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Cactus

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Jay Kerr

Cactus (Director: Jasmine Yuen Carrucan): Questions abound in this low-budget road movie that takes place in the Australian outback. John Kelly (Travis McMahon) is in desperate need of some money so he takes a job which involves the kidnapping of … Continue reading →

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Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation!

Posted on February 17, 2009 by Jay Kerr

Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (Director: Mark Hartley): This is a fast-paced documentary about Australia’s “Ozploitation” films of the ‘70s and early ‘80s. It’s a celebration of the forgotten action movies, sex comedies and horror films … Continue reading →

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Three Blind Mice

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Jay Kerr

Three Blind Mice (Director: Matthew Newton): Three naval officers go on a 24-hour shore-leave in Sydney. Before they ship out for Iraq they plan to have a night on the town. There’s an uneasy tension in each of the officers … Continue reading →

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Two Weekend Fests

Posted on February 13, 2009 by James McNally

Sorry for the short notice, but there are two fine film festivals running this weekend, each featuring the cinema of one country. The 2nd annual Toronto Romanian Film Festival (romaniancinemaNOW) is taking place from tonight through Sunday with screenings at … Continue reading →

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Letters to Ali

Posted on September 10, 2004 by James McNally

Letters to Ali (Australia, director Clara Law): No, this isn’t about Muhammad Ali. It’s the story of a 15-year old Afghan boy who’s seeking asylum in Australia, and about the Australian family who befriend him. Australia is the only “Western” … Continue reading →

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