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Andrew is passionate about Australian cinema, Australian politics, Australian culture, and Australia in general. Found regularly talking online about Sweet Country, and reminding people to watch Young Adult.

Viva the Underdogs Review – Parkway Drive Conquer the World in this Faithful Fan Service Flick

Andrew F Peirce
September 15, 2020
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Powered by JustWatch Music documentaries come in various forms. There’s the rise-fall-rise film that provides a warts and all perspective of a loved band across their career - see D...

Two Hands Review – The Classic Aussie Black Comedy Crime Flick that Announced the Arrival of Heath Ledger and Rose Byrne

Andrew F Peirce
September 9, 2020
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Powered by JustWatch In 1999, Heath Ledger arrived on cinemas screens as a fully formed film star with a one-two punch of stellar films. His laid-back looks and easy-going ocker att...

Mystic Pines Selected to Make World Premiere at Brisbane International Film Festival 2020

Andrew F Peirce
September 4, 2020
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Western Australian female filmmaking trio Zoe Pepper, Adriane Daff and Cody Greenwood are thrilled to announce their short film, Mystic Pines, has been selected to make its world premiere at the 2020 Brisbane ...

The High Note Review – The Ultimate Comfort Watch, A Film Full of Refreshing Brilliance

Andrew F Peirce
September 4, 2020
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Powered by JustWatch In Australia, Winter is coming to an end, and as the warm seasons roll on, so do the refreshing comforts of the Summer months. Cold beers taste better on a sear...

Bill & Ted Face the Music Review – The Jovial Time Travelling Flick We Need Right Now

Andrew F Peirce
September 2, 2020
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Every so often, two similar films arrive in the same calendar year. In 1997, Dante’s Peak and Volcano erupted onto screens. In 1998 there were triple bill double ups with Armageddon and Deep Impact seeking to ...

Dean Spanley Review – One Moment You are Running Along, the Next You Are No More: To Lose a Dog is To Know Grief

Andrew F Peirce
September 2, 2020
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Powered by JustWatch This review contains discussions of death and trauma. I’ve written this review countless times in my head over the years since my first viewing of Toa Fraser’...

Roger Ward Interview – Aussie Film Icon from Turkey Shoot, The Faceless Man, Mad Max and More

Andrew F Peirce
September 2, 2020
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Powered by JustWatch Every so often I get the chance to chat with a genuine Aussie icon of film and TV, and in this interview, I get to chat with the King of Kings: Roger Ward.&n...

Adam (آدم) Review – Maryam Touzani’s Debut is a Delicate Ode to the Beauty of Motherhood

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Powered by JustWatch The curiously titled Adam (آدم) is the first film from Morrocan director Maryam Touzani, nominated for Un Certain Regard at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. This ...

Slim & I Review – A Joyfully Endearing Documentary that Celebrates a Pair of True Blue Aussie Icons

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Kriv Stenders never sleeps. When he’s not telling tales of Red Dog in the Pilbara, he’s bringing Australian soldiers stories to life with films like Danger Close. In between, he’s reworking Australian clas...

A Chat with Nathan Phillips – Blood Vessel, Acting in Australia, and Living with Yowies

Andrew F Peirce
August 24, 2020
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Powered by JustWatch Nathan Phillips is a man who’s battled it all: from a maniac in the outback in Wolf Creek, to raging cannibals in Dying Breed, to the end of the world in These F...
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