Episodes
Lake Mungo: Unraveling the Ghostly Tapestry of an Australian Cinema Gem
Brace yourselves for a spectral analysis as we team up with the Stiletto Banshees' very own Tab and Micah to dissect the atmospheric 2008 Australian film "Lake Mungo." Our latest episode transcends a mere movie review, venturing into the murky waters of the film's haunting narra...
Unzipping Alvin: How Alvin Purple and Alvin Rides Again Teased Australia in the '70s
Strap in for a journey down memory lane as we're joined by the ever-insightful Matt Fulton to revisit the rollicking world of '70s Australian sex comedies. Together, we traverse the risqué landscape of "Alvin Purple" and its sequel "Alvin Rides Again," dissecting how t...
Shutter Shock: Diving Deep into 'Snapshot' 1979
This week on "A Dingo Ate My Movie," we're diving into the sultry and suspenseful world of "Snapshot," a 1979 Australian cult classic. Directed by Simon Wincer, this film, also known as "The Day After Halloween," is a hidden gem of Aussie cinema that blends thrill...
Peter Weir's Cinematic Vision: Picnic at Hanging Rock
It's 1900 in Australia. A group of students from a girls' boarding school, brimming with the enthusiasm of youth, embark on what's supposed to be a carefree Valentine's Day outing at the iconic Hanging Rock. The ambience is idyllic, and the laughter is contagious. But as the day...
Beaches, Barbecues, and Blood: 31 Aussie Films for a Sunburnt Halloween
What would you do if faced with the daunting challenge of compiling a list of 31 Australian horror films from the 70s, 80s and beyond? How would you dissect each one, unearthing the thematic commonalities while keeping your nerves intact? That's precisely the task we've taken on in this h...
Exploring the Depths of 'The Babadook': A Paranormal Analysis
Ever been intrigued by the mysteries of horror films and the eerie entities they portray? Brace yourself for a gripping discussion as Anna Schmidt of the Perfectly Paranormal podcast and I unravel the chilling narrative and thematic depth of the 2014 Australian horror film, The Babadook. We dive in...
Houseboat Horror - Navigating the Humorous Horrors of a Cult Classic
Welcome to a journey into the world of the delightfully dreadful, the charmingly cringe-worthy and the beautifully bad. My guest, Matt Fulton, and I have both been captivated by the unique niche of Australian films, and there is no better example than the cult classic Houseboat Horror. Houseboat Ho...
Young Einstein - Rockin' with Relativity
Young Einstein: Unconventional Humor Meets Offbeat Science Get ready to unravel the quirky world of the 1989 film Young Einstein with me and my special guests, Tab and Micah. We'll take you on a journey through this unconventional comedy that blends slapstick humour, romance, and scientific di...
Stone - The Rebel Roar of Australian Cinema
Today I’m joined by Matthew from the Weird Crap in Australia Podcast, and we’re discussing Stone from 1974. When several members of the GraveDiggers outlaw motorcycle club are murdered, Sydney detective Stone (Ken Shorter) is sent to investigate. Led by the Undertaker (Sandy Harbutt), a Vietnam war...