Posted on 07 May 2010.
Running Time: 107 mins
Director: Daina Glen
Starring: Brendan Cowell, Peter Dinklage, Yvonne Strahovski, Peter Helliar, Megan Gale
Release Date: 6th May 2010
It’s pretty rare that we see an Australian romantic comedy. These days, our cinemas are flooded with American rom coms, all following the same predictable format, with the same unrealistic characters, sold to us as an “escape” from our lives. Are our lives really that boring? Read the full story
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Posted on 23 April 2010.
Rated: MA
Running Time: 93 mins
Director: Steve Pink
Starring: John Cusack, Chevy Chase, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Clarke Duke, Crispin Glover
Release Date: 22nd April 2010
I love a film with a literal title; you know, one that delivers exactly what it promises. “Snakes On A Plane” gave us… well, snakes on a plane. And “Hot Tub Time Machine” is about… I think you can guess. Read the full story
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Posted on 23 April 2010.
Rated: M
Running Time: 104 mins
Director: Jim Sheridan
Cast: Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, Natalie Portman
Release Date: 18th March 2010
Tobey Maguire steps out of his Spiderman shadow to star in “Brothers” as Sam, a soldier getting ready for his tour of duty in Afghanistan. He’s leaving behind his wife, Grace (Natalie Portman), his two children, and his brother Tommy (Jake Gyllenhaal). These two brothers could not be more different; Tommy, is the black sheep of the family, and has just been released from prison, whereas Sam is a career soldier, and the apple of his father’s eye. Read the full story
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Posted on 22 April 2010.
Running Time: 122 mins
Director: Jeremy Hartley Sims
Starring: Brendan Cowell, Gyton Grantley , Anthony Hayes, Steve Le Marquand, Chris Haywood, Bella Heathcote
Release Date: 16th April, 2010
Released a week before ANZAC day, Beneath Hill 60 is a classic war film which celebrates the Aussie spirit of mateship, and the bravery of our soldiers during World War I. Read the full story
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Posted on 06 April 2010.
Rated: MA
Running Time: 153 mins
Director: Neils Arden Oplev
Cast: Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Peter Haber
Release Date: 26th March 2010 Read the full story
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Posted on 02 March 2010.
Rated: M
Running Time: 100 mins
Director: Tom Ford
Cast: Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Nicholas Hoult, Matthew Goode
Release Date: 25th February 2010
I have to admit, when I first heard fashion designer Tom Ford had written, produced and directed a film, I didn’t have high hopes. I mean, I love his clean aesthetic with clothes, and what he did for the Gucci brand was incredible, but directing a movie? And one that’s not about fashion? Read the full story
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Posted on 23 February 2010.
The Wolfman
Rated: MA
Running Time: 102 mins
Directed by: Joe Johnson
Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving
Release Date: 11th February, 2010
Vampires have been dominating popular culture lately with films like “Twilight”, “Daybreakers” and TV shows such as “True Blood”. But now they might finally be dead and buried, with another sexy movie monster bearing it’s teeth and ready to take over.
Set in 1891, “The Wolfman” stars Benicio Del Toro as Lawrence Talbot, who returns home to his estranged father Sir John (Anthony Hopkins) after receiving a letter from his brother’s fiancée Gwen (Emily Blunt), notifying him of his brother’s disappearance. He discovers a strange and savage beast is terrifying his hometown of Blackmoor, with Scotland Yard Inspector Aberline (Hugo Weaving) brought in to solve the case. But the beast might be a little closer to home than Lawrence realizes. Read the full story
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Posted on 17 February 2010.
The Hurt Locker
Rated: MA
Starring: Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty
Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow
Release Date: 18th February, 2010
It may be a low budget movie, but chances are you have already heard of “The Hurt Locker”. Making waves in Hollywood since it’s debut at the Venice Film Festival in September 2008, the film is nominated for an impressive nine Academy Awards this year, including Best Direction for Kathryn Bigelow. It’s kind of ironic that “Avatar” is up for the same amount of awards, considering Kathryn’s ex husband is one Mr James Cameron. Read the full story
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Posted on 20 November 2009.
The Time Traveler’s Wife
Rated: M
Running Time: 107 minutes
Director: Robert Schwentke
Cast: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams
Release Date: 5th November, 2009
When author Audrey Niffenegger released her debut novel “The Time Traveler’s Wife”, she never expected it would be such a hit, spending weeks at the top of the New York Times bestseller list. With it’s charming mix of romance and science fiction it’s no surprise Hollywood came knocking, and this week we can see the film adaptation of the novel in Australian cinemas. Read the full story
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Posted on 18 November 2009.
Rated: M
Running Time: 105 mins
Director: Joel & Ethan Coen
Cast: Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Sari Lennick
Release Date: 19th November 2009 Read the full story
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