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Back to the Future Trilogy

Director Robert Zemeckis Staring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd Rated PG Score 6/6 This might be a little different to most of my other reviews for the simple reason that with this revisit I’m rolling three movies into one review, if this review is written with any degree of success is yet to be seen.…

The Favorite Casino for Home-town Gamblers

Here is something to consider In Monaco, citizens are forbidden from the local Monte Carlo casino. According to recent research released by Roy Morgan 1.4 million Australian adults (7.8%) gambled on poker machines or table games at a casino—whether locally, out of town, or overseas—within the last 12 months. “After 2013’s stoush in Sydney, Echo…

The Harry Hill Movie

Director Steve Bendelack Staring Harry Hill, Julie Walters, Johnny Vegas & Matt Lucas Rated PG (UK) Score 4/6 When he thinks his hamster Abu has just a week to live, Harry Hill and his gran take the hamster to Blackpool. However, Harry’s twin Otto wants to kidnap Abu and sends Ed and Kisko to pursue…

Hercules

Director Brett Ratner Starring Dwayne Johnson, John Hurt, Ian McShane Rated M Score 3/6 Having endured his legendary twelve labors, Hercules, the Greek demigod, has his life as a sword-for-hire tested when the King of Thrace and his daughter seek his aid in defeating a tyrannical warlord. After recently watching The Legend of Hercules starring…

Bingeing on Jonah from Tonga Preview Binge

The ABC has announced that during the recent ‘Jonah from Tonga Preview Binge’ on iview there was 551,000 plays of Jonah from Tonga making it the most played program on iview over the weekend. “The Jonah preview binge re-writes the traditional TV rule book but is also creating huge anticipation for the broadcast premiere at…

Screen Australia announces funding for 16 projects

Screen Australia has announced over $550,000 in funding for 16 feature film projects, backing a number of debut and second-time writers, directors and producers – including many making the transition into features for the first time after creating for other platforms. Eleven new projects have been added to Screen Australia’s development slate, while five projects…

Greens introduce bill to end WA Shark Cull

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…

Don’t let what started out as a favour land you in Jail

Australian Customs and Border Protection Service (ACBPS) is warning the Australians about the risks associated with online romance scams. “ACBPS is investigating a number of incidents where people have unknowingly been used as drug mules. In particular, cases of people bringing packages into Australia or sending packages to Australia for others that are laced with…