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Director Johannes Roberts Starring Mandy Moore, Claire Holt, Matthew Modine Rated M Score 3/6 Two sisters vacationing in Mexico are trapped in a shark cage at the bottom of the ocean. With less than an hour of oxygen left and great white sharks circling nearby, they must fight to survive. The only reason I was…

Al Cossar Appointed New Artistic Director of Melbourne International Film Festival

The board of Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF) is thrilled to announce today the appointment of the festival’s new Artistic Director, Al Cossar. “Both MIFF and Victorian audiences have benefitted from the extraordinary vision of Michelle Carey. Over the past eight years, the festivals that she curated have confirmed her status as a truly international…

Alexa and Hotel Transylvania

Beginning today, Alexa customers and their families can enjoy summer bedtime stories voiced by their favorite Hotel Transylvania actors including Andy Samberg (Johnny), Steve Buscemi (Wayne the werewolf), Keegan-Michael Key (Murray the mummy), Fran Drescher (Eunice), and Asher Blinkoff (Dennis). A new story, nursery rhyme, or joke read by the popular cast will be available…

Pandemic

Director John Suits Starring Rachel Nichols, Alfie Allen, Missi Pyle Rated MA Score 0/6 A virus of epic proportions has overtaken the planet. There are more infected than uninfected, and humanity is losing its grip on survival. Its only hope is finding a cure and keeping the infected contained. Lauren is a doctor, who, after…

Dead Again in Tombstone

Director Roel Reiné Starring Danny Trejo, Jake Busey, Elysia Rotaru Rated MA Score 3/6 Guerrero returns from the dead once more to protect a stolen relic from getting into the hands of a gang of soldiers, which will ultimately cause hell upon earth. Westerns are a favourite genre of mine and considering that there are…

VEGEMITE POPCORN!!!

Australian Cinema and Entertainment group, Village Entertainment has today announced a collaboration between Village & Event Cinemas and VEGEMITE. Village & Event Cinemas is the exclusive home to a brand-new VEGEMITE flavour for Gourmet Premium Popcorn coming to theatres this July. Australia’s favourite spread combined with Australia’s favourite movie snack has led to a pairing…

HMAS Tobruk Scuttled Off Queensland Coast

Ex-HMAS Tobruk has now joined Queensland’s list of artificial reefs, becoming a premier dive site in the waters off Bundaberg and Hervey Bay. The ex-navy ship has been flooded with water via pneumatic valves and will sit on the ocean floor in the Great Sandy Marine Park. Minister for the Environment Leeanne Enoch said the…

ACT Government Investing in Live Music Scene

Minister for the Arts and Community Events Gordon Ramsay announced recently that the ACT Government is investing $108,000 to ensure Canberra’s live music scene continues to thrive. “Canberra is brimming with talented musicians and we’ll be working closely with MusicACT to strengthen live music opportunities in the Capital,” Minister Ramsay commented “The funding will support…

DC Universe A New Subscription Service

DC Universe is a first-of-its kind digital subscription service that gives fans access to exclusive content and experiences not available anywhere else (It should be noted that currently DC Universe is only available in the US). With membership, fans will enjoy all-new original live-action and animated series, classic TV series and films, a curated selection…

Victorian School Breakfasts 5 Million Served

Victoria’s Labor Government’s School Breakfast Clubs have served five million meals to students across Victoria, ensuring they start their school day on a full stomach, ready to learn. Minister for Education James Merlino this morning joined students at Morwell Park Primary School, one of the 500 schools that serve up free and healthy Victorian-produced breakfasts.…

Michael McIntyre Returning to Saturday Nights

Michael McIntyre is back on BBC One this autumn as his Big Show gets even bigger, returning for eight shows in its longest ever run. The popular Saturday night entertainment show will be back with more superstar celebrity guests, more music and even more laughs. Plus there are more chances for the audience to get…

Ocean’s 8 Hits $100 Million Domestically

In a recent statement Jeff Goldstein, President of Domestic Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures’ “Ocean’s 8” crossed $100 million at the domestic box office this past weekend. The film now stands as the 10th-highest-grossing film of the year domestically. “Since its opening, ‘Ocean’s 8’ has been delighting…

$1.2Mill to Extend Wi-Fi in Shepparton

The Andrews Labor Government is investing $1.2 million to connect more residents, visitors and businesses in the Shepparton region by partnering with the City of Greater Shepparton to extend the free public Wi-Fi network beyond the central business district. The project will help boost the region’s visitor economy and enhance digital inclusion by connecting people…

Manos: The Hands of Fate

Director Harold P. Warren Starring Tom Neyman, John Reynolds, Diane Mahree, Hal Warren, Jackey Neyman Score 0.5/6 A family gets lost on the road and stumbles upon a hidden, underground, devil-worshiping cult led by the fearsome Master and his servant Torgo. Writer/director/producer/actor Harold P. Warren was an insurance salesman (later a fertilizer salesman) from El…

The Cobbler

Director Tom McCarthy Starring Adam Sandler, Melonie Diaz, Steve Buscemi Rated M Score 1/6 A cobbler, bored of his everyday life, stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to become other people and see the world in a different way. The unfestival director saved something that could be described as being a little cruel…

Circle

Director Aaron Hann & Mario Miscione Starring Allegra Masters, Aimee McKay, Ashley Key Rated M Score 5/6 Held captive and faced with their imminent executions, fifty strangers are forced to choose the one person among them who deserves to live. This is a kind of interesting movie and a rather interesting choice as a movie…