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Connor Dalton

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Freelance Entertainment Journalist at FilmInk, SWITCH, The Curb, Rough Cut, The Big Issue, and Supanova.

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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Reel Love #6 is live! Producer and film historian @daveleedwnundr.bsky.social joins us to discuss THE WIZARD OF OZ, STAR WARS, and many others. LINK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1roSj_G-Nqw
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Reel Love | Dave Lee on 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Star Wars' & a Lifetime of Cinema Obsession
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Reel Love #5 is live! Popcorn Podcast with Leigh and Tim co-host Tim Iffland joins us to discuss THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING and BATMAN RETURNS. LINK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1Pc8F2nOms&t=7s
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Reel Love | Tim Iffland on Why 'Lord of the Rings' Changed Him at a Cellular Level
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Reel Love #4 is live! Director Natalie Erika James joins us to discuss THE OTHERS, TRAINSPOTTING, and MY SUMMER OF LOVE. Her new film, SACCHARINE, is in theatres now via Maslow Entertainment. LINK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyt5OZaJGBE
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Reel Love | Natalie Erika James on 'The Others', 'Trainspotting' & the Horror of Grief
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Reel Love #3 is live! Documentarian Mary Zournazi joins us to discuss TOKYO STORY, DAY FOR NIGHT, and THE GLEANERS AND I. Her latest film, ACROPOLIS CATS & OTHER WONDROUS ANIMALS, is having its world premiere at this year’s @mdff.bsky.social. LINK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5SvxOuLw9k
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Reel Love | Mary Zournazi on Ozu, Truffaut & Varda — and Why Cats Took Over Her Cinema
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Reel Love #2 is live! Entertainment reporter Steven Christie joins us to discuss BACK TO THE FUTURE, THE SOCIAL NETWORK, and HOT FUZZ. LINK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCYqDpF75u0
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Reel Love | Steven Christie on 'Back to the Future', Sorkin & the Art of Frenetic Storytelling
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Reel Love #1 is live! Filmmaker Anoop Lokkur joins us to discuss NOBODY KNOWS and YI YI. LINK: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zSvMbMZmfo
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Reel Love | Anoop Lokkur on the Films That Changed His Life & Inspired 'Don't Tell Mother'
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Last week’s feature presentation! A belated thank you to Warner Bros AU for the invite to #Supergirl.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
An evening with Australia's greatest filmmaker, Peter Weir. @sydfilmfest.bsky.social
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 26/04/2026
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.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Last night's feature presentation! Will have a lot to say about this one. #MichaelMovie
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
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
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Damon Herriman Interview: Breaking down his career, from 'The Big Steal' to 'Art' | SWITCH.
Damon Herriman's latest project takes him back to the stage. He is travelling the country in an adaptation of 'Art', a revered French play. Connor spoke with him about the production and a bevy of tit...
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
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
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Miranda Tapsell Interview: Breaking down her career, from 'The Sapphires' to 'Top End Bub' | SWITCH.
With 'Top End Bub' hitting ABC TV and ABC iView, Connor had the opportunity to chat with Miranda Tapsell about the decision to expand the journey of Lauren and Ned, as well as several of her other cel...
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
A recent feature presentation! Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s #WutheringHeights.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Tonight’s feature presentation! It’s been a big month for the undead. #WeBuryTheDead @umbrellaent.bsky.social
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Tonight’s feature presentation! A new Sam Raimi film, how sweet it is. #SendHelp
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
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
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Teresa Palmer Talks 'Addition' | OCD Representation, Love Stories and 'God of War'
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
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
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 24/01/2026
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...
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The 15 biggest blockbusters coming in 2026
This year, Hollywood’s blockbuster machine will churn out legacy superheroes, franchise prequels, live-action remakes, and auteurs handed enough money to terraform Mars.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Tonight’s feature presentation! My first press screening for the year. #AdditionMovie
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
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.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Nice to have met you, Mr. Dunne.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
The revolution has arrived! #OneBattleAfterAnother
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Tonight’s feature presentation! Pick your battles. #OneBattleAfterAnother
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
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
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“Embracing the Possibility of Failure”: An Interview with Emily Browning
The Australian actor reflects on the joys and anxieties of her most formative roles, from her breakthrough in ‘Ghost Ship’ to her latest turn in the homegrown romantic comedy ‘One More Shot.’…
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
"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
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Future Council Interview: Damon Gameau says the kids are alright | SWITCH.
Connor Dalton sits down with Damon Gameau to discuss reawakening his inner child, modifying his direction, and the balance between flourishes and vérité.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 03/08/2025
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.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 02/08/2025
Oh, hi, Mark!
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
How’d we do? #FantasticFour
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Tonight’s feature presentation! Say that again … #FantasticFour
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 15/07/2025
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/
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Kriv Stenders Talks Confronting The Ghost of Joh in Last King of Queensland   - The Curb | Film and Culture
Kriv Stenders is one of our finer active statesmen in regard to Australian cinema. The majority of his works are amorously Aussie creations that richly evoke the sunburnt country’s culture, past, and ...
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Tonight’s feature presentation! They’ve taken my portrait. A big thanks to @palacefilms.bsky.social. #TheStolenPainting
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
Tonight’s feature presentation! The hierarchy of power in the DC Universe is about to change. #Superman
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
Life, ah, finds a way. #JurassicWorldRebirth
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Presenting my ballot! @nytimes.com @kylebuchanan.bsky.social
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
The night we slammed evil! An Evening with Billy Zane at the Hayden Orpheum Picture Palace. #ThePhantom
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Back at the State Theatre for Christian Petzold’s #MirrorsNo3. @sydfilmfest.bsky.social @madmanfilms.bsky.social
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 07/06/2025
"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
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Sydney Film Festival Interview: Christian Byers on bringing out the dead with Death of an Undertaker - The Curb | Film and Culture
One of the most ambitious titles at this year’s Sydney Film Festival is unequivocally Death of an Undertaker. It is an experimental fusion of truth and invention. It centres on Sparrow, an underling a...
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Starting off my @sydfilmfest.bsky.social run with #BlueMoon. Ethan Hawke and Richard Linklater together again, it doesn’t get much better.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
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
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Sydney Film Festival Interview: Mistress Dispeller director Elizabeth Lo talks capturing a fight for fidelity  - The Curb | Film and Culture
A person who promised forever elects to turn unfaithful, knowing full well the shame and hurt they will inflict on their spouse. It’s not an uncommon situation, but variance springs from how the victi...
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
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/
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Sydney Film Festival Interview: Amy Wang Talks Getting Under the Skin for Slanted - The Curb | Film and Culture
If you had the power to change your ethnicity, would you? That is the question filmmaker Amy Wang poses in her debut feature, Slanted.  She introduces us to Joan Huang [Shirley Chen], a Chinese Americ...
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
Congrats on the new flick, mate. Got to catch up again soon. #TomCruise #MissionImpossible #FinalReckoning
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
It was a wonderful evening at the Sydney Writers' Festival last night, and an absolute honour to meet #OneDay author David Nicholls.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
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.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Tonight’s feature presentation! In Florence Pugh we trust. A big thanks to Marvel and Disney. #Thunderbolts
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Tonight’s feature presentation! Bless us, Father, for we are … #SinnersMovie
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
Tonight’s feature presentation! Another year, another live-action Disney remake. Thank you to Disney. #SnowWhite
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
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.
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Connor Dalton @connordalton.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Tonight’s feature presentation! We’re supporting our boy, Pierce. Thank you to Universal Pictures. #BlackBag
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