Those of you who have been following The Movie Boards for awhile maybe aware of a few years ago of my ill-fated road trip with the Old Man to Sydney the highlights of the trip being that due to my beer barrel physique combine with my use of a wheelchair meant that I was unable…
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Border Politics to Premier at HRAF in Melbourne on May 15
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The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival will screen the world premiere of Border Politics on 15 May in Melbourne. Border Politics follows human rights barrister Julian Burnside as he crosses the globe to examine the treatment of refugees. The documentary highlights refugee and asylum seeker policies enforced in developed countries. Julian Burnside compares the…
Stateside Interview
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A big thank you to Ethan from the band Stateside for taking the time to answer some questions. When and how did Stateside form? Stateside actually started out in high school! Erin, Brendan and Ethan all attended a school called Music Industry College, and from there the only thing missing was drums and after multiple…
Brisbane Based Stateside is Touring in February
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In support of their EP “Naïve”, Brisbane based band “Stateside” is getting ready to hit the road and showcase what they do best … Rocking in a tour that will see the band perform in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. This five-piece alternative rock band fronted by Erin Reus on lead vocals, with Ethan Laenen (lead…
Indigo Lake Melbourne Premiere
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Indigo Lake, a neo-noir story of an artist, his muse, and her brutal husband, is set to thrill Australian Melbourne audiences in December. In a gripping story of murderous adultery, the film explores the deeper theme of what an artist must sacrifice to make ‘real’ art. Aimed squarely at an adult audience, Indigo Lake is…
Mondo Yakuza
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Director Addison Heath Starring Kenji Shimada, Skye Medusa, Saya Minami, Glen Maynard, Cris Cochrane & Rob Stanfield Rated R Score 5/6 Ichiro Kataki, a violent Yakuza gang member travels to Melbourne, Australia after his beloved sister Yuko is brutally murdered by a group of criminals. Hell bent on vengeance he teams up with Cassidy Arizona,…
Empty Investment Properties? Rent, Sell or Pay Tax.
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The Andrews Labor Government is urging investors with empty properties in inner Melbourne to sell them or rent them, or face paying more under new laws designed to boost supply and meet growing demand for housing. Premier Daniel Andrews made the call to action while visiting Darebin today – an area where it is estimated…
Fags In The Fast Lane to Screen at Cinema Nova
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Melbourne filmmaker Josh Sinbad Collins’ camp, rock ‘n’ roll feature film, ‘Fags In The Fast Lane’ will be screened over three consecutive nights at Cinema Nova on November 29 & 30 and December 1, after returning from a successful festival run across Europe and the US. Narrated by Tex Perkins, the film is described as…
Village Cinemas to Unveil M-City Monash Cinema Site
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Village Cinemas will welcome an all-new cinema site located in Melbourne’s largest mixed-use precinct, M-City Monash. Village Cinemas will be introducing a new cinema complex that features an array of cinema and entertainment offerings including an innovative food and beverage component. Chris Stanley, Divisional CFO at Village Cinemas Australia explained that the proposed cinemas occupy…
Melbourne to Host World Cup Qualifier
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Melbourne will host the blockbuster final match of the qualifying phase of the 2018 FIFA World Cup between Australia and Thailand this September. Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren today confirmed that the much-anticipated clash will take place at the Melbourne Rectangular Stadium on Tuesday, 5 September. “Our World Cup dream is up…