Sam Lara

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A Love Letter to the Australian Films of 2021 and an Announcement for the Future

A Love Letter to the Australian Films of 2021 and an Announcement for the Future

Andrew F Peirce 13 min read
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They say that limitation breeds creativity. They’re not wrong. A year ago, I made the decision that from January 2020 onwards, I would only write reviews for Australian films. After a health scare th…

An Interview with Laura's Choice Directors Sam Lara and Cathy Henkel - A Meditation on Compassion, Family, and the Difficult Discussions Along the Way

An Interview with Laura's Choice Directors Sam Lara and Cathy Henkel - A Meditation on Compassion, Family, and the Difficult Discussions Along the Way

Andrew F Peirce 2 min read
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Every so often, a film comes across your way that manages to reinforce a life perspective that you've long felt alone with feeling. For me, the discussions about end of life care, and voluntary…