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The Bit In Between
Actor Ryan Johnson gives us the lowdown on his web series ‘One Step Closer To Home’ which hilariously follows two newlyweds wondering, ‘What comes next?’
Tim Burstall’s Bohemian Beginnings
The diaries of a key figure in Australia’s First Wave of filmmakers in the seventies have just been released.
Sex, Lies & Video Tape
Producer turned writer/director John Winter’s 'Black & White & Sex' is an edgy, confronting and captivating exploration of sex and seduction...
Man of Action
In his latest edge-of-the-seat thriller ‘Man on a Ledge’, Sam Worthington plays a man who goes for broke, a feeling that the actor is not completely unfamiliar with himself...
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Chronicle
Let down by its illogical “found footage” approach, this remains an impressively compelling ride, which has more in line with classic storytelling than current fads.
Man On A Ledge
While Worthington doesn’t quite match the talent of his top-notch co-stars, this admittedly implausible but impressively dynamic thriller is exciting stuff.
The Artist
Beautifully made, surprisingly fresh, and there’s no denying its charm, but ultimately, it’s a slight case of style over substance.
Martha Marcy May Marlene
Driven by Elizabeth Olsen’s mesmerising lead performance, this languid and unsettling story buries deep into your mind
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Inaugural AACTA Award Winners Announced
'Red Dog', 'Snowtown' and 'The Slap' proved the big winners of the night.
Uploaded February 01, 2012 12:06
Aussie Films at the Box Office in 2011
See how our host of local flicks fared at the box office last year...
Uploaded January 27, 2012 10:49
On Tour
Founder and director of the In The Bin Film Festival, Jed Cahill, gives us the lowdown on the travelling festival, and hitting the road in 2012.
Uploaded January 23, 2012 14:47
Franchise Flicks Dominate Australian Box Office Again
See what we lined up for at the cinemas last year...
Uploaded January 23, 2012 14:12
Audiences For Aussie Cinema
Now in its third year, the Australian Film Festival is once again hoping to provide a boost for a host of deserved local content.
Uploaded January 19, 2012 16:48
George Lucas Retires
The legendary filmmaker has announced he’s retiring from Hollywood and the blockbuster films that have made him famous.
Uploaded January 19, 2012 13:43
Aussie Rules To Hit Big Screen
Local director Richard Gray is tackling an AFL tale for his third feature and a whole host of acting talent has just been cast...
Uploaded January 18, 2012 15:51
NSW Film Industry Receives $60 Million Boost
Screen NSW kickstarts a bout of funding into a host of exciting films projects.
Uploaded January 17, 2012 16:15
Ultra Impressive
While it’s only launched in the US and UK so far, UltraViolet – an innovative digital home entertainment service – is looking to launch here this year.
Uploaded January 17, 2012 15:40
James Cameron Unveils Office Down Under
Leader in 3D technologies, the Cameron Pace Group has expanded to open its first international office in Oz.
Uploaded January 17, 2012 11:49
Winners of the 2012 Golden Globes
Winners of the 2012 Golden Globes ‘The Descendants’ and ‘The Artist’ proved to be the big winners at this year’s Golden Globe Awards.
Uploaded January 16, 2012 17:36
Australian Academy Announces First Award Winners
See who scored the gongs at the Samsung AACTA Awards Luncheon held over the weekend...
Uploaded January 16, 2012 14:45
‘Hugo’ Scores National Board of Review’s Top Gongs
Martin Scorsese’s ‘Hugo’ – a critical hit and bona fide crowd-pleaser – received the top nods at the National Board of Review’s Awards.
Uploaded January 16, 2012 11:01
Power to the Press
A new rule to be implemented by the Academy has just made it that much harder for a doco to even be considered for an Oscar nomination...
Uploaded January 09, 2012 15:36
Showtime To Adapt ‘Animal Kingdom’ As Series
Veteran US television producer John Wells is set to oversee the series.
Uploaded December 20, 2011 15:30
Golden Globe Nominees Announced
The nominations are in for the 2012 Golden Globes – the glitzy awards ceremony probably most notable for giving us a clue about who may be up for an Oscar...
Uploaded December 16, 2011 15:25
Centipede To Hit Cinemas
Having been resubmitted to the Australian Government Classification Board, the previously banned ‘The Human Centipede 2: Full Sequence’ has been granted a rating.
Uploaded December 15, 2011 12:24
Screen Australia Invests In 18 Features
Kriv Stenders, Gillian Armstrong and Paul Cox are among a handful of filmmakers to receive funding.
Uploaded December 13, 2011 10:14
The Graduate
Sydney Film School is currently a hive of activity as students and soon-to-be-graduates prepare for a two day festival packed with screenings, talks and more.
Uploaded December 12, 2011 14:29
Flying High
Oz director Robert Luketic (‘Killers’, ‘Legally Blonde’) has signed on to mentor the winner of SOYA365, a comp opening doors to promising new talent.
Uploaded December 08, 2011 14:36