The Australian Greens have today announced they will introduce a private members bill in the Senate to end WA’s shark cull. “Our Bill ends the exemption to the EPBC Act that has allowed Colin Barnett’s cruel cull to go ahead. It will also prevent the Federal Environment Minister from granting any future exemptions to the…
The Counselor
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Director Ridley Scott Starring Michael Fassbender, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz Rated MA Score 3/6 A lawyer finds himself in over his head when he gets involved in drug trafficking. Okay I remember that in my review for Pompeii I championed Ridley Scott’s abilities as a director over Paul W S Anderson’s. Now I feel that…
Victorian Government welcomes Australian release of I, Frankenstein
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The Victorian Government welcomes the recent Australia-wide release of the new, Melbourne-made movie, I, Frankenstein which has grossed more than $71 million world-wide. “Securing the pre-production, filming and post-production for Melbourne saw more than $35.5 million spent in Victoria,” Minister for Innovation Louise Asher commented. “I, Frankenstein employed 1,176 Victorians, including more than 400 extras.…
Pompeii
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Director Paul W.S. Anderson Starring Kit Harington, Emily Browning, Kiefer Sutherland & Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Rated M Score 2.5/6 A slave-turned-gladiator finds himself in a race against time to save his true love, who has been betrothed to a corrupt Roman Senator. As Mount Vesuvius erupts, he must fight to save his beloved as Pompeii crumbles…
Hansel and Gretel & the 420 witch
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… I threw up just a little bit in my mouth when the credits rolled. Director Duane Journey Staring Molly C. Quinn, Michael Welch, Lara Flynn Boyle Rated MA Score 0/6 A brother and sister battle a witch who lures teenagers into her suburban home with her special blend of marijuana where she then proceeds…
Who’s winning the fast food wars?
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Ok here is something to think about the next time you’re about to go to go through your favourite drive-through. According to recent research released by Roy Morgan last year, more than half the population (just over 55%) of Australians visited at least one fast food restaurant in an average four-week period, for either takeaway…
Green Street 3 Never Back Down
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Director James Nunn Starring Scott Adkins, Kacey Barnfield, Joey Ansah Rated UK:18 Score 2.5 An old firm leader returns to Green Street for Revanche after receiving a call that his little brother was killed, but is he able to cope with a new type of hooliganism and can he find his killer? There are sequels…
ACCC warns about Flight MH370 Malware scam
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I suppose we are going to have to file this one there is no limits to the lengths some people will go file, The ACCC has issued a warning to people searching for information of Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 to be on guard as scammers are sending links to stories infected with malware. ACCC Deputy…
AFP launch New Cyber safety video
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Students from Woolooware High School helped The Australian Federal Police launch a new cyber safety video as part of its school cyber safety program. AFP Coordinator Strategic Initiatives Dr Jenny Cartwright explained that the idea for “If your phone could talk” was developed by students from Woolooware High School last year as part of NSW…
I declare War
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Directors Jason Lapeyre & Robert Wilson Starring Siam Yu, Kolton Stewart, Gage Munroe, Michael Friend Rated MA Score 6/6 Summer war games between neighbourhood kids turns deadly serious when jealousy and betrayal enter the mix. Wow, holy shit, oh my god. Possibly one of the stranger sentences that I have started a review with, but…