Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story Movie Review
Reeve, who started his acting career in the theatre was plucked from relative obscurity by landing the role of Superman over a large number of Hollywood hopefuls including Neil Diamond! Landing this gig was a double-edged sword though and he suffered from being typecast as the man of steel for the rest of his active acting career. It forever limited him in the choice of acting roles offered to him.
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The fame that came from being the lead in Richard Donner’s film ...
Watch the official trailer for Unbreakable: The Jelena Dokic Story – coming to cinemas this November!
It’s about how she survived as a refugee, twice. How she survived on the tennis court as she ascended to become world No.4. But most importantly, how she survived the unimaginable abuse by Damir Dokic, her violent father and coach. It’s a story of growing up – never being alone, but always lonely. Ultimately, it’s the story of how the tennis world and a nation of fans chose to look away when Jelena needed them most. The question is…why?
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A Special Q&A screening of The Blind Sea is coming to Dendy Cinema Coorparoo!
The Blind Sea is an inspirational and breathtaking documentary about Australian Matt Formston, Paralympian and 4x World Champion blind surfer. Diagnosed with Macular Dystrophy at age five, Matt shares some of his processes that have enabled him to succeed at the highest level - both in and out of the water, despite facing a lifetime of judgment and prejudice. This thought- provoking account explores the remarkable career of one of the greatest blind surfers of all time.
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Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line Movie Review
It covers most of the main signposts along the way, events like the overseas sojourns to record some of the earlier albums, The Black Fella White Fella Tour in 87, the anti-Exxon concert on Wall Street, where they brought almost all lunchtime traffic to a halt. They also discuss the events that led to the band going on hiatus and reforming for a world tour almost a decade later. The events that have a political agenda are given prominent attention.
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This is as you ...
Check out the trailer for Skategoat – coming to cinemas this August!
While his older brothers joined the family tradition of running with gangs, Leandre - dubbed Skategoat - spent most of his days and nights at Venice Beach skatepark with his younger brother Leontay. He was so talented and determined that, at the age of 11, he caught the eye of filmmaker Van Alpert. Over the next ten years, Van would document Leandre’s struggle to perfect his skateboarding and to survive.
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Skategoat is directed by Van Alpert and stars Leandre ...
Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line is coming to Dendy Cinemas!
MIDNIGHT OIL: THE HARDEST LINE is the trailblazing story of Midnight Oil, the seminal Australian rock group.
This authorised documentary traces their origins from the politically charged atmosphere of the 1970s to their rise as global icons.
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Screening at Dendy Cinemas Coorparoo and Dendy Cinemas Portside from Thursday, July 4 with Opening Week!
Sessions now on sale and at Dendy Powerhouse Outdoor Cinema on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 28.
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Christspiracy One Off Screening is coming to Dendy Coorparoo this month!
For 5 years filmmakers Kip Andersen and Kameron Waters traveled around the world hopping from Rome to Jerusalem, Oxford to India—interviewing everyone from renowned theologians and archeologists to Christian farmers and Indigenous shamans—all to reveal a massive coverup, one that will transform history, forever.
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From the co-creator of the hit Netflix documentaries Seaspiracy, Cowspiracy and What the Health, Christspiracy is a fascinating investigation that ...
Jeff Koons – An Intimate Portrait is coming to Dendy Coorparoo this March!
This film will show the hidden mechanisms lying behind the person, the artist and the Koons brand.
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It’s an intimate exploration of Jeff Koon’s consciousness aiming to discover what motivates him and shapes his incomparable vision.
With exclusive access to the Koons family home in York, Pennsylvania, the documentary investigates Koons’ roots and everyday life, follows him to New York City to his vast studio where tens of painters, sculptors and ...
Welcome to the Darkness Movie Review
For those unfamiliar, The Darkness rose out of the UK music scene in early two-thousand and then struck gold (and platinum) with their debut album Permission to Land in 2003. It was popular world-wide and sold 1.5 million copies in the UK alone. Their mix of heavy guitar-centric music and outrageous showmanship struck a nerve with the public at that time and they rode the wave until it all came crashing down.
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The band's lead singer Justin Hawkins and his ...
Watch the trailer for Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party – Brisbane screenings announced!
The film is directed by Ian White and features new interviews with Nick Cave and bandmates Mick Harvey, Rowland S Howard and Phill Calvert, along with remarkable never seen before footage.
In February 1980, they were The Boys Next Door on the brink of stardom. Changing their name to The Birthday Party mid-flight to London and writing ever scarier, sexier, angrier music that turned their gigs into antagonistic art ordeals. Offstage, things were even more chaotic. Nick Cave, Rowland S. ...
