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Ads: A tiny piece of self-promotion

Yes, that’s right it is That Time Again, it is Time for some Ads. We run ads, we could run your ads. So, if you want to advertise on The Movie Boards please get in touch and next time you see an ad on The Movie Boards, it could be one of yours. Also, if…

WA State Government Purchases Bob Hawke’s Childhood Home

The Western Australia State Government has officially purchased the childhood residence of Australia’s 23rd Prime Minister Bob Hawke, following settlement of the property. The West Leederville house has had only one owner since Mr. Hawke’s parents sold it in 1981, to a buyer who has maintained an awareness of its historic significance. It was purchased…

Smokey and the Bandit 2

Director Hal Needham Starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field, Jackie Gleason & Jerry Reed Rated M Score 4/6 The Bandit goes on another cross-country run, transporting an elephant from Florida to Texas. And, once again, Sheriff Buford T. Justice is on his tail. Well it looks like I am going to have round out the trilogy…

The Melbourne Boxing Day Test!!

Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Martin Pakula was at the MCG today to thank all Victorians for their efforts and sacrifice to stop the spread of coronavirus and make events like the Test possible. “Victorians have worked incredibly hard to make the MCG Test possible – now we can all enjoy one of…

Crackerjack

Director Paul Moloney Staring Mick Molloy, Bill Hunter, John Clarke, Judith Lucy & Samuel Johnson Rated M Score 3/6 When dwindling membership and increasing overheads makes a local bowling club and prime candidate for a takeover, it’s all hands-on deck to save the club. I have vague memories of watching Crackerjack when it was originally…

Month of Basketball for Victoria in 2021

Victoria will be the home of the National Basketball League next year, hosting an exclusive four-week NBL Melbourne Hub featuring all nine NBL teams from 20 February. Acting Minister for Tourism, Sport and Major Events Jaclyn Symes has confirmed that Victoria has secured the basketball bonanza which will see 39 games of the NBL regular…

Mr. Accident

Director Yahoo Serious Starring Yahoo Serious, Helen Dallimore, David Field Rated PG Score 5/6 A very clumsy man and his UFO-obsessed girlfriend discover a plan made by his boss to market eggs laced with nicotine. I have now watched all three Yahoo Serious movies. Is that a good thing? Well … I suppose it is…

Time to go back to the cinemas?

Screen Australia invites all Australians to rediscover the wonder of the big screen this summer. The Our Summer of Cinema campaign will promote a number of high-profile titles releasing theatrically, including The Dry (1 January), Penguin Bloom (21 January), High Ground (28 January) and Firestarter (18 February). Screen Australia in collaboration with each of the…

First Ginninderry Community Park Opened

Ginninderry welcomes its first major community park in Strathnairn. At 2.7 hectares the park features modern play equipment, designated picnic areas and high-quality amenities. Minister for Housing and Suburban Development Yvette Berry said that this new park has a network of circulation paths, a boardwalk across the pond and wetland system that provides visitors with…