Tag: 2010
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‘Babies’ trailer and babies of the big screen
We take a look at the new trailer for the Thomas Balmès’ documentary Babies, due out in Australia in early May. We also take a look at some of the other notable babies to have graced the screen. They may be small but their roles are large.
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Outside the Law (Alliance Française French Film Festival 2011)
Writer / director Rachid Bouchareb follows up his Cannes Film Festival François Chalais award-winning world war two film Days Of Glory with another explosive drama starring his trio of brothers Jamel Debbouze, Sami Bouajila and Roschdy Zem.
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Kiss Me Again (Baciami Ancora)
After dabbling with Hollywood and Will Smith’s dramatic efforts, Italian writer-director Gabriele Muccino returns to his earlier successes with this sequel to the 2001 comedy-drama The Last Kiss. Starring Stefano Accorsi and Vittoria Puccini, is this kiss as good as the first time?
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Machete Maidens Unleashed (Australian Film Festival 2011)
The director of Not Quite Hollywood turns his attention to the countless sex-n’-violence epics produced in the Marcos-era Phillippines. This neglected corner of the film industry is given some additional light as the film plays at the Australian Film Festival.
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Año Bisiesto (Leap Year) (Australian Film Festival 2011)
Although ostensibly a Mexican film, Australian writer/director/producer Michael Rowe’s controversial debut feature is screening as part of the Australian Film Festival. Winner of the Caméra d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival last year, it is brutal and confronting.
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Opening Night: The Wedding Party (Australian Film Festival 2011)
The Australian Film Festival launched in Sydney last night, with the New South Wales premiere of Amanda Jane’s romantic comedy, The Wedding Party. Bringing out the director and cast, including Steve Bisley, it kicks of 12 days of festival fun.
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Oscar Winners 2011
Hollywood’s night of nights has come and gone for another year, and there weren’t many surprises. From nerds with copyright issues, to monarchs with a stammer, all of the winners can be found right here. The big question is: did The Reel Bits pick them?
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Oscar Picks 2011
We look into the crystal ball and predict who will be making a speech and who will have to put on a good face for Loser Cam. We also pick our personal favourites for the night. The beauty of the Internet is that if we’re wrong, we can always change it later!
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The Way Back
Director Peter Weir makes his way back to the big screen after almost a decade away, bringing with him a fine cast and some epic cinematography in this tale of historic escape based on a true story. Starring Ed Harris, Jim Sturgess and Colin Farrell.
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Certified Copy
Abbas Kiarostami’s first feature outside of Iran continues his fascination with the conversations people have, especially in cars. Deliberately intellectual and often impenetrable, does this film reveal or obscure the nature of a relationship? Stars Juliette Binoche and opera singer William Shimell.
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