Out Takes https://joy.org.au/outtakes/ Exploring queer film against a broader cultural, political and cinematic backdrop Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:29:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Exploring queer film against a broader cultural, political and cinematic backdrop JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities false episodic JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities ppc@joy.org.au JOY Melbourne Inc. JOY Melbourne Inc. podcast Exploring queer film against a broader cultural, political and cinematic backdrop Out Takes http://joy.org.au/outtakes/wp-content/uploads/sites/310/2021/08/OutTakes-Podcasts-2021.png https://joy.org.au/outtakes Melbourne, Victoria Melbourne, Victoria Weekly Donate to JOY Donate to JOY 01f025d0-c5bc-5c94-8106-13ce5528696f ‘Strange Creatures’ with Riley Nottingham and 2024 CGA Rising Star Janet Anderson https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/18/strange-creatures-with-riley-nottingham-and-2024-cga-rising-star-janet-anderson/ Mon, 18 Nov 2024 05:29:07 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2199 <p>With MQFF 2024 in full swing, we took the opportunity to do our final round of reviews and recommendations including spotlighting a great new local film that is screening now... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/18/strange-creatures-with-riley-nottingham-and-2024-cga-rising-star-janet-anderson/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/18/strange-creatures-with-riley-nottingham-and-2024-cga-rising-star-janet-anderson/">‘Strange Creatures’ with Riley Nottingham and 2024 CGA Rising Star Janet Anderson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With MQFF 2024 in full swing, we took the opportunity to do our final round of reviews and recommendations including spotlighting a great new local film that is screening now around Australia. ‘Strange Creatures’ tells the story of Nate, a proud pansexual man who used to be close with his big brother Ged but something bad went down and the siblings haven’t spoken in years. Summoned to suburban Melbourne to celebrate their mum’s birthday, she promptly dies overnight, and they’re forced to work things out while on a road trip back to the remote northern NSW town where they grew up, so they can scatter her ashes. Our first special guest for this show was Riley Nottingham, one of the leads in the film, who discussed his career and involvement in the project including the importance of carpooling in getting to know your co-stars. We also were joined by Janet Anderson, an up and coming trans actress and creative who the Casting Guild of Australia recently crowned as one of Australia’s top emerging talents of 2024.  We discussed her road from singing to studying to being a working actor, the impact of social media on performers and how this accolade could potentially impact her career.

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]]> With MQFF 2024 in full swing, we took the opportunity to do our final round of reviews and recommendations including spotlighting a great new local film that is screening now... LEARN MORE MQFF 2024 in full swing, we took the opportunity to do our final round of reviews and recommendations including spotlighting a great new local film that is screening now around Australia. ‘Strange Creatures’ tells the story of Nate, a proud pansexual man who used to be close with his big brother Ged but something bad went down and the siblings haven’t spoken in years. Summoned to suburban Melbourne to celebrate their mum’s birthday, she promptly dies overnight, and they’re forced to work things out while on a road trip back to the remote northern NSW town where they grew up, so they can scatter her ashes. Our first special guest for this show was Riley Nottingham, one of the leads in the film, who discussed his career and involvement in the project including the importance of carpooling in getting to know your co-stars. We also were joined by Janet Anderson, an up and coming trans actress and creative who the Casting Guild of Australia recently crowned as one of Australia’s top emerging talents of 2024.  We discussed her road from singing to studying to being a working actor, the impact of social media on performers and how this accolade could potentially impact her career.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:35 Out Takes Guide to MQFF 2024 part 2: reviews and recommendations https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/11/out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2024-part-2-reviews-and-recommendations/ Mon, 11 Nov 2024 01:46:00 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2195 <p>The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is Australia’s oldest and largest queer film festival and returns from November 14 to 24 with a program that celebrates the way sound and vision... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/11/out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2024-part-2-reviews-and-recommendations/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/11/out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2024-part-2-reviews-and-recommendations/">Out Takes Guide to MQFF 2024 part 2: reviews and recommendations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is Australia’s oldest and largest queer film festival and returns from November 14 to 24 with a program that celebrates the way sound and vision have been a source of inspiration and transformation for LGBTQIA+ communities and everyone across the world. MQFF Program Director Cerise Howard and MQFF Chief Executive Officer David Martin Harris joined us on the show in October to give us the scoop on this year’s festival and the incredibly diverse program on offer, so with this show it’s now our turn to look at some of the films we’ve seen in advance and let you know what we’re recommending at MQFF 2024. From musical documentaries to First Nations sports dramas, experimental science fiction and more, there really is something for everyone at this year’s MQFF. We also revisit our interview with David Charles Rodrigues from earlier this year who’s beautiful and timely documentary ‘Gay Chorus Deep South’ is screening again after its debut in March 2020 before COVID locked us down. Happy MQFF to all who celebrate, we look forward to seeing you out and about and in the cinema this November!

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]]> The Melbourne Queer Film Festival is Australia’s oldest and largest queer film festival and returns from November 14 to 24 with a program that celebrates the way sound and vision... LEARN MORE Melbourne Queer Film Festival is Australia’s oldest and largest queer film festival and returns from November 14 to 24 with a program that celebrates the way sound and vision have been a source of inspiration and transformation for LGBTQIA+ communities and everyone across the world. MQFF Program Director Cerise Howard and MQFF Chief Executive Officer David Martin Harris joined us on the show in October to give us the scoop on this year’s festival and the incredibly diverse program on offer, so with this show it’s now our turn to look at some of the films we’ve seen in advance and let you know what we’re recommending at MQFF 2024. From musical documentaries to First Nations sports dramas, experimental science fiction and more, there really is something for everyone at this year’s MQFF. We also revisit our interview with David Charles Rodrigues from earlier this year who’s beautiful and timely documentary ‘Gay Chorus Deep South’ is screening again after its debut in March 2020 before COVID locked us down. Happy MQFF to all who celebrate, we look forward to seeing you out and about and in the cinema this November!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:23 ‘Merchant Ivory’ with Stephen Soucy and ‘Audrey’ with Natalie Bailey https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/04/merchant-ivory-with-stephen-soucy-and-audrey-with-natalie-bailey/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 22:28:24 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2190 <p>We go to great lengths to highlight the diversity and representation on offer in LGBTIQA+ cinema and for this program we looked at two very different films that showcase this... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/04/merchant-ivory-with-stephen-soucy-and-audrey-with-natalie-bailey/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/04/merchant-ivory-with-stephen-soucy-and-audrey-with-natalie-bailey/">‘Merchant Ivory’ with Stephen Soucy and ‘Audrey’ with Natalie Bailey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> We go to great lengths to highlight the diversity and representation on offer in LGBTIQA+ cinema and for this program we looked at two very different films that showcase this perfectly. ‘Audrey’ is a new Aussie dark comedy coming to cinemas in November that will have you laughing and gasping at its in your face look at life in the suburbs for a family with big ambitions and a few queer secrets in its closet. We were joined by its director Natalie Bailey to talk about her extensive 25+ year career spanning theatre, music, film, and television, both as a performer and her reason for taking on this project as her feature film debut. We were also joined by special guest Stephen Soucy to talk about his educational and entertaining documentary ‘Merchant Ivory’ which is featured in this years British Film Festival. This film explores the legendary creative team behind Merchant Ivory Productions who in the 80’s and 90’s became synonymous with prestige arthouse cinema, known for its stunning cinematography, lush settings, elegant costumes, enchanting music, complex characters, and literary adaptations.  We hear from Stephen about his introduction and connection to Merchant Ivory, including his relationship with the man and legend himself, James Ivory, who is also an executive producer on this wonderful film.

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]]> We go to great lengths to highlight the diversity and representation on offer in LGBTIQA+ cinema and for this program we looked at two very different films that showcase this... LEARN MORE ‘Audrey’ is a new Aussie dark comedy coming to cinemas in November that will have you laughing and gasping at its in your face look at life in the suburbs for a family with big ambitions and a few queer secrets in its closet. We were joined by its director Natalie Bailey to talk about her extensive 25+ year career spanning theatre, music, film, and television, both as a performer and her reason for taking on this project as her feature film debut. We were also joined by special guest Stephen Soucy to talk about his educational and entertaining documentary ‘Merchant Ivory’ which is featured in this years British Film Festival. This film explores the legendary creative team behind Merchant Ivory Productions who in the 80’s and 90’s became synonymous with prestige arthouse cinema, known for its stunning cinematography, lush settings, elegant costumes, enchanting music, complex characters, and literary adaptations.  We hear from Stephen about his introduction and connection to Merchant Ivory, including his relationship with the man and legend himself, James Ivory, who is also an executive producer on this wonderful film.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 55:18 Out Takes Guide to Halloween: The Moogai with special guest Jon Bell, Agatha All Along and The Substance https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/29/out-takes-guide-to-halloween-the-moogai-with-special-guest-jon-bell-agatha-all-along-and-the-substance/ Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:42:12 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2186 <p>With spooky season upon us, we thought it was a good time to look at some of the latest supernatural and scary content on offer including a new First Nations... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/29/out-takes-guide-to-halloween-the-moogai-with-special-guest-jon-bell-agatha-all-along-and-the-substance/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/29/out-takes-guide-to-halloween-the-moogai-with-special-guest-jon-bell-agatha-all-along-and-the-substance/">Out Takes Guide to Halloween: The Moogai with special guest Jon Bell, Agatha All Along and The Substance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With spooky season upon us, we thought it was a good time to look at some of the latest supernatural and scary content on offer including a new First Nations lead Australian psychological horror that will be in cinemas from this Halloween. ‘The Moogai’ tells the story of Sarah and Fergus, a hopeful young Aboriginal couple who just welcomed their second baby into their family after a very traumatic birth. In what should be a joyous time in their lives becomes sinister when Sarah starts seeing a malevolent spirit that she is convinced is trying to take her baby which leads to a chain of events that show this young couple will do everything they can to protect their family. We reviewed the film and spoke to Jon Bell, it’s writer and director, about the importance of representation of First Nations people on screen and the connection of transgenerational trauma and systemic racism in telling this modern-day horror story.
We also dived into the wonderfully queer world of ‘Agatha All Along’ and its origin story and importance within the Marvel Universe plus we discuss ‘The Substance’, the word-of-mouth sensation that is sparking a lot of conversation and many incredible costume tributes this Halloween.

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]]> With spooky season upon us, we thought it was a good time to look at some of the latest supernatural and scary content on offer including a new First Nations... LEARN MORE ‘The Moogai’ tells the story of Sarah and Fergus, a hopeful young Aboriginal couple who just welcomed their second baby into their family after a very traumatic birth. In what should be a joyous time in their lives becomes sinister when Sarah starts seeing a malevolent spirit that she is convinced is trying to take her baby which leads to a chain of events that show this young couple will do everything they can to protect their family. We reviewed the film and spoke to Jon Bell, it’s writer and director, about the importance of representation of First Nations people on screen and the connection of transgenerational trauma and systemic racism in telling this modern-day horror story.
We also dived into the wonderfully queer world of ‘Agatha All Along’ and its origin story and importance within the Marvel Universe plus we discuss ‘The Substance’, the word-of-mouth sensation that is sparking a lot of conversation and many incredible costume tributes this Halloween.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:22 Out Takes Guide to MQFF 2024 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/23/out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2024/ Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:13:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2183 <p>If you listen to Out Takes regularly, you know we love a film festival and one at the top of our list is MQFF a.k.a the Melbourne Queer Film Festival.... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/23/out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/23/out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2024/">Out Takes Guide to MQFF 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> If you listen to Out Takes regularly, you know we love a film festival and one at the top of our list is MQFF a.k.a the Melbourne Queer Film Festival. It returns this year from November 14 to 24 with a program that celebrates the way sound and vision have been a source of inspiration and transformation for LGBTQIA+ communities, and everyone across the world. MQFF audiences will be treated to 42 features and 19 documentaries throughout the festival, and in what is becoming an annual tradition for Out Takes, we welcomed back MQFF Program Director Cerise Howard and MQFF Chief Executive Officer David Martin Harris to give us the scoop on this year’s festival and the incredibly diverse program on offer. We also revisited our review and interview from June with award-winning and proud Australian queer filmmaker Timothy Despina Marshall who’s feature film debut ‘In the Room Where He Waits’ is featured in this year’s Melbourne Queer Film Festival.

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]]> If you listen to Out Takes regularly, you know we love a film festival and one at the top of our list is MQFF a.k.a the Melbourne Queer Film Festival.... LEARN MORE MQFF a.k.a the Melbourne Queer Film Festival. It returns this year from November 14 to 24 with a program that celebrates the way sound and vision have been a source of inspiration and transformation for LGBTQIA+ communities, and everyone across the world. MQFF audiences will be treated to 42 features and 19 documentaries throughout the festival, and in what is becoming an annual tradition for Out Takes, we welcomed back MQFF Program Director Cerise Howard and MQFF Chief Executive Officer David Martin Harris to give us the scoop on this year’s festival and the incredibly diverse program on offer. We also revisited our review and interview from June with award-winning and proud Australian queer filmmaker Timothy Despina Marshall who’s feature film debut ‘In the Room Where He Waits’ is featured in this year’s Melbourne Queer Film Festival.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:40 ‘Memoir of a Snail’ with special guest Adam Elliot + Hearstopper s3 review https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/14/memoir-of-a-snail-with-special-guest-adam-elliot-hearstopper-s3-review/ Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:44:03 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2176 <p>When it was announced that the latest film from the incredibly talented Melbourne based Academy Award winning filmmaker Adam Elliot was the opening night film for the 2024 Melbourne International... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/14/memoir-of-a-snail-with-special-guest-adam-elliot-hearstopper-s3-review/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/14/memoir-of-a-snail-with-special-guest-adam-elliot-hearstopper-s3-review/">‘Memoir of a Snail’ with special guest Adam Elliot + Hearstopper s3 review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> When it was announced that the latest film from the incredibly talented Melbourne based Academy Award winning filmmaker Adam Elliot was the opening night film for the 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival, it was met with much excitement and the screening was incredibly well received by audiences and critics. With ‘Memoir of a Snail’ coming out in cinemas on October 17, we were delighted and honoured to speak with Adam about the film, his career and much more, along with reviewing this gorgeous and heartbreaking film that is in the running for one of our picks for the best films of the year.
We also checked in with Charlie, Nick and the gang from ‘Heartstopper’ with the arrival of season 3 on Netflix. Despite it missing an appearance from one of its most loved characters (come back Olivia Colman!), it is a return to form for this much beloved series and one that gets the Out Takes recommends seal of approval.

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]]> When it was announced that the latest film from the incredibly talented Melbourne based Academy Award winning filmmaker Adam Elliot was the opening night film for the 2024 Melbourne International... LEARN MORE Adam Elliot was the opening night film for the 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival, it was met with much excitement and the screening was incredibly well received by audiences and critics. With ‘Memoir of a Snail’ coming out in cinemas on October 17, we were delighted and honoured to speak with Adam about the film, his career and much more, along with reviewing this gorgeous and heartbreaking film that is in the running for one of our picks for the best films of the year.
We also checked in with Charlie, Nick and the gang from ‘Heartstopper’ with the arrival of season 3 on Netflix. Despite it missing an appearance from one of its most loved characters (come back Olivia Colman!), it is a return to form for this much beloved series and one that gets the Out Takes recommends seal of approval.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:39 Love Rewind: spotlight on local queer cinema https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/07/love-rewind-spotlight-on-local-queer-cinema/ Mon, 07 Oct 2024 01:07:02 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2171 <p>At Out Takes, it’s no secret we love highlighting local queer cinema and the talent behind it, so for this program we were delighted to spotlight one of our very... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/07/love-rewind-spotlight-on-local-queer-cinema/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/10/07/love-rewind-spotlight-on-local-queer-cinema/">Love Rewind: spotlight on local queer cinema</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> At Out Takes, it’s no secret we love highlighting local queer cinema and the talent behind it, so for this program we were delighted to spotlight one of our very own team members who’s new film is having its Australian premiere at this year’s Greek Film Festival. Demetra Giannakopoulos is not only our co-host but also a talented filmmaker and with ‘Love Rewind’, she brings her debut feature film to the big screen this October. This heartfelt story was made in Melbourne and is set against the backdrop of the same-sex marriage postal vote with the film focusing on the relationship between Penny and Althea. Penny wants to revive the love in her long-term relationship with Althea, but when Althea suffers a stroke and her hidden affair is revealed, Penny is forced to discover what true love means to her.  We were delighted to speak with Demetra and the two leads in the film, Ruth Katerelos, who plays Penny, and Maria Papas, who plays Althea, to discuss the film, their experiences and contributions in getting it made, and the importance of seeing our stories and our community being represented on screen.

 

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]]> At Out Takes, it’s no secret we love highlighting local queer cinema and the talent behind it, so for this program we were delighted to spotlight one of our very... LEARN MORE Australian premiere at this year’s Greek Film Festival. Demetra Giannakopoulos is not only our co-host but also a talented filmmaker and with ‘Love Rewind’, she brings her debut feature film to the big screen this October. This heartfelt story was made in Melbourne and is set against the backdrop of the same-sex marriage postal vote with the film focusing on the relationship between Penny and Althea. Penny wants to revive the love in her long-term relationship with Althea, but when Althea suffers a stroke and her hidden affair is revealed, Penny is forced to discover what true love means to her.  We were delighted to speak with Demetra and the two leads in the film, Ruth Katerelos, who plays Penny, and Maria Papas, who plays Althea, to discuss the film, their experiences and contributions in getting it made, and the importance of seeing our stories and our community being represented on screen.
 
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 50:50 Out Takes Recommendations and Reviews: Will & Harper, My Old Ass, The Other Film Festival and The Critic https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/30/out-takes-recommendations-and-reviews-will-harper-my-old-ass-the-other-film-festival-and-the-critic/ Mon, 30 Sep 2024 04:38:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2168 <p>With so much content coming our way on our small and big screens, we took this opportunity to put together a mixed bag of reviews and recommendations for some new... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/30/out-takes-recommendations-and-reviews-will-harper-my-old-ass-the-other-film-festival-and-the-critic/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/30/out-takes-recommendations-and-reviews-will-harper-my-old-ass-the-other-film-festival-and-the-critic/">Out Takes Recommendations and Reviews: Will & Harper, My Old Ass, The Other Film Festival and The Critic</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With so much content coming our way on our small and big screens, we took this opportunity to put together a mixed bag of reviews and recommendations for some new releases and welcomes the return of a film festival that is all about accessibility and celebrating people with a disability. We started off with ‘Will & Harper’, a new Netflix documentary that has received a lot of attention due to the involvement of Will Ferrell and the subject matter, specifically looking at the friendship between him and Harper Steele and what happens after her transition which is explored on camera as they go on a road trip across the U.S. Then we took a trip back to the future with ‘My Old Ass’, a queer coming-of-age story that is in cinemas now about free-spirited Elliott (played by Maisy Stella) who after an 18th birthday experience with her besties on a mushroom trip, brings her face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (played by Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott’s “old ass” starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn’t do, Elliott realises she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what’s becoming a transformative summer. Next up, we celebrated the return of The Other Film Festival which is back in 2024 with a fantastic selection of shorts and features that celebrates 20 years of disability-led storytelling. Their free program of international and Australian films is screening via ACMI Cinema 3 from October 3 – 16. All films are made by Deaf and Disabled people either as key creatives, collaborators, and/or performers and all films are free to watch, audio described and captioned. From the festival program, we highlighted ‘Leilani’s Fortune’, a documentary feature film that follows Witch Prophet, a queer, immigrant Ethiopian-Eritrean musician, as she navigates newfound momentum in Canada and stands true to her unique voice while on the verge of a major international breakthrough. Finally, with the release of ‘The Critic’ in cinemas from October 3, we took the opportunity to celebrate the incredible professional career and advocacy work of Sir Ian McKellen and look at his latest film that sees him tackle the role of Jimmy Erskine, an extravagantly malicious theatre critic who strikes fear into the thespians of 1930s London.

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]]> With so much content coming our way on our small and big screens, we took this opportunity to put together a mixed bag of reviews and recommendations for some new... LEARN MORE ‘Will & Harper’, a new Netflix documentary that has received a lot of attention due to the involvement of Will Ferrell and the subject matter, specifically looking at the friendship between him and Harper Steele and what happens after her transition which is explored on camera as they go on a road trip across the U.S. Then we took a trip back to the future with ‘My Old Ass’, a queer coming-of-age story that is in cinemas now about free-spirited Elliott (played by Maisy Stella) who after an 18th birthday experience with her besties on a mushroom trip, brings her face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self (played by Aubrey Plaza). But when Elliott’s “old ass” starts handing out warnings about what her younger self should and shouldn’t do, Elliott realises she has to rethink everything about family, love, and what’s becoming a transformative summer. Next up, we celebrated the return of The Other Film Festival which is back in 2024 with a fantastic selection of shorts and features that celebrates 20 years of disability-led storytelling. Their free program of international and Australian films is screening via ACMI Cinema 3 from October 3 – 16. All films are made by Deaf and Disabled people either as key creatives, collaborators, and/or performers and all films are free to watch, audio described and captioned. From the festival program, we highlighted ‘Leilani’s Fortune’, a documentary feature film that follows Witch Prophet, a queer, immigrant Ethiopian-Eritrean musician, as she navigates newfound momentum in Canada and stands true to her unique voice while on the verge of a major international breakthrough. Finally, with the release of ‘The Critic’ in cinemas from October 3, we took the opportunity to celebrate the incredible professional career and advocacy work of Sir Ian McKellen and look at his latest film that sees him tackle the role of Jimmy Erskine, an extravagantly malicious theatre critic who strikes fear into the thespians of 1930s London.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:02 Out Takes Guide to the 2024 St Ali Italian Film Festival https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/23/out-takes-guide-to-the-2024-st-ali-italian-film-festival/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 01:32:49 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2164 <p>For this Out Takes we said Ciao to the St Ali Italian Film Festival which is returning to cinemas this September and October across Australia. We took a look at... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/23/out-takes-guide-to-the-2024-st-ali-italian-film-festival/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/23/out-takes-guide-to-the-2024-st-ali-italian-film-festival/">Out Takes Guide to the 2024 St Ali Italian Film Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes we said Ciao to the St Ali Italian Film Festival which is returning to cinemas this September and October across Australia. We took a look at some of the films on offer, including the gorgeous coming-of-age story ‘The Beautiful Summer’ that follows Ginia, a young working-class woman in Turin navigating the throes of burgeoning adulthood amidst a tumultuous backdrop of pre-WWII Italy, and ‘Gloria!’, which tells the music-fuelled story of an overlooked maid at a Venetian refuge whose hidden talent helps inspire an uprising. We featured an exclusive interview with Italian actress, singer-songwriter and filmmaker Margherita Vicario who directed ‘Gloria!’ who was a special guest of the festival and in Australia to premiere the film. We also caught up with the festival’s program director Elysia Zeccola to find out about the diverse range of films on offer in this year’s program plus her personal recommendations for you to check out too.

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]]> For this Out Takes we said Ciao to the St Ali Italian Film Festival which is returning to cinemas this September and October across Australia. We took a look at... LEARN MORE St Ali Italian Film Festival which is returning to cinemas this September and October across Australia. We took a look at some of the films on offer, including the gorgeous coming-of-age story ‘The Beautiful Summer’ that follows Ginia, a young working-class woman in Turin navigating the throes of burgeoning adulthood amidst a tumultuous backdrop of pre-WWII Italy, and ‘Gloria!’, which tells the music-fuelled story of an overlooked maid at a Venetian refuge whose hidden talent helps inspire an uprising. We featured an exclusive interview with Italian actress, singer-songwriter and filmmaker Margherita Vicario who directed ‘Gloria!’ who was a special guest of the festival and in Australia to premiere the film. We also caught up with the festival’s program director Elysia Zeccola to find out about the diverse range of films on offer in this year’s program plus her personal recommendations for you to check out too.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 47:10 ‘Buried’ with special guest Charlotte George and 90’s queer film recommendations https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/16/buried-with-special-guest-charlotte-george-and-90s-queer-film-recommendations/ Mon, 16 Sep 2024 01:44:12 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2161 <p>When we got the press release about ‘Buried’ it ticked so many boxes that we knew we needed to feature it on the show. This five-part Melbourne-based series brings us... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/16/buried-with-special-guest-charlotte-george-and-90s-queer-film-recommendations/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/16/buried-with-special-guest-charlotte-george-and-90s-queer-film-recommendations/">‘Buried’ with special guest Charlotte George and 90’s queer film recommendations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> When we got the press release about ‘Buried’ it ticked so many boxes that we knew we needed to feature it on the show. This five-part Melbourne-based series brings us the school run drop-off from hell; after single mum Abi accidentally kills a cyclist on the morning school run, her to-do list gets a lot more complicated as she tries to juggle the battle of everyday parenting with the disposal of a corpse. Over the course of one not-so-average school day, Abi must navigate a suspicious rival parent, avoid the police, and hide the evidence – all before 3:30pm pick-up. Other than the murder and disposal of a body, this series rang very true for our co-host with kids so we were delighted to be joined by the series co-writer, co-creator and director Charlotte George to give us the origin story behind this innovative series, the incredible cast involved and more.

We were also inspired by our recent review and interview with the team behind ‘Videoland’ to revisit some of the queer films from the 90’s, a few classics and some personal favourites, that we rented over and over again back in the day and that we recommend you revisit or check out for the first time.

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]]> When we got the press release about ‘Buried’ it ticked so many boxes that we knew we needed to feature it on the show. This five-part Melbourne-based series brings us... LEARN MORE ‘Buried’ it ticked so many boxes that we knew we needed to feature it on the show. This five-part Melbourne-based series brings us the school run drop-off from hell; after single mum Abi accidentally kills a cyclist on the morning school run, her to-do list gets a lot more complicated as she tries to juggle the battle of everyday parenting with the disposal of a corpse. Over the course of one not-so-average school day, Abi must navigate a suspicious rival parent, avoid the police, and hide the evidence – all before 3:30pm pick-up. Other than the murder and disposal of a body, this series rang very true for our co-host with kids so we were delighted to be joined by the series co-writer, co-creator and director Charlotte George to give us the origin story behind this innovative series, the incredible cast involved and more.
We were also inspired by our recent review and interview with the team behind ‘Videoland’ to revisit some of the queer films from the 90’s, a few classics and some personal favourites, that we rented over and over again back in the day and that we recommend you revisit or check out for the first time.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:45 ‘Videoland’ and celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/09/videoland-and-celebrating-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-adventures-of-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert/ Mon, 09 Sep 2024 02:57:04 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2157 <p>For this Out Takes, we went back to the future to focus on a new local lesbian coming of age rom-com series set in a video store in the 90’s... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/09/videoland-and-celebrating-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-adventures-of-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/09/videoland-and-celebrating-the-30th-anniversary-of-the-adventures-of-priscilla-queen-of-the-desert/">‘Videoland’ and celebrating the 30th anniversary of ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we went back to the future to focus on a new local lesbian coming of age rom-com series set in a video store in the 90’s... LEARN MORE First up was ‘Videoland’, a very funny, quirky and queer Aussie production that centres on teenage video store clerk Hayley who is furtively working her way through a handwritten list of queer films in the hope of helping her navigate her way in to lesbian life while managing her relationships with her best friend, her boss and a potential love interest in mysterious customer Jennifer. We were delighted to be joined by the series writer and director Jessica Smith and lead actor Emmanuelle Mattana to talk about how this wonderful series came to be, the incredible attention to detail in the production design and much more.
We were also joined by Stephen Gaunson, Director of Higher Degrees Research in the College of Design & Social Context at RMIT who is hosting a special introductory panel discussion at the Capitol Theatre on Wednesday September 11 for a special 30th anniversary screening of ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’. We took this opportunity to discuss the enduring legacy of Priscilla in the Australian cinematic landscape, explore the film’s significant impact on society and how it became internationally renowned as a symbol of freedom and expression for the LGBTQIA+ community.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:41 Extended interviews with Onir and LesFlicks CEO Naomi Bennett https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/02/extended-interviews-with-onir-and-lesflicks-ceo-naomi-bennett/ Mon, 02 Sep 2024 03:30:14 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2154 <p>In this episode of Out Takes we bring you two extended highlights of interviews with a filmmaker and a distributor in the LGBTIQ filmmaking space. First up is Onir, a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/02/extended-interviews-with-onir-and-lesflicks-ceo-naomi-bennett/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/09/02/extended-interviews-with-onir-and-lesflicks-ceo-naomi-bennett/">Extended interviews with Onir and LesFlicks CEO Naomi Bennett</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> In this episode of Out Takes we bring you two extended highlights of interviews with a filmmaker and a distributor in the LGBTIQ filmmaking space. First up is Onir, a... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 50:35 I Saw the TV Glow and American Parent with special guests Jane Schoenbrun and Kristen Bush https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/24/i-saw-the-tv-glow-and-american-parent-with-special-guests-jane-schoenbrun-and-kristen-bush/ Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:24:25 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2142 <p>For this Out Takes we review AMERICAN PARENT which is screening as part of this year’s QueerScreen Film Festival in its online offerings. AMERICAN PARENT is a tender, heart-warming film... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/24/i-saw-the-tv-glow-and-american-parent-with-special-guests-jane-schoenbrun-and-kristen-bush/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/24/i-saw-the-tv-glow-and-american-parent-with-special-guests-jane-schoenbrun-and-kristen-bush/">I Saw the TV Glow and American Parent with special guests Jane Schoenbrun and Kristen Bush</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes we review AMERICAN PARENT which is screening as part of this year’s QueerScreen Film Festival in its online offerings. AMERICAN PARENT is a tender, heart-warming film... LEARN MORE AMERICAN PARENT which is screening as part of this year’s QueerScreen Film Festival in its online offerings. AMERICAN PARENT is a tender, heart-warming film about a lesbian couple raising a toddler amid financial and professional uncertainty. We are delighted to interview one of its lead actors KRISTEN BUSH. We review I SAW THE TV GLOW which stars JUSTICE SMITH and BRIDGETT LUNDY-PAINE as two troubled high school students whose connection to their favourite TV show drives them to question their reality and identities. We also speak with the film’s writer and director, JANE SCHOENBRUN, about what makes I SAW THE TV GLOW a queer film.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 55:01 MIFF guests Tracie Laymon for Bob Trevino Likes It and Simon Hunt about Stephen Cummins Retrospective https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/17/miff-guests-tracie-laymon-for-bob-trevino-likes-it-and-simon-hunt-about-stephen-cummins-retrospective/ Sat, 17 Aug 2024 12:41:40 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2150 <p>In this Out Takes we are all about the Melbourne International Film Festival with two in depth interviews. First up we chat with TRACIE LAYMON the writer and director of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/17/miff-guests-tracie-laymon-for-bob-trevino-likes-it-and-simon-hunt-about-stephen-cummins-retrospective/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/17/miff-guests-tracie-laymon-for-bob-trevino-likes-it-and-simon-hunt-about-stephen-cummins-retrospective/">MIFF guests Tracie Laymon for Bob Trevino Likes It and Simon Hunt about Stephen Cummins Retrospective</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> In this Out Takes we are all about the Melbourne International Film Festival with two in depth interviews. First up we chat with TRACIE LAYMON the writer and director of... LEARN MORE Melbourne International Film Festival with two in depth interviews. First up we chat with TRACIE LAYMON the writer and director of the film BOB TREVINO LIKES IT which is a gorgeously touching film that tells the story of lonely 20-something Lily Trevino, who unexpectedly forms a close bond with a grieving, childless man named Bob Trevino, who shares the same name as her self-centred father, and how this unexpected friendship, filled with encouragement and support, has the potential to change her life for the better. We also speak with SIMON HUNT, creative collaborator of STEPHEN CUMMINS to talk about the retrospective or their queer experimental films.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 49:27 2024 Indian Film Festival short film My Melbourne Nandini + 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival short film Clown https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/13/2024-indian-film-festival-short-film-my-melbourne-nandini-2024-melbourne-international-film-festival-short-film-clown/ Tue, 13 Aug 2024 07:25:23 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2131 <p>For this Out Takes we review two short films. NANDINI one of the short films within the 2024 INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MELBOURNE opening night film MY MELBOURNE, an anthology... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/13/2024-indian-film-festival-short-film-my-melbourne-nandini-2024-melbourne-international-film-festival-short-film-clown/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/13/2024-indian-film-festival-short-film-my-melbourne-nandini-2024-melbourne-international-film-festival-short-film-clown/">2024 Indian Film Festival short film My Melbourne Nandini + 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival short film Clown</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes we review two short films. NANDINI one of the short films within the 2024 INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MELBOURNE opening night film MY MELBOURNE, an anthology... LEARN MORE 2024 INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL OF MELBOURNE opening night film MY MELBOURNE, an anthology of four unique diverse stories based on true incidents themed around the four pillars of diversity – sexuality, gender, disability, and race. NANDINI is a story about Indraneel, a queer Indian man and his estranged father who reunite in Melbourne to complete a ceremonial ritual, exploring their fraught relationship and the power of forgiveness amid grief.
We speak with Indian filmmaker ONIR, the co-director of NANDINI, as well as director of MY BROTHER…NIKHIL, and PINE CONE about his films and navigating making queer films in India.
We also chat with Melbourne filmmaker AARUSHI CHOWDHURY about her short film CLOWN, which is screening in the 2024 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL in the Accelerator shorts 1 program. CLOWN is about 8-year-old Sami who can’t wait to play “serial killers” with her older sister Jiya, but her sister-time is threatened when Jiya’s cool new bestie arrives. We speak with Aarushi about making Clown and themes of belonging.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 50:52 OT Recommends the Olympics + Deadpool & Wolverine and feature interview with David Charles Rodrigues https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/05/ot-recommends-the-olympics-deadpool-wolverine-and-feature-interview-with-david-charles-rodrigues/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:19:08 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2126 <p>We are known for celebrating representation and diversity on Out Takes so we embraced the chaos and threw everything in to this one! We turned a very queer eye to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/05/ot-recommends-the-olympics-deadpool-wolverine-and-feature-interview-with-david-charles-rodrigues/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/08/05/ot-recommends-the-olympics-deadpool-wolverine-and-feature-interview-with-david-charles-rodrigues/">OT Recommends the Olympics + Deadpool & Wolverine and feature interview with David Charles Rodrigues</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> We are known for celebrating representation and diversity on Out Takes so we embraced the chaos and threw everything in to this one! We turned a very queer eye to... LEARN MORE LGBTIQA+ athletes competing this year along with the glitz, glamour and Gaga/Celine of the opening ceremony. Then it was our review of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s latest screen collab’ that has the world turning out in droves to enjoy the camp spectacle of ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’.
We then changed pace for an in-depth interview with David Charles Rodrigues, the award-winning Greek-American-Brazilian filmmaker and equal rights activist. He was in Melbourne recently for the Australian premiere of his latest film ‘The Official Genesis P-Orridge Documentary ~ S/HE IS STILL HER/E’ so we caught up with him to discuss this project and his previous film ‘Gay Chorus Deep South’, the impact his films have on our community along with a broader discussion about his process and the importance of sharing these stories globally.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:51 ‘You Don’t Nomi’ and ‘We Were Once Kids’ with special guest Eddie Martin https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/29/you-dont-nomi-and-we-were-once-kids-with-specila-guest-eddie-martin/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 01:46:51 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2119 <p>For this Out Takes, we reviewed two documentaries that looked at the long-term cultural impact of the mid 90’s films ‘Showgirls’ and ‘Kids’ which continue to spark discussion nearly 30... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/29/you-dont-nomi-and-we-were-once-kids-with-specila-guest-eddie-martin/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/29/you-dont-nomi-and-we-were-once-kids-with-specila-guest-eddie-martin/">‘You Don’t Nomi’ and ‘We Were Once Kids’ with special guest Eddie Martin</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we reviewed two documentaries that looked at the long-term cultural impact of the mid 90’s films ‘Showgirls’ and ‘Kids’ which continue to spark discussion nearly 30... LEARN MORE ‘You Don’t Nomi’, which looks at Paul Verhoeven’s ‘Showgirls’ which in 1995 was met by critics and audiences with near-universal derision and then traces the film’s redemptive journey from notorious flop to cult classic, and even masterpiece. Then we discussed ‘We Were Once Kids’ that came out in 2022 and explores the aftermath of the young people involved in the film ‘Kids’ in the mid 90’s who were thrust into the mainstream spotlight only to be then left adrift under the bright lights. While some discovered transcendent lives and careers, others were abandoned and unequipped to handle fame, with some going on to suffer fatal consequences. We were joined by Australian filmmaker Eddie Martin who directed ‘We Were Once Kids’ and presented the stories of the now adults who as the original ‘Kids’ were mainly unknown teens actually living this life who’s likeness and stories were taken and worked into this film that won awards, made millions of dollars and turned them in to overnight celebrities without any of the skills or support needed to handle it. He shared why he wanted to tell this story, how he connected with the subjects in the film and the many challenges and surprises that have come with sharing this story with the world. Both of these films are streaming now on DocPlay. 
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:38 2024 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival + ‘S/He Is Still Her/e – The Official Genesis P-Orridge Documentary’ via MQFF https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/22/2024-melbourne-documentary-film-festival-s-he-is-still-her-e-the-official-genesis-p-orridge-documentary-via-mqff/ Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:37:13 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2114 <p>For this Out Takes, we were excited to herald the return of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival by turning the spotlight directly on to three local filmmakers presenting queer focused... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/22/2024-melbourne-documentary-film-festival-s-he-is-still-her-e-the-official-genesis-p-orridge-documentary-via-mqff/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/22/2024-melbourne-documentary-film-festival-s-he-is-still-her-e-the-official-genesis-p-orridge-documentary-via-mqff/">2024 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival + ‘S/He Is Still Her/e – The Official Genesis P-Orridge Documentary’ via MQFF</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we were excited to herald the return of the Melbourne Documentary Film Festival by turning the spotlight directly on to three local filmmakers presenting queer focused... LEARN MORE Melbourne Documentary Film Festival by turning the spotlight directly on to three local filmmakers presenting queer focused short films in this year’s program that offer further proof of the high quality content being produced around Australia.
Our first guest was delsi who’s film ‘FEMME’ explores what it means to be a queer femme person in modern Australia through the perspectives of 13 queer people and looks at some of the unique challenges femme people face and the beautiful parts too. Our second guest was Clementine Lloyd with ‘SYSTEM ERRORS’ which delves into the diverse experiences of online sex workers, seeking to humanise those who are frequently dehumanised by societal norms . Last but not least was ‘THE END IS THE BEGINNING IS THE END’ which is directed by Yilin Xie and is a portrait of Horis Chen who sees homosexuality through the lens of Buddhism, introducing an Eastern approach that all beings are equal regardless of gender or sexual orientation. All three films are part of the MDFF Shorts Session 5 which is selling fast so don’t miss your chance to see these films on the big screen this July.
We also reviewed the latest feature documentary from David Charles Rodrigues in the lead up to the Australian premiere of ‘S/He Is Still Her/e – The Official Genesis P-Orridge Documentary’ on Saturday July 27 and features an exclusive Q&A after the screening with the director in person hosted by Melbourne Queer Film Festival’s Program Director Cerise Howard. Co-presented by MQFF and ACMI, ‘S/He Is Still Her/e’ is an authorised documentary portrait of one of the most singular – yet profoundly plural – and tirelessly radical artists of the 20th and 21st century, made during the final year of their life. The film interweaves archival footage of Genesis P-Orridge with raw, reflective interviews conducted while wholly cognisant they hadn’t much longer to live. It is like no other film you’ll see this year and with an in-person Q&A with the director on offer it is definitely not to be missed.
 
 
 
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:23 MIFF 2024, Scandinavian Film Festival and ‘Strictly Soundtracks’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/15/miff-2024-scandinavian-film-festival-and-strictly-soundtracks/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 03:24:55 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2110 <p>For this Out Takes, we were doing our best Daft Punk impression and going around the world and back again looking at the line up for two international film festivals... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/15/miff-2024-scandinavian-film-festival-and-strictly-soundtracks/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/15/miff-2024-scandinavian-film-festival-and-strictly-soundtracks/">MIFF 2024, Scandinavian Film Festival and ‘Strictly Soundtracks’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we were doing our best Daft Punk impression and going around the world and back again looking at the line up for two international film festivals... LEARN MORE 2024 Melbourne International Film Festival (fondly known as MIFF in these parts) and were joined by Artistic Director Al Cossar to give us the scoop on what not to miss in cinemas and online this August. Then we were off to Finland to review ‘Light Light Light’, one of the many great Nordic features on offer at this year’s Scandinavian Film Festival and hear our exclusive interview with director Inari Niemi. We finished up this jam-packed show by speaking with Dave and Henry, the wonderful team behind ‘Strictly Soundtracks’ which returned for season 2 on JOY on Sundays from 11am and promises to  deliver a broad range of genres from a wide variety of local and international artists, with a diverse selection of music from the most beloved soundtracks and scores. Definitely one to add to your weekly list of shows to enJOY via Australia’s first only LGBTIQA+ community radio station, along with Out Takes of course!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:06 MDFF 2024 with special guest Marion Pilowsky, Environmental Accelerator Film Festival and NAIDOC Week recommendations https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/08/mdff-2024-with-special-guest-marion-pilowsky-environmental-accelerator-film-festival-and-naidoc-week-recommendations/ Sun, 07 Jul 2024 23:15:51 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2107 <p>For this Out Takes, we highlighted two film festivals on in Melbourne this July and provided some great queer First Nations recommendations to enjoy this NAIDOC week. First up was... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/08/mdff-2024-with-special-guest-marion-pilowsky-environmental-accelerator-film-festival-and-naidoc-week-recommendations/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/08/mdff-2024-with-special-guest-marion-pilowsky-environmental-accelerator-film-festival-and-naidoc-week-recommendations/">MDFF 2024 with special guest Marion Pilowsky, Environmental Accelerator Film Festival and NAIDOC Week recommendations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we highlighted two film festivals on in Melbourne this July and provided some great queer First Nations recommendations to enjoy this NAIDOC week. First up was... LEARN MORE NAIDOC week. First up was the return of Marion Pilowsky to discuss her wonderful documentary ‘Isla’s Way’ that we first covered last year for MQFF and is now back screening as part of this year’s Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. We also revisited our interview with Rachael Antony, the director of the Bob Brown documentary ‘The Giants’ which is featured in the upcoming Environmental Accelerator Film Festival. We wrapped up this show with some recommendations for NAIDOC Week, putting the spotlight on some fabulous First Nation’s LGBTIQA+ content including ‘Bastardy’, ‘Marungka Tjalatjunu’ and more to celebrate this year’s theme – Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud. 
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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:44 Out Takes Recommends: Winter 2024 edition https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/01/out-takes-recommends-winter-2024-edition/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 02:05:58 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2102 <p>As has become tradition on Out Takes over the past few years, we used this show to rate, review and recommend a very diverse range of films and television for... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/01/out-takes-recommends-winter-2024-edition/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/07/01/out-takes-recommends-winter-2024-edition/">Out Takes Recommends: Winter 2024 edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> As has become tradition on Out Takes over the past few years, we used this show to rate, review and recommend a very diverse range of films and television for... LEARN MORE ‘Deadloch’, the certified Out Takes favourite Aussie series of last year.
Also, to Electric Light Orchestra fans everywhere, we’d like to sincerely apologise for one of our hosts confusing the title of their classic tune ‘Evil Woman’ (as recently heard on the incredible season 3 opening of ‘Hacks’) with Cliff Richard’s ‘Devil Woman’. He has been reprimanded for this crime and will be listening to this wonderful Hacks playlist on repeat to avoid any further mistakes or embarassment for himself and the program. Let us know too what you rate and recommend this winter via email or on Instagram and follow us for updates on what’s coming up, giveaways and more!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:01 Out Takes Extra: the extended interview with Lesflicks CEO Naomi Bennett https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/27/out-takes-extra-the-extended-interview-with-lesflicks-ceo-naomi-bennett/ Thu, 27 Jun 2024 07:12:37 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2099 <p>For this Out Takes Extra, Demetra spoke with Lesflicks CEO Naomi Bennett for our June 2024 Pride Month special and in this extended interview also covered a wide range of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/27/out-takes-extra-the-extended-interview-with-lesflicks-ceo-naomi-bennett/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/27/out-takes-extra-the-extended-interview-with-lesflicks-ceo-naomi-bennett/">Out Takes Extra: the extended interview with Lesflicks CEO Naomi Bennett</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes Extra, Demetra spoke with Lesflicks CEO Naomi Bennett for our June 2024 Pride Month special and in this extended interview also covered a wide range of... LEARN MORE Naomi Bennett is the CEO of Lesflicks, the home to the largest collection of authentic sapphic stories of any online streaming service in the world.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 27:12 Happy Pride Month featuring Lesflicks and We Are Pride https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/26/happy-pride-month-featuring-we-are-pride-and-lesflicks/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 22:00:25 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2092 <p>While our queer friends in the Northern Hemisphere are celebrating Pride Month in the sun, we’re shivering down under wishing we were there too and wondering what celebrating Pride in... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/26/happy-pride-month-featuring-we-are-pride-and-lesflicks/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/26/happy-pride-month-featuring-we-are-pride-and-lesflicks/">Happy Pride Month featuring Lesflicks and We Are Pride</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> While our queer friends in the Northern Hemisphere are celebrating Pride Month in the sun, we’re shivering down under wishing we were there too and wondering what celebrating Pride in... LEARN MORE We Are Pride, one of YouTube’s leading LGBTQIA+ film and TV channels, and CEO Naomi Bennett from Lesflicks, home to the largest collection of authentic sapphic stories of any online streaming service in the world.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:59 ‘Grape Steak’ and 2024 Spanish Film Festival https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/17/grape-steak-and-2024-spansih-film-festival/ Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:38:45 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2076 <p>For this Out Takes, we showcased the diversity of our local cinema scene with a new queer independent release from a Sydney art collective and the return of one of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/17/grape-steak-and-2024-spansih-film-festival/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/17/grape-steak-and-2024-spansih-film-festival/">‘Grape Steak’ and 2024 Spanish Film Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we showcased the diversity of our local cinema scene with a new queer independent release from a Sydney art collective and the return of one of... LEARN MORE ‘Grape Steak’, which is described as a “…wishfully ambient portal, a love-poem of trauma and humiliation set in Sydney, a slow comedy for a come-down, made resourcefully and communally over five years.” Then we caught up with Benjamin Zeccola, Palace Cinema CEO and curator of the HSBC Spanish Film Festival which is celebrating its 26th year of presenting a superb selection of the finest new and classic films from Spain and Latin America to Australian audiences this June and July.
 
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 55:12 Local Queer Cinema: ‘In The Room Where He Waits’ and ‘Sunflower’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/09/local-queer-cinema-in-the-room-where-he-waits-and-sunflower/ Sun, 09 Jun 2024 03:44:17 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2072 <p>It’s no secret we love highlighting local queer cinema and for this show we looked at two new bold and highly impressive queer Australian feature films available for you to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/09/local-queer-cinema-in-the-room-where-he-waits-and-sunflower/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/09/local-queer-cinema-in-the-room-where-he-waits-and-sunflower/">Local Queer Cinema: ‘In The Room Where He Waits’ and ‘Sunflower’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It’s no secret we love highlighting local queer cinema and for this show we looked at two new bold and highly impressive queer Australian feature films available for you to... LEARN MORE ‘In The Room Where He Waits’ follows Tobin Wade, a theatre actor poised to perform in his Broadway breakthrough role, who must return home to Australia after the breakdown of his long-term relationship and the sudden death of his father. Stuck quarantining in a hotel room before the funeral, Tobin begins to unravel, not ready to confront a past long-left behind. The film stars critically acclaimed WA actor Daniel Monks (Sissy, Pulse) Susie Porter (Ladies in Black) and Anthony Brandon Wong (from Sequin in a Blue Room) and is written and directed by Timothy Despina Marshall who joined us to discuss the process of making the film and why it was important for him to share this story in his feature film debut.
We were also joined by director/producer team Gabriel Carrubba and Zane Borg along with Liam Mollica who is the lead actor in ‘Sunflower’ playing Leo, a seventeen-year-old boy who struggles to understand and embrace his sexuality as he comes of age in the working-class suburbs on Melbourne’s edge. Along with discussing the themes and drive behind each of them to tell this story we also find out more about the challenges and opportunities that come with making an independent feature film in Australia. For more great queer film and television content, subscribe to our podcast and follow Out Takes on Instagram.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false Out Takes JOY Radiothon 2024 Extravaganza! https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/03/out-takes-joy-radiothon-2024-extravaganza/ Mon, 03 Jun 2024 02:14:37 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2068 <p>For this program, we were Out, Loud, Live and Proud from the JOY studios for a very special JOY Radiothon show! JOY Radiothon is back from 1-7 June 2024, and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/03/out-takes-joy-radiothon-2024-extravaganza/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/06/03/out-takes-joy-radiothon-2024-extravaganza/">Out Takes JOY Radiothon 2024 Extravaganza!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this program, we were Out, Loud, Live and Proud from the JOY studios for a very special JOY Radiothon show! JOY Radiothon is back from 1-7 June 2024, and... LEARN MORE JOY Radiothon is back from 1-7 June 2024, and in celebration of 30 years of Australia’s LGBTQIA+ community media organisation helping our communities flourish, the theme this year is FLOURISH. We wanted to highlight the importance of community media and local film festivals supporting each other to thrive and flourish so we were joined by St Kilda Film Festival director Richard Sowada and Melbourne Queer Film Festival’s CEO David Martin Harris to tell us about their upcoming events in June and also discuss how their respective organisations continue to highlight our stories and create stroing community connections. We also encourage you to join and re-new your membership, make a donation or purchase an item from the new JOY Merch’ store and help support JOY 94.9 to remain a voice for our community and continue nto flourish for another 30 years!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ featuring Academy Award winning director Kevin Macdonald https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/27/high-low-john-galliano-featuring-academy-award-winning-director-kevin-macdonald/ Mon, 27 May 2024 06:49:49 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2064 <p>For this show we hit the runway and took an in depth look at the new documentary ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ that explores the controversial and very talented fashion... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/27/high-low-john-galliano-featuring-academy-award-winning-director-kevin-macdonald/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/27/high-low-john-galliano-featuring-academy-award-winning-director-kevin-macdonald/">‘High & Low: John Galliano’ featuring Academy Award winning director Kevin Macdonald</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this show we hit the runway and took an in depth look at the new documentary ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ that explores the controversial and very talented fashion... LEARN MORE ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ that explores the controversial and very talented fashion designer’s rapid ascent, fall from grace after an antisemitic tirade, and rehabilitation. We spoke with the film’s Academy-Award winning director Kevin Macdonald who took us behind the scenes of the captivating and complex life of the flamboyant and iconoclastic designer. The film features intimate interviews with Galliano himself, offering a rare glimpse into his perspective and search for redemption, along with candid interviews from renowned figures in the fashion world such as Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Anna Wintour providing a multifaceted understanding of Galliano’s impact on the fashion industry.
We also revisited our interview from 2018 with Lorna Tucker, the director of WESTWOOD: PUNK, ICON, ACTIVIST, which offered an insiders take into the organised chaos of punk fashion designer Vivienne Westwood and her uphill struggle to success, looking closely at her artistry, activism and cultural significance.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 44:51 ‘Lil Nas X – Long Live Montero’ featuring Zac Manuel https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/20/lil-nas-x-long-live-montero-featuring-zac-manuel/ Mon, 20 May 2024 00:51:19 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2060 <p>‘Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero’ is the latest in a long line of music documentaries that in this instance turns the spotlight on full to one of the biggest... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/20/lil-nas-x-long-live-montero-featuring-zac-manuel/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/20/lil-nas-x-long-live-montero-featuring-zac-manuel/">‘Lil Nas X – Long Live Montero’ featuring Zac Manuel</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> ‘Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero’ is the latest in a long line of music documentaries that in this instance turns the spotlight on full to one of the biggest... LEARN MORE ‘Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero’ is the latest in a long line of music documentaries that in this instance turns the spotlight on full to one of the biggest queer hip hop and popstars in the game. Zac Manuel is an award–winning, New Orleans bred-and-based filmmaker and his work in documentary and music video explores intimacy, Black masculinity, class, identity and inheritance. Zac was our special guest on the show to discuss his role as the co-director of this film, his insight in to the world of Montero Lamar Hill a.k.a Lil Nas X and much more.
We also revisited our interview from May 2022 with Bradley & Pablo, the directors of ‘Charli XCX: Alone Together’ which covered the production of Charli XCX’s 2020 quarantine album “How I’m Feeling Now” which was created in 40 days during the COVID-19 pandemic, including its semi-collaborative nature with her community of online fans.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 46:05 German Film Festival featuring Claire Burger and ‘Interview With A Vampire’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/13/german-film-festival-featuring-claire-burger-and-interview-with-a-vampire/ Sun, 12 May 2024 23:42:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2057 <p>For this program, we looked at the latest iteration of a revamped vampire classic from Anne Rice and also celebrated the return of the German Film Festival in Melbourne this... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/13/german-film-festival-featuring-claire-burger-and-interview-with-a-vampire/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/13/german-film-festival-featuring-claire-burger-and-interview-with-a-vampire/">German Film Festival featuring Claire Burger and ‘Interview With A Vampire’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this program, we looked at the latest iteration of a revamped vampire classic from Anne Rice and also celebrated the return of the German Film Festival in Melbourne this... LEARN MORE German Film Festival in Melbourne this May and June. We were joined by special guest Claire Burger, the acclaimed French film screenwriter and director whose latest film ‘Langue Étrangère’ is screening direct from the Berlinale and is the centrepiece film for this year’s German Film Festival.
We also did a deep dive into the fascinating history of ‘Interview With A Vampire’ in the lead up to the second season of the television adaptation coming to AMC from May 12. We discussed the original novel by Anne Rice from 1976 that went on to a successful but controversial film adaptation in the 1990’s, then on to the current television series that commenced in 2022. This latest version has embraced the original storyline of the intense relationship between Louis and Lestat and new characters in season 2 that directly explore the very queer world that they now inhabit in and around the Théâtre des Vampires in Paris and across Prague and New Orleans.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:18 ‘Housekeeping for Beginners’ with Goran Stolevski https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/06/housekeeping-for-beginners-with-goran-stolevski/ Sun, 05 May 2024 22:50:06 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2053 <p>For this show, we turned the Out Takes spotlight on Goran Stolevski, one of the most talented openly gay screenwriters and directors on the rise in Australia and worldwide. ‘Housekeeping... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/06/housekeeping-for-beginners-with-goran-stolevski/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/05/06/housekeeping-for-beginners-with-goran-stolevski/">‘Housekeeping for Beginners’ with Goran Stolevski</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this show, we turned the Out Takes spotlight on Goran Stolevski, one of the most talented openly gay screenwriters and directors on the rise in Australia and worldwide. ‘Housekeeping... LEARN MORE ‘Housekeeping for Beginners’ is Goran’s third feature film and explores the universal truths of family, both the ones we’re born into and the ones we find for ourselves.  We were delighted to welcome Goran back for his third time on the show to discuss the film plus check in on how he has been spending his time on the festival circuit and travelling around the US with his husband too.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 51:52 ‘Swift Street’ and ‘The Sweet East’ with special guests Bernie Van Tiel and Nick Pinkerton https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/30/swift-street-and-the-sweet-east-with-special-guests-bernie-van-tiel-and-nick-pinkerton/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 22:42:59 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2050 <p>For this Out Takes, we took a look at two very different projects that highlighted our interest in independent cinemas and quality Aussie TV; ‘The Sweet East’, a wildly original... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/30/swift-street-and-the-sweet-east-with-special-guests-bernie-van-tiel-and-nick-pinkerton/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/30/swift-street-and-the-sweet-east-with-special-guests-bernie-van-tiel-and-nick-pinkerton/">‘Swift Street’ and ‘The Sweet East’ with special guests Bernie Van Tiel and Nick Pinkerton</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we took a look at two very different projects that highlighted our interest in independent cinemas and quality Aussie TV; ‘The Sweet East’, a wildly original... LEARN MORE ‘The Sweet East’, a wildly original US indie film that has been described as Alice in Wonderland in the upside down world featuring an incredible cast including Jacob Elordi and Ayo Edebiri, and ‘Swift Street’, a new local television series from SBS that shines a spotlight on diversity and representation through a fast paced action packed crime drama that also deals with young love and family friction in inner city Melbourne.
We were joined by special guests Bernie Van Tiel, who plays the very cool and very queer Aisha in ‘Swift Street’, and Nick Pinkerton, the US based screenwriter of ‘The Sweet East’ who was in Australia when we spoke for a series of special screenings and Q&A’s across the country.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:57 Challengers https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/23/challengers/ Tue, 23 Apr 2024 01:35:43 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2046 <p>As the heading states, this program was all about ‘Challengers’, the latest film from Luca Guadagnino (two times Out Takes guest and one of our favourite filmmakers) which is set... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/23/challengers/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/23/challengers/">Challengers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> As the heading states, this program was all about ‘Challengers’, the latest film from Luca Guadagnino (two times Out Takes guest and one of our favourite filmmakers) which is set... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 56:45 Heartbreak High season 2 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/16/heartbreak-high-season-2/ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 23:18:09 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2043 <p>For this Out Takes, we’re heading back to high school with the cool kids from Hartley High to look at season 2 of Heartbreak High which is on Netflix now. ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/16/heartbreak-high-season-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/16/heartbreak-high-season-2/">Heartbreak High season 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we’re heading back to high school with the cool kids from Hartley High to look at season 2 of Heartbreak High which is on Netflix now. ... LEARN MORE season 2 of Heartbreak High which is on Netflix now.  We explored the entire HH universe, including ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ movie from 1993 and the spinoff original TV series that ran for seven seasons, on to the re-boot that dropped on our screens in late 2022 and introduced a whole new cast of crazy, cool and very queer kids navigating modern teen life in Western Sydney on to our screens.
All of your favourite characters are back plus a few new editions to the crew and there is a whole lot of new drama, laughs and chaos along the way.  We bring you our season 2 reviews and recaps (with no spoilers) plus a plea to the TV goddesses to bless us with a third season soon!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:14 ‘Late Night with the Devil’ and ‘Monkey Man’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/08/late-night-with-the-devil-and-monkey-man/ Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:23:48 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2039 <p>For this Out Takes we looked at two new releases that have brilliant performances and innovative stories plus jump scares and action scenes that will literally have you on the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/08/late-night-with-the-devil-and-monkey-man/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/04/08/late-night-with-the-devil-and-monkey-man/">‘Late Night with the Devil’ and ‘Monkey Man’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes we looked at two new releases that have brilliant performances and innovative stories plus jump scares and action scenes that will literally have you on the... LEARN MORE First up was ‘Late Night with the Devil’, a new Australian made horror film that uses the backdrop of a late night U.S. talk show in 1977 called “Night Owls with Jack Delroy” to tell the story behind the infamous show that saw a young girl go on live television to talk about being possessed by a spirit and in turn unleashed a wave of evil into the lounges of viewers across the country and exposes the hidden secrets behind one man’s determination to become rich, famous and number 1 in the ratings. We were also joined by special guests Cameron and Colin Cairnes, the directors of ‘Late Night with the Devil’ which is in cinemas from April 11,
We then looked at ‘Monkey Man’, the new film from Dev Patel who wrote, produced, starred and directed this project which is his very personal and innovative take on the revenge story that sees him coming into his own as a leading man. It is set in Mumbai and features so much action and drama packed into it that it becomes a very bloody, very intense and very entertaining ride too.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:07 Out Takes Reviews and Recommendations https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/30/out-takes-reviews-and-recommendations/ Sat, 30 Mar 2024 06:56:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2035 <p>With a longer than usual weekend for many of us, this program seemed like the perfect one to catch up on some reviews and recommendations for Easter and beyond. As... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/30/out-takes-reviews-and-recommendations/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/30/out-takes-reviews-and-recommendations/">Out Takes Reviews and Recommendations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With a longer than usual weekend for many of us, this program seemed like the perfect one to catch up on some reviews and recommendations for Easter and beyond. As... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:41 GLAAD 2024 Media Awards and Studio Responsibility Index Report https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/25/glaad-2024-media-awards-and-studio-responsibility-index-report/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 03:43:05 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2032 <p>For this Out Takes program, we took a deep dive into the world’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer media advocacy organisation, who are so well known for their... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/25/glaad-2024-media-awards-and-studio-responsibility-index-report/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/25/glaad-2024-media-awards-and-studio-responsibility-index-report/">GLAAD 2024 Media Awards and Studio Responsibility Index Report</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes program, we took a deep dive into the world’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer media advocacy organisation, who are so well known for their... LEARN MORE Taylor Swift name checked them in one of her biggest hits.
GLAAD formed in New York City as the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation in 1985 to protest against what it saw as the New York Post’s defamatory and sensationalized AIDS coverage and has transformed over the past 39 years into a high profile and well respected organisation that aims to ensure fair, accurate, and inclusive representation across the media landscape and create national and local programs that advance LGBTQ acceptance. We examined their latest  Studio Responsibility Index Report they put out annually that indicates how the distributors and networks are representing the queer community on our screens and behind the scenes too (spoiler alert – it’s a mixed bag, lots of room for improvement). We also looked at the nominees and winners at the 2024 GLAAD Media Awards and revisited our recent interview with writer/director Andrea Pallaoro who’s film ‘Monica’ won this year’s award for Outstanding Film – Limited Theatrical Release.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:03 ‘Love Lies Bleeding’ and 2024 Melbourne Women in Film Festival https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/18/love-lies-bleeding-and-2024-melbourne-women-in-film-festival/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:14:23 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2028 <p>The latest film from Rose Glass stars Kristen Stewart as Lou and Katy M. O’Brian as Jackie who meet in New Mexico in 1989 and their chemistry is immediate. They fall... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/18/love-lies-bleeding-and-2024-melbourne-women-in-film-festival/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/18/love-lies-bleeding-and-2024-melbourne-women-in-film-festival/">‘Love Lies Bleeding’ and 2024 Melbourne Women in Film Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> The latest film from Rose Glass stars Kristen Stewart as Lou and Katy M. O’Brian as Jackie who meet in New Mexico in 1989 and their chemistry is immediate. They fall... LEARN MORE We also spoke with Dr Sian Mitchell, the Festival Director for the Melbourne Women in Film Festival about this year’s program and the importance of the festival in advocating for a world where the voices, stories and creativity of women and gender diverse people are equally valued, recognised and celebrated on and behind the screen. It also aims to expand the vision of gender equality and diversity in the Australian screen industries and culture by creating dynamic and inclusive spaces that bring diverse practitioners and audiences together to be moved by compelling, provocative and entertaining cinema.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 49:20 Out Takes Guide to the 2024 Oscars https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/10/out-takes-guide-to-the-2024-oscars/ Sat, 09 Mar 2024 14:53:21 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2022 <p>It’s no secret we love the international film award season so we made the obvious choice to dedicate this entire program to THE ultimate event, the 96th Academy Awards. It’s... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/10/out-takes-guide-to-the-2024-oscars/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/10/out-takes-guide-to-the-2024-oscars/">Out Takes Guide to the 2024 Oscars</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It’s no secret we love the international film award season so we made the obvious choice to dedicate this entire program to THE ultimate event, the 96th Academy Awards. It’s... LEARN MORE We also welcomed back our international correspondent Dion Blackler all the way from London to help us go through this year’s Oscar nominations and provide some great analysis to our chat. As always, we had a great time taking a deep dive in to the nominees and while we acknowledge the frontrunner in the race (hello ‘Oppenheimer’), we also made some big swings at a few categories that we hope could have a surprise or two for us all when the winners are announced Monday March 11 from 11am AEDT. Happy Oscars!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 49:35 Local and Queer: ‘Equal The Contest’ and ‘Triple OH!’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/03/local-and-queer-equal-the-contest-and-triple-oh/ Sat, 02 Mar 2024 23:49:24 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2018 <p>This was a jam packed Out Takes, full of all the things we love to feature on our program; local queer productions, interviews with their creators and special guests. For... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/03/local-and-queer-equal-the-contest-and-triple-oh/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/03/03/local-and-queer-equal-the-contest-and-triple-oh/">Local and Queer: ‘Equal The Contest’ and ‘Triple OH!’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> This was a jam packed Out Takes, full of all the things we love to feature on our program; local queer productions, interviews with their creators and special guests. For... LEARN MORE ‘Equal The Contest’ is a wonderful documentary by Mitch Nivalis that tells their story as a 42-year-old, non-binary filmmaker who joins a new local women’s footy club in Regional Victoria where a simple desire to play becomes a complex journey of inclusion and belonging. An unexpected turn means the team has to fight to play and their campaign challenges age old sporting traditions and joins the wider movement for gender equity. Mitch was one of our special guests for this show and we were delighted to meet them and get the story behind the story on their incredibly engaging and entertaining film.
We also took a look at ‘Triple OH!’, a 5-part series streaming via SBS on Demand that explores the personal and professional lives of Tayls and Cate, two paramedics with strikingly different personalities, who ride together to save people from life-threatening and sometimes bizarre medical emergencies, while figuring out their attraction for each other along the way. Starring Brooke Satchwell and Tahlee Fereday, this inventive online short-form approach to storytelling packs a lot in, with each episode clocking in at under 11 minutes and featuring a lot of laughs, queer sexual chemistry and medical misadventures to keep you hooked to the end. Co-creator and writer of the series Erica Harrison also joined us on the show where we discussed local queer representation on our screens and how this project is another great chapter in our community telling our stories.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:35 Australian International Documentary Conference 2024 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/26/australian-international-documentary-conference-2024/ Sun, 25 Feb 2024 23:30:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2014 <p>For this Out Takes, we took a deep dive with some very special guests in to the return of the premier event for nonfiction screen content in the Southern Hemisphere. This... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/26/australian-international-documentary-conference-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/26/australian-international-documentary-conference-2024/">Australian International Documentary Conference 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we took a deep dive with some very special guests in to the return of the premier event for nonfiction screen content in the Southern Hemisphere. This... LEARN MORE Australian International Documentary Conference a.k.a. the AIDC, is back in Melbourne this March, welcoming industry players from across the globe to drive collaboration, development, and production and to inspire innovation and ignite social change.
First up, we featured a beautiful documentary that is garnering well deserved praise and accolades around the world including being the first ever film to win the Silver Bear Jury Prize (Short Film) and the Teddy Award for best queer short film at the 73rd Berlin International Film Festival. ‘Marungka Tjalatjunu’, which translates in to Dipped in Black, tells the story of Yankunytjatjara man Derik Lynch who leaves behind the oppression of white city life in Adelaide and embarks on a road trip back to Country for spiritual healing, as memories from his childhood return. Both Derik and his co-director / collaborator Matthew Thorne joined us to discuss the film and share their story with us. We were also delighted to be joined by Natasha Gadd, the creative director and CEO of the Australian International Documentary Conference, who gave us the full scoop on this year’s program, guest speakers, special screenings and more.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:27 MGFF 2024 reviews and an interview with special guest Andrea Pallaoro https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/19/mgff-2024-reviews-and-an-interview-with-special-guest-andrea-pallaoro/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 22:59:58 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2009 <p>For this Out Takes, we brought you some reviews and an exclusive interview for the return of one of our favourite film festivals for 2024. This year’s Mardi Gras Film... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/19/mgff-2024-reviews-and-an-interview-with-special-guest-andrea-pallaoro/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/19/mgff-2024-reviews-and-an-interview-with-special-guest-andrea-pallaoro/">MGFF 2024 reviews and an interview with special guest Andrea Pallaoro</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we brought you some reviews and an exclusive interview for the return of one of our favourite film festivals for 2024. This year’s Mardi Gras Film... LEARN MORE Our first review was of a film that received an 11-and-a-half-minute standing ovation when it premiered at the 2022 Venice Film Festival. ‘Monica’ stars Trace Lysette in the lead role as a trans woman navigating the world on her own in LA before receiving a call to head back to Ohio to help care for her estranged dying mother, played by Patricia Clarkson. This is the third feature film from writer director Andrea Pallaoro who joined us from LA to discuss the film, the inspiration behind the lead character, the incredible cast and so much more. We also took a look at another high-profile film in this year’s program, ‘The Mattachine Family’ which stars Nico Tortorella and Emily Hampshire.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 47:38 Queer Screen’s 2024 Mardi Gras Film Festival https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/12/queer-screens-2024-mardi-gras-film-festival/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 00:15:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2004 <p>This year’s Mardi Gras Film Festival is back screening in Sydney from February 15 to 29, before an on demand encore streaming nationwide from March 1 to 11. Now in... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/12/queer-screens-2024-mardi-gras-film-festival/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/12/queer-screens-2024-mardi-gras-film-festival/">Queer Screen’s 2024 Mardi Gras Film Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> This year’s Mardi Gras Film Festival is back screening in Sydney from February 15 to 29, before an on demand encore streaming nationwide from March 1 to 11. Now in... LEARN MORE queerscreen.org.au for full details on the line up of films, events and more.
To find out all the glorious details about this year’s festival we went straight to the source, one of our favourite returning guests, festival director Lisa Rose. We also revisited our chat with Marion Pilowsky from last November to talk about her wonderful documentary ‘Isla’s Way’ which is also screening in this years MGFF.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:31 The Pope of Trash: John Waters https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/06/the-pope-of-trash-john-waters/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 21:31:56 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2001 <p>With an upcoming retrospective coming to Melbourne cinemas soon, we took this oppoprtunity to revisit the career of one of our favourite filthy filmmakers – the man. the myth and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/06/the-pope-of-trash-john-waters/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/02/06/the-pope-of-trash-john-waters/">The Pope of Trash: John Waters</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With an upcoming retrospective coming to Melbourne cinemas soon, we took this oppoprtunity to revisit the career of one of our favourite filthy filmmakers – the man. the myth and... LEARN MORE Classic and Lido cinemas, about their retrospective that kicks off this month featuring 12 of John Waters classic films on the big screen. We also revisited our interview with the man himself from 2019 where we discussed his remarkable career, his iconic work with Divine and more.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 46:53 Mean Girls https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/01/13/mean-girls/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 06:58:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1997 <p>Ever since the announcement was made in 2020 that there was a film version of the ‘Mean Girls’ musical coming, we’ve been waiting and hoping that it was going to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/01/13/mean-girls/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/01/13/mean-girls/">Mean Girls</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Ever since the announcement was made in 2020 that there was a film version of the ‘Mean Girls’ musical coming, we’ve been waiting and hoping that it was going to... LEARN MORE To atart of, we revisited the original Mean Girls and discussed how this film went on to become such a significant moment in teen cinema history and why it is still a joy to watch 20 years later. Then we turned the spotlight on the new version and gave our verdict on whether it lives up to the hype with its fresh take on some much loved characters plus all of the singing and dancing added in to the mix because don’t forget, this is a movie musical people!
Finally we did a re-cap on the recent Golden Globes and discuss the winners plus the good, bad and ugly that we have come to expect from these award ceremonies.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:52 2023: A Queer Year in Review special https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/01/13/2023-a-queer-year-in-review-special/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 06:45:51 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1995 <p>While this was our first program for 2024, we decided to say our final farewell to 2023 by taking a look back at the year that was and give a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/01/13/2023-a-queer-year-in-review-special/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/01/13/2023-a-queer-year-in-review-special/">2023: A Queer Year in Review special</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> While this was our first program for 2024, we decided to say our final farewell to 2023 by taking a look back at the year that was and give a... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:24 Best of 2023 and what to look forward to in 2024 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/25/best-of-2023-and-what-to-look-forward-to-in-2024/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 23:45:13 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1990 <p>It’s been another interesting year in film and television so as we get set to farewell 2023, we took this opportunity to look back on some of the movies and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/25/best-of-2023-and-what-to-look-forward-to-in-2024/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/25/best-of-2023-and-what-to-look-forward-to-in-2024/">Best of 2023 and what to look forward to in 2024</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It’s been another interesting year in film and television so as we get set to farewell 2023, we took this opportunity to look back on some of the movies and... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:17 Queer content on Free To Air streaming https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/18/queer-content-on-free-to-air-streaming/ Sun, 17 Dec 2023 21:58:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1986 <p>For this Out Takes, we took a deep dive in to free to air streaming services in Australia and the content on offer including the variety of LGBTIQ programs across... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/18/queer-content-on-free-to-air-streaming/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/18/queer-content-on-free-to-air-streaming/">Queer content on Free To Air streaming</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we took a deep dive in to free to air streaming services in Australia and the content on offer including the variety of LGBTIQ programs across... LEARN MORE Brollie which is free to join and is full of great local and international films and television including some great queer content too.
We also featured an encore presentation of our interview with Jane Allen from earlier this year where we discussed ‘In Our Blood’, a four part series on ABC Iview that is set in Sydney and Canberra in the 1980’s, has an incredible cast with a fantastic selection of music from the time that beautifully tells the story of people from politics, medicine and within affected communities grappling separately with a terrifying new disease known as AIDS.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:01 JOY turns 30 and Out Takes celebrates 8 years on air! https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/12/joy-turns-30-and-out-takes-celebrates-8-years-on-air/ Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:47:15 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1983 <p>As you all know, Out Takes is the home of queer cinema and television on JOY 94.9 and for this program we reflected on two milestones that are linked to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/12/joy-turns-30-and-out-takes-celebrates-8-years-on-air/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/12/joy-turns-30-and-out-takes-celebrates-8-years-on-air/">JOY turns 30 and Out Takes celebrates 8 years on air!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> As you all know, Out Takes is the home of queer cinema and television on JOY 94.9 and for this program we reflected on two milestones that are linked to... LEARN MORE JOY Media a.k.a JOY 94.9, is still Australia’s first only LGBTQIA+ community media organisation and over the coming twelve months, JOY is acknowledging it’s 30 year history with on-air commemorations, archival interviews, events and more to reflect on and celebrate JOY’s three decades on air and online. As the station that brought us together and provides the platform for our program to be heard in Australia and around the world, we took this opportunity to reflect on our individual ‘journeys with JOY’ and our own queer history as well.
Out Takes also celebrated 8 years on air this December so we also looked back at how the program has evolved, what we have learned along the way and how the show continues to showcase some of the best LGBTIQ film and television from Australia and around the world.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:51 ‘Bottoms’ and ‘Dicks: The Musical’ with special guests Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/04/bottoms-and-dicks-the-musical-with-special-guests-aaron-jackson-and-josh-sharp/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 00:44:10 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1979 <p>For this Out Takes, we turned our spotlight on two new funny and very quirky films that highlight a new wave of LGBTIQ+ millennial and Gen Z cinema that is... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/04/bottoms-and-dicks-the-musical-with-special-guests-aaron-jackson-and-josh-sharp/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/12/04/bottoms-and-dicks-the-musical-with-special-guests-aaron-jackson-and-josh-sharp/">‘Bottoms’ and ‘Dicks: The Musical’ with special guests Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we turned our spotlight on two new funny and very quirky films that highlight a new wave of LGBTIQ+ millennial and Gen Z cinema that is... LEARN MORE We had a ball watching and reviewing ‘Dicks: The Musical’ which follows two self-obsessed businessmen who discover they’re long-lost identical twins and come together to plot the reunion of their eccentric divorced parents. Along with the hilarious musical numbers courtesy of the amazing cast including Nathan Lane, Megan Mullaly and Megan Thee Stallion, there’s also puppets, incest and more! It’s as unhinged and crazy as it sounds and a very fun watch plus we were joined by the films co-writers and lead actors Aaron Jackson & Josh Sharp to get the scoop on all of the behind the scenes tales.
We also reviewed ‘Bottoms’, a satirical teen comedy with very adult themes that follows two unpopular lesbian best friend’s who start a high school fight club to meet girls and lose their virginity. They soon find themselves in over their heads when the most popular students start beating each other up in the name of self-defense. It’s hilarious and outrageous with a dynamic young cast and one of the best uses of ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ that we’ve seen in a feature film EVER!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:19 ‘A Savage Christmas’ with special guests Thea Raveneau and Helen Thomson https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/28/a-savage-christmas-with-special-guests-thea-raveneau-and-helen-thomson/ Mon, 27 Nov 2023 22:15:53 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1976 <p>With the silly season just around the corner, we dedicated this program to bringing you the latest on a great new film that looks at Christmas from a very queer... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/28/a-savage-christmas-with-special-guests-thea-raveneau-and-helen-thomson/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/28/a-savage-christmas-with-special-guests-thea-raveneau-and-helen-thomson/">‘A Savage Christmas’ with special guests Thea Raveneau and Helen Thomson</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With the silly season just around the corner, we dedicated this program to bringing you the latest on a great new film that looks at Christmas from a very queer... LEARN MORE ‘A Savage Christmas’ is a new Aussie film that takes the experience of spending Christmas with the family and turns it on its head in many surprising and funny ways. Written and directed by Madeleine Dyer and featuring a fantastic cast including Thea Raveneau, an Aboriginal Transgender Woman in her first major film role, and Helen Thomson, who will be well known to many from her film and television roles including the very popular ‘Colin From Accounts’. Thea and Helen joined us in the show to share their experience behind the scenes and to tell us why this film is a much-needed addition to the holiday season film cannon.
We also shared a few recommendations on some LGBTIQ festive films to check out in the lead up to December 25. Happy holidays!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:17 Goran Stolevski https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/20/goran-stolevski/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 22:31:37 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1969 <p>It is no secret that we think ‘Of An Age’ is one of the best queer films to come out of Australia in years so for this Out Takes we... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/20/goran-stolevski/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/20/goran-stolevski/">Goran Stolevski</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It is no secret that we think ‘Of An Age’ is one of the best queer films to come out of Australia in years so for this Out Takes we... LEARN MORE creenwriters and directors on the rise in Australia and worldwide.
Goran Stolveski is an award winning Macedonian-Australian creative who made his feature film directorial debut with the 2022 film ‘You Won’t Be Alone’, which premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and his second feature film, ‘Of an Age’, was the winner of the Best Film Award at the 2022 CinefestOZ. His latest film ‘Housekeeping for Beginners’ won the Queer Lion Award at the 2023 Venice Film Festival and was selected as the Macedonian entry for the Best International Feature Film at the 96th Academy Awards.
For this program, we revisit our March 2023 interview with Goran just prior to the cinema release for ‘Of An Age’ and then we play the highlights from the late October Q&A with Goran that Out Takes hosted prior to a screening of this film in front of a live audience. This event was presented by community radio station 3ZZZ and supported by JOY Media.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 51:27 Out Takes Recommends with special guest Marion Pilowsky https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/13/out-takes-recommends-with-special-guest-marion-pilowsky/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 21:37:21 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1964 <p>With everything going on in the world, it seemed like a good time for us to make some recommendations to help bring us together and let the art of cinema... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/13/out-takes-recommends-with-special-guest-marion-pilowsky/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/13/out-takes-recommends-with-special-guest-marion-pilowsky/">Out Takes Recommends with special guest Marion Pilowsky</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With everything going on in the world, it seemed like a good time for us to make some recommendations to help bring us together and let the art of cinema... LEARN MORE Melbourne Queer Film Festival was in full swing and alongside a stream of historical titles throughout the program, MQFF also presents a joyous and uplifting array of new films including the fantastic Aussie documentary ‘Isla’s Way’ which was our first recommendation.
‘Isla’s Way’ focuses on the life of formidable great grandmother Isla Roberts who insists that although she’s not a lesbian, her girlfriend Susan is. In this tender, richly humorous portrait of an 87-year-old horse carriage driving champion, we learn what makes an ordinary life extraordinary. This wonderful new Aussie documentary feature is fresh from its world premiere at this year’s Adelaide Film Festival and we were delighted to have its director Marion Pilowsky on to give us the full behind the scene stories of this must-see documentary.
We then dived in to our recommendations and as always it’s a mixed bag (a film starring Annette Benning and Jodie Foster, a historical 20th century gay romance drama miniseries, Taylor Swift’s record-breaking concert film and more). Guaranteed that we have something for everyone and a couple of gems in there just waiting to be discovered.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:43 2023 British Film Festival and more MQFF https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/09/2023-british-film-festival-and-more-mqff/ Wed, 08 Nov 2023 22:15:27 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1961 <p>It is no secret we love a good film festival at Out Takes so for this program we looked at two coming our way this November. First up we discussed... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/09/2023-british-film-festival-and-more-mqff/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/11/09/2023-british-film-festival-and-more-mqff/">2023 British Film Festival and more MQFF</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It is no secret we love a good film festival at Out Takes so for this program we looked at two coming our way this November. First up we discussed... LEARN MORE 2023 Cunard British Film Festival which is presented by Palace Cinemas and is a showcase for many new and retrospective British films. Two of the fantatsic new features on offer were the Noel Coward documentary ‘Mad About Ther Boy’ and ‘Pretty Red Dress’, the brilliant debut film from London based writer/director Dionne Edwards. We enjoyed both for many different reasons and were delighted to be joined by Dionne Edwards to discuss her film and more on this show.
We also took another look at the program for the 33rd annual Melbourne Queer Film Festival a.k.a MQFF which is back in cinemas from November 9 to 19 and once again we provided a few more recommendations on what to check out on the big screen at this years festival.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 49:57 Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age with special guests Larry Duplechan and Stephen Kijak https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/10/30/hollywoods-gay-golden-age-with-special-guests-larry-duplechan-and-stephen-kijak/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 21:51:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1957 <p>For this Out Takes, we got nostalgic for the gay golden days of Hollywood by looking at a new documentary and book that both explore many of the films and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/10/30/hollywoods-gay-golden-age-with-special-guests-larry-duplechan-and-stephen-kijak/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/10/30/hollywoods-gay-golden-age-with-special-guests-larry-duplechan-and-stephen-kijak/">Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age with special guests Larry Duplechan and Stephen Kijak</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we got nostalgic for the gay golden days of Hollywood by looking at a new documentary and book that both explore many of the films and... LEARN MORE Our first guest for this program was Stephen Kijak, the director of ROCK HUDSON: ALL THAT HEAVEN ALLOWED, a wonderful new documentary that is an intimate portrait of one of Hollywood’s most celebrated leading men of the 1950’s and ‘60’s and an icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age, whose diagnosis and eventual death from AIDS in 1985 shocked the world, subsequently shifting the way the public perceived the pandemic. The film examines not only Hudson’s cinematic and cultural legacy but takes a rare and sometimes heart-breaking look at his private life through interviews with close friends and former lovers. ‘Rock Hudson: All that Heaven Allowed’ is available to rent and buy on digital now.
Our second guest has a fantastic new book that celebrates the films and magical movie moments that shape our queer identity. Larry Duplechan is a critically acclaimed award-winning American novelist and film lover. His latest book is ‘Movies that Made Me Gay’, a deeply affecting personal memoir and anthology of essays that celebrates his love of cinema and it’s connection to his life and career. From classic Hollywood musicals to definitive black films, from queer cinema to the latest cinematic releases, Larry Duplechan reframes gay cinema through the lens of a life lived observing the community’s journey from persecution to emancipation to acceptance.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:13 Out Takes Guide to MQFF 2023 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/10/23/out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2023/ Sun, 22 Oct 2023 22:58:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1953 <p>It’s one of our favourites that we cover each you so for this program we were excited to bring you all the latest news on our local LGBTIQA+ film festival... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/10/23/out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2023/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/10/23/out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2023/">Out Takes Guide to MQFF 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It’s one of our favourites that we cover each you so for this program we were excited to bring you all the latest news on our local LGBTIQA+ film festival... LEARN MORE Melbourne Queer Film Festival a.k.a MQFF is back from November 9 to 19 with the provocation ‘Rewind to Fast Forward’. The festival is looking to celebrate all queer histories, past, present and future, informing the now and shaping the future. Alongside a stream of historical titles throughout this year’s program, MQFF also presents a joyous and uplifting array of new films.
Our special guests were Cerise Howard, MQFF’s Program Director, who gave us the low down on what to check out at the festival and how it was all coming together, and our new international correspondent Dion Blackler (who’s podcast ‘In The Mood For Film’ is one to check out) with his recommendations from this year’s BFI London Film Festival and in this year’s MQFF program.  We also provide our first selection of reviews, recommendations and films that we can’t wait to see (top of the list: Andrew Haigh’s ‘All Of Us Strangers’ with Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal).
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 56:09 New Queer French Films with special guest Olivier Peyon https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/10/16/new-queer-french-films-with-special-guest-olivier-peyon/ Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:12:10 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1950 <p>After an extended break, the Out Takes team is back on the airwaves and in your ears so for our first show back we took a trip to France to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/10/16/new-queer-french-films-with-special-guest-olivier-peyon/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/10/16/new-queer-french-films-with-special-guest-olivier-peyon/">New Queer French Films with special guest Olivier Peyon</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> After an extended break, the Out Takes team is back on the airwaves and in your ears so for our first show back we took a trip to France to... LEARN MORE ‘Lie With Me’ is an adaptation of Phillippe Besson’s worldwide best selling semi-autobiographical coming of age novel of the same name, which rose to international prominence following a translation by noted Francophile and actress Molly Ringwald.
We also reviewed ‘The Crime Is Mine’, the new film from acclaimed director François Ozon which is his witty and distinctly feminist adaptation of the 1934 play of the same name. We also took a look back at Ozon’s earlier queer film ‘Summer of 85’ and reflected on the quality of French queer cinema that we’ve come to know and expect.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 49:14 Out Takes Extra: 2023 St Ali Italian Film Festival with Elysia Zeccola https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/09/21/out-takes-extra-2023-st-ali-italian-film-festival-with-elysia-zeccola/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 06:33:14 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1946 <p>Ciao! The Out Takes team is taking a well-deserved break until mid-October but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to highlight the St Ali Film Festival which is back in... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/09/21/out-takes-extra-2023-st-ali-italian-film-festival-with-elysia-zeccola/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/09/21/out-takes-extra-2023-st-ali-italian-film-festival-with-elysia-zeccola/">Out Takes Extra: 2023 St Ali Italian Film Festival with Elysia Zeccola</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Ciao! The Out Takes team is taking a well-deserved break until mid-October but we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to highlight the St Ali Film Festival which is back in... LEARN MORE St Ali Film Festival which is back in Australian cinemas from September 19 to October 25, Celebrating its 24th year, this festival favourite in bringing the best films from contemporary Italian auteurs and filmmakers alongside retrospectives and many special events to Italian film lovers right across Australia.
For this Out Takes Extra, we spoke with the festival’s director Elysia Zeccola to find out about the films and themes that are appearing in this year’s program plus her personal recommendations for you to check out at the 2023 St Ali Italian Film Festival.
Many thanks to Miranda Brown Publicity for their support with this interview.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 14:01 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2023 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/07/10/melbourne-documentary-film-festival-2023/ Sun, 09 Jul 2023 22:33:45 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1942 <p>It is no secret that we love a documentary at Out Takes and we’re excited to welcome back one of our favourite local annual film festivals that turns the spotlight... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/07/10/melbourne-documentary-film-festival-2023/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/07/10/melbourne-documentary-film-festival-2023/">Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It is no secret that we love a documentary at Out Takes and we’re excited to welcome back one of our favourite local annual film festivals that turns the spotlight... LEARN MORE The Melbourne Documentary Film Festival is back in cinemas and online throughout July with an incredibly diverse and eclectic mix of Australian and International films.
Our special guests for this show were Dawn Mikkelson and Keri Pickett, the co-directors of ‘Finding Her Beat’, an incredibly entertaining and engaging film that follows an international all-female troupe who perform Taiko, the Japanese drumming art that has been off-limits to women for centuries. They joined us for an in-depth discussion on what it took to capture the essence and energy of the people and performances behind the scenes and on screen in this beautiful and captivating feature length documentary that is screening at Cinema Nova on July 25. We also reviewed ‘Annie Lennox, from Eurythmics to campaigner, the journey of a pop icon’ which is a French production that explores the impact and career of the iconic artist along with two local short films ‘The Kids Turned Out Fine’ and ‘Boy Angel’ which are all screening and streaming as part of this year’s MDFF.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 50:40 The queer legacy of Wham! and George Michael… plus ‘Barbie’! https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/07/03/the-queer-legacy-of-wham-and-george-michael-plus-barbie/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 07:00:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1938 <p>With a new documentary coming to Netflix this July and to acknowledge what would have been his 60th birthday, we dedicated this program to the  legacy and impact of Wham!... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/07/03/the-queer-legacy-of-wham-and-george-michael-plus-barbie/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/07/03/the-queer-legacy-of-wham-and-george-michael-plus-barbie/">The queer legacy of Wham! and George Michael… plus ‘Barbie’!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With a new documentary coming to Netflix this July and to acknowledge what would have been his 60th birthday, we dedicated this program to the  legacy and impact of Wham!... LEARN MORE With a new documentary coming to Netflix this July and to acknowledge what would have been his 60th birthday, we dedicated this program to the  legacy and impact of Wham! and George Michael on queer and pop culture.  From their friendship as children through to their early start in music and on to George’s mega super stardom as a solo artist, these documentaries paint a picture of the opportunities and challenges they faced including George’s very public coming out and how he used his platform to help and inspire queer people around the world.
We were joined on the show by the wonderful award-winning stand-up comedian, television host, writer and podcaster Wil Anderson. You may not know this but is a big fan of George Michael which he highlighted in his recent Melbourne Comedy Festival show where he talked about managing his mental health and how a George Michael song and George’s resilience had such a strong impact on him during and post lockdown. We also looked at the documentary on George’s career and personal life that is streaming now on SBS on Demand.
Finally, we also took this opportunity to take a sneak peak at the ‘Barbie’ movie that is in cinemas from July 20 and has everyone talking for all of the right reasons. Three of the stars of the film – Issa Rae, America Ferrera and Margot Robbie (who also produced the film) along with its director Great Gerwig were in Australia recently to promote its upcoming release. Out Takes was invited to listen in to the virtual press conference and we’re sharing some of the highlights from the event hosted by Zan Rowe and held near Bondi Beach, just the place you’d expect to run in to Barbie down under!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 55:11 Out Takes Winter Warmer Edition 2023 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/26/out-takes-winter-warmer-edition-2023/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 00:58:16 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1934 <p>For this Out Takes, we were joined by special guest Alaisdair to look at some Winter Warmers, a.k.a. our recommendations for some new television shows and films to get in... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/26/out-takes-winter-warmer-edition-2023/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/26/out-takes-winter-warmer-edition-2023/">Out Takes Winter Warmer Edition 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we were joined by special guest Alaisdair to look at some Winter Warmers, a.k.a. our recommendations for some new television shows and films to get in... LEARN MORE From must-see sitcoms and queer stand up specials to a very queer reality show plus that short film from Pedro Almodóvar starring Pedro Pascal as a gay cowboy and the new raunchy feature film starring Jennifer Lawrence, there is literally something for everyone. We also acknowledge the 25th anniversary of the first broadcast of ‘Will & Grace’ and ‘Sex and the City’ and confirm that for better or worse, they still hold a very special place in our big gay hearts.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:39 2023 Spanish Film Festival, Cinema Nova Pride Season and ‘All The Beauty and the Bloodshed’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/19/2023-spanish-film-festival-cinema-nova-pride-season-and-all-the-beauty-and-the-bloodshed/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:10:49 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1931 <p>There is nothing better than getting into a cosy cinema in winter and enjoying some quality queer films so we took this program as an opportunity to highlight some of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/19/2023-spanish-film-festival-cinema-nova-pride-season-and-all-the-beauty-and-the-bloodshed/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/19/2023-spanish-film-festival-cinema-nova-pride-season-and-all-the-beauty-and-the-bloodshed/">2023 Spanish Film Festival, Cinema Nova Pride Season and ‘All The Beauty and the Bloodshed’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> There is nothing better than getting into a cosy cinema in winter and enjoying some quality queer films so we took this program as an opportunity to highlight some of... LEARN MORE We caught up with Palace Cinema CEO Ben Zeccola about this years Spanish Film Festival which is bringing a 32 film strong line up of diverse and quality cinema from Spain and Latin America across Australia into mid July. Celebrating 25 years in 2023, this years festival highlights include a focus on Women in Filmmaking, a comprehensive Carlos Saura retrospective, an Uruguayan documentary with an Australian connection and much more.
We were also joined by special guest and good friend of the show Paul Tonta from Madman Cinema to review Cinema Nova’s Pride on Screen program. This curated selection of premiere screenings, new releases and big-screen classics explores a diverse range of stories from across the LGBTQI+ experience. It includes ‘All The Beauty and The Bloodshed’ which will also be streaming exclusively on DocPlay from June 29. From Academy Award winner Laura Poitras, this incredibly powerful documentary about internationally renowned artist and activist Nan Goldin told through her slideshows, intimate interviews, ground-breaking photography, and rare footage of her personal fight to hold the Sackler family accountable for the opioid crisis.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 47:54 Deadloch: must-see queer Aussie TV https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/10/deadloch-must-see-queer-aussie-tv/ Sat, 10 Jun 2023 06:07:20 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1925 <p>*Language warning* – this episode has a bit of colourful language in it from us and the TV show itself 🙂 For this Out Takes, we turned our attention to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/10/deadloch-must-see-queer-aussie-tv/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/10/deadloch-must-see-queer-aussie-tv/">Deadloch: must-see queer Aussie TV</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> *Language warning* – this episode has a bit of colourful language in it from us and the TV show itself 🙂 For this Out Takes, we turned our attention to... LEARN MORE For this Out Takes, we turned our attention to ‘Deadloch’, a new Australian original series from the absurdly funny and clever minds of Kate McLennan and Kate McCartney on Amazon Prime Video that takes the crime genre, mixes in a huge dash of comedy and bad language, the beautiful Tasmanian landscape along with an incredibly diverse and talented cast and turns it into one of the most hilarious, entertaining and queerest local productions we’ve seen in a very long time.
Set in the fictional Tasmanian town of Deadloch, the show begins when the community is left reeling after a local man turns up dead on the beach. Two female detectives are thrown together to solve the case along with their overeager junior constable Abby. As the town implodes from the realisation there is a serial killer in their midst, this trio have to put their differences aside and work together to solve this case.
We were joined for an exclusive interview with cast members Nina Oyama and Tom Ballard to find out how they got involved in this project, what it was like shooting for six months straight in Tasmania and how queer this show really is (spoiler, it’s very queer). The first three episodes of Deadloch premiered exclusively on Prime Video globally from June 2 with new episodes available each Friday, leading up to the season finale on Friday July 7.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 49:21 Queering 100 Years of Disney featuring ‘The Little Mermaid’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/05/queering-100-years-of-disney-featuring-the-little-mermaid/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 23:17:48 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1921 <p>Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and its latest live action adaptation of one of its most popular animated films ‘The Little Mermaid’ has just hit cinemas so... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/05/queering-100-years-of-disney-featuring-the-little-mermaid/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/06/05/queering-100-years-of-disney-featuring-the-little-mermaid/">Queering 100 Years of Disney featuring ‘The Little Mermaid’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Disney is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and its latest live action adaptation of one of its most popular animated films ‘The Little Mermaid’ has just hit cinemas so... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 51:32 St Kilda Film Festival 2023 and new Program Director for MQFF https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/29/st-kilda-film-festival-2023-and-new-program-director-for-mqff/ Mon, 29 May 2023 00:39:48 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1918 <p>This week on Out Takes we turned the spotlight on two iconic Melbourne film festivals and looked at the the importance of local film festivals that tell stories by us,... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/29/st-kilda-film-festival-2023-and-new-program-director-for-mqff/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/29/st-kilda-film-festival-2023-and-new-program-director-for-mqff/">St Kilda Film Festival 2023 and new Program Director for MQFF</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> This week on Out Takes we turned the spotlight on two iconic Melbourne film festivals and looked at the the importance of local film festivals that tell stories by us,... LEARN MORE Melbourne Queer Film Festival Cerise Howard and St Kilda Film Festival director Richard Sowada. 
St Kilda Film Festival is back in person and online from June 1 – 12  and supports the Australian film industry by turning the spotlight on exceptional films by both emerging talent and short works by accomplished industry professionals. Accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the St Kilda Film Festival is an Academy Awards® qualifying event. Award-winning films from the Festival are eligible for consideration in the Short Film Awards and Documentary Short sections of the Oscars®. The Melbourne Queer Film Festival (MQFF) is the biggest/oldest queer film festival in Australia and will run from Nov 9 – Nov 19 this year and as always, aims to engage the community with the best LGBTI+ content in order to educate, entertain and celebrate diversity.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:25 LGBTQ South African Cinema https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/15/lgbtq-south-african-cinema/ Sun, 14 May 2023 22:42:52 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1914 <p>It’s no secret that we love a good film festival at Out Takes, so we were excited to take a look at the South African Film Festival which returned to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/15/lgbtq-south-african-cinema/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/15/lgbtq-south-african-cinema/">LGBTQ South African Cinema</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It’s no secret that we love a good film festival at Out Takes, so we were excited to take a look at the South African Film Festival which returned to... LEARN MORE South African Film Festival which returned to Melbourne and around Australia this May. For this show, we took a closer look at three films that showcase the diversity and talent of LGBTQ film makers and content coming out of South Africa that are featured in this years program.
We were joined from South Africa the incredibly warm and talented creative duo Bonnie & Philani Sithebe to discuss their beautiful and confronting film ‘Valley of a Thousand Hills’ that explores the relationship and romance of two women set in a traditional, patriarchal and rural community in South Africa’s stunning Kwa-Zulu Natal region. We also discussed ‘Call me Miles’, a honest and exposing documentary that charts the challenging journey of Miles’ transition and his attempts to live a meaningful life and find acceptance and happiness as a trans man in modern day South Africa. We also reviewed the exquisitely and sensitively filmed short documentary ‘Prayers for Sweet Waters’ that takes you into the lives of three transgender sex workers in Cape Town.
The 2023 South African Film Festival is being held from May 4 – 31 in cinemas and online across Australia. This not-for-profit event is organised by a group of passionate volunteers to showcase South African talent, culture and diversity and support educational opportunities for disadvantaged children.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:18 Out Takes Encore: The Interview Edition part 2 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/08/out-takes-encore-the-interview-edition-part-2/ Sun, 07 May 2023 23:44:40 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1910 <p>We loved bringing these interviews to you the first time around so here they are again for an encore presentation a.k.a. Out Takes Encore: The Interview Edition part 2. First... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/08/out-takes-encore-the-interview-edition-part-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/08/out-takes-encore-the-interview-edition-part-2/">Out Takes Encore: The Interview Edition part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> We loved bringing these interviews to you the first time around so here they are again for an encore presentation a.k.a. Out Takes Encore: The Interview Edition part 2. First... LEARN MORE First up was our interview from July 2021 with director-producer Aaron Bear who’s poignant documentary ‘Yes I Am – The Ric Weiland Story’ has enjoyed much success on the film festival circuit and will be released on May 16 through Virgil Films;  pre-order the film right here and now.
Later in the show, we revisited our interview with Rachel Antony, the co-director of the new documentary ‘The Giants’ (which is in cinemas now) that beautifully explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans in a poetic documentary portrait of environmental activist Bob Brown.
We also presented an encore of our interview with Goran Stolevski, the writer and director of ‘Of An Age’, which Vanity Fair says is one of the best films of 2023 so far and is in cinemas across Australia now.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 51:51 JOY Radiothon 2023: Together We Thrive https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/02/joy-radiothon-2023-together-we-thrive/ Tue, 02 May 2023 02:30:59 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1905 <p>JOY’s annual fundraising drive (a.k.a Radiothon) was back live from the Victorian Pride Centre for 2023 and for this show we were too, broadcasting live in the studio for the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/02/joy-radiothon-2023-together-we-thrive/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/05/02/joy-radiothon-2023-together-we-thrive/">JOY Radiothon 2023: Together We Thrive</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> JOY’s annual fundraising drive (a.k.a Radiothon) was back live from the Victorian Pride Centre for 2023 and for this show we were too, broadcasting live in the studio for the... LEARN MORE and like JOY, our film and cinema industries rely on our communities to thrive.
To acknowledge and celebrate this, we had on special guests Lisa Rose, Director of the Mardi Gras Film Festival, and Cinema Nova CEO Kristian Connelly. We also discussed the films and Out Takes moments that showcase the importance of representation in film and our community.
Photo (L – R): Campbell, Alan, Conrad, Daniel. 
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 49:14 Queer Environmental Activism https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/24/queer-environmental-activism/ Sun, 23 Apr 2023 23:22:13 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1901 <p>To acknowledge Earth Day 2023, we took a look at a new Australian documentary and U.S. produced docu-series that deal with environmental issues from a queer perspective and the impact... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/24/queer-environmental-activism/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/24/queer-environmental-activism/">Queer Environmental Activism</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> To acknowledge Earth Day 2023, we took a look at a new Australian documentary and U.S. produced docu-series that deal with environmental issues from a queer perspective and the impact... LEARN MORE First up we spoke with Rachel Antony, one of the co-directors of ‘The Giants’, a wonderful hybrid documentary that explores the intertwined fates of trees and humans in a poetic portrait of environmentalist Bob Brown and the Forest. From a seedling to forest elder: the film draws on Bob’s 50 years of inspiring environmental activism and his very public experience as Australia’s first openly gay member of Parliament. Told in Bob’s own words, his story is interwoven with the extraordinary life cycle of Australia’s giant trees, bought to the screen with stunning cinematography and immersive animated forest landscapes.
Our second film and guest were related to ‘Fire and Flood’, a grassroots documentary that explores the vulnerability of LGBTQ communities to climate disasters and also lifts up queer and trans strategies for resilience, transition, and survival. We spoke to the U.S. based creator and director of the project, Vanessa Raditz, to find out more about the project, the movement behind it and how you can get involved. We also encourage you to find out more about Vanessa’s other project ‘Can’t Stop Change’ which continues their work exploring the anti-change culture wars and climate change in Florida
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:46 Out Takes Encore: The Interview Edition https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/17/out-takes-encore-the-interview-edition/ Sun, 16 Apr 2023 23:19:09 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1893 <p>This year feels like it is flying by so for this show we pumped the brakes and revisited four of our favourite interviews from the past 12 months. First up... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/17/out-takes-encore-the-interview-edition/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/17/out-takes-encore-the-interview-edition/">Out Takes Encore: The Interview Edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> This year feels like it is flying by so for this show we pumped the brakes and revisited four of our favourite interviews from the past 12 months. First up... LEARN MORE First up was our chat with award winning director, content creator and newly published author Hannah McElhinney to discuss ‘TransAthletica’, the 17-part documentary series that focuses on the trans experience in a world of gendered sports and features the voices of leading transgender athletes and activists. Recently the team behind TransAthletica announced that it has been nominated for Best Use of Vertical Video, Social in the 27th Annual Webby Awards which are hailed as the “Internet’s highest honour” by The New York Times.
Next up we revisited our interview with Georgie Stone and director Maya Newell about their beautiful collaborative Netflix documentary ‘The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone’ that takes us into Georgie’s world as an Australian transgender teen as she helps change laws, affirms her gender and finds her voice. On April 4th of this year, Georgie delivered an incredibly powerful and timely speech to The National Press Club of Australia about transgender specific issues including what it means to be a true ally to the trans and queer community.
When Daniel caught up with writer-director Maryam Touzani in February, her award winning film ‘The Blue Caftan’ was appearing at the Sydney Queer Screen Film Festival and receiving rave reviews. From May 18, The Blue Caftan will be in cinemas across Australia.
Our final encore interview was with director and producer Gus Berger to discuss his fantastic documentary ‘The Lost City of Melbourne’ which premiered at the 2022 Melbourne International Film Festival and is still screening now across Melbourne at many of our favourite local independent cinemas.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:02 Out Takes Recommends: April 2023 edition https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/09/out-takes-recommends-april-2023-edition/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 21:03:48 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1888 <p>This year, we’ve been enjoying covering national film festivals, industry events and local LGBTIQ+ television. Hpwever, with a long weekend on our doorstep, we decided to look at some of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/09/out-takes-recommends-april-2023-edition/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/09/out-takes-recommends-april-2023-edition/">Out Takes Recommends: April 2023 edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> This year, we’ve been enjoying covering national film festivals, industry events and local LGBTIQ+ television. Hpwever, with a long weekend on our doorstep, we decided to look at some of... LEARN MORE For this show, we looked at two fantastic new Australian releases (Wellness, Class of ’07), a genre defying series from the genius mind of Donald Glover (Swarm) and the final season of one of our favourites (Ted Lasso). We also spoke with Goran Stolevski, the writer and director of ‘Of An Age’, which is one of the best Aussie queer films we’ve seen in a long time and is in cinemas now.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 56:08 Gender Equality and Diversity Representation in Media https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/02/gender-equality-and-diversity-representation-in-media/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 04:09:28 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1883 <p>We talk about representation a lot on Out Takes but it always deserves revisiting. For this show, we took a deep dive into women’s representation on screen and behind the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/02/gender-equality-and-diversity-representation-in-media/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/04/02/gender-equality-and-diversity-representation-in-media/">Gender Equality and Diversity Representation in Media</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> We talk about representation a lot on Out Takes but it always deserves revisiting. For this show, we took a deep dive into women’s representation on screen and behind the... LEARN MORE Being Seen on Screen Conference at Melbourne’s ACMI on April 5 which is presented in partnership with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, one of the world leaders in research and advocacy for representation of women on screens. Actors, activists, writers, directors, academics and creators will pull the curtain back on some of the most pressing issues facing our culture and screen industries including body image, ageing and diversity, with a special focus on Australian created content.
We were joined by two special guests who will appear at the conference to give us their take on what’s working and what still needs to be done in regards to gender equality and diversity on our screens. First up was filmmaker, historian and author Santilla Chingiape who is also the founder of Behind The Screens, an annual program supported by VicScreen, aimed at increasing the representation of people historically excluded from the Australian film industry. We were also joined by First Nations actor, singer, songwriter and writer Elaine Crombie, who has a career that spans over 20 years as well as a wealth of experience behind the scenes.
Finally we took a look at ‘Loving Highsmith’, a fantastic documentary that is released exclusively on DocPlay on April 27 which explores the life of celebrated American author Patricia Highsmith. Based on her diaries, notebooks and the intimate reflections of her lovers, friends and family, it also looks at Highsmith’s quest for love, her troubled identity and writing.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:00 Out Takes Extra: ‘Of An Age’ with special guest Goran Stolevski https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/03/28/out-takes-extra-of-an-age-with-special-guest-goran-stolevski/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 23:42:19 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1879 <p>‘Of An Age’ is a beautiful Melbourne-made film from the incredibly talented writer / director Goran Stolevski that tells the story of Kol (played by Elias Anton), a Serbian Australian... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/03/28/out-takes-extra-of-an-age-with-special-guest-goran-stolevski/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/03/28/out-takes-extra-of-an-age-with-special-guest-goran-stolevski/">Out Takes Extra: ‘Of An Age’ with special guest Goran Stolevski</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> ‘Of An Age’ is a beautiful Melbourne-made film from the incredibly talented writer / director Goran Stolevski that tells the story of Kol (played by Elias Anton), a Serbian Australian... LEARN MORE ‘Of An Age’ is a beautiful Melbourne-made film from the incredibly talented writer / director Goran Stolevski that tells the story of Kol (played by Elias Anton), a Serbian Australian teenager who enters a brief but intense romance with Adam (played by Thom Green), the brother of his ballroom dance partner Ebony. Their story plays out over a very long day in 1999 as they get to know more about each other and develop a brief but intense connection before going their separate ways. They are reunited more than a decade later to discover many of the feelings they had all of those years ago still remain, even though they have become very different people along the way.
For this Out Takes Extra, we spoke to Goran about how this film came to be, why it was so important to have this queer love story represented on the big screen and what’s coming next for this wonderful storyteller and director that puts him as one-to-watch in the international film scene
‘Of An Age’ is in Australian cinemas from March 23rd and is not to be missed, check out your local cinema listings for more details. Many thanks to Roadshow Films for their support with this interview.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 16:47 Queer Australian History featuring ‘In Our Blood’ and ‘Queerstralia’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/03/18/queer-australian-history-featuring-in-our-blood-and-queerstralia/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 06:04:04 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1875 <p>For this program, we turned the spotlight on to two new programs that explore Australia’s broad, diverse and in some cases, very hidden and heartbreaking queer history. First up we... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/03/18/queer-australian-history-featuring-in-our-blood-and-queerstralia/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/03/18/queer-australian-history-featuring-in-our-blood-and-queerstralia/">Queer Australian History featuring ‘In Our Blood’ and ‘Queerstralia’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this program, we turned the spotlight on to two new programs that explore Australia’s broad, diverse and in some cases, very hidden and heartbreaking queer history. First up we... LEARN MORE First up we reviewed the highly anticipated new Aussie series ‘In Our Blood’ which premiered Sunday March 19 at 8.30PM on ABC TV, with all episodes then available to binge on ABC iview. This captivating four-part musical drama series is set in the 80’s, has an incredible cast with a fantastic selection of music from the time that beautifully tells the story of people from politics, medicine and within affected communities grappling separately with a terrifying new disease known as AIDS. We were joined by the wonderful Jane Allen, one of the writers and executive producers of the series, to take us behind the scenes and tell us what it took to take this incredible story from the stage to the screen.
We also showcased ‘Queerstralia’, a brilliantly engaging three-part documentary series now streaming on ABC Iview. Hosted by the very funny and very lesbian Zoe Coombs Marr, ‘Queerstralia’ wipes away the straightwashing and reveals the untold and fascinating queer history of Australia.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:33 The Out Takes Guide to the 2023 Oscars https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/03/15/the-out-takes-guide-to-the-2023-oscars/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 20:50:54 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1870 <p>It’s all over for another year hut we can never let the Academy Awards pass without celebrating this iconic film event and give our picks for what will take out... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/03/15/the-out-takes-guide-to-the-2023-oscars/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/03/15/the-out-takes-guide-to-the-2023-oscars/">The Out Takes Guide to the 2023 Oscars</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It’s all over for another year hut we can never let the Academy Awards pass without celebrating this iconic film event and give our picks for what will take out... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false World Pride Cinema with Onir and ‘The Blue Caftan’ director Maryam Touzani https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/27/world-pride/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:18:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1865 <p>Have your pride flags at the ready! With World Pride taking over Sydney, Australia and the World, we’re celebrating by looking at films from around the globe that make us... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/27/world-pride/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/27/world-pride/">World Pride Cinema with Onir and ‘The Blue Caftan’ director Maryam Touzani</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Have your pride flags at the ready! With World Pride taking over Sydney, Australia and the World, we’re celebrating by looking at films from around the globe that make us... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 48:16 Stories of Love, Loss and Grief: The Last of Us, Spoiler Alert, The Whale and The Son https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/20/stories-of-love-loss-and-grief-the-last-of-us-spoiler-alert-the-whale-and-the-son/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 03:00:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1862 <p>For this episode of Out Takes, we looked at three new films that look at grief, loss and what comes next for those left behind. We kicled off by talking... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/20/stories-of-love-loss-and-grief-the-last-of-us-spoiler-alert-the-whale-and-the-son/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/20/stories-of-love-loss-and-grief-the-last-of-us-spoiler-alert-the-whale-and-the-son/">Stories of Love, Loss and Grief: The Last of Us, Spoiler Alert, The Whale and The Son</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this episode of Out Takes, we looked at three new films that look at grief, loss and what comes next for those left behind. We kicled off by talking... LEARN MORE The first film we looket at was ‘Spoiler Alert’, based on Michael Ausiello’s best-selling memoir. It is a heart-warming/heart-breaking, funny and life-affirming story of how a relationship is transformed and deepened when one of them falls ill with cancer and stars Jim Parsons, Sally Field and Ben Aldridge.
Next up was ‘The Whale’, which follows Charlie, a gay reclusive English teacher with class III obesity played by Brendan Fraser, who’s pain and misery is manifested physically and emotionally due to the death of his partner, which leads to his chronic binge-eating and related health issues. At the same time, Charlie tries to reconnect with his 17-year-old daughter played by Sadie Sink for one last chance at redemption.
Finally, we looked at the latest film from Florian Zeller starring Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern, Vanessa Kirby and Anthony Hopkins. ‘The Son’ tells the story of Peter who’s hectic life gets further upended when his ex-wife tells him their teenage son is deeply troubled. He soon tries to take care of himthe same way he would have wanted his own father to have taken care of him with tragic results.
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]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:39 Connections with MWFF and ‘How to Tell a Secret’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/13/connections-with-mwff-and-how-to-tell-a-secret/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 21:42:12 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1857 <p>As Out Takes is the home of queer cinema on JOY 94.9, it’s only fitting that we dedicated this show to a festival that is on in Melbourne soon with... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/13/connections-with-mwff-and-how-to-tell-a-secret/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/13/connections-with-mwff-and-how-to-tell-a-secret/">Connections with MWFF and ‘How to Tell a Secret’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> As Out Takes is the home of queer cinema on JOY 94.9, it’s only fitting that we dedicated this show to a festival that is on in Melbourne soon with... LEARN MORE Through the theme Connections, the 2023 Melbourne Women in Film Festival showcases the best Australian, Aotearoa New Zealand and Pasifika women’s and gender diverse stories on screen and explores creative collaborations and community through a dynamic program for its seventh year from February 23 – 27. We were joined by Dr Sian Mitchell, the Festival Director for the Melbourne Women in Film Festival, who gave us the scoop on what to check out at this year’s festival and much more.
Later in the program we looked at ‘How to Tell A Secret’, a powerfully moving hybrid documentary tackling the stigma people living with HIV face when disclosing their status in present-day Ireland which is screening at this years Mardi Gras Film Festival. We were delighted to have Robbie Lawlor and Enda McGrattan aka Veda on the program who both appear in the film and share their stories of disclosing their HIV status and the impact it’s had on their lives.
 
 
 
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:13 Drag Cinema with Maxi Shield and “The Winner Takes It All” Director James Demitri https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/06/drag-cinema-with-maxi-shield-and-the-winner-takes-it-all-director-james-demitri/ Sun, 05 Feb 2023 23:39:32 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1853 <p>For this week on Out Takes, we celebrated the international premiere of THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL at the Queer Screen – Mardi Gras Film Festival by looking at some... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/06/drag-cinema-with-maxi-shield-and-the-winner-takes-it-all-director-james-demitri/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/02/06/drag-cinema-with-maxi-shield-and-the-winner-takes-it-all-director-james-demitri/">Drag Cinema with Maxi Shield and “The Winner Takes It All” Director James Demitri</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this week on Out Takes, we celebrated the international premiere of THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL at the Queer Screen – Mardi Gras Film Festival by looking at some... LEARN MORE For this week on Out Takes, we celebrated the international premiere of THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL at the Queer Screen – Mardi Gras Film Festival by looking at some of our favourite drag films!


THE WINNER TAKES IT ALL is the camp new romp from director James Demitri starring Drag Race alumnus Maxi Shield as a jilted lover who finds herself at the center of a farcical murder mystery.


To celebrate, we revisited some of our favourite Out Takes interviews with auteurs of drag cinema: think John Waters and PRISCILLA director, Stephan Elliott. We also spoke with James Demitri and Maxi Shield about their camp new farce, which co-stars Manuel Kornisiuk and Jack Stratton-Smith.

]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:30 Gay Sporting Films with ‘Golden Delicious’ Director Jason Karman https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/01/27/gay-sporting-films-with-golden-delicious-director-jason-karman/ Thu, 26 Jan 2023 23:11:18 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1849 <p>This week on Out Takes we took the plunge and deep dived into the world of gay sporting films. We looked at IN FROM THE SIDE, PUNCH, and GOLDEN DELICIOUS... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/01/27/gay-sporting-films-with-golden-delicious-director-jason-karman/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/01/27/gay-sporting-films-with-golden-delicious-director-jason-karman/">Gay Sporting Films with ‘Golden Delicious’ Director Jason Karman</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> This week on Out Takes we took the plunge and deep dived into the world of gay sporting films. We looked at IN FROM THE SIDE, PUNCH, and GOLDEN DELICIOUS... LEARN MORE This week on Out Takes we took the plunge and deep dived into the world of gay sporting films. We looked at IN FROM THE SIDE, PUNCH, and GOLDEN DELICIOUS – three exciting new films that in each instance, say something about what it means to be gay through the prism of the sports field. Our guest was GOLDEN DELICIOUS director Jason Karman, who joins us to talk about his new coming of age film. GOLDEN DELICIOUS screens alongside IN FROM THE SIDE and PUNCH at the Queer Screen – Mardi Gras Film Festival (MGFF) this year. Checkout the full MGFF program now or catch our chat with MGFF Festival Director Lisa Rose.

]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 49:45 Out Takes Guide to the 2023 Mardi Gras Film Festival https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/01/23/out-takes-guide-to-the-2023-mardi-gras-film-festival/ Mon, 23 Jan 2023 07:46:42 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1846 <p>Now in its thirtieth year, the Mardi Gras Film Festival will bring 166 films from Australia and around the world to Sydney for two glorious weeks of queer cinema from... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/01/23/out-takes-guide-to-the-2023-mardi-gras-film-festival/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/01/23/out-takes-guide-to-the-2023-mardi-gras-film-festival/">Out Takes Guide to the 2023 Mardi Gras Film Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Now in its thirtieth year, the Mardi Gras Film Festival will bring 166 films from Australia and around the world to Sydney for two glorious weeks of queer cinema from... LEARN MORE online and on social media.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 48:51 Out Takes 2022 in Review https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/01/11/out-takes-2022-in-review/ Tue, 10 Jan 2023 22:19:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1842 <p>Whilst many of us were happy to see the back of 2022, we couldn’t let the opportunity go by to look at some of the best queer content from the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/01/11/out-takes-2022-in-review/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2023/01/11/out-takes-2022-in-review/">Out Takes 2022 in Review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Whilst many of us were happy to see the back of 2022, we couldn’t let the opportunity go by to look at some of the best queer content from the... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 50:46 Out Takes Recommends: the Holiday Season Summer Edition https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/12/25/out-takes-recommends-the-holiday-season-summer-edition/ Sat, 24 Dec 2022 21:07:37 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1837 <p>Technically this is the Christmas edition of Out Takes but don’t panic, we’re not talking about holiday themed movies – been there, done that, not today Santa! For this program... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/12/25/out-takes-recommends-the-holiday-season-summer-edition/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/12/25/out-takes-recommends-the-holiday-season-summer-edition/">Out Takes Recommends: the Holiday Season Summer Edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Technically this is the Christmas edition of Out Takes but don’t panic, we’re not talking about holiday themed movies – been there, done that, not today Santa! For this program... LEARN MORE Cinema Nova CEO Kristian Connelly and Madman Cinemas Theatrical Acquisitions Manager Paul Tonta to tell us about their film and television show recommendations for this holiday season and in 2023.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:16 Out Takes celebrates 7 years on air! https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/12/20/out-takes-celebrates-7-years-on-air/ Mon, 19 Dec 2022 22:44:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1833 <p>For this very special Out Takes, we celebrated our seventh anniversary as the home of queer cinema on JOY 94.9! Over more than 300 episodes, we have looked at literally... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/12/20/out-takes-celebrates-7-years-on-air/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/12/20/out-takes-celebrates-7-years-on-air/">Out Takes celebrates 7 years on air!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this very special Out Takes, we celebrated our seventh anniversary as the home of queer cinema on JOY 94.9! Over more than 300 episodes, we have looked at literally... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:25 World AIDS Day 2022 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/29/world-aids-day-2022/ Tue, 29 Nov 2022 00:03:41 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1829 <p>For World AIDS Day 2022, the Out Takes team wanted to highlight two of the fantastic films and interviews from our archives that acknowledge the importance of representation and seeing... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/29/world-aids-day-2022/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/29/world-aids-day-2022/">World AIDS Day 2022</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For World AIDS Day 2022, the Out Takes team wanted to highlight two of the fantastic films and interviews from our archives that acknowledge the importance of representation and seeing... LEARN MORE First up, we presented an encore of Daniel’s interview with director David Weissman who’s award winning documentary WE WERE HERE recalled the early years of the HIV/AIDS crisis in San Francisco. WE WERE HERE is a powerful testament to our collective history and an affirmation of our shared humanity. Daniel spoke in depth with David Weissman about the power of WE WERE HERE and why it continues to maintain its resonance after its premiere at Sundance in 2011. Then we revisited our interview with Yen Tan whose film 1985 was one of the best films of 2019 which examined the early AIDS crisis through a deeply personal and heartbreaking family drama set in Texas in 1985.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:30 Out Takes Recommends: November 2022 edition https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/22/out-takes-recommends-november-2022-edition/ Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:38:20 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1826 <p>We’ve been enjoying covering the Melbourne Queer Film Festival the past couple of weeks but for this show we decided to look at some of the latest queer and LGBTIQ-adjacent... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/22/out-takes-recommends-november-2022-edition/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/22/out-takes-recommends-november-2022-edition/">Out Takes Recommends: November 2022 edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> We’ve been enjoying covering the Melbourne Queer Film Festival the past couple of weeks but for this show we decided to look at some of the latest queer and LGBTIQ-adjacent... LEARN MORE We looked at new releases (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and My Policeman) to the latest return seasons of two of our favourites (The White Lotus and The L Word: Generation Q) plus Daniel spoke to Darren Downs, the writer and director of ‘The Flats’, about his new project, a 6-part comedy series starring real residents of inner-city Melbourne’s community housing that is streaming now on the ‘Slap Bang’ YouTube Channel.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 47:59 The Out Takes guide to MQFF 2022: part 2 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/14/the-out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2022-part-2/ Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:38:51 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1819 <p>There is just too much to talk about at this years Melbourne Queer Film Festival so we took this week to again dive deeper in to the program and discuss... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/14/the-out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2022-part-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/14/the-out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2022-part-2/">The Out Takes guide to MQFF 2022: part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> There is just too much to talk about at this years Melbourne Queer Film Festival so we took this week to again dive deeper in to the program and discuss... LEARN MORE Melbourne Queer Film Festival so we took this week to again dive deeper in to the program and discuss some of the films on offer and what we recommend you must-see.
In the not-to-be-missed category is the powerful award winning and critically acclaimed documentary ‘Black As U R’ from US director Micheal Rice who was our very special guest for this program. This fantastic film takes you on a journey through the fault lines of race, gender, history and sexuality in America, focusing on the intersectional lives of black queer people fighting for equality within their own community. ‘Black as U R’ interweaves contemporary racial politics with an autobiographical look into director Michael Rice’s own upbringing in the American south, unearthing the queerphobia prevalent in many black communities. Michael joined us for an in-depth interview to discuss his career, the importance of representation, the power in telling our stories on our own terms plus so much more.
We also previewed some of the cinematic offerings for the 32nd MQFF with reviews of the opening and closing night films, a few of the special feature screenings plus a new Aussie queer flick to check out too.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 55:50 The Out Takes guide to MQFF 2022: part 1 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/12/the-out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2022-part-1/ Sat, 12 Nov 2022 00:54:52 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1817 <p>It’s finally that time of year again: MQFF is back! Running from November 10 – 21, the 32nd Melbourne Queer Film Festival features a Spotlight on Brazil, 35 Australian premieres,... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/12/the-out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2022-part-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/12/the-out-takes-guide-to-mqff-2022-part-1/">The Out Takes guide to MQFF 2022: part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It’s finally that time of year again: MQFF is back! Running from November 10 – 21, the 32nd Melbourne Queer Film Festival features a Spotlight on Brazil, 35 Australian premieres,... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 47:27 Halloween 2022 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/11/halloween-2022/ Fri, 11 Nov 2022 06:32:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1813 <p>It was the spooky season so the Out Takes team took this as a sign to dive in to some of the latest scary movies and television shows that were... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/11/halloween-2022/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/11/11/halloween-2022/">Halloween 2022</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It was the spooky season so the Out Takes team took this as a sign to dive in to some of the latest scary movies and television shows that were... LEARN MORE SISSY is the new AACTA nominated Australian queer leaning horror from directors Hannah Barlow and Kane Senes that has critics raving. So we’re super excited to have Barlow and Senes joining us on Out Takes today for our Halloween Spectacular!! We also reviewed SISSY and looiked at some of the latest editions to the queer Halloween canon: think HOCUS POCUS 2, American Horror Story NYC and the very controversial DAHMER.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 51:01 ‘BROS’ with Billy Eichner and Nicholas Stoller https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/10/24/bros-with-billy-eichner-and-nicholas-stoller/ Sun, 23 Oct 2022 21:51:29 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1808 <p>For this Out Take, we were very excited to celebrate the release of ‘BROS’, the highly anticapted and much discussed romantic comedy about two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/10/24/bros-with-billy-eichner-and-nicholas-stoller/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/10/24/bros-with-billy-eichner-and-nicholas-stoller/">‘BROS’ with Billy Eichner and Nicholas Stoller</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Take, we were very excited to celebrate the release of ‘BROS’, the highly anticapted and much discussed romantic comedy about two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling... LEARN MORE ‘BROS’, the highly anticapted and much discussed romantic comedy about two gay men maybe, possibly, probably, stumbling towards love. With this film, Billy Eichner is the first openly gay man to co-write and star in his own major studio film that features an entirely LGBTQ+ principal cast.
We kick off with revisiting our interview with Billy Eichner from May where we discussed how ‘BROS’ came to be, why he was so excited for this film to be out in the world and why queer representation on camera and behind the scenes was so important for this film.
We also featured an exclusive in-person interview with Nicholas Stoller, following the recent Melbourne premiere of BROS, to talk about his work on the film as co-writer and director plus we got the scoop on his favourite music moment in the movie too – happy to report that it involves Kylie Minogue!
We also review the film and give you multiple reasons to check it out as soon as you can (in no paritucler order – it’s funny, Luke Macfarlane, the great soundtrack, all of the celebrity cameos, the great cast, the very relatable dating scenarios, how wonderfully queer and camp it is and oh, did we mention it’s really funny?). BROS is in Aussie cinemas from October 27.
 
 
 
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 49:21 ‘In From The Side’ with Adam Silver and British Film Festival Director Kim Petalas https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/10/18/in-from-the-side-with-adam-silver-and-british-film-festival-director-kim-petalas/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 22:40:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1805 <p>IN FROM THE SIDE is the new gay rugby film from director Matt Carter and screenwriter Adam Silver, which screens at the British Film Festival and MQFF in November.  We... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/10/18/in-from-the-side-with-adam-silver-and-british-film-festival-director-kim-petalas/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/10/18/in-from-the-side-with-adam-silver-and-british-film-festival-director-kim-petalas/">‘In From The Side’ with Adam Silver and British Film Festival Director Kim Petalas</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> IN FROM THE SIDE is the new gay rugby film from director Matt Carter and screenwriter Adam Silver, which screens at the British Film Festival and MQFF in November.  We... LEARN MORE IN FROM THE SIDE is the new gay rugby film from director Matt Carter and screenwriter Adam Silver, which screens at the British Film Festival and MQFF in November.  We spoke with Adam Silver about his exciting new film to find out how an Aussie living in England came to bring the passionate chaos of an adulterous affair between two members of a fictional South London gay rugby club to the screen.
We also caught up with British Film Festival Director Kim Petalas about what else we can expect from the Festival this year.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:11 Homelessness, Ageing and LGBTIQ+ Seniors https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/10/10/homelessness-ageing-and-lgbtiq-seniors/ Mon, 10 Oct 2022 01:09:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1801 <p>With World Homelessness Day on October 10 and it also being Seniors Month in October here in Australia, for this Out Takes we took a look at a powerful new... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/10/10/homelessness-ageing-and-lgbtiq-seniors/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/10/10/homelessness-ageing-and-lgbtiq-seniors/">Homelessness, Ageing and LGBTIQ+ Seniors</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With World Homelessness Day on October 10 and it also being Seniors Month in October here in Australia, for this Out Takes we took a look at a powerful new... LEARN MORE We were joined by our special guest Sue Thomson to discuss ‘Under Cover’, her latest film that explores the issue of the 240,000 women over 55 who are at risk of homelessness in Australia. Narrated by Margot Robbie, ‘Under Cover’ introduces us to 10 of these women for whom security and shelter are constant unknowns and who, until now, have suffered in silence. We also discussed Sue’s previous film ‘The Coming Back Out Ball Movie’ which followed a group of older LGBTIQ+ Australians who were invited to attend a Ball celebrating their gender and sexual identity. Faced with the complexities of ageing and isolation, these extraordinary people seized each day with determination and humour.
We also revisited an interview with Dr Catherine Barrett from 2016 to talk about Alice’s Garage, a new venture at the time that was a burgeoning social enterprise empowering older LGBTI people through different activities and online resources.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 56:40 Out Takes Spring Showcase https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/09/26/out-takes-spring-showcase/ Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:57:20 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1795 <p>Spring is here down under and there is still enough rainy days in between the bursts of sunshine to enjoy some quality TV & films so we took this opportunity... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/09/26/out-takes-spring-showcase/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/09/26/out-takes-spring-showcase/">Out Takes Spring Showcase</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Spring is here down under and there is still enough rainy days in between the bursts of sunshine to enjoy some quality TV & films so we took this opportunity... LEARN MORE St Ali Italian Film Festival through to some fantastic series you can stream now including A League of Their Own, Uncoupled and Heartbreak High plus a few other films and shows from the Out Takes team that we are loving right now and want you to check out too. We also revisit our exclusive chat with Billy Eichner in the lead up to the release of the highly anticipated and super queer BROS which is coming to cinemas in October and is not to be missed!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 50:26 Melbourne-made Documentaries featuring special guests Georgie Stone, Maya Newell, Lachlan Mcleod & Gus Berger https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/09/19/melbourne-made-documentaries-featuring-special-guests-georgie-stone-maya-newell-lachlan-mcleod-gus-berger/ Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:13:11 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1792 <p>For this jam-packed program, we turned the spotlight on three fantastic Melbourne-made documentaries that we highly recommend you check out.  First up was ‘The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone’ which takes... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/09/19/melbourne-made-documentaries-featuring-special-guests-georgie-stone-maya-newell-lachlan-mcleod-gus-berger/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/09/19/melbourne-made-documentaries-featuring-special-guests-georgie-stone-maya-newell-lachlan-mcleod-gus-berger/">Melbourne-made Documentaries featuring special guests Georgie Stone, Maya Newell, Lachlan Mcleod & Gus Berger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this jam-packed program, we turned the spotlight on three fantastic Melbourne-made documentaries that we highly recommend you check out.  First up was ‘The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone’ which takes... LEARN MORE ‘The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone’ which takes us into the world of Georgie, an Australian transgender teen, as she helps change laws, affirms her gender and finds her voice. Made in collaboration with Georgie herself, this is the story of a loving family who stood strong behind their daughter, offering an undeniable case for the agency of transgender children and teenagers to make their own decisions about their gender identity. The Dreamlife of Georgie Stone premieres on Netflix from September 22 and we were honoured to have Georgie and director Maya Newell on to speak with us about their incredible film.
Next up we spoke with Lachlan Mcleod, the director of ‘Clean’, which takes us into the world of trauma cleaning and follows Sandra Pankhurst and her team of ‘trauma cleaners’: those who scrub crime scenes, suicide sites and clear out hoarders’ homes. It’s also takes a look at Sandra’s incredible life and the role that trauma and resilience played in her life and how she lived her life honestly and authentically in every way including as a transgender woman.  Clean premiered at the 2022 Melbourne International Film Festival and is in cinemas now.
Our final guest was Gus Berger, the director of ‘The Lost City of Melbourne’, which delves in to the attempted ‘modernisation’ of Melbourne in the 1950s which destroyed much of the city, including its elegant cinemas and majestic theatres. Now, this brilliant documentary is bringing them back to life. ‘The Lost City of Melbourne’ had its world premiere screening at the 2022 Melbourne International Film Festival and is screening now across Melbourne at many of our favourite local independent cinemas.
 
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 55:49 Out Takes Extra: ‘The Lost City of Melbourne’ with special guest Gus Berger https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/09/08/out-takes-extra-the-lost-city-of-melbourne-with-special-guest-gus-berger/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:01:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1788 <p>The attempted ‘modernisation’ of Melbourne in the 1950s destroyed much of the city, including its elegant cinemas and picture palaces. Now, a new Melbourne-made documentary called ‘The Lost City of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/09/08/out-takes-extra-the-lost-city-of-melbourne-with-special-guest-gus-berger/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/09/08/out-takes-extra-the-lost-city-of-melbourne-with-special-guest-gus-berger/">Out Takes Extra: ‘The Lost City of Melbourne’ with special guest Gus Berger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> The attempted ‘modernisation’ of Melbourne in the 1950s destroyed much of the city, including its elegant cinemas and picture palaces. Now, a new Melbourne-made documentary called ‘The Lost City of... LEARN MORE ‘The Lost City of Melbourne’ is bringing them back to life. Featuring rare archival video and photography as well as the invaluable input of key historians, this loving and revelatory work of local history allows us to reimagine the former glory of Australia’s film and art capital. In examining Melbourne’s rich architectural and social past, director and producer Gus Berger also prompts consideration as to how continuing development and gentrification may impact the city’s artistic lineage and treasured landmarks. ‘The Lost City of Melbourne’ is a celebration – not just of Melbourne’s beloved, bygone picture palaces, but also of its enduring relationship to the cinema itself.
The Lost City of Melbourne had its world premiere screening at the 2022 Melbourne International Film Festival and is screening now across Melbourne at many of our favourite local independent cinemas; check out thelostcityofmelbourne.org/schedule for more details. Out Takes spoke with Gus Berger, the director & producer of ‘The Lost City of Melbourne’, and we covered off on a wide range of topics related to the film, his career and how this passion project came to be.
 
 
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 24:00 Celebrating Melbourne’s Independent Cinema Scene https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/08/30/celebrating-melbournes-independent-cinema-scene/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 05:59:18 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1784 <p>As Cinema Nova are celebrating their 30th anniversary from August 24 with a week of festivities including a retrospective programme of some of the Carlton cinema’s most popular and memorable movies,... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/08/30/celebrating-melbournes-independent-cinema-scene/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/08/30/celebrating-melbournes-independent-cinema-scene/">Celebrating Melbourne’s Independent Cinema Scene</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> As Cinema Nova are celebrating their 30th anniversary from August 24 with a week of festivities including a retrospective programme of some of the Carlton cinema’s most popular and memorable movies,... LEARN MORE Cinema Nova are celebrating their 30th anniversary from August 24 with a week of festivities including a retrospective programme of some of the Carlton cinema’s most popular and memorable movies, we thought it was a great time to take a look at Melbourne’s fantastic independent cinema scene and its impact on the local queer community.
This momentous milestone also ties in with the upcoming release of a fantastic new documentary called ‘The Lost City of Melbourne’ that premiered at the 2022 Melbourne International Film Festival. Melbourne has been an epicentre of arts and culture since the 1850s and has a long term love affair with movies and a complicated relationship with the theatres that screen them across the city. The film highlights how the attempted ‘modernisation’ of Melbourne in the 1950s destroyed much of the city, including its elegant cinemas and picture palaces, and what has survived and thrived since then.
We were joined for this program by good friend of the show and Cinema Nova CEO Kristian Connelly to discuss this incredible milestone of one of Melbourne’s favourite arthouse cinemas. We also shared some of our favourite Melbourne movie moments and gave our recommendations on what to check out and where around Melbourne’s eclectic cinema scene.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:08 Gay Cowboy Films with special guest Josh Lavery https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/08/23/gay-cowboy-films-with-special-guest-josh-lavery/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 23:08:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1780 <p>This week on Out Takes we celebrated Craig Boreham’s steamy new film LONESOME by exploring the gay western and cowboy genre. Our special guest was Josh Lavery, the star of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/08/23/gay-cowboy-films-with-special-guest-josh-lavery/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/08/23/gay-cowboy-films-with-special-guest-josh-lavery/">Gay Cowboy Films with special guest Josh Lavery</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> This week on Out Takes we celebrated Craig Boreham’s steamy new film LONESOME by exploring the gay western and cowboy genre. Our special guest was Josh Lavery, the star of... LEARN MORE This week on Out Takes we celebrated Craig Boreham’s steamy new film LONESOME by exploring the gay western and cowboy genre. Our special guest was Josh Lavery, the star of LONESOME, who joined us to talk about Boreham’s bold new take on the western and butching it up to play a cowboy from rural NSW. We also revisited classics of the genre including Brokeback Mountain and Power of the Dog.
So giddy up and enjoy this Out Takes y’all!

]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:04 Melbourne International Film Festival 2022 with special guests Goran Stolevski and Craig Boreham https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/08/16/melbourne-international-film-festival-2022-with-special-guests-goran-stolevski-and-craig-boreham/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 06:41:52 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1774 <p>The Melbourne International Film Festival is back and we’re celebrating with a guest studded line up! Our first guest was Goran Stolevski, the breakout director behind Of An Age, which... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/08/16/melbourne-international-film-festival-2022-with-special-guests-goran-stolevski-and-craig-boreham/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/08/16/melbourne-international-film-festival-2022-with-special-guests-goran-stolevski-and-craig-boreham/">Melbourne International Film Festival 2022 with special guests Goran Stolevski and Craig Boreham</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> The Melbourne International Film Festival is back and we’re celebrating with a guest studded line up! Our first guest was Goran Stolevski, the breakout director behind Of An Age, which... LEARN MORE
Our first guest was Goran Stolevski, the breakout director behind Of An Age, which screened as the opening night film for the Festival and continues to screen as part of the program. Of An Age is a tender, quintessentially Melbourne homage to queer desire. It has garnered critical acclaim and cemented Stolevski’s place as one of the most exciting up and coming directors (yes – we’re serious – Variety named him one of 10 most exciting up and coming directors in the world).

Our second guest was MIFF Program Manager, Kate Fitzpatrick, who joined us to talk about Melbourne On Film: Cinema That Defines Our City – the new anthology book published by the Festival to commemorate its 70th anniversary this year.

Finally, we were joined by local director Craig Boreham, who spokeabout his new film Lonesome, which also screens as part of the Festival. Lonesome tells the story of handsome cowboy Casey, who ventures from his rural NSW hometown to the harsh streets of Sydney to find himself. Lonesome is a sex positive exploration of our hunger for connection, and screens as part of the Festival after hitting the festival circuit around the world.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false Out Takes Guide to MIFF 2022 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/07/28/out-takes-guide-to-miff-2022/ Thu, 28 Jul 2022 00:28:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1769 <p>Now in its 70th year, the Melbourne International Film Festival returns to cinemas and online this August with a monumental new program featuring more than 370 films and a stellar... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/07/28/out-takes-guide-to-miff-2022/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/07/28/out-takes-guide-to-miff-2022/">Out Takes Guide to MIFF 2022</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Now in its 70th year, the Melbourne International Film Festival returns to cinemas and online this August with a monumental new program featuring more than 370 films and a stellar... LEARN MORE Melbourne International Film Festival returns to cinemas and online this August with a monumental new program featuring more than 370 films and a stellar line up of in-cinema experiences. We can’t wait! So to get in the mood, we kicked off our coverage of the Festival by speaking with Artistic Director Al Cossar – the man who makes it all happen – about this year’s incredible line up of award winning, eagerly anticipated, local and international films (and spoiler alert – all the best ones are queer).
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 50:43 The rise of TikTok and short format queer content https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/07/21/the-rise-of-tiktok-and-short-format-queer-content/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 04:25:14 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1766 <p>In this episode of Out Takes, we looked at the world of short format queer content designed for TikTok – the new media frontier where content creators are pushing boundaries... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/07/21/the-rise-of-tiktok-and-short-format-queer-content/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/07/21/the-rise-of-tiktok-and-short-format-queer-content/">The rise of TikTok and short format queer content</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> In this episode of Out Takes, we looked at the world of short format queer content designed for TikTok – the new media frontier where content creators are pushing boundaries... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false Queer Documentaries: TransAthletica & MDFF 2022 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/07/12/queer-documentaries-transathletica-mdff-2022/ Mon, 11 Jul 2022 23:38:20 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=1762 <p>We love a good queer doco’ at Out Takes and this July we’re spoilt for choice with a fantastic new docuseries on offer and the welcome return of the Melbourne... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/07/12/queer-documentaries-transathletica-mdff-2022/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2022/07/12/queer-documentaries-transathletica-mdff-2022/">Queer Documentaries: TransAthletica & MDFF 2022</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> We love a good queer doco’ at Out Takes and this July we’re spoilt for choice with a fantastic new docuseries on offer and the welcome return of the Melbourne... LEARN MORE Melbourne Documentary Film Festival. We had three special guests for this show, each one giving us an insight in to the behind the scenes process of getting their projects made and the importance of documentaries in sharing LGBTQIA+ stories with the world.
First up was Hannah McElhinney, one of the team behind the amazing and very timely new Australian documentary series TransAthletica, which has been made exclusively for TikTok. TransAthletica is a 17 part series that focuses on the trans experience in a world of gendered sports and features the voices of leading transgender athletes and activists. Also on the show were two filmmakers whose documentaries are featured in this years MDFF; ‘The Sound of Identity’ director James Kicklighter and John Tsiavis, the director of the short documentary ‘Mellow’. ‘The Sound of Identity’ is a unique, history making, feature length documentary starring Lucia Lucas, the first ever transgender woman performing an opera lead in the U.S. with a professional company in Tulsa Olahoma. Playing Don Giovanni, Lucia Lucas breaks archaic social barriers, making way for other trans opera performers. ‘Mellow’ is a moving portrait of a trans, non-binary activist in Los Angeles and shares his story of turning hardship into positivity even in the face of so many obstacles
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 57:14