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Japanese Film Festival Australia: 2019 National Tour
August 17, 2019 | Lucy Leyshon
The Japanese Film Festival (JFF) is returning for its 23rd year, with a massive national tour.
Defend, Conserve, Protect: The Most Important Documentary of the Year
August 4, 2019 | Hannah Chadirchi
Ghostbuster and Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd narrates a new stunning documentary, covering a most serious topic. Read More
Last screening at iconic Lumen Room cinema
May 28, 2019 | Jas Rose
This is your last chance to catch a cult classic film at the iconic Lumen Room at Metro Arts Brisbane. The heritage-listed building will be sold in 2020 after almost four decades as a central hub for the artists of Brisbane.
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Ladies in Black, an Australia movie reliving the days of 1959 Sydney
September 2, 2018 | Kristina Chapman
Ever wondered what it was like back in 1959 Sydney? In the midst of European migration and the rise of women libration? Look no further than the movie adaptation of Madeleine St John’s novel The Women in Black, originally published in 1993.
Funding films in Australia
May 12, 2018 | Kristina Chapman
This month, Australia has announced an increase in the location tax offset for filmmakers. Originally 16.5%, the tax offset has nearly doubled, allowing productions to claim up to 30% with the new policy. The increase in the tax offset will encourage more overseas productions to film in Australia, but what does that mean for Australian filmmakers? Read More
Spanish Film Festival comes to Brisbane
May 4, 2018 | Cameron Turner
Now in it’s 21st year, the annual Spanish Film Festival (SFF) has arrived in Brisbane. Read More
The Death of Stalin Review: Political satire at it’s best
May 4, 2018 | Nathan McMillan
Comedy is not a word generally associated with one of the worst tyrants the worlds ever seen, but The Death of Stalin manages to do just that. Read More
Monsieur Chocolat: The Circus Isn’t Just Black And White
July 14, 2017 | Ash Walker
Straight out of France, Monsiuer Chocolat is an enthralling yet tragic story about the highs and lows of circus fame.
Don’t Tell: Queensland’s Latest Feature Film
June 3, 2017 | Ash Walker
Don’t Tell is Tori Garrett’s first feature length film with an impressive, all-Australian cast. This film focuses on the true events surrounding a child sex abuse trial in the early 2000’s. Read More
An Afternoon with Audrey Hepburn
May 26, 2017 | Lena Owen
Oh, Audrey. The epitome of class and style. Known for her iconic role in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Audrey Hepburn is loved and admired around the world. But like Holly Golightly, too often her adoring fans see the surface and miss the depth of character. Read More
20th Century Women: Beautiful and Compelling
May 20, 2017 | Ash Walker
Mike Mill’s 20th Century Women is a delightfully intriguing film about the messy moments of life. Read More
A True War Story: The Siege of Jadotville
October 22, 2016 | Faerlie Eldred
An incredible story of war, valour and demoralizing politics, The Siege of Jadotville depicts the frantic action of combat under impossible circumstances. Read More
Review: Hell or High Water
October 15, 2016 | Faerlie Eldred
A modern American Western, driven by the economic downturn of rural Texas, Hell or High Water is a story of the bonds of brotherhood and family, disguised as a heist film. Read More
Genre Blending: I Am Not a Serial Killer
October 7, 2016 | Faerlie Eldred
Intensely eerie, darkly funny, I Am Not a Serial Killer morphs enthrallingly across teen horror and supernatural thriller genres, plunging into the depths of murder and monsters. Read More