Sunburnt Screens: The Australian Cinema Odyssey

Jun 24 2024 9 ep. 51 mins 126
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Join Alexei Toliopoulos on a journey through the landscape of Australian cinema. Celebrating classics, unearthing rare cinematic rediscoveries and conversations with some of Australia’s greatest filmmakers. 

From the gonzo mavericks of the Ozploitation era, to the re-discovery of our lost classics, to our complex works of queer filmmaking and our new wave of Australian filmmakers, no stone is left unturned

Each episode of Sunburnt Screens is accompanied by a curated selection of films on BROLLIE, the free streaming service from Umbrella Entertainment specialising in cult cinema, curated discovery and Australian independent film. 

Sunburnt Screens is a collaboration between Umbrella Entertainment, Brollie and DM Podcasts

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Jun 24 2024 52 mins  
We love TWO HANDS because it is now about the things we miss. This episode is about Heath Ledger, the soundtrack and pre-millennium Sydney. Featuring: Filmmaker Gregor Jordan + stars Bryan Brown and Mariel McClorey, Bernard Fanning and music journalist Courtney Fry. Join us for SUNBURNT SCREENS at The Sydney Opera House 27-30 June Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive int

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A BRILLIANT CAREER - The Humanist Cinema of Gillian Armstrong

Jun 10 2024 72 mins  
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MAKE FILMS OR DIE - The Cinema of Rolf de Heer

Jun 03 2024 55 mins  
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BREAKING BOUNDARIES - Queer Cinema in Australia

Dec 13 2023 60 mins  
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OZPLOITATION - The Shocking & Schlocking Cinema of Brian Trenchard-Smith

Dec 06 2023 44 mins  
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Nov 29 2023 56 mins  
We conclude our journey into the new wave of evocative and provocative horror cinema from Australia. This time, Alexei Toliopoulos explores not only the decade of films in between the cultural behemoths of The Babadook and Talk to Me, but also the future of cinema’s most fiendish genre. Catch up with a curated selection of related films on Brollie.com.au or on the Brollie app. F

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Nov 22 2023 60 mins  
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Sunburnt Screens

Nov 13 2023 2 mins  
Join Alexei Toliopoulos on a journey through the landscape of Australian cinema. Celebrating classics, unearthing rare cinematic rediscoveries and conversations with some of Australia’s greatest filmmakers. From the gonzo mavericks of the Ozploitation era, to the re-discovery of our lost classics, to our complicated history with queer filmmaking and our new wave of Australian fi