Aussie movies.
May 8th 2003, 5:43 pm
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Aussie movies.
Having read Bill Bryson's best-seller on his travels through Australia... as well as other authors, I've started seeking out Aussie movies.
Last week-end we watched a recent film (on DVD) called 'RABBIT-PROOF FENCE' ..the true story of three Abo girls who were take from their mother to be 'educated' in a white settlement.
I'd recommend this movie to anyone who's interested in knowing more about the native people of Aust.
We're very impressed with the calibre of film coming out of Australia...the realism in some of these movies is at times, painful, the acting marvellous.
So good on you Nicole Kidman and Russel Crowe (N.Z) Anyone seen an Aussie movie that they'd recommend?
Keelie.
Last week-end we watched a recent film (on DVD) called 'RABBIT-PROOF FENCE' ..the true story of three Abo girls who were take from their mother to be 'educated' in a white settlement.
I'd recommend this movie to anyone who's interested in knowing more about the native people of Aust.
We're very impressed with the calibre of film coming out of Australia...the realism in some of these movies is at times, painful, the acting marvellous.
So good on you Nicole Kidman and Russel Crowe (N.Z) Anyone seen an Aussie movie that they'd recommend?
Keelie.
May 8th 2003, 5:54 pm
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Not seen this movie yet...but to also 'understand' different aspects of historical australia and their policies I recommend reading about the child migration policies that happened around the same time as the 'aboriginal solution' this movie is based on.
On a lighter note...look out for an Aussie film called 'Wog Boy' - no I am not being a bit off that is the name of the film, and one called the 'The Castle'.....'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' of course remains my favourite
Cheers
On a lighter note...look out for an Aussie film called 'Wog Boy' - no I am not being a bit off that is the name of the film, and one called the 'The Castle'.....'Priscilla Queen of the Desert' of course remains my favourite
Cheers
May 8th 2003, 9:03 pm
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HI all
I recenly bought a second hand copy of the "castle" from my local library it is a feel good film that I recomend.
Another favourite of mine is rompa stompa which I would recomend to any fan of Russel Crowe. It shows him in an action film which could have been a rehersal for Gladiator
I recenly bought a second hand copy of the "castle" from my local library it is a feel good film that I recomend.
Another favourite of mine is rompa stompa which I would recomend to any fan of Russel Crowe. It shows him in an action film which could have been a rehersal for Gladiator
May 9th 2003, 2:02 am
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Re: Aussie movies.
Originally posted by Keelie
Having read Bill Bryson's best-seller on his travels through Australia... as well as other authors, I've started seeking out Aussie movies.
Last week-end we watched a recent film (on DVD) called 'RABBIT-PROOF FENCE' ..the true story of three Abo girls who were take from their mother to be 'educated' in a white settlement.
I'd recommend this movie to anyone who's interested in knowing more about the native people of Aust.
We're very impressed with the calibre of film coming out of Australia...the realism in some of these movies is at times, painful, the acting marvellous.
So good on you Nicole Kidman and Russel Crowe (N.Z) Anyone seen an Aussie movie that they'd recommend?
Keelie.
Having read Bill Bryson's best-seller on his travels through Australia... as well as other authors, I've started seeking out Aussie movies.
Last week-end we watched a recent film (on DVD) called 'RABBIT-PROOF FENCE' ..the true story of three Abo girls who were take from their mother to be 'educated' in a white settlement.
I'd recommend this movie to anyone who's interested in knowing more about the native people of Aust.
We're very impressed with the calibre of film coming out of Australia...the realism in some of these movies is at times, painful, the acting marvellous.
So good on you Nicole Kidman and Russel Crowe (N.Z) Anyone seen an Aussie movie that they'd recommend?
Keelie.
http://www.popmatters.com/film/reviews/c/chopper.html
May 9th 2003, 2:28 am
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Re: Aussie movies.
Originally posted by pommie bastard
You want real try the life story flim of Chopper Reid , the Film is caled Chopper , nice story about a true Aussie.
http://www.popmatters.com/film/reviews/c/chopper.html
You want real try the life story flim of Chopper Reid , the Film is caled Chopper , nice story about a true Aussie.
http://www.popmatters.com/film/reviews/c/chopper.html
"Sleepless in Sydney" - one boy racer's story against the odds.
"An American in Brisbane" - Gene Kelly; hard to obtain now. Leslie Caron's scene at the Big Banana will soften the heart of any cynic.
"Gangs of New South Wales" - not for the faint-hearted
"Tarzan in Perth" - docco
There are also "The Club"(1975), and "The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith"(1978) if your local flea-pit doesn't have the above.
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May 9th 2003, 10:07 am
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aussie movies
as pb says 'chopper' is a great documentary about chopper read, australias badest, he has written about 10 books now about his stories of crime and stuff in oz, not for kids though
a great film with heath ledger is called 'two hands' a sort of aussie lock stock two smoking barrels
'the dish' is another aussie film worth a watch
good book to read is 'australia, a biography of a nation' by phillip knightley someone on here reccommended it to me and i thought it was a fantastic insight into the history of the politics of australia and the way the nation has been formed
a great film with heath ledger is called 'two hands' a sort of aussie lock stock two smoking barrels
'the dish' is another aussie film worth a watch
good book to read is 'australia, a biography of a nation' by phillip knightley someone on here reccommended it to me and i thought it was a fantastic insight into the history of the politics of australia and the way the nation has been formed
May 9th 2003, 10:19 am
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"Crocodile Hunter - The Movie". Saw it at the movies a while ago, it's now out to rent on Video/DVD. Beautiful scenery and a good moral too.
Steve.
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May 9th 2003, 10:29 am
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Re: Aussie movies.
RPF - very good, especially as I watched on the plane just before landing for the first time in Australia.
At the moment waiting for Matrix Reloaded to be released - I know it does not give you info on Oz but it is bound to be a good film and I might recognise a few places
At the moment waiting for Matrix Reloaded to be released - I know it does not give you info on Oz but it is bound to be a good film and I might recognise a few places
May 9th 2003, 10:41 am
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Re: Aussie movies.
Strictly Ballroom (Ozzie Dirty Dancing) and Murial's wedding - two for the ladies!
Mel
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May 9th 2003, 11:45 am
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Re: Aussie movies.
Originally posted by mika24me
Strictly Ballroom (Ozzie Dirty Dancing) and Murial's wedding - two for the ladies!
Mel
Strictly Ballroom (Ozzie Dirty Dancing) and Murial's wedding - two for the ladies!
Mel
nothing but a distant memory
..i can empathise with Sunday being too far away..sometimes...
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The Odd Angry Shot - Aussie SAS?? shenanigans
May 9th 2003, 3:27 pm
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Romper Stomper is interesting to see Russell Crowe when he was young (and not so fat).
Death in Brunswick is worth checking out, sort of black comedy with Sam Neill.
Oh and of course Walkabout - but thats going back a bit.
Death in Brunswick is worth checking out, sort of black comedy with Sam Neill.
Oh and of course Walkabout - but thats going back a bit.
May 9th 2003, 4:11 pm
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Originally posted by GingerScot
Romper Stomper is interesting to see Russell Crowe when he was young (and not so fat).
Death in Brunswick is worth checking out, sort of black comedy with Sam Neill.
Oh and of course Walkabout - but thats going back a bit.
Romper Stomper is interesting to see Russell Crowe when he was young (and not so fat).
Death in Brunswick is worth checking out, sort of black comedy with Sam Neill.
Oh and of course Walkabout - but thats going back a bit.
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May 9th 2003, 4:43 pm
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'CRY IN THE DARK' The true story of a child who was seized by a Dingo from a campground in Australia.
Meryl Streep plays the part of the mother, and in my opinion this is her most underrated part...she was marvellous...the Aussie accent, the manerisms, you'd swear she was dinkum Aussie.
This movie is still available in video, and gives a realistic look at the Australia of the 70's.
Keelie.
Meryl Streep plays the part of the mother, and in my opinion this is her most underrated part...she was marvellous...the Aussie accent, the manerisms, you'd swear she was dinkum Aussie.
This movie is still available in video, and gives a realistic look at the Australia of the 70's.
Keelie.
May 12th 2003, 3:19 am
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Re: aussie movies
Originally posted by danjon16
as pb says 'chopper' is a great documentary about chopper read, australias badest, he has written about 10 books now about his stories of crime and stuff in oz, not for kids though
a great film with heath ledger is called 'two hands' a sort of aussie lock stock two smoking barrels
'the dish' is another aussie film worth a watch
good book to read is 'australia, a biography of a nation' by phillip knightley someone on here reccommended it to me and i thought it was a fantastic insight into the history of the politics of australia and the way the nation has been formed
as pb says 'chopper' is a great documentary about chopper read, australias badest, he has written about 10 books now about his stories of crime and stuff in oz, not for kids though
a great film with heath ledger is called 'two hands' a sort of aussie lock stock two smoking barrels
'the dish' is another aussie film worth a watch
good book to read is 'australia, a biography of a nation' by phillip knightley someone on here reccommended it to me and i thought it was a fantastic insight into the history of the politics of australia and the way the nation has been formed
Jul 21st 2003, 7:37 pm
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I missed this thread when it was about.
My faves include:
Galipoli
Breaker Morant
Bad Boy Bubby (be warned, not for everyone)
Picnic at hanging rock
Last Wave
Chopper
Two Hands
The Boys (based on disturbing true story)
Mad Max 1 & 2 (valid then and now)
Walkabout was a British film made in Australia.
Does anyone the title of an Australian film which was supposed to be a bit like Taxi Driver, ie. being alone in a big city.
I think it came out in the late nineties but i didn't see it and have forgotten its title.
My faves include:
Galipoli
Breaker Morant
Bad Boy Bubby (be warned, not for everyone)
Picnic at hanging rock
Last Wave
Chopper
Two Hands
The Boys (based on disturbing true story)
Mad Max 1 & 2 (valid then and now)
Walkabout was a British film made in Australia.
Does anyone the title of an Australian film which was supposed to be a bit like Taxi Driver, ie. being alone in a big city.
I think it came out in the late nineties but i didn't see it and have forgotten its title.
