The 10 worst films of 2011

The 10 worst films of 2011. By Simon Miraudo. It’s the final week of 2011, so we’re sharing with you, once again, our end-of-year lists. This was originally published on December 15, 2011. We’ve spent the last couple of weeks celebrating all-things-cinematically-awesome from 2011, reflecting on the most impressive Aussie films, as well as the 20 finest male and female performances. […]

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The 10 worst films of 2011

The 10 worst films of 2011. By Simon Miraudo. We’ve spent the last couple of weeks celebrating all-things-cinematically-awesome from 2011, reflecting on the most impressive Aussie films, as well as the 20 finest male and female performances. Very soon, we’ll unveil the absolute cream of the crop and highlight the 10 best motion pictures of […]

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Interview: Stephen Curry and Simon Wincer (The Cup)

Interview: Stephen Curry and Simon Wincer (The Cup). By Simon Miraudo. Simon Wincer has become the go-to guy for equine-centric films, having directed Phar Lap, The Lighthorseman, countless westerns, and now The Cup, based on Damien Oliver/Media Puzzle’s legendary win at the 2002 Melbourne Cup. Stephen Curry stars as Oliver – whose brother Jason died […]

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Race for the prize – The Cup review

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 […]

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Trailer Debut: The Cup

The trailer for upcoming Aussie flick The Cup – concerning Damien Oliver’s win at the 2002 Melbourne Cup – has arrived online. Stephen Curry stars as Oliver, with Daniel MacPherson playing his brother Jason (who was killed in a racing accident days before the big race). The clip certainly doesn’t play down the tear-jerking aspect […]

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