Michael Jackson is my greatest creative inspiration, so it was a real privilege to reconnect with my good mate, Tim Iffland, and dissect the King of Pop’s biopic on Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim. You can listen to it wherever you get your podcasts! Shamone.

Last night's feature presentation! Will have a lot to say about this one. #MichaelMovie

I’m stoked to share my latest career retrospective with Damon Herriman! We discussed portraying Manson twice, managing Take That, his current role in a renowned French play, and much more. LINK: www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/chat-damon-herriman-breaking-down-his-career-from-the-big-steal-to-art

With #TopEndBub now streaming on ABC iView, I sat down with its star and co-creator, Miranda Tapsell, to dive into the series and her other standout roles. LINK: www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/chat-miranda-tapsell-career-from-the-sapphires-to-top-end-bub

A recent feature presentation! Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s #WutheringHeights.

Tonight’s feature presentation! It’s been a big month for the undead. #WeBuryTheDead @umbrellaent.bsky.social

Tonight’s feature presentation! A new Sam Raimi film, how sweet it is. #SendHelp

Don’t feel like reading? Well, you’re in luck! My interview with Teresa Palmer is also available to watch on YouTube. @maketheswitchau.bsky.social LINK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaltv96rWB4

In a short and sweet conversation, Teresa Palmer spoke with me about one of her most challenging roles to date and her preparations for #GodOfWar! You can read it now on @maketheswitchau.bsky.social. LINK: www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/chat-addition-love-teresa-palmer-is-making-it-count

I’m thrilled to announce that I have joined the team at Flicks. Check out my debut piece on the fifteen biggest blockbusters hitting cinemas in 2026! A big thank you to @lukebuckmaster.bsky.social for the opportunity. LINK: www.flicks.com.au/features/the...

It was such a pleasure to speak with Teresa Palmer today. She’s brilliant in her new film, #AdditionMovie, and it was enthralling to hear about the work she put in to portray compulsion with nuance. Our interview is coming soon to @maketheswitchau.bsky.social.

Tonight’s feature presentation! My first press screening for the year. #AdditionMovie

MY TOP 10 FAVOURITE FILMS OF 2025 (based on Australian release dates) One Battle After Another Nosferatu Wake Up Dead Man Sinners Sorry, Baby Jay Kelly Eternity If I Had Legs I'd Kick You Sentimental Value Train Dreams Full ranking: boxd.it/P6YRQ

This year's batch of interviews is a smaller list than the last few. Nonetheless, I still managed to conduct some fascinating pieces. As always, thank you to all my editors and pals in publicity for your continued support. I wonder what 2026 will bring! Until then, friends.

Nice to have met you, Mr. Dunne.

The revolution has arrived! #OneBattleAfterAnother

Tonight’s feature presentation! Pick your battles. #OneBattleAfterAnother

Coinciding with her appearance at @melbfilmfest.bsky.social, Emily Browning sat down with me to candidly discuss a slew of her most memorable performances. This one was special. LINK: roughcutfilm.com/2025/08/19/embracing-the-possibility-of-failure-an-interview-with-emily-browning

"This was a logistical monster, as you can imagine." Damon Gameau told me how he organised a sprawling eight-country excursion for a collective of young environmentalists. LINK: www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/chat-future-council-damon-gameau-says-the-kids-are-alright

I'm back in The Big Issue Australia! This time, I wrote a capsule review for French dramedy #TheStolenPainting.  You can pick it up now via your local BIG ISSUE vendor.

Oh, hi, Mark!

How’d we do? #FantasticFour

Tonight’s feature presentation! Say that again … #FantasticFour

I spoke with Kriv Stenders about his new documentary that assesses the controversial career of former Queensland premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen. You can read it now on @thecurb.com.au. LINK: www.thecurb.com.au/last-king-of-queensland-interview-kriv-stenders/

Tonight’s feature presentation! They’ve taken my portrait. A big thanks to @palacefilms.bsky.social. #TheStolenPainting

Tonight’s feature presentation! The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change. #Superman

Life, ah, finds a way. #JurassicWorldRebirth

Presenting my ballot! @nytimes.com @kylebuchanan.bsky.social

The night we slammed evil! An Evening with Billy Zane at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace. #ThePhantom

Back at the State Theatre for Christian Petzold’s #MirrorsNo3. @sydfilmfest.bsky.social @madmanfilms.bsky.social

"I finished it before it finished me." I spoke with Christian Byers about his nearly decade-long odyssey filming in a Leichhardt funeral home.  LINK: www.thecurb.com.au/sydney-film-festival-interview-death-of-an-undertaker-interview-christian-byers @sydfilmfest.bsky.social @thecurb.com.au

Starting off my @sydfilmfest.bsky.social run with #BlueMoon. Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater together again, it doesn’t get much better.

In China, if your spouse is having an affair, you can hire a professional to disband the union. Elizabeth Lo followed one of these individuals for her new documentary, #MistressDispeller. LINK: www.thecurb.com.au/mistress-dispeller-interview-elizabeth-lo @sydfilmfest.bsky.social @thecurb.com.au

If you could change your ethnicity, would you? That is the wild question Amy Wang poses in her debut feature, #Slanted. She and I had a great interview ahead of the film's Australian premiere at this year's @sydfilmfest.bsky.social. LINK: www.thecurb.com.au/slanted-interview-amy-wang/

Congrats on the new flick, mate. Got to catch up again soon. #TomCruise #MissionImpossible #FinalReckoning

It was a wonderful evening at the Sydney Writers' Festival last night, and an absolute honour to meet #OneDay author David Nicholls.

I am delighted to say I've written another capsule review for The Big Issue Australia. If you pick up their newest issue, you can read my thoughts on #TheSurfer, #NicolasCage's mind-bending Western Australia-set thriller. It is a privilege to once again contribute to this wonderful magazine.

Tonight’s feature presentation! In Florence Pugh we trust. A big thanks to Marvel and Disney. #Thunderbolts

Tonight’s feature presentation! Bless us, Father, for we are … #SinnersMovie

Tonight’s feature presentation! Another year, another live-action Disney remake. Thank you to Disney. #SnowWhite

I am excited to share that I contributed to the latest edition of The Big Issue Australia. I penned a capsule review for the Aussie comedy #Spit. Having a byline at such an esteemed publication is an absolute honour. I am hugely grateful to Film Editor @clairecao.bsky.social for the opportunity.

Tonight’s feature presentation! We’re supporting our boy, Pierce. Thank you to Universal Pictures. #BlackBag

Johnny Spiteri is officially back! And the video version of my interview with star David Wenham and director Jonathan Teplitzky is now available. LINK: youtu.be/VIgom1sYsnc?...

This week, you can see Johnny Spiteri battle baddies and balding. But before you join him on his latest misadventure, you can read my interview with director Jonathan Teplitzky and 'Spit' himself, David Wenham, at @maketheswitchau.bsky.social. LINK: www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/chat...

Following his Cannes glory, filmmaker Charles Williams teamed up with Guy Pearce to make #Inside, a prison drama that centred vulnerability over violence. Williams and I had a comprehensive interview about it in my first piece for @roughcutfilm.bsky.social! LINK: roughcutfilm.com/2025/02/27/p...

Twenty-two years later, Johnny Spiteri is back! I had a fascinating interview with David Wenham and director Jonathan Teplitzky about bringing their thong-wearing larrikin back to our screens. Once the bus fare is sorted, you will see it live on @maketheswitchau.bsky.social.

#CaptainAmerica: #BraveNewWorld is now in cinemas. And you can read my interview with director Julius Onah and producer Nate Moore over at @supanovaexpo.bsky.social right now! LINK: www.supanova.com.au/interview-director-julius-onah-producer-nate-moore-on-captain-america-brave-new-world/

Last night's feature presentation! It was a delight to attend the Australian premiere of #BridgetJonesMovie with Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Sally Phillips, and director Michael Morris in attendance.

Growing up with the Marvel universe, it was an honour to be invited to the global junket for #CaptainAmerica: #BraveNewWorld. I got to speak with Julius Onah and Nate Moore about Harrison Ford and introducing a famous X-Men element. Look out for the article coming to @supanovaexpo.bsky.social.

We’re in our Dylan era. #ACompleteUnknown