shaunp
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| 03 Oct 2008 11:51 AM |
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Thanks to Icon Film Distribution, Liveguide is giving away 10 double passes to see Dan Castle's new local drama Newcastle!
Set in the coastal town of Newcastle, this visceral action drama is a coming-of-age tale of elusive dreams and the eternal wave.
Combining sublime surfing beaches with the raw energy, music and rebellion of teen culture, Newcastle tells the story of 17-year old Jesse who lives in the shadow of his older brother Victor.
Jesse is determined to win the Junior Surf Pro final and to succeed where Victor failed. Winning would mean a one-way ticket out of Newcastle and a career beyond his pre-destined future – working on the coal barges.
As a diversion before the finals, Jesse and his mates plan a weekend away with some local girls. Much to his dismay, Fergus, his geeky, twin brother gets to tag along. But when Victor and his gang arrive at the isolated beach an unofficial contest ensues.
This momentous weekend leads them to discover themselves and what’s really important.
To be in the running to win, just name for your us favourite Australian film, and tell us why. Entries close Monday November 3.
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jeffh666
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| 03 Oct 2008 7:24 PM |
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toss up between razor back & bra boys
razor back cos it had some nice old fashioned gore & terror
bra boys, cos ..... i live there... |
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gracia
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| 04 Oct 2008 3:50 PM |
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'The Castle' |
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austhome7
Posts:161
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| 05 Oct 2008 6:24 PM |
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The Dish as it's an honest straight forward movie based on facts. |
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hynson
Posts:18
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| 06 Oct 2008 4:28 PM |
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Puberty blues-very apros pos of the 80's |
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dacruncho
Posts:22
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| 07 Oct 2008 4:41 PM |
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clubland, because it tells of aussie life like it is and it's one aussie film that will be with me for a while |
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mickni
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| 07 Oct 2008 5:00 PM |
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Dirty Deeds and the Castle. I love laughing at the raw 'kitschness' of Australian culture represented in these films. As I grew up on the coast, Puberty Blues and Bra Boys have alot of cultural resonance with me too, they'd be close behind... Their Australiana qualities mean you can really empathise with the characters, it's uncanny how 'close to home' they get. Australian films rock! |
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MayanFox
Posts:17
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| 09 Oct 2008 8:29 AM |
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Reckless Kelly - hands down.
oh wait, BEST Aussie film! sorry I miss-read, um...
Crocodile dundee 3 |
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snukk80
Posts:14
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| 09 Oct 2008 8:44 AM |
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'Beneath Clouds'
A brilliant movie!! If you haven't seen it i strongly suggest you do so.
It's a brilliant Australian drama with insight into outback Australia and is humourous in places, while showing beautiful scenery!
A truely GREAT Australian film & my favourite!
cheers. |
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snow17white
Posts:16
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| 09 Oct 2008 8:47 AM |
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so many....so many..........but i'd have to say:
'Red Rock'
-based on a true story.
-A gritty Australian film that includes great 80's humour and fashion (although a little cringeworthy at times and a strong theme of coastal power trips and violence). |
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ionecoe
Posts:38
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| 09 Oct 2008 10:12 AM |
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So many......
Hmm, Priscilla because it's THAT funny. And maybe Two Hands. Or Danny Deckchair (spun out) |
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hadyn
Posts:21
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| 09 Oct 2008 12:57 PM |
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damn so many, "smoke them if you've got 'em" a great apocalyptic comedy set on punt road (or the smoldering ruins of) mad max one and two |
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nicolemax
Posts:24
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| 09 Oct 2008 7:52 PM |
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Thank God He Met Lizzie - because what I used to think was a happy ending...I now realise is one of the most depressing. |
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Mossy
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| 09 Oct 2008 8:07 PM |
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I would have to say "Shine", for the great acting, and a true story well-told about a marvellously talented Australian. |
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floopypants
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| 10 Oct 2008 9:36 AM |
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IDIOT BOX! IDIOT BOX! IDIOT BOX! With Ben Mendelsohn and Jeremy Sims. Two unemployed, bored blokes decide to do a bank robbery. Written & directed by David Caesar. That beautiful balance of comedy and poignancy that we Aussies seem to capture so well. (Also, it has the best soundtrack ever: You Am I, Crow, Magic Dirt, Hoss, Mark of Cain...) |
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crazycatrocks
Posts:3
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| 11 Oct 2008 12:32 AM |
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'Cosi' - brilliant characters each revealing how fragile human beings really are, yet told in such a way to find the comedy in either their sadness or their madness. And an amazing cast.
And 'Gallipoli'. A film that emraces the essense of the Australian spirit, mateship, the ANZAC legend and the tragic waste of life war is. |
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rissalee
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| 11 Oct 2008 10:42 AM |
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Blackrock |
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Charlie2
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| 14 Oct 2008 11:41 AM |
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The Castle - because it's an honest, funny and authentic Australian film. Especially because of the great characters. |
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stringbeanmc
Posts:11
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| 16 Oct 2008 9:35 PM |
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GETTING SQUARE. A classic aussie film that proves when shit hits the fan, aussies have that spirit to push past and pull through. |
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spog777
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| 17 Oct 2008 4:20 PM |
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Morning of the Earth as it had killer surf and an even better soundtrack |
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abar
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| 21 Oct 2008 10:52 AM |
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noise - I still keep thinking about that scene on the train, intense |
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Amiek84
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| 21 Oct 2008 5:57 PM |
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STRICTLY BALL ROOM! What a classic! Looking forward to "Newcastle! " |
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kjdennis
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| 21 Oct 2008 8:07 PM |
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Black rock, just found it mesmorising. |
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jeffh666
Posts:64
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| 22 Oct 2008 4:24 PM |
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Bra Boys
Cos you can see my house in it |
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moorefields
Posts:20
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| 23 Oct 2008 7:59 AM |
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PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK - it's always haunted me. I loved the book too. |
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donkey12
Posts:37
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| 24 Oct 2008 9:40 AM |
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Babe - the taliking pig's just too cute! |
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wjiris
Posts:3
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| 24 Oct 2008 10:22 AM |
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CHOPPER - NOW IF YA KEEP STABBIN ME YA GONNA KILL ME JIMMY! Brilliant script, acting direction, it manages to be funny and scary as hell at the same time!  |
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acme
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| 26 Oct 2008 10:15 PM |
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The Castle - timeless Australian comedy - went straight to the poolroom ! |
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arison
Posts:34
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| 28 Oct 2008 9:47 PM |
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I like Ten Canoes, as it was a unique story that is not often told. It took Aboriginal culture to the international arena. |
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razor1
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| 29 Oct 2008 11:51 PM |
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My pick is "Bra Boys". I grew up on the same beach as these guys with a steady mix of fear and awe. This film made me understand about their origins, and showed me, both the generosity and loyalty of these guys, and about the hidden history of the suburbs I grew up around. Hopefully "Newcastle" will do the same for the "Newie locals". |
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