April is shaping up to be an absolute cracker for Sydney peeps. The For Film’s Sake Festival (formerly WOW) runs from April 26 – 30 and the program has just been announced. “This is a Festival unlike any other. Through partnerships with community organisations and corporate partners, FFS is shifting the film experience from beyond…
Power Rangers – 2017
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Director Dean Israelite Staring Dacre Montgomery, Naomi Scott, RJ Cyler & Elizabeth Banks Rated M Score 4.5/6 A group of high-school kids, who are infused with unique superpowers, harness their abilities in order to save the world. For those of you who might not Know Power Rangers is the third film of the Power Rangers…
Beauty and the Beast – 2017
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Director Bill Condon Staring Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans Rated PG Score 4/6 Disney’s animated classic takes on a new form, with a widened mythology and an all-star cast. A young prince, imprisoned in the form of a beast, can be freed only by true love. What may be his only opportunity arrives when…
Conspiracy
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Director Aram Rapport Staring Frank Grillo, Minnie Driver, John Leguizamo & Maggie Q Rated M Score 4/6 In the not so distant future, a team of white collar criminals are enlisted by the Federal government to thwart a cyber-attack that threatens to bankrupt the United States of America. Just in case you have a bit…
Underworld: Blood wars
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Director Anna Foerster Staring Kate Beckinsale, Theo James, Tobias Menzies Rated MA Score 2/6 Vampire death dealer, Selene fights to end the eternal war between the Lycan clan and the Vampire faction that betrayed her. For going into this one no I did not do my homework and rewatch any of the previous movies from…
SketchSHE to host Megastar Mobile Talent Competition
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Aussie YouTube comedy group SketchSHE has signed on as the first global host of the world’s first mobile talent competition, Megastar, following the announcement of DanceOn, a dance-focused entertainment company co-founded by Madonna, as the first performers. The SketchSHE trio, comprised of three models-cum-comedians Shae-Lee Shackleford, Lana Kington and Madison Lloyd, are best known for…
MAC Footy Express Services to Adelaide Oval
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Footy fans will have access to free public transport this year with new and expanded MAC Footy Express services announced for the 2017 season. The Motor Accident Commission, the Adelaide and Port Adelaide football clubs and the State Government have again come together to offer free public transport to Adelaide Oval for the AFL season,…
Airport Bus Route for Canberra
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The first Transport Canberra buses commenced servicing the terminal at Canberra Airport today, providing frequent and affordable public transport for Canberrans and visitors, seven days a week. “In another improvement to Canberra’s public transport network, I’m excited to announce that buses will begin servicing Canberra Airport’s passenger terminal from today. Customers now have access to…
Doctor Who: Death to the Daleks
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Director Michael E. Briant (as Michael Briant) Staring Jon Pertwee, Elisabeth Sladen, Duncan Lamont Rated G Score 3/6 The TARDIS suffers an energy drain and crash-lands on the planet Exxilon. The Doctor and his companion Sarah Jane Smith are subsequently embroiled in a conflict between the Daleks and the human Marine Space Corp expedition, over…
Queensland State Government a Major Sponsor of QRL Maroon Festival
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Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk recently attended the official opening of the Queensland Rugby League’s Maroon Festival, announcing the Queensland Government as a major sponsor of the event. The Premier said the inaugural festival, running from 28–31 May 2017 at South Bank Parklands, will enhance the experience of the State of Origin for all fans of the…
Iron Fist
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Creator Scott Buck Staring Finn Jones, Jessica Henwick, Jessica Stroup Rated MA Score 3/6 A young man is bestowed with incredible martial arts skills and a mystical force known as the Iron Fist. While sitting down to right this review I am about two-thirds of my way through the new series Iron Fist. Because of…
Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station 50th anniversary
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ACT Minister for the Environment and Heritage, Mick Gentleman, attend a ceremony today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Honeysuckle Creek Tracking Station, which played a vital part in broadcasting the first TV images of the moon landing. “I am very proud to honour the hardworking men and women who served at the Honeysuckle…
Free Bus Travel for Seniors during Seniors Week
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Seniors Card holders can travel for free on public transport during ACT Seniors Week 2017 (18 March – 26 March), Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris said today. “Seniors Week is all about celebrating the contribution our senior citizens make to our community. It’s great to be able to offer all seniors free…
New Number Plate Slogan for Canberra
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ACT Chief Minister has announced that the ACT will have a new number plate slogan after Canberrans voted for – ‘Canberra -The Bush Capital’. “More than 8000 votes were made for a new slogan and to keep an existing slogan – ‘Canberra The Nation’s Capital’. Canberra drivers will be able to choose between the two…
Dominion
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Created by Vaun Wilmott Staring Roxanne McKee, Christopher Egan, Tom Wisdom Rated MA Score 3/6 Follows the perilous journey of a rebellious young soldier who discovers he’s the unlikely savior of humanity. For those of you who might interested Dominion was loosely based on the 2010 movie Legion which was directed by Scott Stewart. Dominion…
Commemorative Coins Launched on Commonwealth Day for GC2018
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Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones has launched the first two commemorative coins for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games on Commonwealth Day. Ms. Jones was joined by the Acting Gold Coast Mayor Donna Gates and Royal Australian Mint CEO Ross MacDiarmid for the Commonwealth Day celebrations at the Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre. “With the…
Hard Target 2
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Director Roel Reiné Staring Scott Adkins, Amarin Cholvibul, Thira Chutikul Rated MA Score 2/6 Retired mixed martial artist Wes “The Jailor” Baylor can’t refuse a million-dollar purse he’s offered for one final bout in Myanmar. But when he arrives for the fight, he learns he’s been tricked into becoming the target of a human hunt.…
Gantz 0
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Directors Yasushi Kawamura, Keiichi Saitô Staring Chris Jai Alex, Lucien Dodge, Saori Hayami Rated MA Score 3/6 Teams of recently deceased people who’ve been revived and given high-tech weapons must cooperate to defeat an army of monster in Tokyo and Osaka. Gantz 0 is a 3D computer generated movie based on a manga series from…