Weekly Review Round Up 26th December 2012.

THIS WEEK'S PREVIEWS It is a smorgasbord this week in film.  So many films opening this week and in the next two weeks you are spoiled for choice.  Perth film-lovers, don't forget there are some fabulous outdoor cinemas open at the moment. I will post another blog with links to all of them shortly. What should you spend your precious dollars on when visiting the cinema? What needs popcorn to enjoy?  And what needs...

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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey ★★★★

THE ADVENTURE OVERFLOWETHSAustralia: 26th December, 2012; USA 14th December UK 13th DecemberOther Countries: Release Dates  Its two hours and forty-sixminutes and, I suspect, therein lays the mixed reviews.  It’s a matter of patience.  My ten year old harsh critic commented positively on the slow beginning, filled with—perish the indulgence—character building, “It’s a three hour film they needed the time to warm up the story.”Once...

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Star of RED DOG dies

KOKO DIES KOKO, the canine star of the hit Australian film RED DOG, passed away peacefully today.In early 2012 KOKO was diagnosed with congestive heart disease, a common affliction in dogs. He received early and immediate treatment to improve his quality of life but has sadly succumbed to the disease. RED DOG producer and owner of KOKO, Nelson Woss, said that he was devastated to have lost his best mate. “Through the making of RED DOG, KOKO became...

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The Good, The Bad and the Finales

Overview of film in 2012By the end of this week, I will have seen 134 films on screen this year. I worked hard for that number and ate a LOT of popcorn.  The year of the good, the bad and the finales is the best way to describe Cinema for 2012. Whilst film reviewing is somewhat subjective, a film should always be judged on how close it comes to achieving entertainment nirvana for its intended audience.  There is one film this year...

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Quentin Tarantino heading to Sydney

QUENTIN IS COMING TO OZ!Sony Pictures Releasing is thrilled to announce that Academy Award®-winner Quentin Tarantino will visit Sydney next month to attend the Premiere of his critically acclaimed new film Django Unchained. The Premiere will be held on the evening of Monday, January 21st at the State Theatre, Sydney. Stephen Basil-Jones, EVP of Sony Pictures Australia says, “Quentin loves Australia and we’re so pleased he’s making the trip, especially...

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Weekly Review Round Up 7th December 2012

THIS WEEK'S PREVIEWSWhat should you spend your precious dollars on when visiting the cinema? What needs popcorn to enjoy?  And what needs waiting until DVD?If you have seen any of these or want to see them and have a comment please feel free to share. We love hearing from our readers. Skyfall ★★★★½  (My movie Pick of the week)Opens in Australia: 22nd November 2012Other Countries: Release Information OUR THOUGHTSIt’s broken the...

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