan Watson. Online: States of Poetry QLD - Series two
On The Campaign Trail (2010)
A short, amateur documentary that followed three activists and political campaigners – Pablo Brait, Amy Jonstone, and Andrew Kaighin – during the lead up to the 2010 Australian Federal election that saw Julia Gillard elected as prime minister. The film was produced for The Australian Development Review (defunct).
ACMI
Author page
Australian Book Review
2022
The Sorrow Stone by Kári Gíslason
Book review
Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 440, March 2022
Drive My Car
Film review
Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 441, April 2022
2021
A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam
Book review
Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 438, December 2021
2019
The Nico Project (Melbourne International Arts Festival)
Theatre review
Online: ABR Arts (Australian Book Review), 22 October 2019
Joker (Warner Bros.)
Film review
Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 416 November 2019
Online: ABR Arts (Australian Book Review), 1 October 2019
2018
On Black Panther
Film essay
Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 402 June-July 2018
Online: ABR Arts (Australian Book Review), 21 May 2018
On Body and Soul (Daricheh Cinema)
Film review
Online: ABR Arts (Australian Book Review), 7 May 2018
2017
The Disaster Artist (Roadshow Films)
Film review
Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 398 January-February 2018
Online: ABR Arts (Australian Book Review), 4 December 2017
2017 Melbourne Festival
Festival review
Online: ABR Arts (Australian Book Review), 23 October 2017
The Trip to Spain (Madman Entertainment)
Film review
Online: ABR Arts (Australian Book Review), 31 July 2017
Dark Mofo (Museum of Old and New Art)
Festival review
Online: ABR Arts (Australian Book Review), 27 June 2017
Such a Lovely Little War: Saigon (1961-63) by Marcelino Truong
Book review
Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 392 June-July 2017
Trainspotting (In Your Face Theatre/fortyfivedownstairs)
Theatre review
Online: ABR Arts (Australian Book Review), 27 March 2017
Satan Jawa (Asia TOPA and Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)
Film review
Online: ABR Arts (Australian Book Review), 27 February 2017
Long String Instrument (The Substation)
Music review
Online: Arts Update (Australian Book Review), 31 January 2017
2016
Songs of a War Boy: My Story by Deng Thiak Adut
Book review
Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 387 December 2016
Online: December 2016
Wood Green by Sean Rabin
Book review
Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 386 November 2016
Online: November 2016
La Belle et la Bête, The Triplets of Belleville,
and David Bowie: Nothing has changed (Melbourne Festival)
Festival review
Online: Arts Update (Australian Book Review), 26 October 2016
David Brent: Life on the road (film review)
Film review
Online: Arts Update (Australian Book Review), 22 August 2016
Dark Mofo (Museum of Old and New Art)
Festival review
Print: Issue 383 August 2016
Online: Arts Update (Australian Book Review), 27 June 2016
2011
Gunawardana, Dilan (2011) 'A New Media Revolution: exploring the relationship between new media technologies and a transgressive culture among Iranian youth', Master of Communications and Media Studies research thesis, Monash University
(High Distinction).