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29. Absence and Presence in Hollywood: On Polly Platt, with Aaron Hunter

Polly Platt is not a household name, and that is the problem we tackle in this episode. She was a lynchpin in the making of an astonishing list of some of the best American films for more than two decades. So how come so few people know about her? When her name is remembered, it […]

Episode #18 Roddy Flynn and Tony Tracy on Irish Film

In 2013, Roddy Flynn and Tony Tracy had a bright idea. Why not make a statistical analysis of Irish film? This conversation explores the surprising things they found out. Flynn and Tracy’s data-driven approach focuses particularly on the Irish Film Board and the projects it has supported. In this insightful and entertaining commentary, they explore […]

Episode #17 Jonathan Rayner on the Mad Max Films

This is a threshold moment, Johnny. The Mad Max world teeters on the edge of reason and on the edge of existence. It is difficult to think of a more highly-charged and high-octane film franchise that has reached a mass global audience. The four iconic films are among the most recognisable and influential movies of […]

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29. Absence and Presence in Hollywood: On Polly Platt, with Aaron Hunter

Episode #18 Roddy Flynn and Tony Tracy on Irish Film

Episode #17 Jonathan Rayner on the Mad Max Films

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