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.…
All This Mayhem tells the story of brothers Tas and Ben Pappas, two boys from Melbourne who took the skateboarding world by storm, defeating Tony Hawk and crowned International World Champions (#1 and #2) within a year. Skateboarding came naturally to the Pappas brothers, but success was a different story. In this unflinching, never-before-seen account…
Actor Josh Lawson (Anchorman 2, The Campaign, House of Lies) brings his comedic skills to bear on his feature-length directorial debut, a funny, honest and moving look at the secret sex lives of ordinary people. A single suburban street reveals a range of desires held by its inhabitants, and the extent to which they’ll go…
Ever wanted to know more about your favourite Australian personalities like Jacki Weaver? Thanks to Madman Entertainment, Cinema Australia is giving 5 lucky readers the chance to win a copy of Who Do You Think You Are? on DVD. Australian celebrities play detective as they go in search of their family history. Well-known Australians play…
Perth peeps only – sorry, we tried. Luna Palace Cinemas is proud to present a Live in Cinema Talking Pictures Q&A screening session with special guests Australian actor/screenwriter Joel Edgerton and leading director Matthew Saville who will present and talk about their acclaimed stylish psychological thriller Felony, on Monday 25 August at Luna Leederville following the 6.30pm session. The evening…
THE BACK OF BEYOND made its film premiere at the Marree Town Hall, SA on July 24th, 1954 followed by a screening at the inaugural Sydney International Film Festival in the same year, then two months later screening in Venice, winning the prestigious Grand Prix Assuluto Award over all the films screened. Throughout the following…
Our These Final Hours competition has been one of our most popular yet. A big thank you to everyone who entered. Congratulations to Merryl Donn, Gloria Bale, Kerry-Anne James, Constantine Chen and Alex Williams. You have each won an in-season double pass which is now in the mail. Also, congratulations to Edelyn Tjahjadi, Tegan Taudigani, Mike Burt, Jared de’Har and Emily Paterniti. You have each…
Australia Wide: Win an in-season double pass to THESE FINAL HOURS Perth Winners: Win a double pass to a special screening at Luna Leederville on Monday 28th July which includes a Q&A with director Zak Hilditch and producer Liz Keraney. Filmed over five weeks in Western Australia, the apocalyptic thriller won the coveted The Age Critic’s…
Rev is very much a work in progress. Since 1990, the event has developed from a range of alternative and independent screen culture activities and experiments to what is regarded as one of Australia’s most unique annual screen activities. Taking place in cinemas, bars and clubs around the country this strange brew embraced live music,…
At 17, love is as big as life is immense. It’s a sweltering summer before the final year of school and Billie and Laura share every secret except for Billie’s biggest secret – she’s crazy in love and sleeping with Laura’s boyfriend Danny. Rhys Graham’s highly anticipated debut feature film Galore has its international premiere…
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