As an academic I feel a moral responsibility to bring to the open some of my research. Especially as something that affects so many people in todays world – personally, politically and socially – I need to bring that into the open because there is so much academic research that can help a lot of individuals deal with what some perceive as an impossible identity.
Film Club – An Interview with Owner Ben Kenny
Film Club in Darlinghurst may be the Sydney cinephile’s worst-kept secret. A reputation for an incredible selection and a friendly and knowledgable owner/manager in Ben Kenny means, for many, Film Club is the perfect movie store.
Chippo Film Fest – An Interview with co-founder Eryk Bagshaw
We talk to Eryk Bagshaw about what it’s like running Chippo Film Festival; the democratisation of the industry, shifting barriers of production, the importance of spontaneity in festivals, and the difficulties in running a more regular event.
The Chauvel Cinémathèque – An Interview with Curator Tim Mason
Cinémathèque screenings at Paddington’s Chauvel Cinemas show films from all over the world and from all throughout the history of the medium: silent, sound, black and white, colour, fiction, documentary and everything in between. It is a real cinephile’s dream. We caught up with Tim Mason, who is the curator of the Chauvel Cinémathèque program.