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Marc Fennell, is an Australian film critic and broadcaster.

Film reviewing

In 2002, Fennell was a winner of the first AFI Young Film Critics Competition.[1] He then became the film critic and reporter for Sydney radio station FBi Radio from 2003-2006.

During this period Fennell was selected as one of four presenters (along with Megan Spencer, Jaimie Leonarder, and Fenella Kernebone) of a revamped version of SBS's long running The Movie Show following the departure of former hosts, David Stratton and Margaret Pomeranz, in mid 2004.[1] Fennell remained with the show until June, 2006, when the show went on hiatus, returning in a different format (and with a different team) in 2007.[2][3]

Fennell currently reviews film for multiple ABC Radio Stations including 702 ABC Sydney and the ABC's national youth broadcaster triple j. He also presented a weekly film segment called 'Flicked' on triple j tv. In addition, Fennell presents film reviews on the morning show The Circle.

Hungry Beast

Fennell is currently a reporter/presenter on the Andrew Denton produced show Hungry Beast, aired on ABC1.

References

  1. ^ a b Petersen, Freya (3 June 2004). "SBS adds a youthful twist in sobriety for that movie show". The Sydney Morning Herald. Sydney, Australia. p. 7.
  2. ^ George, Sandy (23 March 2006). "Credits roll for Movie Show". The Australian. p. 42.
  3. ^ Browne, Rachel (6 May 2007). "Joy for film buffs as show goes on". Sun Herald. Sydney, Australia. p. 16.