Like Wolf Creek, Americans Don’t Know Whether This New Australian Film Is a Horror or a Comedy

Australian director Kitty Green’s last film tackled the fallout of #MeToo. Now she’s returned home for The Royal Hotel, a tension-filled look at the simmering sexism of isolated Australian towns, starring Emmy Award-winner Julia Garner. Plus, a new Australian beauty e-tailer spotlighting sustainable brands. 

Featured on today's episode: 

• The Royal Hotel
• Bambii 

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