I don’t think there is a singular film-maker I’ve found myself having written more about than Australia’s own Dr. George Miller. And now, writing this, I’m still not quite certain of the best way to introduce him, if indeed such a thing is necessary at all. The last of cinema’s thoroughly modern myth-makers – those [...]
Aussie actor, Sam Worthington, otherwise known as the man with the golden agent, has inexplicably managed to land every major lead role in Hollywood over the past two years, all without any discernible talent or outstanding qualities. His impressive box office run includes blockbusters “Terminator Salvation,” “Clash of the Titans” and the most profitable movie [...]
Guy Pearce and Bailee Madison will round out the cast of Miramax’s supernatural thriller, “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark,” which is also set to star Katie Holmes, according to The Hollywood Reporter Mark Johnson and Guillermo del Toro will produce with del Toro’s protege, Troy Nixey, directing. The film is based on a 1973 [...]
With the summer blockbuster season over, the fall Oscar push is just around the corner. Heading up that push is Twentieth Century Fox’s Australia starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman. Read the official synopsis below: “AUSTRALIA is an epic and romantic action adventure, set in that country on the explosive brink of World War II. [...]
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