Don’s Party (1976) Directed by Bruce Beresford Written by David Williamson Produced by Phillip Adams, David Barrow Starring Ray Barrett, Clare Binney, Pat Bishop, Graeme Blundell, Jeanie Drynan, John Hargreaves, Harold Hopkins, Graham Kennedy, Veronica Lang and Candy Raymond Review by David Morgan-Brown: Director Bruce Beresford began his film career with an ocker comedy (The Adventures of Barry MacKensie and its sequel), as did writer David Williamson…
Cinema Australia have a few copies of the ABC miniseries The Beautiful Lie to give away. With an outstanding line-up of stars including Sarah Snook, Rodger Corser, Sophie Lowe, Benedict Samuel, Gina Riley, Celia Pacquola and Dan Wyllie, The Beautiful Lie is a contemporary Australian reimagining of one of the greatest ever relationship dramas, Leo Tolstoy’s Anna…
For over 18 years the Revelation Perth International Film Festival has brought to WA audiences the freshest, juiciest and most exotic film fruit from the world over. With what is now fast becoming a year-round program, Rev continues to highlight their love of music and film with a series of infamous, newly restored and brand new films…
The full trailer has been released for Scare Campaign, the upcoming horror feature film from writers and directors Colin and Cameron Cairnes (100 Bloody Acres) and producer Julie Ryan (Red Dog), to coincide with the news that the film will be officially released in late March through an innovative event-style cinema release. Scare Campaign, which…
The first trailer has dropped for Australian filmmaker Heath Davis’ Broke. It’s well edited, full of drama and boosts our anticipation for what’s sure to be one of the best films of the year. Davis has managed to lure in an impressive cast for his feature film debut including Steve Le Marquand, Claire van der Boom, Brendan Cowell, Steve Bastoni and screen veteran Max…
Entry dates for the annual St Kilda Film Festival competitions have been extended, with Australia’s Top 100 short film competition and The SoundKILDA music video competition remaining open until Sunday 14 February 2016. The St Kilda Film Festival provides emerging Australian filmmakers and professionals the chance to have their works shown on the big screen, and be in the running for…
Lieutenant Jangles After his partner is killed in a gun fight, cowboy detective Lieutenant Jangles goes on a mission to bring the men responsible to justice. Directed by: Nicolas Champeaux Written by: Nicolas Champeaux Produced by: Gregory Kelly & Lachlan Mackie Starring: Matt Dickie, Justin Gerardin, Daniel Mulhall, Jack McGirr, Tamara McLaughlin, Scott Young, James Topp, Harry Piaggio,…
From the team behind Autoluminescent: Roland S. Howard, comes another artistically rendered story of an Australian creative outsider, this time provocateur and queer chameleon, Troy Davies. From his music and video work with Hunters & Collectors, Michael Hutchence/INXS, Ollie Olsen, Big Pig’s Sherine, Deckchairs’ John Clifford, U2 and others, to his numerous artistic endeavours as visual artist, fashion designer and pop star, documentary Ecco Homo takes viewers…
Megan Riakos’ highly anticipated Australian mystery-thriller Crushed will hit Australian cinema via FanForce in March. For Cinema Australia readers unfamiliar with how FanForce works, these screenings require you to pre-purchase tickets to attend. The Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide screenings have been confirmed, with some tickets still available. Central Coast, Brisbane, Perth and a number of the other locations…
Wyrmwood’s Brianca Bradey has joined the cast of upcoming Australian horror film, Grey Fear. Bradey – who’s rapidly becoming Australia’s own scream queen – joins actor and swimsuit model Renee Somerfield and Grey Fear co-producer William Emmons who have also been cast in the film. Pre-production is in full swing on the hardboiled crime pulp horror film.…
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