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Frock Up for a Flamboyant Film Function
Just the name of this film gets me keyed up; I’M SO EXCITED! No, that’s not me losing my cool, that’s the name of the movie. Brought to you by renowned Spanish Director, Pedro Almodóva, the film is set on a malfunctioning plane. Whilst the pilots strive to find a solution and avoid certain death, the crew devote themselves body and soul to ensuring the passeng...
Tickets on Sale to Perth Italian Film Festival!
Italian coffee and a movie? I’m in! Does the sound of “sensual tales that explore the spectrum of human emotions” tickle your fancy? If so mark your calendar for the 2013 Lavazza Italian Film Festival. Arguably the largest Italian film festival outside of Italia itself, the event is presented by Luna Palace Cinemas (and sponsored by Lavazza coffee) and shall commence its 1...
Star Wars Episode VII on film
With all this talk and focus on Bat-Affleck in the last few days there was a Star Wars related news worthy item that managed to sneak out under the radar. It seems that JJ Abrams is taking Star Wars back to 35mm film! Rumours went so far as to suggest Abrams was trying to exactly replicate the specific look of the original Star Wars trilogy based on the film that those movies were shot on. I...
AVENGERS Director Joss Whedon Supports Ben Affleck as Batman
Sucks to be Ben Affleck right now, with fans crying foul at his casting as Batman in the new BATMAN VS SUPERMAN flick. I’m sure I’m just one of millions whose facebook was inundated with wails of despair at the pretty boy’s placement in the ‘tough guy’ role. Similarly, the movie media has been in a frenzy, likening Affleck’s casting to the arguably disast...
Hot Tub Time Machine 2 update
There’s no doubt HOT TUB TIME MACHINE was an entertaining film back in 2010. It’s funny one liners and great cast makes it the perfect movie night with a couple of friends. The cast will consist of the same main actors (Craig Robinson, Clark Duke and Rob Corddry) with the exception of John Cusack who will not be appearing in the sequel. Instead, Adam Scott has been cast as...
Apocalyptic WA Movie Scores Major Distribution
THESE FINAL HOURS, the debut feature from Writer-Director Zak Hilditch and Producer Liz Kearney has been snapped up by Roadshow Films, Australia’s largest independent Distributor. Executive Producer Robert Connolly’s CinemaPlus who closed the deal today said of the partnership, “This is an exciting opportunity for such talented filmmakers to have their debut f...
One Direction: This Is Us – World Premiere Highlights
Only a few weeks until One Direction: This is Us 3D hits Australian screens and a couple of days the world premiere in London took place, have a look below at the highlights. One Direction: This Is Us is a captivating and intimate all-access look at life on the road for the global music phenomenon. Weaved with stunning live concert footage, this inspiring feature film tells the remarkable story of...
Trailer Debut – The Book Thief
Just hitting the internet today is the trailer for the 20th Century Fox movie, THE BOOK THIEF starring Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson and Sophie Nélisse based on the book of the same name by Australian best-selling author Markus Zusak. THE BOOK THIEF tells the inspirational story of a spirited and courageous young girl who transforms the lives of everyone around her when she is sent to live wi...
Leonie Mansfield – Kick Ass 2
Kick-Ass 2 has just landed in to cinemas and one of the films producers Australian Leonie Mansfield spent the last 5 years working along side Matthew Vaughns and production company MARV. Leonie worked on numerous films including the first Kick-Ass, The Debt, X-Men First Class and Harry Brown starring Michael Caine, has just recently returned to Australia on maternity leave before she starts produ...
What Maisie Knew Trailer
Based on the Henry James novella, the story frames on 7-year-old Maisie, caught in a custody battle between her mother – a rock and roll icon – and her father. What Maisie Knew is an evocative portrayal of the chaos of adult life seen entirely from a child’s point of view.
Scott McGehee and David Siegel – What Maisie Knew
What Maisie Knew is about to come out in cinemas and we had the opportunity to talk to the directors of the film Scott McGree and David Siegel. The film stars Julianne Moore, Alexander Skarsgård, Steve Coogan, Joanna Vanderham and Ontana Aprile as Maisie. An aging rock star (Moore) and a contemporary art dealer (Coogan)—Susanna and Beale are too self-involved even to notice their neglect and inade...
Joseph Kosinski headed for the Twilight Zone?
Remember that series from way back that ran for 5 seasons from the late 1950’s into the mid-1960’s? Or perhaps you’re more likely to have noticed the revival from the mid to late 1980’s? Did you see one of the more recent revivals that didn’t go so well such as the early 2000’s one season attempt that was cancelled? Of course I’m talking about none other t...