Film Fix: The story of an iconic image
On the 50th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution that saw the overthrow
of Cuban President General Fulgencio Batista, a documentary about a
famous image, an iconic man and a revolution gains a screening. Kylie
Boltin reviews the film and speaks with the director, Trisha Ziff.
Giveaway: Slumdog Millionaire
Win tickets to Danny Boyle's Golden Globe-nominated urban fairytale, Slumdog Millionaire.
Film Fix: Half-truths dispelled by Half Light
Baz Luhrmann’s Australia (2008) has got us all thinking. One movie that
claims to have everything: a budget of over $150 million; stars;
history; love; cattle and the Stolen Generations. But what about point
of view? Kylie Boltin investigates some alternatives.
Award season favourites
The Golden Globes kick off the frenzy surrounding awards season. Fiona Williams takes a look at the main films in contention.
FIlm Fix: ADG / AFI Meet the Director
Elissa Down’s The Black Balloon and Peter Duncan’s Unfinished Sky won six awards each at the AFI Awards celebrations on the weekend. Kylie Boltin attended the joint Australian Directors Guild/AFI 'Meet the Directors' conversation with both directors, and shares their recollections on making their films.
Watch two short films from last week's episode of SOS.
Black Balloon team on a high after AFI win
Director Elissa Down’s The Black Balloon took out top honours at the AFI Awards on December 6, with nods for best film, director, original screenplay, editing and two supporting acting awards, for Toni Collette and Luke Ford.
Giveaway: Fred Schepisi DVD packs
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