Director Joshua Michael Stern Staring Ashton Kutcher, Dermot Mulroney, Josh Gad Rated M Score 3/6 The story of Steve Jobs’ ascension from college dropout into one of the most revered creative entrepreneurs of the 20th century. I’m conflicted about this one, I maybe a film geek instead of a computer nerd so I am not…
Dr Alan Turing has recently been given a posthumous pardon under the Royal Prerogative of Mercy by the Queen after receiving a request from Justice Secretary Chris Grayling. There has been a long campaign to clear Dr Turing’s name, including a well-supported e-petition and Private Member’s Bill along with support from leading scientists such as…
With only 6 days until the end of 2013 and the recent publication of Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Measures of Australia’s Progress 2013 Publication, there are a few things to take into consideration if you going to get the best out of your 2014. “Our latest Measures of Australia’s Progress (MAP) publication tells you what’s…
The Department of Immigration and Border Protection today granted an additional significant investor visa, just in time for Christmas. The recipient, Santa Claus, has committed to investing in local toy manufacturers as an alternative to his elves in the North Pole, ensuring all children in Australia receive their toys on time and helping to bolster…
Director Uwe Boll Staring Til Schweiger, Emmanuelle Vaugier, Natalia Avelon Rated MA Score 1/6 An ex-special forces soldier turned boatman is hired by a journalist to investigate a top-secret military base on a nearby island. Yes I know there is a general rule ‘never watch a movie directed by Uwe Boll … ever’. But sometimes…
Victorian Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Louise Asher has recently announced that six screen projects (two for film and four for television) have received a total of $1.8 million in funding through Film Victoria’s Production Investment program. Ms Asher explained that the Investment Program aims to support local filmmakers in maintaining Victoria’s reputation…
The Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Geoff Brown recently presented an Honorary Rank of Flight Lieutenant (FLTLT) to 93 year old World War II pilot Ken Wright. Air Marshal Brown said it was important to remember the contribution of past Air Force members that helped shape Air Force today. “The values of respect, excellence,…
Director Rawson Marshall Thurber Staring Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts Rated MA Score 1.5/6 A veteran pot dealer creates a fake family as part of his plan to move a huge shipment of weed into the U.S. from Mexico. I really did not have any intentions of actually watching this one, but found myself…
The ACCC is warning shoppers to be on the look-out for a fake Woolworths customer satisfaction survey that asks for bank account details in exchange for a $150 gift voucher. There has been a surge in reports to the ACCC with 140 complaints received since the scam resurfaced at the start of September. “Last year,…
Director Peter Hyams Staring Jean-Claude Van Damme, Orlando Jones, Tom Everett Scott Rated MA Score 2.5/6 Deep within a forest on the US-Canadian border, two sworn enemies must work together to escape a ruthless drug cartel hell-bent on retrieving a drug shipment which went missing there. Considering the director this had the potential to be…