Ear-Movies

Ear-Movies

Ear-Movies

Movies for your ears - long short stories just under an hour. Forget the commentary, chat and crime. Funny, insightful, moving. Award winning.

Simon Luckhurst interview with Nick Rheinberger

Simon Luckhurst interview with Nick Rheinberger

Simon Luckhurst, writer and producer of Ear Movies, talks to ABC Radio's Nick Rheinberger about the genesis of Ear Movies, and the release of the missing episode of Season Four, A Few Lines About Trains, read by Hani Abdile.

Nov 5, 2024 • 10:01

A Few Lines About Trains

A Few Lines About Trains

Another train journey... another unexpected stoppage. We've all known them, haven't we? Perhaps not like this one though. Read by Anne Hani Abdile.   Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: Ghosts I-IV 9 by Nine Inch Nails. Free for use under the Noncommercial Share Alike 3.0 United States Content License. Sitar Love - Olistik Sound Project by Patrizio Yoga. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License.

Oct 21, 2024 • 51:20

Still, Life

Still, Life

There are droughts, and then there are Droughts. And then there are DROUGHTS. This is a not a story of surviving the dry sky though, but about what comes afterwards. Read by Anne Louise Lambert.   Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: Inner Peace Meditation by NaturesEye. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License. Meditation Space -Olistik Sound Project by Patrizio Yoga. Free for use under the Pixabay Content License. Meditation of Time by NaturesEye. Free for use under the Pixabay C

May 10, 2024 • 52:11

Another One Bites The Dust

Another One Bites The Dust

We’ve all known them, haven’t we? People who fall in love but who then want the other person to change. What if the love is all consuming, though... and the other person is determined to stay the same?   Read by Genevieve Turner.   Music: Theme music by Trevor Brown. Incidental music: (All tracks from the Johnny Ripper album Soundtrack for a Film That Doesn't Exist. Licensed under Creative Commons and available at the Free Music Archive. (Note: some tracks have been shortened or looped, or over

May 10, 2024 • 48:51

Road Kill

Road Kill

When it’s only a few drops of rain, you don’t recognise the start of a flood, do you? The tipping point doesn’t exist until you proceed, smiling ignorantly, and sail right past it. This rule applies doubly in small country towns... Read by Travis Spiteri   Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: Written and performed by Hillbilly Bill and his Fender Strat. Recorded in Blue Moutain Sound studio on Darug and Gandangara country. Thanks Andy!

May 10, 2024 • 44:24

One More For The Road

One More For The Road

A fun night in the pub with a bit of philosophy thrown in - or a chance to change the world? You decide...   Read by Tony Martin.   Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: (All Public Domain tracks from the Open Music Archive.) April Kisses, written and performed by Eddie Lang (1904-1933), recording date unknown. Six Cold Feet in the Ground, written and performed by Leroy Carr (1905-1935), recording date 25 February 1935. Eddie's Twister, written and performed by Eddie Lang (1904-1933), rec

May 10, 2024 • 51:20

The Art of Cricket

The Art of Cricket

Universities are places where passion and youth sometimes exceed common sense and reason... and where even a simple game of cricket can become something beyond horrible. Read by Shane Bourne.   Theme music: Trevor Brown Incidental music: Magic in the Garden by Rafael Krux. From FreePD licensed under Creative Commons. Beginning of Conflict by Rafael Krux. From FreePD licensed under Creative Commons. Shining Stars by Rafael Krux. From FreePD licensed under Creative Commons. Slice of Life by Brian

May 10, 2024 • 47:44

Palimpsest

Palimpsest

Every house holds a secret, doesn't it? And in those houses, individual rooms have secrets of their own... and in those rooms, there are items with their own secrets, too. What happens when one of those secrets goes missing? And needs to be returned... Read by Rachel Blake.   Music: Theme music by Trevor Brown Incidental music: (All tracks played by Gregor Quendel) and free for use under the Pixabay Content License.) Moonlight Sonata 1st Movement by Ludvig van Beethoven. Impromptu No 1 by Franz

May 10, 2024 • 51:43

Season 4 promo

Season 4 promo

Listen to some snippets of Season 4 of Ear Movies.

May 5, 2024 • 2:54

Season 3 promo

Season 3 promo

Listen to some snippets of Season 3 of Ear Movies.

May 4, 2024 • 2:56

Season 2 promo

Season 2 promo

Listen to some snippets of Season 2 of Ear Movies.

May 3, 2024 • 2:56

Season 1 Promo

Season 1 Promo

Listen to some snippets from Season 1 of Ear Movies.

May 2, 2024 • 2:36

S03E7All Along the Watchtower

S03E7All Along the Watchtower

A grisly discovery leads to years of policework that culminates in the clue of a single spoken word...

Nov 14, 2023 • 1:01:36

Looking For An Echo - Another Conversation with Trevor Brown

Looking For An Echo - Another Conversation with Trevor Brown

Simon Luckhurst sits down in Trevor's current studio to discuss his music in Season Three of Ear Movies

Mar 9, 2023 • 30:50

S03e3 Live and Let Die

S03e3 Live and Let Die

Catherine McClements reads this tale of fond reminiscence, country towns - and the Southern Slopes Strangler...

Feb 19, 2023 • 45:56

S03e1 Just the Two of Us

S03e1 Just the Two of Us

Bryan Dawe reads this story of two cops, one stakeout, a determined killer and a mysterious secret.

Feb 19, 2023 • 49:19

S03e2 Down Among the Dead Men

S03e2 Down Among the Dead Men

An impossible crime leads two detectives along a road littered with forensic clues.

Feb 19, 2023 • 49:15

God Save the Queen

God Save the Queen

Australia's most beloved diva is murdered in her locked dressing room in the Sydney Opera House. The chief suspect is her husband - who was on stage in front of 1200 people at the time she died. Read by Michael Bates.

Feb 19, 2023 • 51:44

S03e5 Help!

S03e5 Help!

Nadine Garner tells this story of how a simple plea in a court case leads a reporter to take a trip back into Sydney's seedy past - which leads to an unexpected conclusion.

Feb 19, 2023 • 49:14

S03e6 Sixteen Lovers Lane

S03e6 Sixteen Lovers Lane

Samuel Johnson tells the story of a summer in Sydney with a serial killer on the loose. Will he be caught before he kills the person you love?

Feb 19, 2023 • 47:11

S02e3 On Thursday

S02e3 On Thursday

On Thursday Island an earnest government worker, a daughter missing her mother and a garden gnome work together to bring happiness.

Jan 18, 2022 • 1:02:09

S02e4 Wishing Well

S02e4 Wishing Well

Catching a fairy is great. You get a wish. But when you're faced with all that choice, how do you decide what to wish for?

Dec 7, 2021 • 49:13

S02e9 Conversation with Trevor

S02e9 Conversation with Trevor

Trevor Brown composed the episode music for season two of Ear Movies. In this special episode he chats to Simon Luckhurst about his music and the processes he follows when he's composing.

Dec 4, 2021 • 1:01:28

S02e08 The Great Mantini

S02e08 The Great Mantini

The Great Mantini is a magician who specialises in disappearances. Unfortunately.

Nov 20, 2021 • 57:06

Whispering Moths

Whispering Moths

Timmy Reay was normally a quiet bloke, but after a few drinks anything could happen. He'd never been in jail before, but after things went too far one night, he ended up being sentenced. Once released, he never went back inside - and this story tells you why. Read by Billy Macpherson.

Sep 14, 2021 • 56:22

S02e6 Conversations with Buckthumper

S02e6 Conversations with Buckthumper

One night of 'fun' can change your life. How Jason Riley responds to the mistake he made, and tries to heal things, involves introspection, a lot of driving and kangaroos.

Sep 14, 2021 • 56:04

S02e5 Olympus

S02e5 Olympus

Tina has been married to Lucky for over 30 years. Their greatest challenge tests both her and her relationship. Neither she, nor her husband, expects what happens next.

Sep 14, 2021 • 1:02:22

S02e2 The Golden Bell

S02e2 The Golden Bell

Lucky runs a cafe called The Golden Bell. He's kind, caring and generous. He wouldn't call himself 'lucky' though.

Sep 14, 2021 • 52:03

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

East of Goulburn is a place called Eight Mile. No one knows what it's eight miles from. It's in the middle of nowhere, only two people live there - and they haven't spoken to each other for a decade. Read by Lynette Curran.

Sep 14, 2021 • 56:15

S01e8 2020 Christmas Special: The Night Raider Before Christmas

S01e8 2020 Christmas Special: The Night Raider Before Christmas

A mother, a bikie, a bushranger and a believer in miracles appear in this podcast where elements of all the stories in Season One combine to create a unique Christmas episode. Reader: Elizabeth Surbey, who said, ‘This was funny, but then it made me cry!’ Elizabeth Surbey is a talented actor who studied drama and then went into teaching. She's a passionate advocate of the arts, of the need for theatre and for stories in general.

Dec 9, 2020 • 53:58

Ear-Movies Season 1 Trailer

Ear-Movies Season 1 Trailer

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Jun 19, 2020 • 4:32

Erc, The Last Waler

Erc, The Last Waler

A swagman, an Aboriginal stockman and a talking horse head to France in 1916. Although they have many laughs and adventures along the way, their real journey begins once the war is over. Read by David Field.

Jun 16, 2020 • 54:45

S01e6 The Long Road

S01e6 The Long Road

Lance Riley never set out to become a masseur. How this former long-distance truck driver became one of the best in the world is a touching story of endurance and compassion. Reader, Ian Rogerson, who said, ‘I’ve always loved Australian short stories and Simon has tapped into the working class ethos with great skill and affection.’ Ian originally leapt into radio at the ABC’S enfant terrible 2JJ in 1980. He presented almost every shift on the station. With his friend Jono Coleman as 'Jono and

Jun 16, 2020 • 48:47

S01e5 Deus ex Coke Machina

S01e5 Deus ex Coke Machina

God appears to everyone at least once in their life. Or so he claims. For Pete Monroe, finding God in a Coke machine was not what he expected on his lunch break. Reader: Michael Thompson, who said, ‘Far out, this was funny. Made me think, too. Well done, mate.’ Michael has starred in numerous roles on television and in feature films. He played the lead role in the feature film Daddy’s Little Girl along with supporting roles in 80 Proof and Battalion. He is also the producer and co-host of the

Jun 16, 2020 • 53:12

S01e4 The Society of Miracles

S01e4 The Society of Miracles

Becoming invisible was no hardship for Leonie Morrison, as she’d been overlooked by most people for years anyway. Disappearing permanently from public view, however, was only the start of her story. Reader: Kate Fitzpatrick, who said, ‘I loved this curious, sad, fascinating story from the first time I read it. I could hear the voices.’ Kate Fitzpatrick has had a long happy career. From stage to page and lots in between, Kate is a highly accomplished actor & four-time published author. Passiona

Jun 16, 2020 • 51:02

S01e3 Soul Searching

S01e3 Soul Searching

Trevor never laughed so much until he joined the funeral industry and met Knippler, Jimmy and Gavin, the ghost of an old mate. Reader: Tug Dumbly, who said, ‘I really like the story, it kept me interested...I had many different ending predictions!’ Tug Dumbly is a poet, performer, songwriter and satirist who has worked widely in live venues, schools, and radio (Triple J and ABC 702). He established some seminal spoken word nights in Sydney, including the legendary Bardflys in Glebe. He has rel

Jun 16, 2020 • 1:01:34

S01e2 The Other ANZAC War

S01e2 The Other ANZAC War

Two outback towns fought in a war no one has ever heard of in this funny story of Anzac and rural Australia. Reader: Brett Hunt, who said, ‘What you’ve captured here is just simply stunning... I’m speechless…’ Brett Hunt, son of Vietnam veteran Frank ‘Frankie kicked a mine the day that mankind kicked the moon’ Hunt and is a graduate of Wollongong University’s Creative Arts Program. As a singer, songwriter and actor Brett has released a number of CDs and performs his one man show, Dusted Off, i

Jun 16, 2020 • 59:13

S01e1 Biological Poker

S01e1 Biological Poker

When Katy Becker found love in the chemotherapy ward she knew that the heart-warming discoveries ahead of her would last a lifetime – she just didn’t know how long that would be Reader: Ann Burbrook, who said, ‘This is such a beautiful story… it made me cry. Thank you so much for asking. I would be honoured to read it for you.’ Ann’s first two careers were as a classical ballet dancer followed by a stage, screen and voice actor. She believes that at heart of every performance are great stories.

Jun 16, 2020 • 43:45

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