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Cagefighter

Director Jesse Quinones Starring  Jonathan Good, Alex Montagnani, Gina Gershon Rated PG-13 Score 3.5/6 Reiss is the greatest champion to ever fight in a LEGENDS cage. But when promoter Max Black pits him against wrestling superstar Randy Stone, Reiss finds himself in the toughest fight of his life. Alright, I’m not entirely sure what drew…

Australia Post and Beyond Blue Send out Five million Connection Postcards

Five million mailboxes, including every regional and rural home across Australia, will receive a special prepaid postcard this May, thanks to an expanded campaign between Australia Post and Beyond Blue. In response to the pressing need for mental health support, Australia Post and Beyond Blue have significantly increased distribution of their annual campaign, adding an…

Two Men Went to War

Director John Henderson Starring Kenneth Cranham, Leo Bill & Derek Jacobi Rated PG Score 5/6 Based on the true story of two British Army dentists who in 1942, eager to see action, go A.W.O.L. and invade occupied France on their own. God bless the lunatics, I just love that line from the movie. I’ve watched…

Olivia Colman & John Lithgow Starring in JIMPA

Shooting has now entered its third week on the Screen Australia-supported JIMPA, the new film from acclaimed Australian writer/director Sophie Hyde (Good Luck to You, Leo Grande) starring Academy-Award Winner Olivia Colman (The Favourite, The Lost Daughter) and Golden Globe Winner John Lithgow (Killers Of The Flower Moon, The Crown, The Old Man). Following filming…

Principal Photography Underway on First Light

Principal Photography is underway on First Light, an upcoming Australian-Filipino Co-production directed by James J. Robinson, with principal production funding from Screen Australia. Ruby Ruiz is set to star in her first role following her celebrated performance in Amazon’s Expats, with Diamond Star of the Philippines and veteran actress Maricel Soriano (Mother Nanny), Rez Cortez…

Australian Movies Headed to Cannes 2024

Three Australian titles have been selected for the 77th Festival de Cannes in France, which runs from 14 – 25 May 2024. Making their respective world premieres are Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Surfer and Withered Blossoms. Academy Award-winning writer/director George Miller will unveil his next action adventure, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga with…

Bloodsport

Director Newt Arnold Starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Donald Gibb, Leah Ayres, Bolo Yeung Rated R Score 3.5/6 When a martial arts-trained soldier learns of an underground fight-to-the-death tournament through the last words of his dying sensei, he must travel to Hong Kong while avoiding capture from his military superiors so he can fight his way…

Lifeline Data Reveal Cost-of-Living Pressures Increasing

Data released today reveals around 500 calls to Lifeline each day are related to financial management, employment, or housing insecurity. Of this number, around 50 are focused on concerns related to homelessness. Lifeline Australia CEO Colin Seery said it was important for anyone struggling to know that the organisation is available 24/7 to provide support.…