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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.

Online: ACMI

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).

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2022

 

The Whitewash by Siang Liu

Book review

Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 446, September 2022

Online: August 2022

The Sorrow Stone by Kári Gíslason

Book review

Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 440, March 2022

Online: February 2022

Drive My Car

Film review

Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 441, April 2022

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2021

A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam

Book review 

Print: Australian Book Review, Issue 438, December 2021

Online: 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

Online: 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).

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