Bill Collins: podcast appearances and interviews

William Roderick Collins was an Australian film critic and film historian born on December 4, 1934, and passed away on June 20, 2019. He was known for his work as a radio and television presenter, journalist, author, and lecturer. Collins gained recognition for presenting Hollywood films on Australian television, particularly focusing on the era of Classical Hollywood cinema. His favorite film was Gone with the Wind. Collins was closely associated with Network 10, where he hosted Bill Collins' Golden Years of Hollywood for fifteen years. Later, he also presented movies on the cable channel FOX Classics through Foxtel from 1995 until 2018. His contributions to film broadcasting and his expertise in classic Hollywood cinema made him a well-known figure in Australian film appreciation. Despite his passing, his work remains influential among film enthusiasts.