Category Archives: Australian Films

Last Ride (2009) Rated NR

Posted on April 9, 2017 by laurarachel4

A boy travels across Australia with his dad, who is wanted for a violent crime. Based on the novel by Denise Young. Starring Hugo Weaving, Tom Russell, Anita Hegh. Brilliant acting, gorgeous cinematography, and a compelling story line make this … Continue reading →

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Mao’s Last Dancer (2009) Rated PG

Posted on July 29, 2016 by laurarachel4

A film based on the life of Li Cunxin, a boy who was plucked from his tiny village in communist China to dance. Based on the autobiography of Li Cunxin. Starring Chi Cao, Bruce Greenwood, Penne Hackforth-Jones, Kyle MacLachlan. Wow, … Continue reading →

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Red Dog (2011) Rated PG

Posted on May 7, 2016 by laurarachel4

Based on the legendary true story of the Red Dog, who united a community while searching for his long-lost master. Based on the book, Red Dog by Louis de Bernieres. Starring Josh Lucas, Rachael Taylor, Rohan Nichol, Koko, Keisha Castle-Hughes. … Continue reading →

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Backtrack (2015) Rated R

Posted on March 31, 2016 by laurarachel4

A psychologist realizes that his patients are actually ghosts from his past. Starring Adrien Brody, Sam Neill, Robin McLeavy. Adrien Brody plays the psychologist who realizes that his patients are ghosts from his past, trying to unblock his memory of … Continue reading →

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Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981) Rated R

Posted on March 15, 2015 by laurarachel4

Mad Max is back to help a gasoline rich community fight off a group of bandits. Starring Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Michael Preston This movie takes a bare minimal plot and uses it to its highest possibility. It’s a high-octane action film with … Continue reading →

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A Bush Christmas (1983) Rated G

Posted on January 13, 2015 by laurarachel4

The Thompson family are struggling to make ends meet in the Australian outback. Then the unthinkable happens two vagabonds come and steal their prize race horse. The kids band together and go after the horse thefts. Based on the novel … Continue reading →

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Top of the Lake (2013) Rated TV-MA

Posted on May 6, 2014 by laurarachel4

When a pregnant 12-year-old Tui is found trying to drown herself in a New Zealand lake. Detective Robin Griffin is on the case to discover how Tui got to the place she’s in but then Tui disappears. Starring Elisabeth Moss, Thomas M. … Continue reading →

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