Australian Cinema
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Oz Oscar Anticipation
Seven Australians have garnered Oscar nominations for the 71st Annual Academy Awards, but none for their work on Australian films.
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Baywatch Abandons Aussie Beaches
Producers of the world's most watched television series, Baywatch, announced today that they will not be filmimg the next season on Australian shores (as expected), but in Hawaii.
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The Marsupials' Moonlit Masquerade
Dig up the bargain basement of your video store for a look at this clever parody of the 'so bad it's good' movie culture.
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America Brings its Bucks Here
Press releases announce that Mission Impossible 2 and part of the new Star Wars trilogy will be shot at Sydney's Fox Studios, granting our local industry an unprecedented boost.
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Surprising Results at Awards
Australia's 'Oscars', the AFI Awards, failed to live up to expectations this year, placing increased pressure on local independent production.
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AFI Award Nominations In
The nominations for this year's AFI Awards ceremony are in, marking one of the finest year's in Australia's cinema history.
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| Reasons for Lull in Critical Intensity |
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Dark City - An Australian Perspective
A look at Alex Proyas' Dark City, taken from a distinctly Australian perspective.
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Social Realism in Australian Film
Social Realism is a cinematic style used by many Australian filmmakers to confront and criticise various aspects of society and human nature.
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In Focus: Dr. George Miller
A profile of Dr. George Miller, undoubtedly one of Australia's finest directors, and a master innovator of cinema.
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In Focus: Bruce Beresford
In-depth profile of the acclaimed Australian film director, Bruce Bersford.
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Angel Baby - Rymer's Underrated Debut
A critical analysis of one of Australia's best, and most underrated films, Mychael Rymer's Angel Baby.
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Director Profile: Jane Campion
Profile of Australia's most acclaimed female film director, Jane Campion.
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| Alex Proyas and the Australian genre film |
| Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom |
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In Focus: Hugo Weaving
Hugo Weaving profile.
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Ghosts...Of the Civil Dead
Review of the deeply confronting and poetic Australian film Ghosts...Of the Civil Dead.
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Suspense + Surprise = Dead Calm
Phil Noyce's Dead Calm is a masterful display of suspense and surprise.
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AFTRS Short - The White Tree (1998)
Review of the AFTRS short film, The White Tree, by Paolo Bassi.
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The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Review of the Academy Award winning Australian film, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
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Diana Deified
Analysis of Diana and Me, a tragically prophetic Australian film.
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In Focus: Director Peter Weir
Profile of Peter Weir, one of Australia's finest film directors.
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Fox' Sydney Studios celebrate grand opening
Fox opens a new film production studio complex in Sydney, aimed at fostering the local film industry.
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Puberty Blues - All too Real
Bruce Beresford's Puberty Blues gives a revealing insight into the collective conscience of the nation of Australia.
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In Focus: Director Stephen Hopkins
Profile of Stephen Hopkins - one of Australia's most under-rated directors.
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History of Australian Film - Take 2
A brief outline of Australian film history from 1960 to present.
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History of Australia Film - Take 1
Intoductory history of the Australian Film Industry, from 1890-1960.
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How Hughes has blinded us: What I Have Written (1996)
Critical analysis of the Australian masterwork, What I Have Written (1996)
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The Great White Guilt - Jimmie Blacksmith's Cry for Freedom
Examination of the portrayal of indigenous Australians on film, using The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith as a case study.
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| Hearts are Breaking everywhere - The Heartbreak Kid (1993) |
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Star Profile: Nicole Kidman
Australia's own Nicole Kidman has taken the world by storm during the past few years. Find out how she rose through the ranks to become an A-list star.
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| The New Breed - Australia's Post New Wave revival |
| From Book to Film - Peter Carey's Bliss (1985) |
| William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996) |
| The Australian Auteur |
| Film Review: Newsfront (1978) |
| Profile: Russell Crowe |
| Auatralian Directors Overseas |
| Film Review: The Year My Voice Broke (1987) |
| Australian Exploitation Films |
| Film Review: Sons of Matthew (1949) |
| Australian vs New Zealand Film |
| Film Review: Romper Stomper (1992) |
| Film Review: Proof (1992) |
| Film Review: Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975) |
| The 1997 AFI Awards are all Bennett's |
| Film Review: Dust Off the Wings (1997) |
| Film Review: Doing Time For Patsy Cline (1997) |
| Film Review: Mad Max (1979) |
| Film Review: Gallipoli (1981) |
| Film Review: Kiss or Kill (1997) |
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