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Shannon Owen joins us to talk about the making of Left Write Hook, an important and gripping Australian doco. In a unique, therapeutic program for survivors of sexual abuse, boxing and creative writing become unlikely but effective allies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our special guest in this first episode of Season 4 is John Hughes, much respected filmmaker and elder of the Australian independent screen community. In an episode made more pertinent by the Trump administration’s Operation Epic Fury directed at Iran, we discuss John’s latest feature documentary: TWILIGHT TIME. It’s the story of the ‘insurgent intellectual’ and defence analyst Prof Des Ball, who first publicised the role of Pine Gap amid concerns about Australia’s military relationship with America. See https://twilighttimethefilm.com.au/twilight-time/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While Wolf is up North in Australia snorkeling with tropical fish and Cub is heading North in Germany to pick potatoes, the two have paused to watch the movie Perfect Days (2023) – recommended by listener Helen Thomas (Snr). The Japanese feature film is directed by Wim Wenders and follows the daily life and routine of Hirayama, a man who lives his life in simplicity and daily tranquility, cleaning a unique selection of public toilets in Tokyo. Wolf and Cub explore the aesthetics of Japanese toilet design, the notion of 'wabi-sabi' which embraces imperfection and the encounters in the film that cause Hirayama to reflect on himself. If you have a feature, doco or series you'd like us to explore, please reach out at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than seven years in the making, Queens of Concrete follows the trials and tribulations of Hayley, Ava and Charlotte - three young skateboarders set on making it to the Olympics. More a 'coming of age' than a sports doco, the feature began as a graduating work from Melbourne's VCA Film School. Director Eliza Cox and producer Gena Riess discuss their own trials and tribulations in making Queens, which also involved fellow grads C J Welsh (producer), Oscar Ascencio (cinematography) and Delaney Murphy (editor). (https://queensofconcrete.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode the Wolf and his special guest, director Adrian Francis, discuss Paper City – a feature documentary on the firebombing of Tokyo in March 1945. As the 80th anniversary of the most destructive air raid in history approaches, Paper City records the stories of a decreasing number of witnesses to the destruction of a quarter of the city and killing of 100,000 civilians by the American airforce (https://papercityfilm.com/). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Wolf & Cub take a look at the 2024 Netflix Documentay Will & Harper Directed by Josh Greenbaum. In this intimate portrayal of friendship, transition and America, Will Ferrell and his close friend of thirty years, Harper Steele, decide to go on a cross-country road trip to explore a new chapter in their relationship and uncharted waters for both of them. Wolf is a little under the weather and Cub is about to board a flight to France, enjoy this one as they stumble right into it. Will & Harper Official Trailer https://youtu.be/PRZ1ELeGepo?si=Ao_Uv2vX8Oa_ck82 SNL 'More Cowbell Sketch' https://videa.hu/videok/zene/more-cowbell-zene-4ENBZBIRRav8s71V WCFC insta: https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubfilmclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode of Season Two, Wolf & Cub turn the spotlight on each other, sharing mutual insights from their professional filmmaking and creative journeys. Steve reflects on his career as a documentary filmmaker and body of work that has spanned over three decades and Daniel shares his multi-faceted creative endeavours from architecture, to music, to film and the influence watching his father work has had on him. See links below for various projects discussed in the episode. Steve's projects... Freedom Stories Trailer https://vimeo.com/127212383 Hope Trailer https://vimeo.com/167076773 Search for Steve's films by title at: https://www.roninfilms.com.au/ Daniel's projects.. Tippy Top Short https://vimeo.com/421472303 Bill Wall: Portrait of a Drummer (short doc) https://vimeo.com/679439159 Daniel's website https://www.danielthomas.co/ Thank you for all your support in Season Two. We are looking forward to bringing you Season Three in late 2024! #filmpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Wolf & Cub take a look at STEVE (martin) a Documentary in two pieces, which follows the life of Comedian and Actor Steve Martin. The doc was made in two distinct and stylistically different parts, the first exploring Martin's Stand-Up Comedy career and the second a more reflective piece looking back at his body of film work. As well as diving into the events of the film, we discuss filmmaking craft & share personal anecdotes. And don't forget, whenever a spoiler is coming you'll be warned by a wolf howl! STEVE! (martin) OFFICIAL TRAILER https://youtu.be/d30IaPx5Qc8?si=eptg7DHWI1fJMDhY WCFC ON INSTA https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubfilmclub/ #wolfcubfilmclub #filmreviews #stevemartin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Wolf & Cub take a look at the first two seasons of Welcome to Wrexham available on Disney +. In 2020, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds teamed up to purchase the fifth tier Red Dragons in the hope of turning Wrexham AFC into an underdog story the whole world can root for, but the concern was that neither had any experience in football. From Hollywood to Wales, from the pitch to the locker room, and the front office to the pub, the docu-series tracks Rob and Ryan's crash course in football club ownership and the inextricably connected fates of a team and a town counting on two actors to bring some serious hope and change to a community that could use it. OFFICIAL SERIES TRAILER https://youtu.be/UJYFASFtbc4?si=I9DuZPXvpvtF5JHY WOLF CUB FILM CLUB https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubfilmclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Wolf & Cub take a look at the recent Netflix Docuseries ‘Beckham’. Directed by Fisher Stevens it follows David Beckham's meteoric rise from humble beginnings to global football stardom. Wolf is an avid Manchester United fan & we’ve both supported England over the years so along with the filmmaking there's much to discuss. If you have a filmmaking question, film or series you'd like to recommend please reach out. https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubfilmclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode episode Wolf (Steve Thomas) & Cub (Daniel Thomas) take a look at a new doco called 'Subject' which examines the impact of some well-known documentaries on the lives of their subjects with a focus on the ethics & responsibly inherent in documentary filmmaking. As tens of millions of people consume documentaries in an unprecedented "golden era," Subject urges audiences to consider the often profound impact on their participants The film club has been lucky enough to be joined by our first guest, Margie Ratliff who features in the doco. Margie kindly shares her experiences which have lead her to advocate on this vital topic of ethics in film. After our conversation, Steve also shares his approach to ethics as a filmmaker. Subject is Directed by Camilla Hall & Jennifer Tiexiera. Watch the official trailer here: https://youtu.be/8qQ_cQuFQNA?si=ZetrQBXkfM_AAO9Y It has been screening at festivals worldwide & is available on DocPlay. https://www.docplay.com/shows/subject If you have any feedback or a filmmaking question you'd like us to answer on the show please reach out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been a little while between episodes in this second series but we are now bringing you an endeavour into the saga that is… the Staircase. On this episode wolf & cub comparatively discuss the documentary series on Netflix and the HBO dramatised version starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette. https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubfilmclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode Wolf & Cub checkout the 2023 Documentary Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie Directed by Davis Guggenheim which follows the life of the beloved actor & advocate exploring his personal & professional triumphs & travails, & what happens when an incurable optimist confronts an incurable disease. The Doco is available on Apple TV+ We would like to dedicate this Episode to our dear friend, Australian Screenwriter Mac Gudgeon 1949 - 2023 Michale J. Fox Foundation https://www.michaeljfox.org/ If you have a film you would like us to look at or any questions for us to answer about filmmaking please reach out at: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wolf & Cub get stuck in time as they have an in depth conversation about the 2021 Documentary 'Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in time' which recounts the extraordinary life of author Kurt Vonnegut, and the 25-year friendship with filmmaker Robert Weide who set out to document it. If you'd like to recommend a film for us to discuss or have a question you'd like us to answer please get in touch. https://www.instagram.com/wolfcubfilmclub/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode wolf & cub dive into 2 Netflix documentaries,'Pelé' (2021) a homage to possibly the greatest footballer in history directed by Ben Nicholas & David Tryhorn & 'Dick Johnson is Dead' (2020) a hybrid doco directed by Kirsten Johnson as she helps her father prepare for the end of his life. In examining the films, cub is compelled to share a story about his close encounter with Pelé & wolf shares his thoughts on transparency in filmmaking. So load up on sweets from the candy bar & make yourselves comfortable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.