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Exhibition Talks
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We Need to Talk about Adrian
Recorded: 8 May 2013. Duration: 52 mins
Film academic John Flaus and NGV Curator, Roger Leong, discuss one of Hollywood's greatest costume designers, Adrian.
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An Evening with Robin Hunicke
Recorded: 24 October 2012. Duration: 71 mins
A live gameplay event in which the indie video game producer shared her insights into the acclaimed video game 'Journey'.
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William Kentridge: Degrees of Separation
Recorded: 27 May 2012. Duration: 86 mins
Presentations from artist and printmaker Rebecca Mayo, Dr Anne Rutherford and curator Victoria Lynn explore the work of Kentridge.
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William Kentridge in Conversation
Recorded: 6 Mar 2012. Duration: 57 mins
William Kentridge talks with Five Themes curator Mark Rosenthal about the uncertainty, ambiguity and polemical politics in his work.
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Arthur and Corinne Cantrill interview
Recorded: March 2011. 39 mins
Experimental filmmakers Arthur and Corinne Cantrill discuss their work, which is featured in ACMI's Light Years exhibition.
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Re:Play
Co-curated with Freeplay, Re:Play is an ongoing series exploring gaming culture today. Please note that these podcasts may contain strong language and might not be suitable for younger audiences.
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Indie Development: Exploring the Fringe
Recorded: 26 March 2013. 94 mins
Re:Play: Our panel explore what it means to be an independent developer at the fringes of the mainstream and beyond.
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The Stuff of Nightmares
Recorded: 16 October 2012. Duration: 87 mins
Re:Play: Stephan Schutze, Christian McCrea, Paul Verhoeven and Angela Ndalianis disucss our fascination with horror in gaming and film.
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Postcards from Imaginary Worlds
Recorded: 18 September 2012. Duration: 91 mins
Re:Play: Daniel Golding, Ben McKenzie, Brendan Keogh and Christy Dena journey to the unexplored worlds presented by videogames.
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Someone Else's Skin
Recorded: 21 August 2012. Duration: 90 mins
Re:Play: Helen Stucky, Daniel Golding, David Surman and Leena Van Deventer get under the skin of gaming's most iconic characters.
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Thorin Sings About Gold
Recorded: 17 July 2012. Duration: 105 mins
Re:Play: Paul Callaghan, Sara haghdoosti, Dr. Josh Nelson and Craig Duturbure discuss transmogrification, the process of adaptations.
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Live in the Studio
In our monthly Live in the Studio program, industry experts, luminaries, academics and pop-culture sovereigns revel in TV past and present. Please note that these podcasts may contain strong language and might not be suitable for younger audiences.
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Queering the Small Screen Pt II
Recorded: 23 March 2013. 55 mins
Live in the Studio: our panel of guests explores the evolving world of GLBTI characters on TV.
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Examining The Walking Dead
Recorded: 28 February 2013. 93 mins
Live in the Studio: Paul Verhoeven, Luke Ryan and Angela Ndalianis dissect this popular, zombie-infested drama. [explicit content]
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'It' Girls
Recorded: 29 November 2012. 55 mins
Live in the Studio: Our illustrious panel take a look at television's latest group of 'it' girls. [explicit content]
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Boxcutters Present: When TV Goes Wrong
Recorded: 30 August 2012. 60 mins
Live in the Studio: the Boxcutters delve deep into the archives with an amusing look at the different ways that TV shows can go wrong.
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Game of Thrones: Let the games begin
Recorded: 26 July 2012. 77 mins
Live in the Studio: Luke Ryan, Dr Djoymi Baker, Clementine Ford and George Ivanoff discuss TV's most brutal series. [explicit content]
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Upstairs/Downstairs: The World of Downton Abbey
Recorded: 28 June 2012. 96 mins
Live in the Studio: Mel Campbell, Peter Mattessi, Karen Pickering and Debi Enker explore the world of Downton Abbey.
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Sons of Anarchy: Not So Easy Riders
Recorded: 31 May 2012. 67 mins
Live in the Studio: join Josh Kinal, Clementine Ford and Andrew Murfett as they explore the bad boys and girls of SAMCRO.
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Queering the Small Screen
Recorded: 26 April 2012. 137 mins
Live in the Studio: take a look at the evolving face of queer representation on the small screen.
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Get Arrested
Recorded: 29 March 2012. 68 mins
Live in the Studio: pull on your never-nudes, grab a frozen banana and get ready to celebrate the cult TV hit Arrested Development.
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Sex, Lies and Television Screens
Recorded: 23 February 2012. 95 mins
Live in the Studio: our panellists take a look back over the most memorable blood-spattered, sexed-up TV series. [explicit content]
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Glee: Join the Club
Recorded: 24 November 2011. 112 mins
Live in the Studio: Mel Campbell and Tim Hunter go head to head with non-believers in a debate on all things Gleeful.
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Space: TV's Final Frontier
Recorded: 27 October 2011. 107 mins
Live in the Studio: Robert Jan, Clementine Ford, Josh Kinal, John Richards and Dr Djoymi Baker explore the cultural impact of this classic sci fi series. Download MP3 (49.2MB) |
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Dr Who: Tales from the Tardis
Recorded: 29 September 2011. 115 mins
Live in the Studio: Dr Who diehards discuss the beloved sci fi series and argue the case for their ultimate Time Lord.
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Men Behaving Badly
Recorded: 25 August 2011. 141 mins
Live in the Studio: Catherine Deveny, Mel Campbell, Daniel Burt and Tim Hunter look at the most fascinating bad boys on the box.
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It's the Muppet Show!
Recorded: 28 July 2011. 98 mins
Live in the Studio: Join the Boxcutters and guest puppeteers as they guide us through Jim Henson's TV legacy.
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True Blood: Thirsty for More
Recorded: 30 June 2011. 121 mins
Live in the Studio: Emily Maguire, Robert Jan and Helena Jankowski sink their teeth into Bon Temps' supernatural inhabitants.
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Ladies on the Tube
Recorded: 19 May 2011. 131 mins
Live in the Studio: Dr Saige Walton, Dr Esther Milne, Mel Campbell, Catherine Deveny and Clementine Ford take a look at ladies on the tube.
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Loveable Murderers: The Sequel
Recorded: 28 Apr 2011. 76 mins
Live in the Studio: Martyn Pedler returns for a second look at film and television's loveable monsters, maniacs and killers.
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Project Runway Australia
Recorded: 31 Mar 2011. 121 mins
Live in the Studio: Anthony Capon, David Surman, Ian Gouldstone and Patty Huntington tear at the seams of small screen fashion.
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Boxcutters do Nineties Nostalgia
Recorded: 24 Feb 2011. 108 mins
Live in the Studio: Josh Kinal and John Richards from the Boxcutters podcast investigate the enduring popularity of after-school teen dramas.
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Twin Peaks
Recorded: 25 Nov 2010. 53 mins
Live in the Studio: Martyn Pedler, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas, Simone Hine, Christian McCrea and Dr Saige Walton on the surrealist TV masterpiece.
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Breaking Bad
Recorded: 21 Oct 2010. 109 mins
Live in the Studio: Ian Gouldstone, David Surman and Dr Esther Milne take a moral rollercoaster ride through this runaway cult series.
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Welcome to Deadwood
Recorded: 30 Sep 2010. 108 mins
Live in the Studio: Terrie Waddell, Rolando Caputo and Gabrielle Murray venture into town.
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rage with Guest Programmer John Safran
Recorded: 26 Aug 2010. 102 mins
Live in the Studio: Take a look at the iconic music video show with John Safran, Sarah-Jane Woulahan, Sophie Zoellner and Madeline Palmer.
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Sci-Fi and Spin-Offs
Recorded: 29 Jul 2010. 94 mins
Live in the Studio: Oscar Hillerström, Adam Richard and V's Jane Badler take a voyage through sci-fi spin-offs, remakes, revivals and reincarnations.
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Gossip Girl Here
Recorded: 3 Jun 2010. 98 mins
Live in the Studio: Dr Saige Walton, Mel Campbell and Radha O'Meara have a heart-to-heart about teen dramas on the small screen.
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Mad Men, Mad Women
Recorded: 27 May 2010. 99 mins
Live in the Studio: Debi Enker, Mark Nicholls and Sian Prior discuss the history and splendour of the television masterpiece Mad Men.
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On The Wire
Recorded: 29 Apr 2010. Duration: 110 mins
Live in the Studio: Michael Williams, Clementine Ford and Michael Adams search for America within the dark Baltimore streets of HBO's The Wire.
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Dead Set: Zombie TV
Recorded: 25 Feb 2010. Duration: 115 mins
Live in the Studio: Dr Saige Walton, Angela Ndalianis, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Martyn Pedler talk end-of-the-world scenarios on the box.
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Vampires Buffed and Fanged
Recorded: 5 Nov 2009. Duration: 104 mins
Live in the Studio: Dr Saige Walton, Angela Ndalianis, Alexandra Heller-Nicholas and Martyn Pedler enter the realms of the great Undead.
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Fairy Tales Re-imagined
Podcasts from a two-day symposium exploring how traditional fairy tales are being reworked by visual artists, filmmakers and popular culture.
Images courtesy Inside Out Productions
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Old Tales, New Platforms: The Creation of Re-enchantment
Recorded: 11 Mar 2011. Duration: 75 mins
Fairy Tales Re-imagined: Writer/director Sarah Gibson and producer Sue Maslin provide a behind-the-scenes look at the Re-enchantment project.
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Working Creatively with Fairy Tales
Recorded: 11 Mar 2011. Duration: 87 mins
Fairy Tales Re-imagined: Joy Norton, Adam Hunt, Dr Meredith Jones and Suzanne Boccalatte examine the symbolic language of fairy tales.
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The Forbidden Room: From Bluebeard to CSI
Recorded: 11 Mar 2011. Duration: 119 mins
Fairy Tales Re-imagined: Dr Cathy Cole, Dr Terrie Waddell and Dr Rebecca Do Rozario discuss contemporary reworkings of Bluebeard.
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Re-enchantment: The hidden world of fairy tales for adults
Recorded: 10 Mar 2011. Duration: 59 mins
Fairy Tales Re-imagined: Writer and director Sarah Gibson and producer Sue Maslin discuss this immersive project.
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Woman and Wolf - the Inspiration of Red Riding Hood
Recorded: 10 Mar 2011. Duration: 104 mins
Fairy Tales Re-imagined: Dr Kimberley Pearce, Jazmina Cininas and Professor Barbara Creed explore interpretations of this fairy tale classic.
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If the Shoe Fits: Interpreting Cinderella
Recorded: 10 Mar 2011. Duration: 116 mins
Fairy Tales Re-imagined: Dr Meredith Jones, Sarah Gibson and Professor Peter McNeil look at the Cinderella story.
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