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Sweet Milk Lake (2026)

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Okay, I only went to see this because I know one of the ‘background talent’ – that is the term director, writer, producer and star Harvey Zielinski used in his introduction to the film.

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August 28, 2026 Leave a comment

(Not Only Fred Dagg) But Also John Clarke (2025)

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You can’t really go wrong with a biography about a man who was not only a really decent bloke but also genuinely funny.

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October 25, 2025 Leave a comment

Beast of War (2025)

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Beast. Of. War!

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October 16, 2025 Leave a comment

Zombucha! (2025)

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I’m not sure that I expected much from this horror comedy, other than a lot of lighthearted laughs.

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October 14, 2025 Leave a comment

Yurlu | Country (2025)

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This is a beautifully made film about an important story.

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October 10, 2025 Leave a comment

Spreadsheet Champions (2025)

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Oh, what a heartwarming, cup-filling and optimistic documentary experience! I thought I knew what to expect from it, a bit of Spellbound, a bit of This is Going to be Big, all set amongst the world of adolescent super nerds.

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October 9, 2025 Leave a comment

1000 Women in Horror (2025)

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Well, it’s a no brainer that I would love this. Bring together horror films and women kicking ass and Australian film critic, writer and legend Alex Heller-Nicholas and you’ve got a winner.

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October 6, 2025 Leave a comment

Careless (2025)

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This documentary by Sue Thomson, who made Under Cover and The Coming Back Out Ball Movie, completes a loose trilogy that looks at ageing in Australia.

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September 23, 2025 Leave a comment

Westgate (2025)

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I find it hard to objectively critique Australian films, particularly when you’re at the premiere and the audience is jam-packed with people who worked on the film and their friends and family.

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September 20, 2025 Leave a comment

Lesbian Space Princess (2024)

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I can’t believe I almost skipped this film! It was such a delight from beginning to end.

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September 16, 2025 Leave a comment

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