Mostly, this is a film about things not happening: characters not hooking up, couples not getting married, spontaneity fizzling out in futility, plans ending in dissolution. It’s a deliberately unambitious film, and therein lies its charm.
The Cairnes brothers are doing the Australian film industry proud with their debut horror-comedy 100 Bloody Acres. The movie has been doing pretty strongly, both home and overseas, getting audiences to laugh and squirm in equal measure. Heckler tracked them down, and promised to let them go if they’d answer a few questions…
Along the way the history of the five friends is told, some emotional tears are shed, some harsh truths are laid out, and a lot of beer is consumed.
And also they discover that a bunch of robot-y type things filled with blue goo are trying to take over the world.
While comedy is still somewhat of a cottage industry in Adelaide, there is certainly some talent around our little town and we’re glad to see Rear Admiral giving locals a spot.
At first squizz, you could be forgiven for thinking this was a comedy. While three old tipsy sheilas do provide comic relief between the tears of a family tearing itself apart, this is very much a deadset drama that cuts right through the crap.
Heckler asks Fear of a Brown Planet the pressing questions as they prepare to tour the country.
Michael Douglas delivers a fucking triumphant performance as Walter “Lee” Liberace. Through him we get a leery seducer, a hard-working entertainer… and a dignified superstar at the height of his powers.
Space Encounters is a delightful little musical, entertaining and thoughtful, with enough going on at all levels to keep the family entertained.
History may not remember this as the best of all zombie movies, or even the most definitive…but it has everything a good zombie movie should.
In action films, bigness equals goodness. No matter whatever else is subtracted in the equation, awesomeness is the result.
An exploration of corruption, duty and morality through the escalation of reciprocal violence.
In another Heckler not-so-exclusive, we review the latest tent-pole blockbuster.
Lady Rizo is delightfully competent in her delivery and deservedly confident in her vocal range; able to sashay from diva to comedienne on the turn of a dime.
Adelaide Comedy puts shows on every week of the year, and new material night gives comics a chance to hone their craft. You might get as many flat-liners as funnies, but if you’re willing to take a punt you’ll also get some real gems from a solid roster of comedians.
Heckler reviews the latest episode of the long-running soap Federal Politics.
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