It’s 1983. A naive man with lethal narcotics hidden in his stomach is detained by Australian Federal Police. Alone and afraid, ‘the Mule’ makes a desperate choice; to defy his bodily functions and withhold the evidence…literally. And by doing so becomes a ‘human time bomb’; dragging cops, criminals and concerned family into his impossible escapade.…
As damaging as it might be to its chances of a fair distribution at home, Charlie’s Farm is the R rated film Australia has been dying to see. Its ruthless, no-holds-barred savagery makes it one of the greatest Australian slasher films of all time, and while it may not have the brains of some contemporary…
Sydney, Australia. Michael, 24 and James, 28, fall in love unbeknownst to James’ parents. The decision to reveal their relationship to their family is soon followed by a tragedy. James’ family is torn apart while Michael must struggle to protect his relationship and survive beyond the shock. Inspired by true events, Wish For Tomorrow is…
Gregory Pakis’ (Jugular) 2013 feature film The Joe Manifesto will screen at Melbourne’s The Dan O’Connoll Hotel next month. Filmgoers eager to see this film can find the dates below. Approaching his mid-thirties and reluctantly engaged, bored office worker Joe, meets the outlandish job and partner swapping Vee, who encourages him to be 100% honest in his…
Cinema Nova will host a special Q&A screening of director Chris Sun’s Charlie’s Farm. The Director will be joined by American horror actor Bill Moseley and Charlie himself, Nathan Jones. Director Chris Sun (Daddy’s Girl and Come And Get Me) returns with this chilling, Aussie outback slasher flick. At the back of beyond lies an abandoned…
Revelation Perth International Film Festival has today announced the first of the titles in its Australian Revelations series. Australian Revelations is a celebration of Australian film through a year-round, ongoing series of screenings and Geoffrey Wright’s 1992 classic Romper Stomper will headline the first screening on Monday 24 November. Romper Stomper was nominated for nine Australian Film Institute Awards. A younger Russell…
Nominated for six Logie awards and winner of five, Martin Sacks is arguably one of tellies most recognised professionals and one of the Australian public’s most loved actors. For twelve years he played Detective P.J. Hasham on Blue Heelers – a role he would become most famous for – but it was The Love Boat…
A group of young Australian filmmakers is celebrating after their film, One Eyed Girl won the Jury Award at this year’s Austin Film Festival in the Dark Matters category. The South Australian psychological thriller is the second feature film to take out the Dark Matters Award, after it was introduced to the AFF program last…
Broken Contract trailer premieres starring Esther Anderson and Chris Morris Jag Pannu Productions, in association with VCR Media, have released the official trailer for action/comedy feature film Broken Contract, starring Esther Anderson and Christopher Morris. Broken Contract is a story about Max (Morris), a down-on-his-luck club owner struggling to make ends meet. When a local gang…
Eponine Films has announced that Love is Now, starring Australian actors Eamon Farren (Chained, Red Dog, Carlotta), Claire Van Der Boom (The Square, Red Hill, ‘Hawaii Five-‐0’) and Anna Torv (‘The Secret Life of Us’, ‘Fringe’) will be released in Australian cinemas nationwide on December 4, 2014. Showing support for Australian filmmaking talent, HOYTS Group is partnering…
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