journal - A reputation that is well deserved The Bulletin. 18-08-1976

Sandra Hall

The article first disucusses the success of the film in reference to the Cannes Film Festival. It also makes reference to Fred Schepisi's company The Film H...[full record]

journal - At Last, The 1976 Suburbia Show. The Bulletin V98. p.54

Sandra Hall

On the set of 'The F.J. Holden' Sandra Hall interviews director Michael Thornhill. Thornhill comments that, at the time, there had not been a suburban Au...[full record]

journal - Fast-Moving Study In Frustration The Bulletin. p.86

Sandra Hall

Hall's initial and continuing point relates to the film's motivation: as a social statement! Such a motivation on behalf of McLennan and Boner (the films Wri...[full record]

journal - Films for Birdsville: the movies come to Centralia The Bulletin V73. p.35

Douglas Stewart

This is not so much of a review as you can tell from the date of publication. It is more of a preview, or a report that Douglas Stewart wrote, after coming b...[full record]

journal - Good Work Lacking in Direction The Bulletin V99. p.65

Sandra Hall

Sandra Hall opens the article with the statement that "...when Michael Thornhill was writing film reviews for The Australian he seemed most to enjoy mauling ...[full record]

journal - How Cars Was Put Into Gear The Bulletin V96. p.45

Sandra Hall

Hall recounts the difficulties experienced by director Peter Weir and co-producers Hal and Jim McElroy when "..reeling from the success of Alvin Purple, dis...[full record]

journal - Oz Oz is For Real The Bulletin. p.56

Sandra Hall

Hall opens her article with "..if, as teachers and librarians often say in a sad way, modern children don't appreciate fantasy the new Australian rock music...[full record]

newspaper - A conspiracy of damning silence The Bulletin. 13-05-1997. p.73

Susie Eisenhuth

Talksabout the censorship of the film and box office predictions. [full record]

newspaper - A Woman's Letter The Bulletin. 06-09-1998. p.36

Author Unknown

A short article describing the Squatter's Ball, a publicity event preceding the release of the film.[full record]

newspaper - Australia Once made Films The Bulletin. 13-08-1958. pp.32-56

Compares Australia's pre-war film production with the (then) current rash of overseas productions filmed here. "Consider some of the recent "Australian" fil...[full record]

newspaper - Booming on sex and a prayer The Bulletin. 18-05-1974. pp.31-32

Sandra Hall

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newspaper - Current Releases The Bulletin. 31-12-1958. p.26

Author Unknown

Brief review. Claims it is a "toss up" which is a better Smiley: Calvert of Petersen. Rates Cracknell's performance as a "gem".[full record]

newspaper - Duigan-Australia's Truffaut The Bulletin. 12-03-1991. p.unknown

Sandra Hall

Review and synopsis of 'Flirting' with attention given to detail, both within the film and in reference to Duigan's own film career. Contains still photograp...[full record]

newspaper - Good dad, gay son: mad mum, bad son The Bulletin. 02-08-1994. p.51

Sandra Hall

Discusses the techniques used in making the film as mainstream as possible. Also talks of the contrasts in the relationships like Joyce, lesbian gran and Greg.[full record]

newspaper - Leaps in the light The Bulletin. 18-06-1996. p.90

Sandra Hall

An article looking at number of 1996 Australian films enjoying success at local and international film festivals. The author revels in the titles' diversity...[full record]

newspaper - Life is a cathode ray The Bulletin. 29-09-1998. p.76

Susie Eisenhuth

Short review describing The Truman Show as a "fable for the times" in that it perfectly touches on the issues of exploitation and the "tyranny" of television.[full record]

newspaper - No Title The Bulletin. 31-03-1954. p.19

Author Unknown

This Sydney paper gives a short account of the film and a brief reading into the film too. [full record]

newspaper - Shadow Shows The Bulletin. 04-10-1933. p.18

Author Unknown

A review of the film The Squatter's Daughter which is fairly favourable, particularly in regards to Frank Hurley's photography. Described as "It may not b...[full record]

newspaper - Shadow Shows: 'Thoroughbred' The Bulletin. 13-05-1936. p.40

Author Unknown

The film is approved in technical terms, but is still considered slightly inferior to films of percieved world standard. The 'country vs. city' theme in the ...[full record]

newspaper - Sundry Shows The Bulletin V77. p.19

Author Unknown

Brief positive review. Mentions main cast members and roles palyed with occasional critiques of performance. [full record]

newspaper - Tales of compassion and courage. The Bulletin. 16-07-1996. p.77

Tom Gilling

Discusses the tendency for mainstream filmmakers to reinforce racial stereotypes when representing Aboriginal people. Highlights the need for more Aborigina...[full record]