The Removalists Written by David Morgan-Brown “The screenplay here is one of a few examples of what makes (or what should make) David Williamson a key figure of Australian cinema.” The Australian New Wave began with a number of films written by playwright David Williamson who adapted some of his own plays into scripts for…
Classic Australian film Don’s Party will have a rare pre-election outing at Australian Revelations on Tuesday, 28 June. The winner of six AFI Awards, including Best Director, Best Actress and Best Screenplay, Don’s Party is set on election night 1969 as a group of friends come together for cheese and wine in what turns out to be an unintended night of truth…
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…
The Film Long Weekend (1978) When a suburban couple go camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn’t in an accommodating mood. The Cast John Hargreaves, Briony Behets, Mike McEwen, Roy Day, Michael Aitkens and Sue Kiss von Soly The Crew Director Colin Eggleston Writer Everett De Roche Producers Richard…
Continuing its succession of sold out screenings, Revelation Perth International Film Festival has announced its next screening title Australian Revelations is a celebration of Australian film via monthly screenings and one of Australia’s great thriller classics – Long Weekend – will headline the Monday 26 October event. Released in 1978, Colin Eggleston’s film is a taut two-hander starring the acclaimed John Hargreaves and…
Melbourne’s Cinema Nova will host a special screening of classic comedy Malcolm on Sunday, March 22. The 1986 Melbourne shot film stars Colin Friels and John Hargreaves. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Director Nadia Tass and screenwriter David Parker and will be hosted by Adam Elliott. Colin Friels stars as Malcolm, a…
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