NEWS
Wed
1.2.12
SNOWTOWN SWEEPS THE AACTA AWARDS
Trevor D
The winners of the inaugural Samsung AACTA Awards (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts) have been announced, and Warp Films Australia's SNOWTOWN has emerged as the success story of the evening in the feature film category. Of its initial ten nominations, SNOWTOWN has taken out six of the prestigious awards, including last night's ceremony-awarded Best Direction (Justin Kurzel), Best Lead Actor (Daniel Henshall), Best Adapted Screenplay (Shaun Grant) and Best Supporting Actress (Louise Harris). SNOWTOWN also picked up the Best Sound and Best Editing awards at the inaugural Samsung AACTA Awards Luncheon held earlier in the month. Based on the true story of Australia’s most infamous serial killings, also known as ‘The Bodies In The Barrels’ murders, SNOWTOWN is Justin Kurzel’s directorial debut and the first local production from Warp Films Australia. SNOWTOWN was released to cinemas in May, garnering massive critical acclaim and word of mouth. SNOWTOWN is available now on DVD, Blu-Ray and digital platforms. In the television category, SBS's gritty Sydney-based crime drama, EAST WEST 101 SEASON 3 – A HERO'S JOURNEY has added another accolade to its long list of previous AFI Awards with the Best Television Drama Series AACTA Award. EAST WEST 101 seasons 1-3 are available now on DVD. Paul Wiegard, Managing Director, Madman Entertainment said: “We are thrilled the industry has recognised these films and productions, and the abundance of talent behind them. The AACTA awards are a boon for the profile of Australian films and the Australian film industry.”
Tue
31.1.12
Cat in Paris gets Oscar Nod!
Trevor D
Some time ago I had the opportunity to review a charming animated film from France, A Cat in Paris (Une vie de chat). As enjoyable as this film is I, and I imagine the film makers, was surprised and secretly delighted to see it nominated for an Oscar for Best Animated Feature. Whether it, or the other foreign film nominated, Chico and Rita, stand a chance against the powerhouses that are Rango, Kung Fu Panda: 2 and Puss in Boots is a fair question but fans of the quirky in animation should check out this title from Madman Entertainment.
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REVIEWS
Sat
4.2.12
Reservoir Dogs (Blu-ray) (1992)
Trevor D
Is it really 20 years since the buzz went around - you have to see this movie!? Reservoir Dogs was the indie film of 1992 which launched director Quentin Tarantino into the big league with its gritty, pop cool look and feel and the dialogue, full of trash culture references, as well as THAT scene. The Blu-ray is still a bracing experience. It looks great, given the major budget limitations, though the new extras pale in comparison to the DVD collector’s edition. Seen now it pales slightly alongside some of Tarantino's other works but is still gritty fun. The film has already had a Blu-ray release but now comes as part of the Quentin Tarantino Collection. Those who don't have the film in their library could do worse than pick up this set.
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The Office-Complete Series: 10th Anniversary Edition (2001)
Mike B
The Office (UK) has been re-released as a 10th anniversary special edition box set including the previously released series one and series two and the the Christmas specials. This ground breaking mockumentary will never date and remains as brilliant now as when first screened. This is not just comedy, this is social commentary featuring one of the most identifiable TV characters since Basil Fawlty.
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Fri
3.2.12
Space Battleship Yamato (Blu-ray) (2010)
DanielB
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To Infinity & Beyond! May the Force be with You! Any other suitably heroic and melodramatic catch phrases will apply...This Japanese live action remake of a 1970s TV series is over the top but lots of fun. Earth is under attack and only the Japanese can save it (makes a change from the Americans anyhow). Excellent Blu-ray but extras are limited.
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Office, The (UK)-The Christmas Specials (2003)
Mike B
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The Office (UK) has been re-released as a 10th anniversary special edition box set including the previously releasedThe Office: The Christmas Specials . This ground breaking mockumentary will never date and remains as brilliant now as when first screened. This is not just comedy, this is social commentary featuring one of the most identifiable TV characters since Basil Fawlty. The Christmas Specials provide as satisfying a conclusion to the series as you could possibly wish for. Needless to say you will have to watch the preceding series in order to appreciate what Merchant and Gervais have done with the concluding episodes.
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Thu
2.2.12
Troll Hunter (Trolljegeren) (Blu-ray) (2010)
DanielB
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This Norwegian film is a mockumentary about Trolls and the government cover-up that has been hiding them for years. Lots of fun and excitement to be had in this refreshingly different film.
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French Screen Icons-Jean-Paul Belmondo-Volume 3
Ray N
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This four disc set from Madman includes The Professional (1981), The Outside Man (1983), The Loner (1987) and Amazon (2000). They are a varied collection including one gem and for the price are a good introduction to the later films of a genuine French Screen icon. Three of the films have not before been available on DVD in Australia.
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Wed
1.2.12
Page One: Inside the New York Times (2011)
Trevor D
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Page One: Inside the New York Times is the result of a 14 month long access granted to filmmaker Andrew Rossi to report on the reporters. It is a time of great change within the newspaper industry with falling readership and the rise of online news and blogging. This is a fascinating documentary which asks the essential questions of whether print media is still relevant in 2012, an era of the Huffington Post and WikiLeaks. Although necessarily loose in structure it is still indispensable viewing for those interested in media culture. The DVD quality matches the investigative journalistic feel of the film.
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Amazon (Amazone) (2000)
Ray N
Amazon is not a very good film, mostly due to some over-shrill acting and a silly script. As an attempt to reignite the previously successful partnership of director Philippe de Broca and Jean-Paul Belmondo it didn’t work, but the locations are beautiful and Belmondo, even in his late 60s, is still well worth watching. Amazon is included in the four disc set French Screen Icons: Jean-Paul Belmondo 3 from Madman that also includes The Professional (1981), The Outside Man (1983) and The Loner (1987).
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Tue
31.1.12
Office, The (UK)-Series Two (2002)
Mike B
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The Office (UK) has been re-released as a 10th anniversary special edition box set including the previously releasedThe Office: The Complete Second Series . This ground breaking mockumentary will never date and remains as brilliant now as when first screened. This is not just comedy, this is social commentary featuring one of the most identifiable TV characters since Basil Fawlty. Series two continues on from where series one left off with Swindon and Slough branches now merged and with a new boss for David.
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The Loner (Le solitaire) (1987)
Ray N
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The Loner is a well-structured, well-acted police drama with plenty of interesting characters and situations, plus the charisma and charm of Jean-Paul Belmondo. The Loner is included in the four disc set French Screen Icons: Jean-Paul Belmondo 3 from Madman that also includes The Professional (1981), The Outside Man (1983) and Amazon (2000).
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Mon
30.1.12
Girl Who Played with Fire, The: Original Extended Version (Blu-ray) (2009)
Dean M
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Flickan som lekte med elden is, in all forms, an attempt to fill some of the blanks in Lisbeth Salander's story. In novel form, it was a raging success. Unfortunately, weaker writing and direction make the film versions a lot less interesting. Not helping matters any is that this extended version is presented on a disc that even a pirate hobbyist would turn their nose up at. Distributors, please take note: when you release discs like this, it is not only yourselves that you hurt.
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