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The Filmmakers PodcastSarah Brocklehurst on financing and producing The Outrun starring Saoirse RonanAce Producer Sarah Brocklehurst (Black Pond, Animals) chats with Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir about how she made her latest feature 'The Outrun' which stars and was also produced by Saoirse Ronan.We talk who she got the rights to the book.How a letter can work and why tenacity is key.How Saoirse came on board and became a producer along with Jack Lowden.How she raised the finance.And how they braved the elements to make The Outrun in Orkney, Scotland.2024-12-101h 08
PopaHALLicsPopaHALLics #134 "Wicked Good"PopaHALLics #134 "Wicked Good"For our Thanksgiving weekend episode, we talk about the pop culture offerings we're grateful for: the new movie version of "Wicked"; movies about a mother and son's love in "The Blitz" and the quest for the first test tube baby in "Joy"; and more. There's always a turkey—"Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft." Oof! Theaters:"Wicked, Part 1." Director Jon M. Chu ("Crazy Rich Asians") pulls off a Wizard of Oz and grants us our heart's desire: a fabulous movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. Cynthia Eri...2024-11-2931 min
Spoilerpiece TheatreEpisode 541: "Wicked," "Gladiator II," and "Blitz"This week, we start things off at Shiz University, as Megan saw WICKED (2:22), the film adaptation of the stage musical, which is an adaptation of the novel by Gregory Maguire. Does Jon M. Chu's film hold up under scrutiny? And how are Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande as, respectively, Elphaba and Glinda? Next, Dave joins Megan to talk about GLADIATOR II (6:18), Ridley Scott's sequel to Ridley Scott's (ha) GLADIATOR, starring Paul Mescal. Megan and Dave's opinions diverge, but they agree on one thing: Denzel Washington's performance is absolutely unreal (in the best way). Then Evan joins in for a...2024-11-221h 02
Be The Change Northern Rivers20. Nicole Yaneza Bagatsing and Indo-Pacific LeadershipHey hey listeners!I'm BACK after an extended break! I can't wait to share heaps of new episodes with you in this new year of 2022! Today we are joined by the incredible Nicole Yaneza Bagatsing, who is a hardworking, award-winning and truly inspirational civic leader, volunteer, Asian-Australian immigrant, aspiring lawyer and youth advocate! Goshhh I am just BUSTING to tell you all about her but I can only type so much - you'll have to listen to the pod to find out!We chat about all things leadership...2022-01-0919 minBe The Change Northern Rivers19. Chloe Zitsow and Addressing Furniture PovertyHi folks!Welcome back to a new episode of Be the Change! I am so excited to be back and to share some amazing stories with you.Today, we chat to Chloe Zitsow, a 16-year-old change maker from Los Angeles. Chloe is the founder of youth-led organisation, The Hermit Crab Society, which is dedicated to addressing furniture poverty and preventing people from becoming homeless due to this issue.Chloe and I chat about what furniture poverty actually is, what it looks like in LA County, and the ups, downs and whys of founding...2021-10-1115 minBe The Change Northern Rivers18. Nicholas Hong, with This is Zero HourHello lovely listeners!Sorry for the delay in episodes, I have had a few weeks of rest and have tried a new editing style in the meantime!Today we are joined by 16-year-old Nicholas Hong, all the way from Chicago, Illinois! He is a fundamental member of international youth-led organisation Zero Hour, which is focused on centering the voices of diverse young people in climate and environmental justice conversations.We start by getting to know a little bit about Nicholas, and his Five Fast Favourites. We hear about his journey with environmental action...2021-09-1513 min
Be The Change Northern Rivers17. Ruby Reithmuller and Girls Leading GirlsHey all! I hope you are all staying safe in the lockdown!On today's episode, we are joined by Ruby Reithmuller, who is an amazing Sydney/Wagga Wagga based young leader, dedicated to empowering teenage girls. She is the founder of Womn-Kind, which allows her to connect, inspire and mentor teens through both social media, school talks, and her website. Ruby and I start with her Five Fast Favourites, and question which is our favourite food - chocolate or avocado? Then, we dive straight into Ruby's passion for supporting a...2021-08-1514 minBe The Change Northern Rivers16. Ayaat Quazi and Samantha Soriano, and the Lost Joys of Letter WritingHi all! Are you ready for this new episode?Today on the line we have some international guests, Ayaat Quazi and Samantha Soriano. These legends join us all the way from Los Angeles! Both Ayaat and Sam are 18 years old, and during the COVID-19 lockdowns, co-founded the Buddy Dispatch Project. This letter-writing project not only connects us young people, but also acts as a therapeutic outlet for these tough times.We start our chat with their Five Fast Favourites, and then dive into how a simple act of letter writing blossomed into what it is...2021-08-0114 minBe The Change Northern Rivers15. Ruby Bron and Student-Led ChangeWelcome back to another episode!Today we are joined by 15-year-old activist Ruby Bron, who is such a brilliant source of inspiration to take positive action! Ruby is involved with School Strike for Climate Australia, and works with local organisations and businesses through SS4C to make change in her community. Ruby is also currently involved with the It Only Takes One Minute campaign, which is all about reaching out to the Federal Government to take action on plastic waste and alternatives.Ruby and I start with their Five Fast Favourites, then...2021-07-1815 minBe The Change Northern Rivers14. Andrea Sarmiento and Fashion with ConscienceHey all, welcome back!On this week’s episode we invite Andrea Sarmiento, the creative change-maker behind DeLata. DeLata is a small business, which sells handmade bags out of pull-tabs, which are recycled from aluminium cans. Andrea supports families in Colombia – she has a small team of hardworking single mums, with whom she co-designs and co-creates the handbags. All of the products from DeLata are ethically made and support the slow fashion movement.As usual, Andrea and I begin with her five fast favourites. Then, we delve into DeLata and how it all...2021-07-0412 minBe The Change Northern Rivers13. Sam Davies and Changing the Fate of PlasticWelcome back change makers!Today on the podcast we meet to Sam Davies, the director and co-founder behind Defy Design. Defy Design is an Sydney-based plastic recycling micro-factory, which turns our plastic waste into super cool new items like kitchenware, hair tools, dog leads and more. Starting initially as a small experiment, Sam and his team at Defy Design have evolved their organisation into a platform for community and environmental change. We start our chat with his 5 fast favourites, then jump into what Defy Design means to Sam. We discuss plastic waste, the journey of D...2021-06-2010 min
Some Like It ScottEp. 146 - In the HeightsWelcome everyone to an all new episode of Some Like It Scott! On this week's episode, the two Scotts celebrate Latinx culture in uptown New York's Washington Heights in the John M. Chu-directed, Lin-Manuel Miranda-created musical, IN THE HEIGHTS. After giving their thoughts on this adaptation of Miranda's Tony award winning Broadway musical, the two Scotts turn their attention to two bits of news about new movies: David Garth's next film, FOE, starring Saoirse Ronan, Paul Mescal, and LaKeith Stanfield, as well as another film for Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes, called THE MENU. See time codes below:
2021-06-201h 20Be The Change Northern Rivers12. Miriam Ellemor-Collins and Community Change through Youth LeadershipHey there listeners! I hope you have been having a lovely start to June.Today Youth Leader Miriam Ellemor-Collins joins us. Miriam has co-created the amazing Climate Resilience Workshops you may have seen around the community, the most recent workshop held at RenewFest! Miriam has always been passionate about the environment, and is all about finding new ways to channel her purpose as a climate warrior.As usual, we start out with 5 Fast Favourites, and Miriam shares a really inspirational quote by Stephen Hawking. Then we jump straight into her journey with youth leadership, and...2021-06-0610 minBe The Change Northern Rivers11. Inde Henderson and Ella Whan, and What Youth Are Fighting ForHello listeners! Today, the two brilliant leaders behind last Friday’s School Strike for Climate (SS4C) in Byron Bay join us, Inde Henderson and Ella Whan! Inde and Ella are both high school students of the Byron Shire, and are passionate about making a difference within their school and the local community. They are active members of the local group of students, SS4C, who organise events for young people worried about their future. Inde and Ella co-facilitated a Climate March in Byron Bay last Friday, bringing together passionate students from schools from all across the shire. This cl...2021-05-2313 minBe The Change Northern Rivers10. Eshana Bragg and Eco-AnxietyHappy Monday folks!Wow! I can't believe we are on the 10th episode! Thanks and welcome to all listeners here today. Today on the pod, Eshana Bragg joins us. She is an incredible eco-psychologist, with a deep wonder for nature. Eshana has used this passion to awaken this sense of wonder within others, and to help them look after their mind to create a better world.Eshana begins by telling us a bit about herself, and we hear about her favourite things. Then we dive into eco-anxiety - what it is, how it s...2021-05-0914 minBe The Change Northern Rivers9. Ella Goninan and Full Regenerative ChangeWelcome back all! On today’s episode of Be the Change, we are joined by an inspiring Byron Shire Resident, Ella Goninan! Ella has a strong presence in the community change sector - she is the director of upcoming festival, Renewfest, as well as co-chair of Resilient Byron, director of the Community Power Agency, and the founding president of Community Owned Renewable Energy Mullumbimby.We chat all about the upcoming festival Renewfest, which is all about full regenerative change within the community, in order for our sustainable future. Ella tells us all about her turning point for ac...2021-04-2515 minBe The Change Northern Rivers8. Sasha Mainsbridge and Tackling Waste as a CommunityHello friends! Today on the show, I chat to Sasha Mainsbridge, a waste warrior from the Byron Shire. Sasha is passionate about creating a circular economy within her community, and this passion has led her to become a member of Zero Emissons Byron, as well as the founder of the organisation Mullum Cares.We begin with Sasha’s journey and her personal turning point for action. She tells us about how she came up with “Mullum Cares”, and what this organisation is for the community. We hear about some of her favourite campaigns within Mullum Cares, including her im...2021-04-1113 minBe The Change Northern Rivers7. Kehkashan Basu and the Importance of Youth for ChangeHello, marvellous listeners! Today we have a super cool interview with Kehkashan Basu, an incredible 20-year-old child rights activist. Kehkashan is extremely present in the youth advocacy sector – she is the Youth Ambassador for the World Future Council, winner of the 2016 International Childrens Peace Prize, member of KidRights Youngsters, Founder of Green Hope and so much more. Kehkashan’s goal is to empower young people to use their voices to speak up about social and environmental issues. She's the definition of being the change!Kehkashan and I chat about her journey with change making, and the creation of t...2021-03-2810 minBe The Change Northern Rivers6. Nina Gbor and the Fashion Trend-millWelcome back, wonderful change makers!Today is another fashion-focused episode – chatting with us is the incredible Nina Gbor, who works as a sustainability fashion editor, blogger, eco-stylist, and writer. Nina often hosts clothes swaps and styling and has her very own blog, Eco Styles. Starting off, of course with her five fast favourites, Nina then explains how she began to get involved with fashion and finding her personal style. We chat about the benefits of op-shopping, the “fashion trend-mill”, and how it affects us as consumers. Diving into how fashion is influencing climate change, Nina gives us some t...2021-03-1412 minBe The Change Northern Rivers5. Maggie Zhou and Sustainable InfluencingWelcome back wonderful listeners! Today, you'll hear from Maggie Zhou, a uni student who tackles racial and sustainability issues through her journalism, social media and podcasting. She's a slow fashion advocate, debunking the myth of outfit repeating. Maggie and I chat about her career as a fashion journalist and social media influencer. We talk all things fashion, why Maggie believes there needs to be a change in the industry, and why its important to call out brands that "green wash" their customers. Maggie finishes with some amazing advice on how to be a sustainable and resilient shopper. I...2021-02-2809 minBe The Change Northern Rivers4. Claire Boyle and Empowering the Agricultural Industry for Climate ActionWelcome back to another episode of Be the Change! On the line today we have Claire Boyle, farmer, juris doctor, writer and the Policy and Partnerships Coordinator for Farmers for Climate Action. Claire has been passionate about the environment from a young age, experiencing the harsh droughts of rural Australia and the necessity for action on climate change. She shares some of her five favourite things, then we delve into her journey of action, what Farmers for Climate Action really is and how to get involved, and why she believes that this organisation is important. Claire is an amazing...2021-02-1407 minBe The Change Northern Rivers3. Erin Rhoads and Living Zero WasteHi all, welcome back and thank you so much for joining me today. On the line today we have Erin Rhoads - activist, author and blogger of "The Rogue Ginger". Our conversation dives into her zero-waste journey, and the creation of her incredible blog. You'll hear about other initiatives Erin has taken for change including her part in Australia's first ever Zero Waste Festival. And of course, Erin shares some handy little tips to help us all to play our part in creating less waste. If you would like to hear more from Erin, you can find her blog...2021-01-3109 minBe The Change Northern Rivers2. Lidia Thorpe and Justice for First Nations PeopleHello everyone and welcome to Be the Change! Joining me today we have Lidia Thorpe, the first federal Aboriginal Senator for the state of Victoria. We chat about how she grew up highly conscious to the demand for change within Australia's racism system, and the importance of recognising Australia's true history, not the white-washed version, to truly reconcile the past. Lidia speaks about Invasion day, and why it is not a day to be celebrated. She gives us tips on how to take action on these issues of injustice, and gives some advice for all of you passionate young...2021-01-2510 minBe The Change Northern Rivers1. PilotWelcome all listeners to Be the Change Northern Rivers! I am so excited to have you here. This is just a pilot episode, explaining a little bit about who I am, why I created Be the Change and what kind of podcast you'll be listening to! Stay tuned friends - for a very exciting ride. More episodes to come. Enjoy!Cover art created by Taya ClarkFollow the pod on instagram! @bethechangepod2021-01-2504 min
Flick Picks with Phil and TomEp. 89: Selfies. Murder. Telemarketing.On this week’s episode: Phil and Tom discuss the first trailers for the epic historical drama, Mary Queen of Scots, starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie. And the new Netflix teen comedy starring Shannon Purser (aka Barb from Stranger Things), Sierra Burgess Is A Loser. Phil gets schooled by Bo Burnham in his directorial debut, Eighth Grade. The ambitious Tom gets a little too greedy with Ansel Elgort and Taron Egerton in Billionaire Boys Club. And Phil takes a trip (for real!) to batshit-crazy alternate reality Oakland in Sorry to Bother You, starring Lakeith Stanfield and Tessa Thompson. In...2018-07-2000 min