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Movie reviews:
LAST RIDE
(Aust, 2009) Stars Hugo Weaving, Tom Russell, John Brumpton. “Glendyn Ivin’s natural cinematic flair ensures the smooth transition from text to screen in a story that Mac Gudgeon has scripted with a sparse, raw, slow-burning dynamic. It’s a great team, brilliantly aided by the two central performances of relative veteran Hugo Weaving and youngster Tom Russell,” says Andrew. “ .. a beautifully drawn, moody film filled with poetry, as it describes the troubled relationship between a father and son. It is all at once a road movie and a coming of age story in which murder, curiosity and struggling to survive are key,” says Louise.
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Interviews:
HUGO WEAVING & GLENDYN IVIN - Listen to Hugo Weaving and Glendyn Ivin talk about the film with Andrew L. Urban.
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EVERY LITTLE STEP
(US, 2009) Documentary with Michael Bennett, Ramon Flowers, Jessica Lee Goldyn, Natascia Diaz, Marvin Hamlisch. “A rousing glimpse into the life of a dancer, this involving, moving and thrilling documentary revisits choreographer Michael Bennett’s multi-award winning stage show, A Chorus Line, by brilliantly cross-linking it with auditions for its 2006 New York revival. The result is an edge-of-the-seat experience,” says Louise. “ .. an irresistible mix of high drama and intimate stories,” says Andrew. (Releasing in Sydney and Melbourne)
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COMPETITIONS
LAST RIDE
Win one of 25 double passes to Last Ride, starring Hugo Weaving and Tom Russell, courtesy Madman. In Cinemas July 2, 2009.
HEAVY PETTING & GREETINGS FROM THE SHORE DVD
Win one of 10 prize packs comprising a copy of Heavy Petting and Greetings From the Shore on DVD, courtesy All Interactive. Available to rent July 10, 2009.
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Movie review:
ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS
(US, 2009) Voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Simon Pegg, Queen Latifah. “This time, the storyline takes the central characters from their wintry, ice-packed habitat to a cavernous underground world with where dinosaurs roam and danger lurks behind every corner. The film has an appealing energy and is abundantly cute, although its target market may become restless and some of the sequences feel repetitive. For me, if you’ve seen one Ice Age you’ve seen them all,” says Louise.
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Latest:
NEWS: - AFTRS launches reflective Lumina (pic); Oscars extend best pic nominees to 10 & other changes;
John Jameson winners get fest recognition;
BOX OFFICE:
Week, June 25 - July 1: At $35 million the top 20 is up a sexy 67%, Transformers gobbling up a spectacular $40,077 average on 430 screens. The top 5 took $30.7 million of the total, a demo of mainstream power.
Other First Releases: Wake In Fright M, Madman) $40,548 on 4; Thirst (MA, Madman) $5,065 on 1 screen.
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What is releasing when?
UPCOMING RELEASES
[Coming in July, Stephen Frears’ Cheri, starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Kathy Bates, Rupert Friend. “As exquisite as a beautiful painting, Chéri is gorgeous to look at. Every scene is a work of art with its spectacular Paris, Biarritz and Cologne locations, superb lighting, faultless production design and extravagant costumes.... and Michelle Pfeiffer is ravishing,” says Louise.]
Films releasing in JUL AUG
 
Pic: My Friends My Loves, Cheri, Lake Mungo
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DVDS OF THE WEEK
GHOST TOWN – Tea Leoni, Greg Kinnear, Ricky Gervais. “ .. piquant film finds the perfect combination of comedy and pathos,” says Louise.
JCVD - Jean-Claude Van Damme, Francois Damiens, Zinedine Soulam. “ .. extraordinary .. Van Damme has never done work like this before, and he’s supported by the director’s unique vision for the film,” says Andrew.
BOLT – voices of John Travolta, Miley Cyrus. “It’s clever, it’s droll, it’s funny, and has plenty of heart,” says Louise.
HEAVY PETTING - Malin Akerman, Brendan Hines. “It’s adorable from start to finish, this love triangle involving a guy, a girl and a dog,” says Louise.
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OTHER DVDS
FLASH OF GENIUS - Greg Kinnear, Lauren Graham, Dermot Mulroney. “..a powerful story with a resonant emotional punch, but the storytelling is long winded,” says Louise.
THE TALE OF DESPERAUX – voices of Matthew Broderick, Dustin Hoffman, Emma Watson. “ .. this cute and often charming animation is burdened by an over abundance of exposé,” says Louise.
THE UNBORN - Odette Yustman, Gary Oldman. “Odette Yustman, indeed all the cast, deserve a better fate than to be sucked into this misguided attempt at horror,” says Andrew.
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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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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. Over 380 films. AUSTRALIAN FILMS
[Pic. Jonathan Ogilvie’s The Tender Hook, starring Hugo Weaving, Rose Byrne. Released September 18, 2008]
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