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![Campaign to save the Franklin River relived after 40 years in remarkable new film]()
Campaign to save Franklin River relived after 40 years in remarkable new film
Forty years ago, the Franklin River in Southern Tasmania came under its greatest ever threat, with the Tasmanian Hydro Electric Commission (HEC) intent on damming one of the world’s most important conservation…
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New Danish thriller Riders of Justice ticks every box
As a man bent on revenge for the apparent murder of his wife in a train crash, Mads Mikkelsen excels in the new Danish revenge thriller Riders of Justice. A gripping black…
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Nomadland: An eccentric and enthralling tale of life on the road
Known for her quirky and eccentric roles, two-time Academy Award winning actor Frances McDormand is already being touted for another Oscar for her latest role in Nomadland. In the movie, McDormand plays…
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New movie The Lighthouse burns brightly
Despite its low budget, US director Robert Eggers’ black-and-white follow up to ‘The Witch’ leaves the viewer reeling in shock and awe. The powerful tale of two lighthouse keepers who slowly drive…
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‘Procrastination plus’ for Me and My Left Brain
The film Me and My Left Brain relies heavily on the theory that most people are either ‘left-brained’ or ‘right-brained’: meaning one side of the brain is dominant. If the theory is correct, and you are mostly…
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As I Lay Dying tears at the heartstrings
Iranian director Mostafa Sayari’s debut feature As I Lay Dying is a freely adapted film version of the classic American novel by William Faulkner. And while it may seem somewhat incongruous for…
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Juliet, Naked – a wonderful mix of rollicking good fun and zany humour
Based on the popular 2009 novel by Nick Hornby, Juliet, Naked pulls together three of the film world’s best actors and comedians to produce an immensely funny and very real film. Although…
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Must-see thriller keeps you guessing
An electrifying performance by Diane Kruger lights up the German movie In the Fade, screening from Thursday March 8 at Luna Leederville and Luna Outdoor. Set in Hamburg, this fast-moving thriller skilfully…
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