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Ivan Sen and Jennifer Kent are Invited to Join the Oscars Academy, but at What Price?

July 2, 2019

In November of 2018, Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul voiced his frustration with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, stating that he was “(I’m) totally going to quit it”, and that the cos...

The AFL and Racism – Not a Goodes Story

Travis Akbar

June 25, 2019

Culture

There were many memorable moments in 1993. Shane Warne delivered the ‘ball of the century’. Yahoo Serious released Reckless Kelly. And on the 17th of April at Victoria Park, after he and Gilbert McAdam had bee...

Oi, Cobber, Where’s Your Aussie Pride for Aussie Films?

Andrew F Peirce

June 14, 2019

Culture

The latest PwC Australian Entertainment & Media Outlook report paints a dire image for the next five years of cinematic entertainment in Australia. In the report, President and CEO of the HOYTS Group, Dami...

Yahoo Serious – We’ve Done You Wrong, Mate

Andrew F Peirce

June 8, 2019

Culture

Australia was never kind enough to Yahoo Serious. Our rejection of the absurd meant that the man who gave us cinematic classics such as Young Einstein and Reckless Kelly was never fully given his well earned p...

Why Run Amuk – Hotdogs Unleashed is the Home of the Worlds Best Hotdogs

Andrew F Peirce

May 23, 2019

Culture

In the catalogue of ‘conversation starters’ that I have up my sleeve, sitting comfortably alongside ‘why you should watch more Australian films’ and ‘have you seen how great my dog Cheese is?’ is the conversat...

The Nightingale Trailer Has Already Run a Cold Shower for You

Andrew F Peirce

May 23, 2019

Culture

Jennifer Kent's career could have followed a completely different path than it did after the massive success of The Babadook. At one point, Kent was on the short list to direct Wonder Woman, only to knock down...

We Are in the Endgame Now.

Andrew F Peirce

May 22, 2019

Culture

There’s been a wealth of introspection in the past few days from media outlets who all predicted the wrong result for the Australian election. ‘How did they all get it so wrong’ is a phrase that’s been bandied...

Ten Films You Need to See at the 2019 Sydney Film Festival

Andrew F Peirce

May 8, 2019

Culture

The Sydney Film Festival line up has launched, and it’s as extensive and exhaustive as you’d ever expect. As is the case with this being one of the major, most prestigious festivals in Australia, there’s more ...

Miranda Tapsell – Challenge Accepted

Travis Akbar

May 1, 2019

Culture

Neil Patrick Harris would be proud. The legen… wait-for-it… dary Barney Stinson persona that Harris wore so well in How I Met Your Mother has been taken up by none other than – Larrakia actress Miranda Tapsell...

Luna Cinemas are Bringing Aussie Glory to the Screen with Q&A Sessions

Andrew F Peirce

April 2, 2019

Culture

In what is going to be a stacked next few months, Luna Palace Cinemas Leederville will be hosting a series of Q&A sessions for a whole bunch of great Australian films. Now, there's already a bunch of great...

Production commences in Brisbane on Young Adult feature film Swimming For Gold

Cale Street Festival Returns in February

Without a Tracey World Premiere at Mardi Gras Film Festival

Best Film Posters of 2019

2020: The Future of Australian Arts Needs Your Help Right Now

Andrew’s Top Films of 2019

Standing Up for Hilarity – The Year Aussie Comedy Made a Comeback

International Childfree Day: Why I'm Living a Life Without Children

Joaquin Phoenix Needs to Make His Oscar Glory a Climate Emergency Moment

The Fires of Australia: The Importance of Being a Public Servant

Cultural and Gender Diverse Film ‘Streets of Colour’ Seeks Crowdfunding Support

December Newsletter – An End of Year Thanks to All

#SaveRadioADL – Radio Adelaide Needs Your Help!

Arts Community Still Blue For Manus And Nauru

The Nightingale Review - An intense, Breathtaking and Essential piece of Australian Film.

Bad Boys, Good Fun, Great Laughs

The Peanut Butter Falcon Review – A Rare Treat About the Restorative Power of Friendship

Go! Review – A Fun Family Friendly Crowd Pleaser

Judy Review – Zellweger Dazzles in Poignant Biopic

Portrait of a Lady on Fire Review – A Film You Want to Fall in Love With

The Lighthouse Review – A Sea-Salt-Soaked Waiting for Godot

Angel of Mine Director Kim Farrant Interview

Hour of Power Comedians Katie Lee and Grace Rouvray Interview

Interview with Me and My Left Brain Writer/Director/Actor Alex Lykos

H is for Happiness Interview with Director John Sheedy and Star Daisy Axon

Interview with H is for Happiness Writer Lisa Hoppe

Interview with KGB Actor Bjorn Stewart

Koko: A Red Dog Story Interview with Directors Aaron McCann and Dominic Pearce

Ivan Sen and Jennifer Kent are Invited to Join the Oscars Academy, but at What Price?

The AFL and Racism – Not a Goodes Story

Oi, Cobber, Where’s Your Aussie Pride for Aussie Films?

Yahoo Serious – We’ve Done You Wrong, Mate

Why Run Amuk – Hotdogs Unleashed is the Home of the Worlds Best Hotdogs

The Nightingale Trailer Has Already Run a Cold Shower for You

We Are in the Endgame Now.

Ten Films You Need to See at the 2019 Sydney Film Festival

Miranda Tapsell – Challenge Accepted

Luna Cinemas are Bringing Aussie Glory to the Screen with Q&A Sessions