Film reviews

UOW launches integrity studies

September 01, 2010

Section: News

The University of Wollongong has launched Australia’s first Graduate Certificate in Integrity Studies; an irony that hasn’t escaped Professor of Law and transnational crime fighter Andrew Goldsmith.

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Homer hones in on ‘King’ title

September 02, 2010

Section: Sport

They came from as near as 100m up the road and as far as The Canary Islands, but at the end of the day it was veteran Cowries charger, Chris Homer who beat 2009 champ Matt Smith in a final that went down to the wire, to claim the crown in the "2010 Rip Curl King Of The Rock", the contest held in memory of Mark Clifford and Marc Prpic.

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Artists canvas new digs

September 01, 2010

Section: News

WELL-known illustrators and authors drawn to the anonymity of the northern suburbs are collaborating for a unique exhibition at Bulli’s Beach Art Gallery.

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Star Trek

May 21, 2009

Section: Film Reviews

I am not at all familiar with the Star Trek phenomenon, so, while shuffling into the movie theatre, I identified two ‘Trekkies’, and decided it was best, not only for my review, but apparently also for my wellbeing , if I sat near them in order to gain some of their feedback on this $150 million blockbuster.

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine

May 07, 2009

Section: Film Reviews

Move over Clint Eastwood, we have a new tough guy in town and his name is Hugh “Wolverine” Jackman.

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Knowing

April 16, 2009

Section: Film Reviews

With his latest effort Knowing (which was filmed in Melbourne), Alex Proyas has made a sci-fi/thriller that while not as engaging as the aforementioned films is filled with striking imagery.

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Let The Right One In

March 25, 2009

Section: Film Reviews

IF you were to see only one film this year, make it Let The Right One In.

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The Combination

March 11, 2009

Section: Film Reviews

Built on a solid foundation of experience and observation, George Basha has written a powerful script that tackles the issues of gang violence, ethnic identity and racism in Australia in an intelligent and thought-provoking way that an audience of any race or culture could reflect on.

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