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Australian film gems
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Little Fish has long been one of Australia's most underrated and underappreciated gems. Set in Cabramatta, at the peak of Australia's heroin epidemic, the film follows Tracy (Cate Blanchett), a recovering heroin addict trying to steer her life in a p...
Little Fish (2005)
If you can get through the first 45 mins of this film, you will be rewarded with seeing a whole new world open up. Lovers of unique cinema should stick this one out, because the pay off is getting to walk in the shoes of a very different type of prot...
Bad Boy Bubby (1993)
A post-apocalyptic world dominated by cars, barren roads and some highly stylised biker villains is a great formula for a film. Novel at the time, this film altered the expectations of what an action film could become if it were infused with properti...
Mad Max (1979)
Great music, fun performances and a whirlwind of passion drive this film. Fans of Baz Luhrmans later work will surely fall in love with this heartfelt little ripper. Love is in the air!
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
This ambitious Australian ensemble piece holds together well and stays on true course. The performances are solid, but what I liked about this film was the setting. Australia's brash bush, at times, feels like it's encroaching on an urbane lifestyle ...
Lantana (2001)
This iconic Australian film, adapted from David Williamson's play, takes us into the boardroom of the Collingwood football club and into the inner sanctum of our countries biggest sporting team. There will never again be a film like this in Australia...
The Club
"You're terrible, Muriel!" Toni Collette and Rachel Griffiths bring the energy to this bawdy comedy that beautifully captures both the charm and crudeness of Porpoise Spit. Kitschy and self-depreciating, the movies cuts through all pretence and place...
Muriel's Wedding (1994)
Having grown up in the northern suburbs of Melbourne in the 'rough old days', I can attest that this film perfectly captures the tone of the time. There's an ever creeping ominous feel afoot which is explored through the lurking score. It would be ea...
Chopper (2000)
The little people doing big things in the most Aussie way possible Thou shalt not suffer in thine jocks!
The Castle (1997)
A snapshot of one iteration of Australia's history. Told from the perspective of a first generation Italian, this often forgotten Aussie work serves as a clever satire of our society at the time.
They're a Weird Mob (1966)
Dog's in Space gives a great view into the influence of the punk scene on Australian youth culture. The narrative is set in a sharehouse and Michael Hutchence was a smart choice for this role, as he really just had to be himself.
Dogs in Space (1986)
This was once a "rites of passage" film for Australian youth. The coastal setting of the narrative takes us into the lives a young Australian woman and her friends, who are experiencing many of the growing pains that accompany teen experience. Howeve...
Puberty Blues (1981)
Malcolm will forever serve as a beautiful snapshot of inner Northern Melbourne during the 1980s. If you love gadgets, orange trams, cars that split in half and morally questionable characters, Malcolm may be for you. It keeps up the bushranger tradit...
Malcolm (1986)