This week on Primal Screen, Flick Ford and our wonderful guest hosts, Thomas Caldwel and Vyshnavee Wijerkumar discuss Todd Haynes’ newest film, MAY DECEMBER but not before exploring Haynes' distinguished directorial portfolio, including films - Safe, I’m Not There, and Dark Waters.

[CONTENT WARNING] Please note, that this film does contain references to child sexual abuse. Please find the relevant resources below and feel free to skip to the 29 minutes and 48 seconds mark in order to skip this review.

Our hosts then take a close look at MR AND MRS SMITH, an unexpected remake of the 2005 film starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. A thrilling TV adaptation starring Donald Glover and Maya Erskine as the series reimagines the classic narrative, focusing on a married couple leading double lives as assassins. Their extraordinary secret complicates their domestic life, blending action, drama, and humour in their high-stakes existence.

Resources

If you’re in need of support regarding any of the content mentioned in MAY DECEMBER, please see the resources below and reach out:

• Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or www.kidshelp.com.au.
• Headspace on 1800 650 890 or www.headspace.org.au.
• Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or www.lifeline.org.au.
• Bravehearts counselling and support for survivors of child sexual abuse on 1800 272 831 or www.bravehearts.org.au.

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