Welcome to Reference Max where I cover films and shorts screened as part of the 2022 Pasifika Film Festival.Links to keep up with release dates on films/shortsHuhu’a Niu (2019)Directed by: Savelina Vaka'utaWatch nowWaikiki (2020)Written & Directed by: Christopher KahunahanaWebsiteUrchin (2021)Written & Directed by: Taofia PelesasaTrailerUntitled: A day in the life ofWritten & Directed by: Gabriel Faatau'uu-SatiuTrailerThe Alexander BallDirector: Jessica MagroCast: Ella GanzaWatch nowNeverlandWritten & Directed by: Herbert LeotaStream from Dec 1Website | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Welcome to Reference Max, where we have a lot to say on new releases so fitting it all into a multi-splooshy, spoiler-free review episode!Dig through the archives of growing pains, investigative journalism and historical fanfare with Armageddon Time, She Said & The Lost King this week.0:00 Intro0:43 Start1:55 Armageddon time14:38 She Said24:07 The Lost KingWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Assume formation with pocket spears, mountain books and winged ankles. Remain in the stillness of grief and feel the healing of waters of Wakanda Forever this week.Website | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Unsheath your silver tongue dagger and prepare to ascend the throne at all costs, with familial lovin' as the mandatory side quest. Get in loser, we're going scab-picking with House of Dragons this week. Website | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Plug into the diversity matrix where caucasity ticks all the boxes. Join the roll call of industry babies and diversity daddies with SIS this week.Watch the full first season of SIS for free: https://vimeo.com/showcase/9902229Sign petition: https://chng.it/BH49fgydvWOpen letter to NZ Film & TV Industry: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CjzmNu2JcFP/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Clear your chanting throat, stretch your dancing muscles and oil up for a grand battle with... a formidable phantom enemy? Whisper sweet nothings through the barrier of forbidden love with The Woman King. Website | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Trick or treat a buffet of canned vegetables, trauma bonds and epic fake outs. Head on down to old town strode for one last ride to hell with Halloween Ends this week. Quid Pro Mo for Popcorn Podcast Website | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Dive into the waters of community, legacy and peace through centuries of rich history in Aotearoa. Prepare for the Aunty ambush with MURU this week.Video interview:https://youtu.be/VQgG5TM_J28Website | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Inspired by actual events, MURU is the story of a local Police Sergeant ‘Taffy’ Tāwharau (Cliff Curtis), who must choose between duty to his badge or his people, when the Government invoke antiterrorism powers to launch an armed raid on Taffy’s remote Urewera community, on a school day.MURU is now showing in Australian CinemasVideo interview: https://youtu.be/VQgG5TM_J28Website | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Hold onto your heart nards and resist the fornicating catfish as we roadtrip to California! Witness certified organtic Indigenous storytelling with S1 & S2 of Reservation Dogs this week.https://illuminatives.org/donate/https://www.wernative.org/articles/native-crisis-text-lineTasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Lean into the frivolity through fun dialogue, character backstory and getting emotional over fruits and unnamed locomotives. Hop aboard and enjoy the ride with Bullet Train this week.Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Two-time Fred Astaire Award Nominee, Krystal Joy Brown made her acting debut in the national tour of the hit Broadway musical Rent. An embedded force in Broadway across 5 shows including currently as  Eliza in Hamilton. Mustering mid-song applause during her big number, “Burn” each night. Screen credits include Raising Kanan, Equalizer, She-Ra Princesses of Power and upcoming Hallmark film, Girlfriendship on October 1st.From stage to screen, Krystal Joy Brown evokes all dynamics of the human experience. This extends to her activism in all forms including Show Your Pride For Black Lives  and Ham4Progress. A multi hyphenate in every sense...KJB Wesbite: https://thekjb.com/KJB Insta: https://www.instagram.com/krystaljoybrownTasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Enter the chat of seducing and scheming as we break through tired stereotypes in the hip hop industry. Get messy on the live as we discuss Rap Sh!t this week.Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

We had the opportunity to talk to Comic Book Creator/Writer Scott Wilson about Indigiverse and Dark Heart at Sydney Oz Comic Con! Watch the video interview!https://youtu.be/2s7lfvOO3xAMost people are oblivious to the dangers that lurk in the shadows. Dark Heart reveals a 65,000 year old story of the Elder Protectors that stand between Us and Them. They defend the Lore that protects the people. If the Lore is broken by the dying of the light, who will stand and protect us from the evil that comes in the night?Writer: Scott WilsonArtist: Katie Houghton-WardColour Artist: Justin RandallEditor/Letters: Wolfgang BylsmaChapter 1 is available for purchase through their website: https://indigiverse.au/shelf/dark-heart-1/https://www.instagram.com/scottlewiswilsonTasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

 Brood over the state of humanity and hide behind the facade of biblical destiny. Enter the D&D realm of the power of friendship with Netflix's The Sandman this week. Quid Pro Mo brought to you by Netflix ‘N Swill Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Polish your tail light because we are preparing for the re-re-reopening of the Pynk. Break off your crooked letter, put on your clean floss as we apply seven pounds of pleasure with P-Valley season 2 this week. Warnings surrounding talks of Suicide, Domestic Violence and Abortion.Resources:USNational Sexual Assault Hotline:(800) 656-HOPEWWW.RAINN.ORGNational Domestic Violence Hotline:(800) 777-SAFEWWW.THeHoTline.orgAUS1800 RESPECThttps://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sexual-assault-and-abuse-helplinesUKhttps://www.thehavens.org.uk/https://www.thesurvivorstrust.org/--Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Hailing from the nation of poets, Somalian-American Boyah J. Farah wields a masterful pen of his rich life experiences through various publications.From September 6th, Boyah introduces America Made me a Black Man to the world. Traversing the extremes of war in Somalia and the nuances of racism in America, Boyah guides the reader through universal lessons many of us can resonate with. A reflective and honest love for the American Dream.Boyah J. Farah website Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Delicately adorn your wrists and necks for a plan of seduction. Ensure parental advisory as we cover the Orphan films this week. Quid Pro Mo brought to you by FilmBusters.Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Stare at the beast of survival or legacy as we are guided by the Sweetie White Saviour. Take a bite out of the motherland with Beast this week.Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram

Navigate Gangs of Dublin through way of Chicago! Open your heart to familial love with Power Universe's Force this week.Welcome to Power August where we will catch you up on all the offerings in this multi-faceted universe. They say this is a big rich world, yeah!Tasty links below...Site: https://fyrpodcast.comApple: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/for-your-reference/id1453532214Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ForYourReferenceTwitter: https://twitter.com/ForYourRefPodInsta: https://www.instagram.com/foryourrefpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6oOmo_3tzdD0VtBzt2d0JAWebsite | Apple | Patreon | Twitter | Instagram