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Movie reviews:
THE INVENTION OF LYING
(US, 2009) Stars Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Jason Bateman. “A brilliant and original concept, The Invention of Lying is witty, seriously funny and utterly charming. The trick to it all is that Gervais’ alternate reality, where there is no deceit, flattery or fiction, is grounded solidly in a credible way. All the characters behave in a fashion true to themselves,” says Louise. “The premise allows the filmmakers latitude to invent a scenario that actually works as irony and satire about our modern world. It shows, humorously, how impossibly confronting it would be if we really didn’t lie, flatter and smooth over our social interactions. But once that point is made, Gervais switches into romantic comedy mode,” says Andrew.
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COMPETITIONS
THE INVENTION OF LYING
- Win one of 25 double inseason passes to The Invention of Lying, starring Ricky Gervais, courtesy Universal. In cinemas November 26
THE MAP READER DVD
- Win one of 5 DVDS of the critically acclaimed, haunting and tender coming-of-age story The Map Reader, starring Rebecca Gibney, Jordan Selwyn, Mikaila Hutchison, Bonnie Soper courtesy Arkles Entertainment. Available on DVD from November 25.
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Latest:
NEWS: -
Oranges & Sunshine remembers the newly remembered; MasterChef Australia now on DVD;
BOX OFFICE:
Weekend, November 19 - 22: Over 1 million ticket buyers swarmed 530 screens to catch Twilight New Moon – spending over $16 M – perhaps escaping the heatwave conditions in some cities for the cool of inter-species romance. The result breaks records for opening weekends set by Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince at $14.3 M and the third installment of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Two Towers, at $14.1 M. The vampires bit into 2012, which dipped 40%, but the top 20 still rose a spectacular 107% to $23.3 M. Woody Allen’s A Serious Man found $243,253 on 41 screens, and Amreeka (pic) was undervalued on 11, with $25,000.
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Coming Soon!
UPCOMING FILMS
[Releasing in January, the Spierig Brothers’ Daybreakers, starring Ethan Hawke, Sam Neill, Claudia Karvan, Willem Defoe, Vince Colosimo. 'Life’s a bitch and then you don’t die, is the best line in this adept sci-fi horror thriller in which the human race is under threat of extinction and being a vampire is the norm,' says Louise. 'Stylish, engaging and yes, intelligent, the Spierig brothers have fashioned a commercially attractive and creatively decent movie for the vampire genre, bridging the divide between slasher and thriller,' says Andrew.]
Click through for full schedule of films releasing in the next few months.
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NEW TRAILERS:
Preview trailers of many films on your own screen.
The Book of Eli, stars Denzel Washington;
The Men Who Stare At Goats, stars The Men Who Stare at Goats, stars George Clooney, Jeff Bridges, Ewan McGregor;
Salt, stars Angelina Jolie;
Shutter Island, stars Leonardo DiCaprio
Bran Nue Dae, stars Geoffrey Rush, Ernie Dingo, Missy Higgins;
Did You Hear About the Morgans, stars Hugh Grant, Sarah Jessica Parker
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DVD OF THE WEEK:
SAMSON & DELILAH
SAMSON & DELILAH - (Aust, 2009) Stars Rowan McNamara, Marissa Gibson. “Samson & Delilah is an original – everything about Warwick Thornton’s haunting film lingers. The images, the landscape, the music. The story is a simple one, offering a snapshot into the lives of two aboriginal teenagers stuck in a rut in a remote community in Central Australia. But it is not predictable,” says Louise.
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OTHER DVDS
BASTARDY – Documentary featuring Jack Charles. “..his calm satisfaction with his lot is the most powerful reminder that we can never know what another human being really is deep down,” says Andrew.
THE GREEN MILE (Blu-ray) - stars Tom Hanks, Bonnie Hunt, Michael Clarke Duncan. “Nothing will prepare you for the surprises in store – from the brutally cruel to the warmly funny,” says Louise.
THE HANGOVER (pic) - stars Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Justin Bartha. “..an outrageously rowdy and funny comedy that is anything but a headache,” says Louise.
THE PROPOSAL - stars Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds. “decidedly likeable, extremely escapist, and a perfect date movie. Or the kind of chick flick you might catch with a friend,” says Louise.
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Poker Movies
Poker as a sport has grown considerably over the last couple of years. Following this rise in popularity classic us poker movies like The Cincinnati Kid have gained popularity – also among younger audiences. A remake of The Cincinnati Kid is planned but the starting date is not yet set. Stay tuned for more info.
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Competition Winners:
COLD SOULS - To win one of 25 double inseason passes to Cold Souls, starring Paul Giamatti, Dina Kurzon, Emily Watson, David Strathairn, courtesy Madman, we asked ‘Whose soul would you like to rent and why?’ Andy Oldland (WA) says: I would like to rent Edward Cullens soul; then he can be out of his misery knowing he has one!! Then bite Bella for goodness sake!!
A SERIOUS MAN - To win one of 20 double inseason passes to Joel Coen & Ethan Coen’s A Serious Man, starring Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, courtesy Universal, we asked ‘Who is a serious man in your life and why?’ Marie Pohnetalova (NSW) says: My bridge partner - talk about talking things seriously; he loses the plot when I mess up the bidding... 4 No Trumps? No; it`s nearly 4 Thumps with him!
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AUSTRALIAN FILMS
Every Australian film we have ever reviewed (film / video release), or have reported from the set, or featured in any way, is listed here, going back to films made even before the launch of Urban Cinefile, such as The Piano, Romper Stomper, Muriel’s Wedding, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert and dozens more. Nearly 400 films AUSTRALIAN FILMS
[Pic. Dein Perry’s Bootmen, starring Adam Garcia, Sam Worthington, Sophie Lee. First released October 5, 2000; Andrew L. Urban – on location; Adam Garcia interview
Cezary Skubiszewski interview
Soundtrack review
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