Out Takes https://joy.org.au/outtakes/ Exploring queer film against a broader cultural, political and cinematic backdrop Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:11:29 +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 Odd Fish, Here Comes The Dykes and NAIDOC Week 2025 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/07/08/odd-fish-here-comes-the-dykes-and-naidoc-week-2025/ Tue, 08 Jul 2025 02:11:29 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2339 <p>For this program, we started off by welcoming back the 2025 Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival this July and August which once again presents the best new cinema from the Nordic... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/07/08/odd-fish-here-comes-the-dykes-and-naidoc-week-2025/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/07/08/odd-fish-here-comes-the-dykes-and-naidoc-week-2025/">Odd Fish, Here Comes The Dykes and NAIDOC Week 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this program, we started off by welcoming back the 2025 Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival this July and August which once again presents the best new cinema from the Nordic region . One highlight in the program that we were excited to review was ‘Odd Fish’, a tale of dreams, identity, and acceptance. This feel-good film follows childhood friends Hjalti and Björn, who run a seafood restaurant in their hometown during the summer. They dream of keeping the restaurant open year- round, and when an unexpected opportunity arises, Björn reveals to Hjalti that she is a transgender woman and will be known as Birna from now on. These changes test their friendship, and both must face life with a new perspective to preserve what matters most. We then turned our attention to ‘Here Comes the Dykes’, a brilliant and thought provoking short documentary that recounts the alternative history of photography by JEB (Joan E. Biren) with lesbians as central protagonists in The Dyke Show, produced by The New Yorker films. ‘Here Comes They Dykes’ is streaming for free so check it out and then do yourself a favour and dive into the world of Joan E Biren a.k.a JEB as well, you will not be disappointed. We finished up by highlighting some of the many diverse First Nations films on offer this NAIDOC Week. Running from July 6 to 13, NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone in 2025 with 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. This year’s theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy which celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of First Nation young leaders, the vision of their communities, and the legacy of their ancestors. Along with a great selection of free content streaming on DocPlay and SBS on Demand, we also featured an encore presentation of our interview from October 2024 with Jon Bell, the writer/director of ‘The Moogai’, a ground breaking First Nation’s horror thriller film that debuted at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival winning the Audience Award for Best Feature, premiered globally at the Sundance Film Festival, and won the prestigious 2024 CinefestOZ Film Prize Award.

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]]> For this program, we started off by welcoming back the 2025 Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival this July and August which once again presents the best new cinema from the Nordic... LEARN MORE 2025 Hurtigruten Scandinavian Film Festival this July and August which once again presents the best new cinema from the Nordic region . One highlight in the program that we were excited to review was ‘Odd Fish’, a tale of dreams, identity, and acceptance. This feel-good film follows childhood friends Hjalti and Björn, who run a seafood restaurant in their hometown during the summer. They dream of keeping the restaurant open year- round, and when an unexpected opportunity arises, Björn reveals to Hjalti that she is a transgender woman and will be known as Birna from now on. These changes test their friendship, and both must face life with a new perspective to preserve what matters most. We then turned our attention to ‘Here Comes the Dykes’, a brilliant and thought provoking short documentary that recounts the alternative history of photography by JEB (Joan E. Biren) with lesbians as central protagonists in The Dyke Show, produced by The New Yorker films. ‘Here Comes They Dykes’ is streaming for free so check it out and then do yourself a favour and dive into the world of Joan E Biren a.k.a JEB as well, you will not be disappointed. We finished up by highlighting some of the many diverse First Nations films on offer this NAIDOC Week. Running from July 6 to 13, NAIDOC Week marks a powerful milestone in 2025 with 50 years of honouring and elevating Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience. This year’s theme is The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy which celebrates not only the achievements of the past but the bright future ahead, empowered by the strength of First Nation young leaders, the vision of their communities, and the legacy of their ancestors. Along with a great selection of free content streaming on DocPlay and SBS on Demand, we also featured an encore presentation of our interview from October 2024 with Jon Bell, the writer/director of ‘The Moogai’, a ground breaking First Nation’s horror thriller film that debuted at the 2024 Sydney Film Festival winning the Audience Award for Best Feature, premiered globally at the Sundance Film Festival, and won the prestigious 2024 CinefestOZ Film Prize Award.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:32 Out Takes Recommendations and Reviews: 2025 Winter Warmer Edition https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/07/01/out-takes-recommendations-and-reviews-2025-winter-warmer-edition/ Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:32:55 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2336 <p>The cold weather has well and truly settled in down under so for this Out Takes we presented a Winter Warmer edition of recommendations and reviews to get you through ... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/07/01/out-takes-recommendations-and-reviews-2025-winter-warmer-edition/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/07/01/out-takes-recommendations-and-reviews-2025-winter-warmer-edition/">Out Takes Recommendations and Reviews: 2025 Winter Warmer Edition</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> The cold weather has well and truly settled in down under so for this Out Takes we presented a Winter Warmer edition of recommendations and reviews to get you through  the next few motnhs of this chilly Melbourne winter.  We started off by looking at ‘We Were Liars’, a new TV series streaming on Prime Video that brings a much loved book from E. Lockhart to our screens that explores revenge and redemption for a very wealthy American family torn apart by tragedy and their self-imposed drama. No spoilers here but needless to say that despite a beautiful setting and some stand out cast members, in this instance, not all reviews are recommendations…

We then turned our attention to a selection of TV shows, films and more that we wanted to recommend, review or rant about (yes, we’re looking at you ‘And Just Like That’ season 3!). As expected, it was an eclectic offering from the OT crew including season 2 of a popular lesbian dating show, the latest film from Celine Song that has got everyone talking about modern love, a beautiful documentary about the first US woman to fly in space and the same-sex relationship that kept her grounded, the return of M3GAN, plus much more.

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]]> The cold weather has well and truly settled in down under so for this Out Takes we presented a Winter Warmer edition of recommendations and reviews to get you through ... LEARN MORE ‘We Were Liars’, a new TV series streaming on Prime Video that brings a much loved book from E. Lockhart to our screens that explores revenge and redemption for a very wealthy American family torn apart by tragedy and their self-imposed drama. No spoilers here but needless to say that despite a beautiful setting and some stand out cast members, in this instance, not all reviews are recommendations…
We then turned our attention to a selection of TV shows, films and more that we wanted to recommend, review or rant about (yes, we’re looking at you ‘And Just Like That’ season 3!). As expected, it was an eclectic offering from the OT crew including season 2 of a popular lesbian dating show, the latest film from Celine Song that has got everyone talking about modern love, a beautiful documentary about the first US woman to fly in space and the same-sex relationship that kept her grounded, the return of M3GAN, plus much more.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:56 ‘King of Dirt’ with special guest Holden Sheppard + ‘I’m Your Venus’ encore https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/24/king-of-dirt-with-special-guest-holden-sheppard-im-your-venus-encore/ Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:44:33 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2332 <p>As you know, Out Takes is the home of queer cinema and television on JOY 94.9 but for this show, we dived into the world of gay literary fiction to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/24/king-of-dirt-with-special-guest-holden-sheppard-im-your-venus-encore/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/24/king-of-dirt-with-special-guest-holden-sheppard-im-your-venus-encore/">‘King of Dirt’ with special guest Holden Sheppard + ‘I’m Your Venus’ encore</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> As you know, Out Takes is the home of queer cinema and television on JOY 94.9 but for this show, we dived into the world of gay literary fiction to spotlight an Aussie author who is doing great things on the page that has also been making waves on our screens. When we heard Holden Sheppard had a new book out and was available for interviews, we jumped at the chance to speak with him. From the author of ‘Invisible Boys’, now a hit original series on Stan that we reviewed earlier this year and loved, comes a new novel; ‘King of Dirt’, Holden’s first novel for adults. Described as a gritty and heartfelt gay coming-of-age story set in the world of FIFO workers and tradies in Western Australia, the story follows Jack who by all accounts, including his own, is a mess. He works piecemeal construction gigs in remote WA, drinks himself to oblivion and is estranged from his family and friends. He’s consumed by a self-loathing all too common for closeted men who have grown up in a world of hate and shame. But then Jack returns to his regional hometown of Geraldton for a family wedding. He hasn’t been back since he fled at the age of eighteen, and his past soon catches up with him… It was a delight to speak with Holden Sheppard about his latest book and we hope you think so too.

We also celebrated the arrival of ‘I’m Your Venus’ on Netflix with an encore presentation of our fantastic interview from February with the film’s director Kimberly Reed, and two of the producers, Jonovia Chase and Dominique Jackson a.k.a Elektra Abundance Evangelista from Pose.

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]]> As you know, Out Takes is the home of queer cinema and television on JOY 94.9 but for this show, we dived into the world of gay literary fiction to... LEARN MORE Holden Sheppard had a new book out and was available for interviews, we jumped at the chance to speak with him. From the author of ‘Invisible Boys’, now a hit original series on Stan that we reviewed earlier this year and loved, comes a new novel; ‘King of Dirt’, Holden’s first novel for adults. Described as a gritty and heartfelt gay coming-of-age story set in the world of FIFO workers and tradies in Western Australia, the story follows Jack who by all accounts, including his own, is a mess. He works piecemeal construction gigs in remote WA, drinks himself to oblivion and is estranged from his family and friends. He’s consumed by a self-loathing all too common for closeted men who have grown up in a world of hate and shame. But then Jack returns to his regional hometown of Geraldton for a family wedding. He hasn’t been back since he fled at the age of eighteen, and his past soon catches up with him… It was a delight to speak with Holden Sheppard about his latest book and we hope you think so too.
We also celebrated the arrival of ‘I’m Your Venus’ on Netflix with an encore presentation of our fantastic interview from February with the film’s director Kimberly Reed, and two of the producers, Jonovia Chase and Dominique Jackson a.k.a Elektra Abundance Evangelista from Pose.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 55:15 MQFF Pride Month Screenings 2025 with special guest Ro Bright, Pride of Our Footscray short film showcase and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ review https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/17/mqff-pride-month-screenings-2025-with-special-guest-ro-bright-pride-of-our-footscray-short-film-showcase-and-a-streetcar-named-desire-review/ Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:44:07 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2328 <p>For this Out Takes we celebrated Pride Month with the return of a special selection of queer films from MQFF, a new short film showcase coming to Melbourne’s west, and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/17/mqff-pride-month-screenings-2025-with-special-guest-ro-bright-pride-of-our-footscray-short-film-showcase-and-a-streetcar-named-desire-review/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/17/mqff-pride-month-screenings-2025-with-special-guest-ro-bright-pride-of-our-footscray-short-film-showcase-and-a-streetcar-named-desire-review/">MQFF Pride Month Screenings 2025 with special guest Ro Bright, Pride of Our Footscray short film showcase and ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes we celebrated Pride Month with the return of a special selection of queer films from MQFF, a new short film showcase coming to Melbourne’s west, and a review of a classic stage play that is returning to cinemas for a limited season this June.

Our first guest was the recently appointed MQFF Program Director Ro Bright to discuss the upcoming selection of films for Pride Month from MQFF plus we found out more about their extensive career as a writer, producer, and programmer. We then caught up with Mat and Courtney from Pride of Our Footscray to discuss the call for submissions for a special showcase of queer short films for a one-night-only event at PoOF on Thursday August 28 plus we find out more about their monthly Pride Movie Nights. We finished up with a review of the film version of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ that won acclaim and awards for it’s 2014 run in the West End from visionary Australian director Benedict Andrews. Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby and Ben Foster lead the cast in  Tennessee Williams’ tense and timeless masterpiece which is returning to Australian cinemas for a limited run from June 19.

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]]> For this Out Takes we celebrated Pride Month with the return of a special selection of queer films from MQFF, a new short film showcase coming to Melbourne’s west, and... LEARN MORE Our first guest was the recently appointed MQFF Program Director Ro Bright to discuss the upcoming selection of films for Pride Month from MQFF plus we found out more about their extensive career as a writer, producer, and programmer. We then caught up with Mat and Courtney from Pride of Our Footscray to discuss the call for submissions for a special showcase of queer short films for a one-night-only event at PoOF on Thursday August 28 plus we find out more about their monthly Pride Movie Nights. We finished up with a review of the film version of ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ that won acclaim and awards for it’s 2014 run in the West End from visionary Australian director Benedict Andrews. Gillian Anderson, Vanessa Kirby and Ben Foster lead the cast in  Tennessee Williams’ tense and timeless masterpiece which is returning to Australian cinemas for a limited run from June 19.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:35 2025 HSBC Spanish Film Festival and MIFF 2025: First Glance https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/10/2025-hsbc-spanish-film-festival-and-miff-2025-first-glance/ Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:25:48 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2324 <p>For this Out Takes, we welcomed the return of two of our favourite film festivals that will be entertaining us in cinemas over the winter months here in Melbourne. We... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/10/2025-hsbc-spanish-film-festival-and-miff-2025-first-glance/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/10/2025-hsbc-spanish-film-festival-and-miff-2025-first-glance/">2025 HSBC Spanish Film Festival and MIFF 2025: First Glance</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we welcomed the return of two of our favourite film festivals that will be entertaining us in cinemas over the winter months here in Melbourne. We started with looking at one of the many fantastic films on offer at this year’s Spanish Film Festival which will be bringing the fiesta to cities around Australia this June and July with a curated selection of thirty films from Spain and Latin America. ‘Baby’ is from Brazilian writer and director Marcel Caetano and is described as a vibrant queer drama that is a colourful, empathetic ode to found family, and a superb homage to the city of São Paulo and the people who struggle to survive in it. The film looks at the life of 18-year-old Wellington a.ka. Baby, who after being released from a juvenile detention centre finds himself alone and adrift, without any contact from his parents and lacking the resources to rebuild his life. He encounters Ronaldo, a mature and handsome sex worker, who takes him under his wing and teaches him new ways of surviving. We spoke with Marcelo Caetano who shares more about the making of this beautiful film and how it is bringing representation for queer Brazilian life to the world.

We then turned our attention to the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) which returns from August 7 to 24 to bring some of the most talked about films arriving hot from Cannes, Berlin, Sundance and across the globe. We welcomed back MIFF Artistic Director Al Cossar to look at the first glance announcement for this year’s festival which is celebrating its 73rd year with a theme that challenges us to ‘Look Closer’ which we dis aa we discussed some of the many fantastic films and events that will be on offer.

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]]> For this Out Takes, we welcomed the return of two of our favourite film festivals that will be entertaining us in cinemas over the winter months here in Melbourne. We... LEARN MORE Spanish Film Festival which will be bringing the fiesta to cities around Australia this June and July with a curated selection of thirty films from Spain and Latin America. ‘Baby’ is from Brazilian writer and director Marcel Caetano and is described as a vibrant queer drama that is a colourful, empathetic ode to found family, and a superb homage to the city of São Paulo and the people who struggle to survive in it. The film looks at the life of 18-year-old Wellington a.ka. Baby, who after being released from a juvenile detention centre finds himself alone and adrift, without any contact from his parents and lacking the resources to rebuild his life. He encounters Ronaldo, a mature and handsome sex worker, who takes him under his wing and teaches him new ways of surviving. We spoke with Marcelo Caetano who shares more about the making of this beautiful film and how it is bringing representation for queer Brazilian life to the world.
We then turned our attention to the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) which returns from August 7 to 24 to bring some of the most talked about films arriving hot from Cannes, Berlin, Sundance and across the globe. We welcomed back MIFF Artistic Director Al Cossar to look at the first glance announcement for this year’s festival which is celebrating its 73rd year with a theme that challenges us to ‘Look Closer’ which we dis aa we discussed some of the many fantastic films and events that will be on offer.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 48:13 Out Takes Extra: Anna Brenner for ‘The Karamazovs’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/04/out-takes-extra-anna-brenner-for-the-karamazovs/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:54:38 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2321 <p>On our June 2nd program, we reviewed ‘The Karamazovs’, a US independent film that is available to view via VOD now which updates Dostoevsky’s final novel into a contemporary queer... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/04/out-takes-extra-anna-brenner-for-the-karamazovs/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/04/out-takes-extra-anna-brenner-for-the-karamazovs/">Out Takes Extra: Anna Brenner for ‘The Karamazovs’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> On our June 2nd program, we reviewed ‘The Karamazovs’, a US independent film that is available to view via VOD now which updates Dostoevsky’s final novel into a contemporary queer tale of family drama that is part murder mystery, part spiritual quest. Queer writer/director Anna Brenner, well established in the world of theatre, makes her feature film debut, working with a primarily LGBTQ+ team on this award-winning film, which begins with the long-estranged Karamazov siblings returning home to become reacquainted with both their dying father and each other. But when the unkind and spiteful patriarch is found murdered, they must finally face the truth about their family’s dark past … and each other. We had a jam packed show on June 2nd so we were only able to run a small section of our interview with ‘The Karamazovs’ writer and director so here is the full version of our interview with Anna Brenner for this Out Takes Extra.

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]]> On our June 2nd program, we reviewed ‘The Karamazovs’, a US independent film that is available to view via VOD now which updates Dostoevsky’s final novel into a contemporary queer... LEARN MORE ‘The Karamazovs’, a US independent film that is available to view via VOD now which updates Dostoevsky’s final novel into a contemporary queer tale of family drama that is part murder mystery, part spiritual quest. Queer writer/director Anna Brenner, well established in the world of theatre, makes her feature film debut, working with a primarily LGBTQ+ team on this award-winning film, which begins with the long-estranged Karamazov siblings returning home to become reacquainted with both their dying father and each other. But when the unkind and spiteful patriarch is found murdered, they must finally face the truth about their family’s dark past … and each other. We had a jam packed show on June 2nd so we were only able to run a small section of our interview with ‘The Karamazovs’ writer and director so here is the full version of our interview with Anna Brenner for this Out Takes Extra.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false Out Takes Extra: Andrew Mercado for ‘Number 96’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/04/out-takes-extra-andrew-mercado-for-number-96/ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 06:50:26 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2319 <p>On our June 2nd episode, we reviewed ‘Number 96’, the trailblazing soap opera from the 70’s that peeled back the walls of suburbia to reveal a bold and unfiltered look... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/04/out-takes-extra-andrew-mercado-for-number-96/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/06/04/out-takes-extra-andrew-mercado-for-number-96/">Out Takes Extra: Andrew Mercado for ‘Number 96’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> On our June 2nd episode, we reviewed ‘Number 96’, the trailblazing soap opera from the 70’s that peeled back the walls of suburbia to reveal a bold and unfiltered look at Australian life, introducing shocked audiences to taboo subjects that had never been on TV before including lots of sex, nudity, and queerness. Thanks to local streaming service Brollie, all of the available episodes are going to be online to watch whenever you want and we can thank a dedicated bunch of folks for making this happen including Andrew Mercado. He has been a regular on our screens since his days as a VJ on Channel V in the late 90’s and is well known for his commentary on radio and television as an expert in television and pop culture so who better to talk to about the legacy of ‘Number 96’! We had a jam packed show on June 2nd so we were only able to run a section of our long form chat about all things ‘Number 96’ so here is the full version of our interview with Andrew Mercado for this Out Takes Extra.

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]]> On our June 2nd episode, we reviewed ‘Number 96’, the trailblazing soap opera from the 70’s that peeled back the walls of suburbia to reveal a bold and unfiltered look... LEARN MORE Brollie, all of the available episodes are going to be online to watch whenever you want and we can thank a dedicated bunch of folks for making this happen including Andrew Mercado. He has been a regular on our screens since his days as a VJ on Channel V in the late 90’s and is well known for his commentary on radio and television as an expert in television and pop culture so who better to talk to about the legacy of ‘Number 96’! We had a jam packed show on June 2nd so we were only able to run a section of our long form chat about all things ‘Number 96’ so here is the full version of our interview with Andrew Mercado for this Out Takes Extra.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false Bruce David Klein for ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ and Saara Lamberg for the Winter Warmers Film Festival https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/27/bruce-david-klein-for-liza-a-truly-terrific-absolutely-true-story-and-saara-lamberg-for-the-winter-warmers-film-festival/ Mon, 26 May 2025 23:21:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2311 <p>In early February of this year, we reviewed ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ which was screening at the Queer Screen Film Festival and is streaming now on DocPlay.... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/27/bruce-david-klein-for-liza-a-truly-terrific-absolutely-true-story-and-saara-lamberg-for-the-winter-warmers-film-festival/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/27/bruce-david-klein-for-liza-a-truly-terrific-absolutely-true-story-and-saara-lamberg-for-the-winter-warmers-film-festival/">Bruce David Klein for ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ and Saara Lamberg for the Winter Warmers Film Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> In early February of this year, we reviewed ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ which was screening at the Queer Screen Film Festival and is streaming now on DocPlay. This incredible film is a dazzling profile of an enduring gay icon and Hollywood survivor that was brought to the screen by David Bruce Klein, an Emmy-nominated producer, director, and writer of television, film, and digital entertainment. We caught up with Bruce recently in New York and discussed his career, his love of filmmaking and of course, the incredible Liza Minelli. We also heard from Saara Lamberg, a Finnish / Australian filmmaker, director, writer, producer and actor who is presenting screenings of her films this June at the Henkel Street Cinema in Brunswick under the banner of the Winter Warmers Film Festival.

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]]> In early February of this year, we reviewed ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ which was screening at the Queer Screen Film Festival and is streaming now on DocPlay.... LEARN MORE streaming now on DocPlay. This incredible film is a dazzling profile of an enduring gay icon and Hollywood survivor that was brought to the screen by David Bruce Klein, an Emmy-nominated producer, director, and writer of television, film, and digital entertainment. We caught up with Bruce recently in New York and discussed his career, his love of filmmaking and of course, the incredible Liza Minelli. We also heard from Saara Lamberg, a Finnish / Australian filmmaker, director, writer, producer and actor who is presenting screenings of her films this June at the Henkel Street Cinema in Brunswick under the banner of the Winter Warmers Film Festival.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:52 Overcompensating, Misericordia and Sunflower https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/20/overcompensating-misericordia-and-sunflower/ Mon, 19 May 2025 23:04:49 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2307 <p>For this Out Takes, we looked at a new television show and two films that explore the process of coming out, homophobia, toxic masculinity and accepting who you really are.... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/20/overcompensating-misericordia-and-sunflower/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/20/overcompensating-misericordia-and-sunflower/">Overcompensating, Misericordia and Sunflower</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we looked at a new television show and two films that explore the process of coming out, homophobia, toxic masculinity and accepting who you really are. First up, we looked at ‘Overcompensating’ which is streaming now on Prime Video and is a college-set ensemble comedy about the wild, chaotic journey of Benny (Benito Skinner), a closeted former football player and homecoming king, as he becomes fast friends with Carmen (Wally Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. It’s fair to say this show gets the Out Takes seal of approval and will be in our top 10 of 2025.
We also took a look at ‘Misericordia’, a sharp, sinister, and deeply dark comedy thriller from director Alain Guiraudie which played to sell-out crowds at MQFF in 2024 and is screening exclusively at Cinema Nova this May. Set in the autumnal, woodsy village of Saint-Martial, Jérémie (Félix Kysyl), an out-of-work baker, has returned to his hometown after the death of his beloved former boss. When Jérémie asks to extend his visit, he begins to insert himself into his mentor’s family’s life, including his former boss’s kind-hearted widow Martine and venomously angry son Vincent. When Vincent disappears, an investigation takes place amongst the carnal world of violence and eroticism that emanates throughout Jérémie, the town, and its inhabitants. No spoilers here but let’s just say you’ll never look at mushroom picking or small town priests in the same way ever again… We finished with an encore presentation of our interview with the director/producer team Gabriel Carrubba and Zane Borg along with Liam Mollica who is the lead actor in ‘Sunflower’ which is streaming now on SBS so support great independent local queer film and check it out.

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]]> For this Out Takes, we looked at a new television show and two films that explore the process of coming out, homophobia, toxic masculinity and accepting who you really are.... LEARN MORE ‘Overcompensating’ which is streaming now on Prime Video and is a college-set ensemble comedy about the wild, chaotic journey of Benny (Benito Skinner), a closeted former football player and homecoming king, as he becomes fast friends with Carmen (Wally Baram), a high school outsider on a mission to fit in at all costs. It’s fair to say this show gets the Out Takes seal of approval and will be in our top 10 of 2025.
We also took a look at ‘Misericordia’, a sharp, sinister, and deeply dark comedy thriller from director Alain Guiraudie which played to sell-out crowds at MQFF in 2024 and is screening exclusively at Cinema Nova this May. Set in the autumnal, woodsy village of Saint-Martial, Jérémie (Félix Kysyl), an out-of-work baker, has returned to his hometown after the death of his beloved former boss. When Jérémie asks to extend his visit, he begins to insert himself into his mentor’s family’s life, including his former boss’s kind-hearted widow Martine and venomously angry son Vincent. When Vincent disappears, an investigation takes place amongst the carnal world of violence and eroticism that emanates throughout Jérémie, the town, and its inhabitants. No spoilers here but let’s just say you’ll never look at mushroom picking or small town priests in the same way ever again… We finished with an encore presentation of our interview with the director/producer team Gabriel Carrubba and Zane Borg along with Liam Mollica who is the lead actor in ‘Sunflower’ which is streaming now on SBS so support great independent local queer film and check it out.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false JOY Radiothon 2025: Geeks Out vs Out Takes Crossover Extravaganza! https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/16/joy-radiothon-2025-geeks-out-vs-out-takes-crossover-extravaganza/ Fri, 16 May 2025 05:47:49 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2303 <p>Every year, JOY 94.9’s Radiothon brings us together to celebrate, support, and sustain LGBTQIA+ voices in media. This year’s theme, ‘Stronger Together’, is a rallying call: in a world of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/16/joy-radiothon-2025-geeks-out-vs-out-takes-crossover-extravaganza/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/16/joy-radiothon-2025-geeks-out-vs-out-takes-crossover-extravaganza/">JOY Radiothon 2025: Geeks Out vs Out Takes Crossover Extravaganza!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Every year, JOY 94.9’s Radiothon brings us together to celebrate, support, and sustain LGBTQIA+ voices in media. This year’s theme, ‘Stronger Together’, is a rallying call: in a world of daily challenges, unity empowers us to amplify our voices and build a brighter, more inclusive future.

This year, the Geeks Out and Out Takes teams joined forces for a 2 hour live radio-crossover-extravaganza to celebrate the theme and our wonderful queer radio station that we broadcast on every Monday night. There was lots of laughs and fun going on plus we battled it out in a 4 part movie quiz that challenged our minds and proved that we are Stronger Together! Show your love for JOY now and all year ’round by making a donation or becoming a member to support Australia’s first and only LGBTQIA+ community radio station.

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]]> Every year, JOY 94.9’s Radiothon brings us together to celebrate, support, and sustain LGBTQIA+ voices in media. This year’s theme, ‘Stronger Together’, is a rallying call: in a world of... LEARN MORE JOY 94.9’s Radiothon brings us together to celebrate, support, and sustain LGBTQIA+ voices in media. This year’s theme, ‘Stronger Together’, is a rallying call: in a world of daily challenges, unity empowers us to amplify our voices and build a brighter, more inclusive future.
This year, the Geeks Out and Out Takes teams joined forces for a 2 hour live radio-crossover-extravaganza to celebrate the theme and our wonderful queer radio station that we broadcast on every Monday night. There was lots of laughs and fun going on plus we battled it out in a 4 part movie quiz that challenged our minds and proved that we are Stronger Together! Show your love for JOY now and all year ’round by making a donation or becoming a member to support Australia’s first and only LGBTQIA+ community radio station.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 1:47:15 ‘The Wedding Banquet’ with special guest Andrew Ahn and 2025 German Film Festival https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/06/the-wedding-banquet-with-special-guest-andrew-ahn-and-2025-german-film-festival/ Mon, 05 May 2025 23:05:08 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2299 <p>For this Out Takes, we reviewed three films that explore very different themes including chosen family, intergenerational relationships, artistic redemption, persecution, and propaganda.  First up was ‘The Wedding Banquet’, the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/06/the-wedding-banquet-with-special-guest-andrew-ahn-and-2025-german-film-festival/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/05/06/the-wedding-banquet-with-special-guest-andrew-ahn-and-2025-german-film-festival/">‘The Wedding Banquet’ with special guest Andrew Ahn and 2025 German Film Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we reviewed three films that explore very different themes including chosen family, intergenerational relationships, artistic redemption, persecution, and propaganda.  First up was ‘The Wedding Banquet’, the... LEARN MORE ‘The Wedding Banquet’, the highly anticipated remake of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic which updates the original with a fresh take on the romantic comedy genre featuring an acclaimed and hilarious cast of multigenerational talent including Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, and Academy Award winner Youn Yuh-jung. Our special guest was Andrew Ahn, the co-writer and director of this refreshed adaptation who spoke to us about the journey of this remake, it’s Korean glow up and incredible cast plus my wish for a sequel to ‘Fire Island’, his big gay hit film from 2022.
We then took at the return of the 2025 HSBC German Film Festival which returns to Australian cinemas this May with a stellar line up of premieres, special guests and more. We reviewed ‘John Cranko’, Joachim A. Lang’s biopic about the brilliant dancer and choreographer who left the Royal Ballet in London in the early 60’s after he was entrapped by an undercover police officer into arrest for ‘homosexual activity’ and found fame in Stuttgart as its great dance creator. We also looked at the documentary ‘Riefenstahl’ that explores Leni Riefenstahl’s artistic legacy and her complex ties to the Nazi regime, juxtaposing her self-portrayal with evidence suggesting awareness of the regime’s atrocities. We were joined by special guest of the festival Andres Veiel, the film’s writer, and director, to delve into her complex relationship with the Nazi regime and her extraordinary career and life.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:09 Daughters of Darkness, BFI Flare and ACS Credit Maker 2.0 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/29/daughters-of-darkness-bfi-flare-and-acs-credit-maker-2-0/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:15:45 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2296 <p>For this Out Takes, we literally have something for everyone with three interviews and six reviews of queer films from around the globe.  First up we looked at ‘Daughters of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/29/daughters-of-darkness-bfi-flare-and-acs-credit-maker-2-0/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/29/daughters-of-darkness-bfi-flare-and-acs-credit-maker-2-0/">Daughters of Darkness, BFI Flare and ACS Credit Maker 2.0</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we literally have something for everyone with three interviews and six reviews of queer films from around the globe.  First up we looked at ‘Daughters of... LEARN MORE Cinema Reborn Film Festival and is described as a surreal, stylish take on the vampire myth that blends gothic horror and psychological drama with camp eroticism. Restored to 4K by the Royal Belgian Cinémathèque, this updated print is having its Australian Premiere on May 9th at the Lido in Melbourne. We also heard from Dr Janice Loreck who is a Senior Lecturer in Screen Studies in the School of Culture and Communication and her research expertise centres on cinefeminism, women’s filmmaking, screen violence, transgression and global art cinema and she is presenting the film at the Melbourne screening.  We were also delighted to welcome back Dion Blackler to the show in his official capacity as our London Film Correspondent to recap the films he saw at this year’s BFI Flare, London’s premium LGBTQIA+ Film Festival that is billed as a springtime celebration of queer cinema that ran from March 19 to 30. As one of the co-hosts of the podcast ‘In the Mood for Film’ and a lifelong lover of cinema, Dion knows his stuff and brought us five great reviews for films to keep a look out for in film festival’s in 2025 down under. We finished up with an interview from Erika Addis,  the National President of the Australian Cinematographer Society and is the first ever female national president in the society’s history. With Helen Grace, she made ‘Serious Undertakings’ in 1982, an early example of independent filmmaking by Australian women, and at the beginning of her career as part of the camera crew, she also worked on iconic Australian films including ‘Storm Boy’ and ‘The Year My Voice Broke’. We had her on to discuss ACS Credit Maker 2.0 and the importance of this program in the Australian film industry.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:52 The return of ‘Hacks’ and The Last of Us’ plus ‘Joey’s Heart’ with special guest Louise Lever https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/15/the-return-of-hacks-and-the-last-of-us-plus-joeys-heart-with-special-guest-louise-lever/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 23:22:57 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2291 <p>For this Out Takes, we celebrated the return of ‘Hacks’ as it comes back with season 4 on Stan and which has featured fabulous queer characters and storylines plus tons... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/15/the-return-of-hacks-and-the-last-of-us-plus-joeys-heart-with-special-guest-louise-lever/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/15/the-return-of-hacks-and-the-last-of-us-plus-joeys-heart-with-special-guest-louise-lever/">The return of ‘Hacks’ and The Last of Us’ plus ‘Joey’s Heart’ with special guest Louise Lever</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we celebrated the return of ‘Hacks’ as it comes back with season 4 on Stan and which has featured fabulous queer characters and storylines plus tons... LEARN MORE ‘Hacks’ as it comes back with season 4 on Stan and which has featured fabulous queer characters and storylines plus tons of cutting comedy throughout its run and delivers even more this season. We also looked at the highly anticipated return of ‘The Last of Us’ which is back for season 2 on Max with some new characters, a major queer love story, more fungus zombies and loads of drama. We promise no major spoilers and can confirm both receive the OT stamp of approval for your viewing pleasure. We also heard from kiwi filmmaker Louise Lever whose wonderful short film ‘Joey’s Heart’ is having its Melbourne Premiere on April 29 at Cinema Nova along with a collection of international LBTQIA+ short films.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:53 ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ recap and review of the final season https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/08/the-handmaids-tale-recap-and-review-of-the-final-season/ Mon, 07 Apr 2025 23:15:59 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2287 <p>With the return of ‘The Handmaids Tale’ this April and as it concludes with its sixth season, we took this opportunity to look back at the first five seasons and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/08/the-handmaids-tale-recap-and-review-of-the-final-season/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/08/the-handmaids-tale-recap-and-review-of-the-final-season/">‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ recap and review of the final season</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With the return of ‘The Handmaids Tale’ this April and as it concludes with its sixth season, we took this opportunity to look back at the first five seasons and... LEARN MORE ‘The Handmaids Tale’ this April and as it concludes with its sixth season, we took this opportunity to look back at the first five seasons and the origin story of this hugely successful, influential and critically acclaimed series and highlight the queer characters and storylines throughout its time on our small screens.  We were also fortunate to have access to advance episodes of season six and while we made sure to give away no spoilers, we do unpack what looks likely to be instore for June, her family, friends and the people of Gilead as we countdown to what seems to be an epic final fight for freedom. Season 6 of ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ will stream free on SBS On Demand from Tuesday 8 April, with the triple episode premiere fast-tracked to be available from 2.01pm. The season will continue to be fast-tracked with new episodes available weekly on Tuesdays up to the finale on May 27.
Plus with ‘Audrey’ now streaming on Netflix, we also revisited our review and interview with its director Natalie Bailey from November last year to set you up for one of the most quirky, hilarious, and chaotic Aussie films you may have missed in 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:37 Mid-Century Modern, Will & Grace plus TDOV 2025 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/01/mid-century-modern-will-grace-plus-tdov-2025/ Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:20:22 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2284 <p>For this Out Takes, we looked at ‘Mid-Century Modern’ whose first season is streaming now and is definitely one of the gayest sitcoms you’ll see in 2025. It also shares... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/01/mid-century-modern-will-grace-plus-tdov-2025/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/04/01/mid-century-modern-will-grace-plus-tdov-2025/">Mid-Century Modern, Will & Grace plus TDOV 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we looked at ‘Mid-Century Modern’ whose first season is streaming now and is definitely one of the gayest sitcoms you’ll see in 2025. It also shares... LEARN MORE ‘Mid-Century Modern’ whose first season is streaming now and is definitely one of the gayest sitcoms you’ll see in 2025. It also shares a lot of DNA with one of the biggest gay comedy series of all time ‘Will & Grace’. Both are created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan and explore the concepts of chosen families, friendship, and cohabitation, along with the trials and tribulations of dealing with family, dating and casual sex, all through a very gay man’s lens.
We also honoured Trans Day of Visibility with an encore of our interview with writer / director Jane Schoenbrun who brought us the brilliant ‘I Saw the TV Glow’ in 2024.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:19 ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ with Tracie Laymon and Out Takes reviews https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/25/bob-trevino-likes-it-with-tracie-laymon-and-out-takes-reviews/ Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:17:40 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2280 <p>For this Out Takes we looked at two new films and TV shows are available to watch now on your big and small screens that feature queer stories and creators... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/25/bob-trevino-likes-it-with-tracie-laymon-and-out-takes-reviews/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/25/bob-trevino-likes-it-with-tracie-laymon-and-out-takes-reviews/">‘Bob Trevino Likes It’ with Tracie Laymon and Out Takes reviews</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes we looked at two new films and TV shows are available to watch now on your big and small screens that feature queer stories and creators... LEARN MORE ‘Bob Trevino Likes It’, a beautiful and bittersweet debut feature film written and directed by Tracie Laymon that stars Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo and centres around a young woman who searches for her estranged father, Bob Trevino, online and forms a bond with a different man of the same name. The story is semi-autobiographical, inspired by Laymon’s personal experiences and it won both the Grand Jury and the Audience Award at the 2024 SXSW film festival. We spoke with Tracie Laymon in August 2024 when the film was screening at MIFF so with it now out in cinemas across Australia, we thought it was the perfect time to revisit this insightful and delightful interview with this queer writer and director.
We also looked at ‘The Parenting’, a very silly comedy horror film with a ridiculously stacked cast including Nik Dodani, Brandon Flynn, Parker Posey, Vivian Bang, Lisa Kudrow, Dean Norris, Brian Cox, and Edie Falco. We also checked in on season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ and tried to avoid as many spoilers as possible (Parker NOOOO!) plus we looked at ‘Running Point’, a new streaming series starring Kate Hudson as a reformed L.A. party girl who must prove herself when she’s unexpectedly put in charge of her family’s pro basketball team.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:03 Melbourne Women in Film Festival 2025 and ‘Equal The Contest’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/18/melbourne-women-in-film-festival-2025-and-equal-the-contest/ Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:19:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2277 <p>For this Out Takes, we looked at some of the films on offer in this years Melbourne Women in Film Festival including the opening night film ‘We Were Dangerous’, a... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/18/melbourne-women-in-film-festival-2025-and-equal-the-contest/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/18/melbourne-women-in-film-festival-2025-and-equal-the-contest/">Melbourne Women in Film Festival 2025 and ‘Equal The Contest’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we looked at some of the films on offer in this years Melbourne Women in Film Festival including the opening night film ‘We Were Dangerous’, a... LEARN MORE Melbourne Women in Film Festival including the opening night film ‘We Were Dangerous’, a powerful story of hope, rebellion and the celebration of female friendships; and ‘Artrageous’, a collection of experimental and avant-garde shorts from the 1990s and early 2000s that explore the era of Australian third-wave feminism, riotgrrl, and the 90s surrealist revival. We also heard from Dr Janice Loreck, a Lecturer in Screen and Cultural Studies at The University of Melbourne and one of the curators for the festival, who shared her thoughts on the importance of showcasing the work of women and gender diverse filmmakers and storytellers.
We also caught up with Mitch Nivalis, the director of ‘Equal The Contest’, which we originally reviewed and featured in March 2024. 12 months on, the film is now streaming on SBS on Demand and we find out the latest with Mitch and this wonderful documentary as it continues to play a key role in educating and entertaining audiences about the importance of inclusion in sport.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:08 ‘My Melbourne’ and the 2025 Melbourne Women in Film Festival https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/11/my-melbourne-and-the-2025-melbourne-women-in-film-festival/ Mon, 10 Mar 2025 22:03:17 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2273 <p>We love celebrating local films that highlight diversity and representation and ‘My Melbourne’ is one worth celebrating. Themed around four pillars – sexuality, gender, disability, and race – the anthology... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/11/my-melbourne-and-the-2025-melbourne-women-in-film-festival/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/11/my-melbourne-and-the-2025-melbourne-women-in-film-festival/">‘My Melbourne’ and the 2025 Melbourne Women in Film Festival</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> We love celebrating local films that highlight diversity and representation and ‘My Melbourne’ is one worth celebrating. Themed around four pillars – sexuality, gender, disability, and race – the anthology... LEARN MORE ‘My Melbourne’ is one worth celebrating. Themed around four pillars – sexuality, gender, disability, and race – the anthology film ‘My Melbourne’ features four unique stories that celebrate diverse voices and talents from four Indian filmmakers who worked with emerging creatives from underrepresented backgrounds to create a multicultural Australian film about identity and belonging based on authentic migrant experiences. We spoke with the film’s producer Mitu Bhowmick Lange and one of the lead actors Arka das about their roles in this wonderful production and the importance of sharing these stories here and around the world. We also checked in with Dr Sian Mitchell, the Festival Director for the Melbourne Women in Film Festival, on this year’s program and the festival’s mission to elevate the voices, stories and creativity of women and gender diverse people on and behind the screen.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:15 Out Takes Extra: Tara Thorne for ‘Lakeview’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/06/out-takes-extra-tara-thorne-for-lakeview/ Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:01:43 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2267 <p>For this Out Takes Extra, Demetra spoke to Tara Thorne, the writer / director of ‘Lakeview’ which is screening as part of the QueerScreen Mardis Gras FIlm Festival On Demand... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/06/out-takes-extra-tara-thorne-for-lakeview/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/06/out-takes-extra-tara-thorne-for-lakeview/">Out Takes Extra: Tara Thorne for ‘Lakeview’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes Extra, Demetra spoke to Tara Thorne, the writer / director of ‘Lakeview’ which is screening as part of the QueerScreen Mardis Gras FIlm Festival On Demand... LEARN MORE QueerScreen Mardis Gras FIlm Festival On Demand program until March 10. ‘Lakeview’ is about a queer friend group that unites for a girls’ weekend. Packed with delicious Sapphic drama and plenty of wine drunk antics, ‘Lakeview’ is an unforgettably hilarious venture through the unique dynamics of queer female friendships in all of their messy glory. Demetra caught up with Tara recently to discuss the film, navigating the world of independent cinema and more.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 17:17 The Out Takes Guide to the 2025 Academy Awards https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/05/the-out-takes-guide-to-the-2025-academy-awards/ Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:44:10 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2261 <p>For this Out Takes, we dedicated the entire show to the 97th Academy Awards a.k.a. the 2025 Oscars! It’s no secret that we love the international film award season and... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/05/the-out-takes-guide-to-the-2025-academy-awards/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/03/05/the-out-takes-guide-to-the-2025-academy-awards/">The Out Takes Guide to the 2025 Academy Awards</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we dedicated the entire show to the 97th Academy Awards a.k.a. the 2025 Oscars! It’s no secret that we love the international film award season 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 57:08 Unusually Normal, Drive Back Home and ‘Moonlight’ with Barry Jenkins https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/25/unusually-normal-drive-back-home-and-moonlight-with-barry-jenkins/ Mon, 24 Feb 2025 23:11:10 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2255 <p>The on demand program kicks off soon for the 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival so we looked at two of the fabulous films on offer that will be available to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/25/unusually-normal-drive-back-home-and-moonlight-with-barry-jenkins/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/25/unusually-normal-drive-back-home-and-moonlight-with-barry-jenkins/">Unusually Normal, Drive Back Home and ‘Moonlight’ with Barry Jenkins</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> The on demand program kicks off soon for the 2025 Mardi Gras Film Festival so we looked at two of the fabulous films on offer that will be available to... LEARN MORE stream nationally from February 28 to March 10.
First up was ‘Unusually Normal’, a heartwarming documentary spanning eight decades that follows the lives of two lesbian grandmothers, four lesbian mothers and one lesbian granddaughter, all in the same family. Through interviews, archival footage and viral TikToks, this extraordinary family shares their journey from hidden relationships to living proudly and openly, highlighting the similarities (and differences) between three generations of gay women. Then we reviewed ‘Drive Back Home’, a dark comedy road movie showcasing the distance that can grow between two brothers amidst the vastness of the Canadian countryside. In 1970s Toronto, Perley (played by festival favourite Alan Cumming) is arrested for having sex with a man in a park. His estranged brother Weldon (Charlie Creed-Miles) is called on to bail him out. With only each other for company, the quirky Perley, his stoic brother and a taxidermied pug are trapped in a car together as they drive cross country back to small town Stanley. Inspired by a true story, this heartfelt film is about reckoning with the past and learning to forgive.
With special screenings of ‘Moonlight’ coming to IMAX this February, we took the opportunity to revisit our interview with the film’s co-writer and director Barry Jenkins. In 2017, Out Takes was in its first year on JOY and we were offered the opportunity to review a new queer independent film from the U.S. that was generating a lot of buzz in the lead up to the 2017 Academy Awards. ‘Moonlight’ is the searing story of a young black man from Miami struggling with his identity and trying to find his place in the world that Rolling Stone called ‘a masterpiece’ and Vanity Fair called it ‘timely and timeless’.  We loved this film and knew it was something special so we were honoured to speak with its very talented writer and director in January 2017 about his ground breaking film and some of its more critical themes: representation, identity and masculinity.
We also announced a special giveaway for our Aussie listeners to win a double pass to the hilarious comedy ‘One of Them Days’ starring Keke Palmer and SZA , in cinemas March 6. Check out Out Takes on Instagram and Facebook for more details. #OneOfThemDays © 2025 CTMG. All Rights Reserved.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:04 Invisible Boys, Queer and AIDC 2025 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/18/invisible-boys-queer-and-aidc-2025/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 23:40:36 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2251 <p>For this Out Takes it was a mixed bag of reviews and interviews to celebrate the arrival of a new Aussie series based on a much loved queer coming of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/18/invisible-boys-queer-and-aidc-2025/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/18/invisible-boys-queer-and-aidc-2025/">Invisible Boys, Queer and AIDC 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes it was a mixed bag of reviews and interviews to celebrate the arrival of a new Aussie series based on a much loved queer coming of... LEARN MORE ‘Invisible Boys’, the new LGBTQ coming-of-age Australian series set in the unforgiving Western Australian coastal city of Geraldton, with the 2017 plebiscite on same-sex marriage as the backdrop, It follows a quartet of gay young men trying to figure out how to navigate family, friends and the expectations put on them and is adapted by director Nicholas Verso from Holden Sheppard’s award-winning 2019 novel of the same name. We always love shining a light on new local queer productions and it’s fair to say this latest offering is a promising start to the year ahead for local LGBTQ content on our small screens. Next up we turned we’re turned our attention to ‘Queer’, which is directed by Out Takes favourite Luca Guadagnino and based on the 1985 novella by William S. Burroughs. Set in 1950s Mexico City, the film follows an outcast American expatriate played by Daniel Craig who becomes infatuated with a much younger man played by Drew Starkey and it features Jason Schwartzman and Lesley Manville in supporting roles. Director John Waters ranked Queer second on a list of his favourite movies of 2024, writing that Craig “may be queerbait for taking on the gay beatnik role of William Burroughs’s alter ego, but I’m all for it’ – we couldn’t agree more! Finally, we welcomed back the return of the Australian International Documentary Conference aka AIDC which is back on in Melbourne in early March. The 2025 AIDC program includes over 40 sessions, more than 115 speakers and 90 industry decision makers and is inspired by the theme “Future Telling: New Horizons in Documentary & Factual Storytelling”. One of the key elements of delivering a successful conference is the program and we were delighted to be joined by AIDC Programmer Alice McShane to get the full scoop on how they’ve pulled together this phenomenal line up for 2025 and some of the many highlights on offer at this year’s conference.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:39 ‘I’m Your Venus’ with special guests Kimberly Reed, Dominique Jackson and Jonovia Chase; plus ‘Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All’ review https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/12/im-your-venus-with-special-guests-kimberly-reed-dominique-jackson-and-jonovia-chase-plus-indigo-girls-its-only-life-after-all-review/ Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:44:49 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2247 <p>For this Out Takes, we’re going back to the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival to look at ‘I’m Your Venus’, a powerful film from the U.S. that is described... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/12/im-your-venus-with-special-guests-kimberly-reed-dominique-jackson-and-jonovia-chase-plus-indigo-girls-its-only-life-after-all-review/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/12/im-your-venus-with-special-guests-kimberly-reed-dominique-jackson-and-jonovia-chase-plus-indigo-girls-its-only-life-after-all-review/">‘I’m Your Venus’ with special guests Kimberly Reed, Dominique Jackson and Jonovia Chase; plus ‘Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All’ review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we’re going back to the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival to look at ‘I’m Your Venus’, a powerful film from the U.S. that is described... LEARN MORE ‘I’m Your Venus’, a powerful film from the U.S. that is described as a vital companion piece to Jennie Livingston’s legendary 1990 ballroom documentary ‘Paris Is Burning’. One of the iconic trans stars of that seminal film, Venus Xtravaganza, was murdered before its release and thirty-five years later, her two families – the biological Pellagattis and ballroom Xtravaganzas – unite to honour her legacy and seek justice. Old wounds are reopened as her cold case is reexamined, amidst a fight to posthumously amend her birth certificate to finally reflect her actual name and gender. Overflowing with love for its subject, this cathartic documentary is a moving ode to Venus’ life and impact, and the power of the ballroom community. We were honoured to be joined by the films director, New York based trans filmmaker Kimberly Reed, and two of the executive producers on the film, Jonovia Chase and Dominique Jackson, to discuss their involvement with the film and the importance of continuing to tell Venus’s story and the importance of ballroom on queer culture. We also reviewed ‘Indigo Girls: It’s Only Life After All’, a comprehensive documentary about the Grammy-winning folk-rock duo that explores their lives, music, and activist projects over the course of their incredible 40+ year career.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 51:18 Europa Europa Film Festival plus reviews, reviews, reviews! https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/03/europa-europa-film-festival-plus-reviews-reviews-reviews/ Mon, 03 Feb 2025 02:18:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2243 <p>It’s no secret that we love highlighting local film festivals and the talent behind it and for this Out Takes we were delighted to welcome back Artistic Director Spiro Economopoulos... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/03/europa-europa-film-festival-plus-reviews-reviews-reviews/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/02/03/europa-europa-film-festival-plus-reviews-reviews-reviews/">Europa Europa Film Festival plus reviews, reviews, reviews!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> It’s no secret that we love highlighting local film festivals and the talent behind it and for this Out Takes we were delighted to welcome back Artistic Director Spiro Economopoulos... LEARN MORE 2025 Europa Europa Film Festival which is returning for its 4th year in Melbourne and Sydney from February 12 to March 12. Spiro shared many of the program highlights including three queer films on offer with one being ‘Sebastian’ which we gave the full Out Takes review treatment too and agreed it is one to check out at Europa Europa and at the Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival. We also continued our reviews for this years Mardi Gras Film Festival with a look at the fabulous new documentary ‘Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story’ that is having it’s Australian premiere this February in Sydney and is a dazzling profile of an enduring gay icon and Hollywood survivor. We concluded the program with reviews of three new releases that we’ve been very much looking forward to for very different reasons – Babygirl, Maria and Companion.  We also gave you a big update about the future of Out Takes; it may come as a shock to you but this is the last time you will hear the show live on a Saturday… because we’re moving to Monday nights! We’ll still be bringing you the latest in queer film and television reviews, interviews and more but in a new time slot on JOY.94FM, DAB+ and online at 8pm on Mondays so spread the word and thanks for listening!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:34 Queer Mardi Gras Film Festival 2025 with Lisa Rose plus ‘Love Rewind’ encore for Midsumma 2025 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/28/queer-mardi-gras-film-festival-2025-with-lisa-rose-plus-love-rewind-encore-for-midsumma-2025/ Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:16:15 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2239 <p>For this Out Takes, we welcomed the return of the 2025 Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival which is now in its 32nd year in Sydney from February 13 to... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/28/queer-mardi-gras-film-festival-2025-with-lisa-rose-plus-love-rewind-encore-for-midsumma-2025/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/28/queer-mardi-gras-film-festival-2025-with-lisa-rose-plus-love-rewind-encore-for-midsumma-2025/">Queer Mardi Gras Film Festival 2025 with Lisa Rose plus ‘Love Rewind’ encore for Midsumma 2025</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we welcomed the return of the 2025 Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival which is now in its 32nd year in Sydney from February 13 to... LEARN MORE 2025 Queer Screen Mardi Gras Film Festival which is now in its 32nd year in Sydney from February 13 to 27 with highlights from the program available on demand around the nation from February 28 to March 10. We caught up with Festival Director Lisa Rose to discuss this year’s program, her career highlights in the lead up to her delivering her final program as Festival Director and more.
We also delivered an encore presentation of our interviews with incredibly talented local filmmaker Demetra Giannakopoulos (who also happens to be one of our very own Out Takes crew) and the stars of her film ‘Love Rewind’, Maria Papas and Ruth Katerelos, in the lead up to two very special events celebrating the film at this year’s Midsumma Festival.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 55:32 Out Takes Extra: John Crowley for ‘We Live in Time’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/23/out-takes-extra-john-crowley-for-we-live-in-time/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 04:56:05 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2236 <p>The latest release from award winning Irish film and theatre director John Crowley is called ‘We Live in Time’, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, which is in cinemas now.... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/23/out-takes-extra-john-crowley-for-we-live-in-time/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/23/out-takes-extra-john-crowley-for-we-live-in-time/">Out Takes Extra: John Crowley for ‘We Live in Time’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> The latest release from award winning Irish film and theatre director John Crowley is called ‘We Live in Time’, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, which is in cinemas now.... LEARN MORE ‘We Live in Time’, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, which is in cinemas now. These two incredible actors are brought together to tell the story of Almut and Tobias, two young Londoners who are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together – falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family – a difficult truth is revealed that rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their deeply moving love story takes them on.
For this Out Takes Extra, we had the opportunity to speak with the film’s director John Crowley about this incredibly moving film plus we got to touch on some of the many highlights of his career. Many thanks to StudioCanal and Ned & Co Marketing and 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 13:13 Spotlight on the 2025 Midsumma Movie Program https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/20/spotlight-on-the-2025-midsumma-movie-program/ Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:57:51 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2233 <p>Midsumma Festival is back in 2025 with an explosion of queer events that centre around hidden and mainstream queer culture, involving local, interstate, and international artists including a fantastic range... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/20/spotlight-on-the-2025-midsumma-movie-program/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/20/spotlight-on-the-2025-midsumma-movie-program/">Spotlight on the 2025 Midsumma Movie Program</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Midsumma Festival is back in 2025 with an explosion of queer events that centre around hidden and mainstream queer culture, involving local, interstate, and international artists including a fantastic range... LEARN MORE Midsumma Festival is back in 2025 with an explosion of queer events that centre around hidden and mainstream queer culture, involving local, interstate, and international artists including a fantastic range of film events across the Midsumma season. We caught up with returning guest and friend of the show, Melbourne Queer Film Festival’s Program Director Cerise Howard, about many the fantastic films on offer in this year’s MQFF Midsumma program and we also review a few of them too. We also spoke to Jas Brooks, Tammy Burnstock and Brimbank Youth Services Youth Support and Inclusion Officer Jacob Tiauli about Scented Cinema, two interactive and sensory experience films screenings that are presented by Brimbank City Council in collaboration with Snivure and Scented Storytelling that will leave your noses and eyes having the time of your life! We moved on from Midsumma and finished up this show by speaking with multi-award-winning Irish film and theatre director John Crowley whose latest film ‘We Live In Time’, starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, is in Australian cinemas now.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:04 Out Takes Guide to Award Season 2025 – part 1 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/13/out-takes-guide-to-award-season-2025-part-1/ Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:23:57 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2229 <p>Now that award season has officially kicked off with the Golden Globes, we thought it was a good time to take a look at how it all went down; from... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/13/out-takes-guide-to-award-season-2025-part-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/13/out-takes-guide-to-award-season-2025-part-1/">Out Takes Guide to Award Season 2025 – part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Now that award season has officially kicked off with the Golden Globes, we thought it was a good time to take a look at how it all went down; from... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 53:29 ‘Teaches of Peaches’ with special guest Philipp Fussenegger https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/06/teaches-of-peaches-with-special-guest-philipp-fussenegger/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 05:36:43 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2226 <p>Happy New Year! With our first show for 2025, we took a look at ‘Teaches of Peaches’ which is streaming now on DocPlay. This frenetic and audacious film celebrates the... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/06/teaches-of-peaches-with-special-guest-philipp-fussenegger/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2025/01/06/teaches-of-peaches-with-special-guest-philipp-fussenegger/">‘Teaches of Peaches’ with special guest Philipp Fussenegger</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Happy New Year! With our first show for 2025, we took a look at ‘Teaches of Peaches’ which is streaming now on DocPlay. This frenetic and audacious film celebrates the... LEARN MORE ‘Teaches of Peaches’ which is streaming now on DocPlay. This frenetic and audacious film celebrates the world of gender-punk icon Peaches in this Teddy Award–winning documentary that screened at MIFF and MQFF in 2024. Following the 20th anniversary tour of her album ‘The Teaches of Peaches’, this film features stunning live performances from that tour and delves into her beginnings with archive footage plus interviews from Feist, Chilly Gonzales and Shirley Manson, which celebrate Peaches’ impact in music and pop culture. Co-directed by Judy Landkammer and Phillip Fussenegger, we had a chance to speak with Philipp during his skiing holiday in Austria to find out more about how they worked their way into Peaches world and got her to tell her incredible story in her own words plus we give our full review on this wild and wonderful music documentary too.
We also celebrated the incredible BRAT year that Charli XCX had in 2024 by revisiting an interview from May 2022 with Bradley Bell and Pablo Jones-Soler a.k.a. Bradley & Pablo, who co-directed the ‘Charli XCX: Alone Together’ documentary. The film chronicles the recording of Charli’s album ‘How I’m Feeling Now’, which she decided to record during lockdown in 40 days. Described as a “love letter between Charli and her fans’ (many of whom are LGBTQIA+), it’s an insight into her world, her creative process and a time capsule on what went on during the COVID pandemic lockdown in 2020.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 49:16 Out Takes 2024 Year in Review: Part 2 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/30/out-takes-2024-year-in-review-part-2/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 01:31:30 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2221 <p>Following from last week where we got together to look back at the year and state our picks for the best and worst films and TV shows of the year,... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/30/out-takes-2024-year-in-review-part-2/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/30/out-takes-2024-year-in-review-part-2/">Out Takes 2024 Year in Review: Part 2</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> Following from last week where we got together to look back at the year and state our picks for the best and worst films and TV shows of the year,... LEARN MORE that we also selected as some of our best and worst picks too – we think that’s called great queer minds think alike! Happy holidays, keep listening to Out Takes in 2025 for more reviews, interviews and discussions about queer film and television, only on JOY.
]]> 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 2024 Year in Review: Part 1 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/30/out-takes-2024-year-in-review-part-1/ Mon, 30 Dec 2024 01:18:53 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2219 <p>With 2024 coming to a close, we took this opportunity to bring the entire team together to discuss the best and worst films and television shows of the year plus... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/30/out-takes-2024-year-in-review-part-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/30/out-takes-2024-year-in-review-part-1/">Out Takes 2024 Year in Review: Part 1</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> With 2024 coming to a close, we took this opportunity to bring the entire team together to discuss the best and worst films and television shows of the year plus... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:53 Out Takes Recommendations for Xmas/NY plus Awards Season review https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/17/out-takes-recommendations-for-xmas-ny-plus-awards-season-review/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:33:07 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2214 <p>We managed to get the whole team together for this show so we decided it was the perfect time to serve up another batch of recommendations and reviews to get... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/17/out-takes-recommendations-for-xmas-ny-plus-awards-season-review/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/17/out-takes-recommendations-for-xmas-ny-plus-awards-season-review/">Out Takes Recommendations for Xmas/NY plus Awards Season review</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> We managed to get the whole team together for this show so we decided it was the perfect time to serve up another batch of recommendations and reviews to get... LEARN MORE ]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 54:51 2024 BFI London Film Festival review plus Queer Holiday Season Film recommendations https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/09/2024-bfi-london-film-festival-review-plus-queer-holiday-season-film-recommendations/ Mon, 09 Dec 2024 05:53:44 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2210 <p>For this Out Takes, we welcomed back Dion Blackler to the show in his official capacity as our London Film Correspondent to discuss some of the highlights and lowlights from... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/09/2024-bfi-london-film-festival-review-plus-queer-holiday-season-film-recommendations/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/09/2024-bfi-london-film-festival-review-plus-queer-holiday-season-film-recommendations/">2024 BFI London Film Festival review plus Queer Holiday Season Film recommendations</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this Out Takes, we welcomed back Dion Blackler to the show in his official capacity as our London Film Correspondent to discuss some of the highlights and lowlights from... LEARN MORE BFI London Film Festival plus some recommendations for films to check out in 2025. As one of the co-hosts of the podcast ‘In the Mood for Film’ and a lifelong lover of cinema, he knows his stuff and always brings us some great reviews and recommendations for films to look out for in the year ahead.  We also took this opportunity to look at some of the many holiday season themed films from over the years that we’ve loved and loathed and we also turned our attention to some of the new ones on offer. Alaisdair officially stated that this year saw the rise of the horny Christmas movie, and with films focusing on male strippers and a snowman with abs of steel coming to life, it is fair to say that he nailed it. Happy Horny Holidays!
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 50:49 Industry insights with Timothy Despina Marshall and ‘The Queen of My Dreams’ https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/05/industry-insights-with-timothy-despina-marshall-and-the-queen-of-my-dreams/ Thu, 05 Dec 2024 04:10:16 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2207 <p>For this program, we spoke in depth with local Aussie queer filmmaker Timothy Despina Marshall, the writer & director of ‘In the Room Where He Waits’, about navigating a career... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/05/industry-insights-with-timothy-despina-marshall-and-the-queen-of-my-dreams/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/12/05/industry-insights-with-timothy-despina-marshall-and-the-queen-of-my-dreams/">Industry insights with Timothy Despina Marshall and ‘The Queen of My Dreams’</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> For this program, we spoke in depth with local Aussie queer filmmaker Timothy Despina Marshall, the writer & director of ‘In the Room Where He Waits’, about navigating a career... LEARN MORE Timothy Despina Marshall, the writer & director of ‘In the Room Where He Waits’, about navigating a career as an independent filmmaker. Timothy shares his insights about how to make the most of winning awards and his concurrent and fulfilling career as an educator. We also had an encore presentation of our review of his film plus we reviewed a Canadian Pakistani lesbian film ‘The Queen of My Dreams’, the second feature film by writer/director Fawzia Mirza. This gorgeous comedy drama explores a conservative mother and her lesbian daughter and how they learn to reconnect their relationship through a story that travels between the late sixties to the late nineties and is told with the joy and fervour of a Bollywood film.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 46:53 The Out Takes guide to Wicked (Part 1) https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/26/the-out-takes-guide-to-wicked-part-1/ Tue, 26 Nov 2024 01:50:56 +0000 https://joy.org.au/outtakes/?p=2202 <p>The press run for this film has been epic and with Wicked finally in cinemas we took the opportunity to celebrate part one’s release with a look at all of... </p> <p><a class="btn btn-md btn-default" href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/26/the-out-takes-guide-to-wicked-part-1/">LEARN MORE</a></p> <p>The post <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes/2024/11/26/the-out-takes-guide-to-wicked-part-1/">The Out Takes guide to Wicked (Part 1)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://joy.org.au/outtakes">Out Takes</a>.</p> The press run for this film has been epic and with Wicked finally in cinemas we took the opportunity to celebrate part one’s release with a look at all of... LEARN MORE Wicked finally in cinemas we took the opportunity to celebrate part one’s release with a look at all of the elements of this much loved book and musical that has led to it finally being delivered as the movie musical that many queer people will tell you they’ve been waiting for their whole lives that will have you singing, dancing and defying gravity this November and beyond. We explore the history of the story from its connection to the Wizard of Oz book and 1939 film through to its triumphant arrival on Broadway in 2003 through to the development and delivery of the highly anticipated film version. We also discuss the importance of its casting, performances, and representation along with the incredible attention to detail provided through the sets, cinematography and of course, the music.
We also looked at the return of The Sex Lives of College Girls with season 3 just arriving on streaming. All of your favourites are back for their second year at Essex College and delivering lots of laughs, more personal drama, and plenty of s-e-x.
]]> JOY 94.9 - LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Podcasts for all our Rainbow Communities full false 52:05 ‘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... 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... 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... 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... 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.... 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 + Heartstopper 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 + Heartstopper 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... 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... 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... 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... 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... 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.
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