Forgotten Australian TV Plays: Reflections in Dark Glasses
Stephen Vagg’s series on lesser known Australian TV plays turns its attention to the 1960 thriller, Reflections in Dark Glasses.
Forgotten Australian TV Plays: The Long Sunset
The latest in Stephen Vagg’s series on forgotten Australian TV plays looks at one with an early screen appearance by none other than John Bell, The Long Sunset (1963).
Melina Vidler: Kidnapped in Paradise
The exciting emerging actress has been landing plum supporting roles in films shooting in her home state of Queensland.
Cinema Reborn: Three in One Restored and Revived
A restored print of Cecil Holmes’ rarely seen 1955 Australian film will screen on International Workers Day.
Trailer: Great White
If you thought it was safe to go back into the water... well, the producers of The Reef, among other similar survival thrillers, have other ideas. Directed by Martin Wilson and shot in Queensland, the film features Katrina Bowden (The Bold and the Beautiful, Nurse 3D), Aaron Jakubenko (Tidelands), Kimie Tsukakoshi (Doctor, Doctor), Tim Kano (Neighbours), Te Kohe Tuhaka (Monster Problems), and lots of sharks.
Forgotten Australian TV Plays: Flowering Cherry
In his series on forgotten Australian TV plays, Stephen Vagg looks at the ABC’s 1963 adaptation of Robert (A Man for All Seasons) Bolt’s British play, Flowering Cherry.
Kelly Walker’s Messy Authenticity in My Fiona
The Australian born filmmaker discusses her journey as an artist and how it led to her US feature debut, My Fiona.
Number 96: Still Notorious
As we enter the 50th year since this landmark TV show shocked and titillated Australian audiences, author and Number 96 #1 fan Nigel Giles explains what made it so special.
Short Film of the Day: Utopia
Years in the making, Kosta Nikas's future warning strikes a chord... cashless cards anyone? Following his impressive indie feature debut Sacred Heart, this short film bodes well for what the Sydney filmmaker will come up with next.
Short Film of the Day: System Error
Matt Vesely's (My Best Friend Is Stuck On The Ceiling) latest short - produced by Closer Productions - is a real lo-fi sci-fi charmer, featuring David Quirk (Rosehaven) as a human that makes a special connection with an 'immobile robotic service unit'. The film was selected for Tribeca Film Festival in 2020.
