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Lost Luggage, Family Baggage, and KANGAROO ISLAND with Screenwriter Sally Gifford & Director Timothy David
Episode 17
Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailFew films capture the beauty, heartbreak, and humor of family quite like KANGAROO ISLAND, and this week, writer Sally Gifford and director Timothy David join The Fixate & Binge Podcast for a wonderful conversation about their acclaimed 2025 drama.Fresh off my 4.5-star review, Sally and Tim joined me from their beachfront vacation home in Maui to discuss the inspiration behind this moving story of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the complicated ties that bind us. We explore Sally's richly layered screenplay, Tim's assured feature directorial debut, and how the film expertly balances emotional drama with moments of genuine levity—including that unforgettable lost luggage running gag.We also dive into the extraordinary performances from Rebecca Breeds, Adelaide Clemens, and Erik Thomson, the breathtaking beauty of Australia's Kangaroo Island, and the unique creative partnership that comes from making a deeply personal film as husband and wife.If you love intelligent family dramas, behind-the-scenes filmmaking stories, and passionate conversations about great cinema, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Thank you for listening! You can find and follow us with the links below!Read our Letterboxd reviews at:https://letterboxd.com/fixateandbinge/Follow us on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/fixateandbingepodcast/?hl=msFollow us on TikTok at:https://www.tiktok.com/@fixateandbingepodcast
