Bad dates. Good interview. Quickflix critic Simon Miraudo chats with John Rhys-Davies; best known as Sallah from the Indiana Jones series and Gimli from Lords of the Rings. An entirely unnecessary review of the classic Raiders of the Lost Ark follows. Wait, why does the floor move? Give me your torch. Asps. Very dangerous. You […]
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Talk Hard – Henry Phillips (Punching the Clown)
May 7, 2013 
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Listen to our chat with musical comedian Henry Phillips, whose autobiographical comedy Punching the Clown is now available on DVD, and a must see for fans of Sleepwalk With Me and This Is Spinal Tap. Simon Miraudo reviews the film later in the ep. But first, a story. “In ancient times, hundreds of years before […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – James Marsh (Shadow Dancer, Man on Wire)
April 29, 2013 0 Comments
“I’m your private dancer…” Sorry, we mean Shadow Dancer! Simon Miraudo speaks with Oscar winning director James Marsh (Man on Wire, Project Nim) about his IRA thriller, now available on DVD. Keep listening to hear Simon’s review. He’ll do what you want him to do. [audio https://qfxblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/talk-hard-james-marsh.mp3] Show Notes: Thanks once again for listening! Please subscribe […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – Iron Man 3 / Clark Gregg (The Avengers)
April 25, 2013 0 Comments
Everything’s topsy turvy! The review comes first this week, and it’s of Iron Man 3. After that, an interview with Clark Gregg, who you may know best as Phil Coulson, the SHILED agent from every other Marvel movie, and, most significantly The Avengers. Stick with Simon Miraudo, your playboy, billionaire film critic. Well, one out […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – Pablo Larrain (No)
April 23, 2013 0 Comments
Happiness is coming? Happiness is here! Say ‘Yes’ to our interview with Pablo Larrain, the director of No; a recent nominee for Best Foreign Language Film at the Academy Awards. Simon Miraudo delivers his review of that movie – perhaps the best of 2013 so far – at the end of the episode. [audio https://qfxblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/talk-hard-no.mp3] Show Notes: Apologies […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman (Wreck-It Ralph)
April 18, 2013 0 Comments
John C. Reilly and Sarah Silverman, the stars of Disney’s blockbuster Wreck-It Ralph, chat with – and make fun of – Simon Miraudo in this epic episode. Simon wraps up the show with a review of the hit video game movie. If you would like to continue, simply press the start button (and by that […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – Ben Lewin (The Sessions)
April 16, 2013 2 Comments
Ben Lewin, writer and director of Oscar nominee The Sessions, talks to Simon Miraudo about full frontal nudity, being a ladies’ man, and finally getting a big break in Hollywood (even at the age of 66). Simon wraps up the ep with a review of the much-loved Sundance Audience Award winner. Show Notes: All titles […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – Robert Connolly and Alex Williams (Underground: The Julian Assange Story)
April 11, 2013 0 Comments
This leaked episode of Talk Hard was sent to us on a disc labelled ‘Lady Gaga.’ Weird, right? Quickflix’s Simon Miraudo chats with Robert Connolly and Alex Williams, the director and star, respectively, of Underground: The Julian Assange Story. The interviews are followed by a review of the hit telemovie. Show Notes: All titles mentioned in […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – R.I.P. Roger Ebert (Bonus)
April 5, 2013 0 Comments
A farewell to the legendary film critic Roger Ebert, who passed away at the age of 70 today. Quickflix critic Simon Miraudo briefly talks about why Ebert mattered (and, somewhat selfishly, why Ebert mattered to him). Show Notes: All titles mentioned in the show can be found at Quickflix.com.au. Remember to send all thoughts, comments, feedback, […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – Benh Zeitlin (Beasts of the Southern Wild)
April 4, 2013 0 Comments
Grab a plate of fried gator and settle in for another episode of Talk Hard. Beasts of the Southern Wild was a surprise contender for Best Picture, Director, and Actress at this year’s Oscar ceremony. Quickflix’s Simon Miraudo spoke to filmmaker Benh Zeitlin before all that hoopla; back when it was just a Cannes and […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – David Petrarca (Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire)
April 2, 2013 0 Comments
Where. Are. My. Dragons? They’re not in this episode of Talk Hard, sadly. Instead, we have Simon Miraudo’s chat with David Petrarca, the director of such acclaimed HBO series as Game of Thrones, Boardwalk Empire, and True Blood. Simon wraps up the ep with his thoughts on those shows. Show Notes: All titles mentioned in […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – Julia Loktev (The Loneliest Planet)
March 26, 2013 0 Comments
Talk Hard with Simon Miraudo is the official podcast of Quickflix.com.au In this episode, we are catching that Midnight Train to Georgia. Well, the one near Russia, anyway. Quickflix critic Simon Miraudo speaks with Julia Loktev, director of The Loneliest Planet. He also delivers his verdict on what she calls a dangerous date movie. Show […]
Continue readingTalk Hard – Adrianne Palicki and Jon M. Chu (G.I. Joe: Retaliation)
March 26, 2013 0 Comments
Talk Hard with Simon Miraudo is the official podcast of Quickflix.com.au How is your kung-fu grip? In this episode, Quickflix critic Simon Miraudo speaks with Adrianne Palicki and Jon M. Chu, the star and director, respectively, of G.I. Joe: Retaliation. He also delivers his verdict on the sequel to Rise of the Cobra. Show Notes: […]
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