By Lindsay Osborne In dealing with the COVID-19 threat, it’s a fact that wearing a face mask is not only effective but also the responsible thing to do. Face masks stop the spread of the virus in exhaled breath and also prevent aerosol clouds of CoVid from building up in closed areas. So far, so…
Oliver: The Most Popular Victorian Baby Name for Boys in 2020
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Oliver has taken out top spot as the most popular boys’ baby name in Victoria for the seventh year running, while the always strong-performer Charlotte has reclaimed prime position for the girls. Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes today revealed the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages list of most popular baby names in 2020 – a year…
John Butler to star at event for WA’s forests
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Tickets are selling fast for a special event in Manjimup on Saturday January 23 starting at 5pm, which will celebrate Western Australia’s unique forests. Internationally renowned singer song writer John Butler will appear in concert ahead of an outdoor screening of the award-winning documentary Cry of the Forests at the Sandra Donovan Sound Shell in…
Rogue
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Director MJ Bassett Starring Megan Fox, Philip Winchester, Greg Kriek Rated MA Score 2/6 O’Hara is a mercenary leading a squad of soldiers on their mission to rescue hostages in remote part of Africa. Unfortunately, the mission goes wrong, and the team are stranded, forced to survive against the local rebels and a lioness. Okay,…
Three Firefighting Helicopters Stationed in the ACT for Bushfire Season
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Three helicopters have arrived at the ACT Rural Fire Service Helibase ready to assist in firefighting efforts to protect Canberra this bushfire season. Minister for Police and Emergency Services Mick Gentleman said the ACT Government was funding resources like the three helicopters to protect Canberrans throughout each bushfire season. “Last bushfire season, these helicopters were…
Warner Brothers Greenlights 3 Movies for 2023
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Warner Bros. Pictures have announced the release dates for three upcoming theatrical titles: “Furiosa,” “Coyote vs. Acme” and “The Color Purple” musical feature. Each film is scheduled to hit theaters worldwide in 2023. The announcement was made today by Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group. writer/director/producer George Miller’s “Furiosa,” a prequel to his hit…
BLADER a Visually Localized Superhero Series
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Director Junya Okabe Starring Sarah Zeemá, Roberta Sparta, Grant Gerber, Yvonne Lu & Antuone Torbert Score 3/6 How many people out there watched Power Rangers episodes in either the 90’s or 00’s? For the record I did during high school. Well at least until I was about 15. I found Power Rangers to be boringly…
Footscay Train Station to become Gateway between Melbourne’s West and CBD
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Train passengers at Footscray are set to be big winners in Victoria’s Big Build as the station will become a key gateway between Melbourne’s west and the CBD with projects like the Metro Tunnel and Melbourne Airport Rail. Acting Victorian Premier and Minister for Transport Infrastructure Jacinta Allan visited Footscray Station, which will give Victorians…
Wonder Woman 1984
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Director Patty Jenkins Starring Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig Rated M Score 3/6 Fast forward to the 1980s as Wonder Woman’s next big screen adventure finds her facing an all-new foe: The Cheetah. Okay, the popular opinion regarding Wonder Woman 1984 is that it is a crap movie. If you go by IMDB ratings…
Ads: A tiny piece of self-promotion
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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
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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
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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!!
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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…
Free Public Travel for Victorians on Christmas and New Year’s Day
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The Andrews Labor Government will provide free public transport on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day to make sure Victorians can celebrate and reconnect with family and friends across the state. On Christmas Day, metropolitan and regional public transport will run to a regular public holiday timetable and will be free from 3am until 3am…