On the 5th April a local man from Wallsend, Ian Kidd, embarked on an 1800km solo bike ride from the southernmost part of the Australian mainland in Victoria, Wilson’s Promontory, to Newcastle along the East coast of Australia. He aims to raise much-needed funds for his local Lifeline centre as well as create a greater…
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Shooshfest – silent short film competition
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In a bold leap for Australian cinema, Shooshfest stakes its claim as Australia’s first-ever silent short film competition. Far from your run-of-the-mill festival, Shooshfest invites creators from all walks of life – not just filmmakers – to weave cinematic magic without uttering a single word. No verbose monologues, no whispered secrets, no foley – just…
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Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2023
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Stephen King, Annie Lennox, Werner Herzog, Iggy Pop, Arthur Agee from Hoop Dreams and the Vincent Motorcycle all have one thing in common they are Iconic – the theme for Melbourne Documentary Film Festival’s 8th edition which draws from over 50 of the best local Australian documentaries in addition to canvassing a cavalcade of the…
MDFF 2023 – The Burnt Half
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Director Stephen de Villiers Rated E Score 5/6 Melbourne Documentary Film Festival Kangaroo Island, a unique, remote community, where we meet some of the individuals most affected by the 2020 fires and look at the emotional, psychological, and physical toil these individuals had to endure during the fires and their aftermath. Most pressingly, as the…
Fletch
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Director Michael Ritchie Starring Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Score 5/6 Rated M Irwin M. “Fletch” Fletcher is a newspaper reporter being offered a large sum to off a cancerous millionaire, but is on the run, risking his job and finding clues when it’s clear the man is healthy. On a whim I brought…
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
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Director James Gunn Starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldaña, Dave Bautista, Karen Gillan, Pom Klementieff, Vin Diesel,Bradley Cooper Rated M Score 3/6 Still reeling from the loss of Gamora, Peter Quill rallies his team to defend the universe and one of their own – a mission that could mean the end of the Guardians if not…
Goran Stolevski’s Of an Age Wins 2023 Ferguson Film Prize
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The Coffs Coast’s Screenwave International Film Festival has announced the recipient of the 2023 Ferguson Film Prize as Australian-Macedonian director Goran Stolevski for his Melbourne-set coming of age romance, Of an Age. The Ferguson Film Prize, which includes a trophy, a $3000 personal cash prize, and an official award accreditation, is bequeathed by Australian film…
CorkageFee Launches in Australia and New Zealand
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CorkageFee, the popular restaurant guide for wine enthusiasts, has announced its official launch in Australia and New Zealand. The app now features a comprehensive directory of restaurants, wineries, wine clubs, and wine-related businesses in both countries. “Our app is a unique community for wine enthusiasts and businesses alike, and we’re excited to bring it to…