Interview: Jonathan Teplitzky (Burning Man). By Simon Miraudo. Jonathan Teplitzky‘s semi-autobiographical film Burning Man tells the story of Tom (Matthew Goode), a Bondi chef and grieving widower struggling to keep his life together. He deals with the passing of his wife Sarah (Bojana Novakovic) by letting his volatile temper get the better of him and […]
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Race for the prize – The Cup review
October 12, 2011 
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The Cup – Starring Stephen Curry, Brendan Gleeson and Daniel MacPherson. Directed by Simon Wincer. Rated PG. By Simon Miraudo. Has there ever been a story as ripe for a big screen realisation as Damien Oliver’s triumphant run at the 2002 Melbourne Cup atop tempestuous Irish steed Media Puzzle, mere days after the death of […]
Continue readingInterview: Leon Ford, writer/director of Griff the Invisible
March 14, 2011 0 Comments
Interview: Leon Ford, writer/director of Griff the Invisible. By Simon Miraudo. Back in the 1990s, audiences were spoiled for choice when it came to offbeat DIY superhero movies (Blankman, Mystery Men, Orgazmo, Three Ninjas, kinda). Then Bryan Singer went and ruined it for everyone with his mopey X-Men films, and suddenly “gritty” superheroes were the […]
Continue readingInterview: Ben C. Lucas, writer/director of Wasted on the Young
March 2, 2011 0 Comments
Interview: Ben C. Lucas, writer/director of Wasted on the Young. By Simon Miraudo. Controversial new Aussie film Wasted on the Young is many things: teen drama, revenge fantasy, parallel universe parable about the dangers of gossip through social media. Sure to spark conversations across the country when it arrives in cinemas, Ben C. Lucas‘ film […]
Continue readingKids with guns – Tomorrow When The War Began review
December 27, 2010 1 Comment
Tomorrow, When The War Began – Starring Caitlin Stasey, Deniz Akdeniz and Rachel Hurd-Wood. Directed by Stuart Beattie. Rated M. Originally published September 1, 2010. By Simon Miraudo. Stuart Beattie’s Tomorrow When The War Began is one of the best action blockbusters to ever emerge from Australia (even if it fails somewhat as a teen […]
Continue readingInterview: Caitlin Stasey; star of Tomorrow When The War Began.
December 21, 2010 0 Comments
Interview: Caitlin Stasey; star of Tomorrow When The War Began. By Simon Miraudo. Although many Australian films fall by the wayside, Tomorrow When The War Began – Stuart Beattie’s film adaptation of the first novel in John Marsden’s beloved Young Adult saga – reignited teenagers’ interest in local cinema. The film grossed almost AUD$14 million […]
Continue readingHigh infidelity: Have we cast Australian films into the arms of another?
December 8, 2010 9 Comments
High infidelity: Have we cast Australian films into the arms of another? By Simon Miraudo. “What came first, the movies or the misery?” Forgive my misquoting of the break-up flick High Fidelity, but as a fan of Australian cinema, I feel a bit like a spurned lover. Perhaps it’s our own fault (and yes, […]
Continue readingInterview: Patrick Hughes; writer/director of Red Hill.
November 23, 2010 1 Comment
Interview: Patrick Hughes; writer/director of Red Hill. By Simon Miraudo. “If you make a really bad film, and audiences don’t support it, and you do that three times in a row, maybe … just maybe, you shouldn’t be given any more f*****g government funding.” Patrick Hughes has some strong feelings about the film industry, but […]
Continue readingTeaser Trailer: The Loved Ones
October 7, 2010 0 Comments
A brand new teaser trailer for Sean Byrne‘s soon-to-be-classic Aussie horror film The Loved Ones has debuted online. And unlike the theatrical trailer that debuted back in July, this one is spoiler free! The new trailer comes from Madman Entertainment, who are (wisely) positioning the film’s villainous Princess as a brand new horror icon. Having […]
Continue readingLove is such a strong word – I Love You Too review
October 4, 2010 0 Comments
I Love You Too – Starring Brendan Cowell, Peter Dinklage and Yvonne Strahovski. Directed by Daina Reid. Rated M. Originally published May 7, 2010. By Simon Miraudo. I’ve never had much trouble expressing my feelings – particularly the romantic ones. Maybe that’s why I had trouble connecting with the hero of I Love You Too, […]
Continue readingThe Loved Ones trailer debut
July 9, 2010 2 Comments
The trailer for the highly-anticipated Aussie horror flick The Loved Ones has (finally) debuted online. The picture – regarding a school prom gone wrong – nabbed the Audience Award at the Toronto International Film Festival last year, and is gearing up for an Australia wide release September 30th. Although we’ve waited many moons for this […]
Continue readingLake Mungo makes waves in the U.S.
February 5, 2010 1 Comment
source: if.com Low budget Aussie thriller Lake Mungo has made an auspicious debut at the fourth annual After Dark Horrorfest in the U.S. The faux-documentary is now lined up for an American remake. Lake Mungo’s U.S. poster. The Joel Anderson directed flick tells the story of Alice Palmer, a teenager who drowns while swimming in […]
Continue readingMade in Australia – Mary and Max review
January 19, 2010 1 Comment
Mary and Max – Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Toni Collette and Barry Humphries. Directed by Adam Elliot. Rated PG. Originally published April 14, 2009. By Simon Miraudo. In honour of Australia Day, I am republishing the review for my favourite Aussie film of the last 12 months, Mary and Max. The universe that is inhabited […]
Continue readingBalibo, Samson and Delilah lead AFI nominations
October 28, 2009 3 Comments
source: afi.org.au A great year in local cinema has being capped by the announcement of the 2009 Australian Film Institute Award nominees. Let us know in the comments what flicks you tip for victory! Robert Connelly‘s Balibo, which told the story of the 1975 murder of six Australian journalists killed in East Timor led the […]
Continue readingPen friends forever – Mary and Max DVD review
October 18, 2009 1 Comment
Mary and Max – Starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Toni Collette and Barry Humphries. Directed by Adam Elliot. Rated PG. Originally published April 14, 2009. By Simon Miraudo. The universe that is inhabited by Mary and Max is breathtaking and must have required years of painstaking attention to detail to forge. The story however, is magical, […]
Continue readingMao’s Last Dancer breaks box office record
October 7, 2009 0 Comments
source: urbancinefile.com Bruce Beresford‘s latest film Mao’s Last Dancer has broken box office records in Australia since its release last week. The picture claimed an impressive $514,458 on its opening day; the biggest single day gross for an Australian film in 2009. The grosses increased to $3.32 million over the weekend, positioning it to become […]
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