Something to think about next Christmas

According to Roy Morgan Research’s Young Australians Survey reveal that almost nine out of every 10 (87%) Aussie children aged 6-13 would have received some cash for Christmas. Norman Morris, Industry Communications Director, Roy Morgan Research explained that the research revealed that just over 22% of kids are given between $50 and $100, 20% receive…

Drive Hard

Director Brian Trenchard-Smith Starring John Cusack, Thomas Jane, Zoe Ventoura Rated MA Score 2/6 A former race car driver is abducted by a mysterious thief and forced to be the wheel-man for a crime that puts them both in the sights of the cops and the mob. A ninety minute nap would have been better…

Paddington

Director Paul King Staring Hugh Bonneville, Sally Hawkins, Julie Walters and the voice of Ben Whishaw Rated G Score 4/6 Adapted from Michael Bond’s universally beloved books and from the producer of Harry Potter and Gravity, PADDINGTON follows the journey of an optimistic and polite young bear from Peru who travels to London in search…

The Mule

Directors Tony Mahony & Angus Sampson Staring Hugo Weaving, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell Rated MA Score 5/6 In 1983, a naive man with lethal narcotics hidden in his stomach is detained by Australian Federal Police. Alone and afraid, ‘the Mule’ makes a desperate choice; to defy his bodily functions and withhold the evidence…literally. And by…

Vic Gov announces $1.18 Mill in production investment

Minister for Creative Industries, Martin Foley, today announced the seven projects that will share $1.18 million in funding from Film Victoria’s Assigned Production Investment program. These seven projects will support over 300 job opportunities in Victorian film and television.” Mr Foley commented “We’re helping our film and TV industry grow and cementing Victoria’s reputation as…

These Final Hours

Director Zak Hilditch Starring Nathan Phillips & Angourie Rice Rated MA Score 6/6 A self-obsessed young man makes his way to the party-to-end-all-parties on the last day on Earth, but ends up saving the life of a little girl searching for her father. Their relationship ultimately leads him on the path to redemption. I remember…

Deon Kenzie sets new T38 1500m world record

Tasmania’s Deon Kenzie has run faster than any Para-athlete before him, clocking a new 1500m world record in the T38 classification of 4.08.51 in Hobart on Saturday afternoon. Kenzie had previously won a bronze medal in his classification for the 1500m at the IPC World Championships in Lyon. The previous 1500m T38 world record mark…

Jarhead 2: Field of Fire

Director Don Michael Paul Starring Josh Kelly, Danielle Savre & Cole Hauser Rated MA Score 3.5/6 Corporal Chris Merrimette is put in charge of a unit whose next mission is to resupply a remote outpost on the edge of Taliban-controlled territory. While driving through the hostile Helmand province, a Navy SEAL flags down their convoy…

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Sector 4: Extraction

Director Oliver Gruner Starring Olivier Gruner, Salman Bokhari, Steven Dell Rated USA: R Score 1/6 An elite band of mercenaries is caught behind enemy lines and left for dead. When their mission leader escapes war torn Sector 4, he pledges to return, leaving “No One Left Behind.” I’ll admit it that I really haven’t seen…

Extraction

Director Tony Giglio Staring Jon Foo, Falk Hentschel, Vinnie Jones Rated NR Score 4/6 Mercy Callo is a U.S. Black Ops soldier who finds himself the only survivor of a botched prisoner extraction mission. Forced to fight his way out of a maximum-security Chechen prison, he must keep his target alive in order to save…

American Muscle

Director Ravi Dhar Staring Nick Principe, Robin Sydney, Todd Farmer Rated MA Score 4/6 John Falcon did 10 years of hard time in prison. Now he’s got 24 hours to get revenge on every person who had a hand in sending him there. I was very familiar with director Ravi Dhar as American Muscle was…

£15 billion investment announced in England’s roads

A £15 billion plan to triple levels of spending by the end of the decade to increase the capacity and condition of England’s roads, has been announced by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin and Chief Secretary to the Treasury Danny Alexander. “Today I am setting out the biggest, boldest and most far-reaching roads programme for decades.…

Choose the correct sunnies

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is encouraging the community to choose the best protection for their eyes. ACCC Deputy Chair Delia Rickard explained that in Australia, sunglasses must be sold with the correct lens category clearly marked to help consumers choose the right pair for their needs and avoid hazards. “Australians are exposed to…

Something for Mr Abbott to think about

Okay in the light of the recent cuts to the ABC here is something for the government to take into consideration. According to recent research released by Roy Morgan almost 11.8 million Australians 14+ (61%) cited at least one ABC or ABC2 television show they ‘especially choose to watch’ in the year to September 2014—and…

National Drug Strategy Household Survey released

According to The National Drug Strategy Household Survey released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare In 2013, over 40% of Australians smoked daily, drank alcohol in ways that put them at risk of harm or used an illicit drug in the previous 12 months. AIHW spokesperson Geoff Neideck explained that the report…