9 episodes
Sunburnt Screens: The Australian Cinema Odyssey DM Podcasts
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- TV & Film
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4.8 • 26 Ratings
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Join Alexei Toliopoulos on a journey through the landscape of Australian cinema. Celebrating classics, unearthing rare cinematic rediscoveries and conversations with some of Australia’s greatest filmmakers.
From the gonzo mavericks of the Ozploitation era, to the re-discovery of our lost classics, to our complex works of queer filmmaking and our new wave of Australian filmmakers, no stone is left unturned
Each episode of Sunburnt Screens is accompanied by a curated selection of films on BROLLIE, the free streaming service from Umbrella Entertainment specialising in cult cinema, curated discovery and Australian independent film.
Sunburnt Screens is a collaboration between Umbrella Entertainment, Brollie and DM Podcasts
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TWO HANDS, A BLOODY CLASSIC - Part 2
We love TWO HANDS because it is now about the things we miss. This episode is about Heath Ledger, the soundtrack and pre-millennium Sydney.
Featuring: Filmmaker Gregor Jordan + stars Bryan Brown and Mariel McClorey, Bernard Fanning and music journalist Courtney Fry.
Join us for SUNBURNT SCREENS at The Sydney Opera House 27-30 June
Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive into some powerful cinema
Produced & Edited by Alex Jae
Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy
Executive Produced by Ari Harrison
Sunburnt Screens is brought to by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Media
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TWO HANDS, A BLOODY CLASSIC - Part 1
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year is TWO HANDS, a crime classic like no other. Gregor Jordan’s directorial debut captured Sydney on the cusp of the millennium and launched the film careers of Heath Ledger and Rose Byrne. Join Alexei on a 2 part journey to discover how a film becomes a classic.Featuring: Filmmaker Gregor Jordan + stars Bryan Brown and Mariel McClorey
Join us for SUNBURNT SCREENS at The Sydney Opera House 27-30 June
Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive into some powerful cinema.
Produced & Edited by Alex Jae
Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy
Executive Produced by Ari Harrison
Sunburnt Screens is brought to you by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Podcasts
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A BRILLIANT CAREER - The Humanist Cinema of Gillian Armstrong
With a filmography that weaves between factual, fiction and fantasy Gillian Armstrong’s cinema has shaped the landscape of Australian filmmaking. From period romances that challenge all established conventions, a series of intimate documentaries expressing the journey of life, and a musical comedy bursting with the energy of neon dreams, Armstrong’s work is a demonstration of unparalleled versatility. The thread that weaves them together is a deep empathy that translates human stories to screen like no other.
Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive into some powerful cinema.
Produced & Edited by Alex Jae
Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy
Executive Produced by Ari Harrison
Sunburnt Screens is brought to you by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Podcasts
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MAKE FILMS OR DIE - The Cinema of Rolf de Heer
Join Alexei Toliopoulos for a career-spanning conversation with one of Australia’s most respected filmmakers Rolf de Heer. A discussion that explores his diverse filmography, including the unconventional black comedy arthouse film Bad Boy Bubby - his deep collaboration with David Gulpilil on The Tracker, Ten Canoes and Charlie’s Country - directing jazz icon Miles Davis in Dingo - and his continued cinematic experimentation with his latest film The Survival of Kindness.
Join us for SUNBURNT SCREENS at The Sydney Opera House 27-30 June
Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive into some powerful cinema.
Produced & Edited by Alex Jae
Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy
Executive Produced by Ari Harrison
Sunburnt Screens is brought to you by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Podcasts
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
BREAKING BOUNDARIES - Queer Cinema in Australia
From the provocative culture clash of sexuality, masculinity and Greek Australian culture in HEAD ON to the unparalleled tenderness of OF AN AGE, join us on a captivating journey through Australia’s complex and compelling history of queer stories on screen.
Head Brollie.com.au or the Brollie app to dive into some powerful cinema.
Featuring Ana Kokkinos, Goran Stolevski and Spiro Economopoulos
Produced & Edited by Alex Jae
Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy
Executive Produced by Ari Harrison
Sunburnt Screens is brought to you by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Podcasts
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. -
OZPLOITATION - The Shocking & Schlocking Cinema of Brian Trenchard-Smith
Adjacent to the Australian New Wave movement of the 70's and 80's was a period of exploitation filmmaking focused on explosions, fast cars, and gonzo genre flicks with an Ozzie flair. With countless films available this era of filmmaking can be a little daunting to dive into, so we’re giving you an entry point. Join Alexei as he brings you into the wicked world of the films of Brian Trenchard-Smith. We journey through his films The Man From Hong Kong, Turkey Shoot, BMX Bandits, Dead End Drive-In and even his prizewinning government PSA film combatting cigarette-fueled hospital fires.
Catch up with a bunch of Brian's films and a huge selection of Ozploitation on Brollie.com.au or on the Brollie app
Produced & Edited by Alex Jae
Produced by Alexei Toliopoulos, James Keogh & Xanon Murphy
Executive Produced by Ari Harrison
Sunburnt Screens is brought to you by Brollie, Umbrella Entertainment and DM Podcasts
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Customer Reviews
Australia’s finest film nerd
Alexei’s interviews are so reminiscent of our movie mum and dad (Margaret and David). He has an incredible knowledge and love of cinema, and a respectful curiosity about films and filmmakers which leads to fascinating conversations. His excitement is infectious and ✨ sparks joy ✨ for Aussie movies, many of which are extremely underrated and have been under-promoted (until now).
So interesting with lots of nostalgia as well
This is the best
Brilliant interviews!
Thank you Alexi! Agapi mou si!!
As much as we all loved your very comedy driven podcasts regarding cinema and those even better documentaries on YouTube, I personally have been yearning for a more in-depth analysis podcast series that touches on cinema and the fact it revolves around Aussie cinema is magnificent!
Thank you for sourcing and chatting to genuine heavy hitters in the industry and from one horror lover to another. THANK YOU.
Can’t wait for the rest of it!
All the best
G