newspaper - 'Sum' has American pulses The Sydney Morning Herald. 14-07-1994. pp.30-31 |
Mary Colbert
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Discusses how the play got to the big screen, the Dowling-Burton work relationship,financial backing for the film, it's aims at showing another perspective o...[full record]
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chapter - A century of Australian cinema : Developing pictures: Australian cinema (1970-1995) . 00-00-1995. pp.172-197 |
Peter Kemp
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This chapter is one in a series documenting the history of cinema in Australia. The book is beautifully presented and contains a large array of still photogr...[full record]
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journal - Aleka Doesn't Live Here Anymore Cinema Papers 117. pp.44-45 |
Christos Tsiolkas
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Chronicles the changing face of Melbourne as migration across local borders takes effect, and how contemporary Australian films have reflected this migration.
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newspaper - Aussie icons deliver in quality drama Courier Mail. 23-07-1994. p.53 |
Author Unknown
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Review that also discusses the media hype prior to the release of the film.[full record]
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Unknown - Critics Notebook : Bitter Cycle of Love and Loathing Interrupted The New York Times. 03-01-2001. p.82 |
Elvis Mitchell
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Elvis Mitchell delves into Moorhouseâs struggle to make it big in America. After she was labelled the next best thing after her hit movie âProofâ Moorh...[full record]
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newspaper - Crowe front-runner to take on Chopper The Daily Telegraph. 26-05-1997. p.13 |
In this breif piece published before production was underway, Mushroom Pictures chief, Martin Fabinyi states all the usual suspects are being tested for the ...[full record]
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newspaper - Crowe the go, by gum Herald Sun. 26-05-1997. p.17 |
Bob Hart
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Brief article on Chopper at pre-production stage - during the final process of casting for the lead. Russell Crowe is tipped as a hot favourite to star in th...[full record]
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newspaper - Crowe's role confronts the gay question The Age. 30-09-1994. p.38 |
Rachel Gibson
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Interview with Crowe regarding his role as a homosexual character.Also presents arguments why film may bridge gap as well as why the film might have a negati...[full record]
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newspaper - Crowe-ing,Crowe-ing...gone The Sydney Morning Herald. 03-06-1994. pp.44-45 |
Paul Fisher
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Interview with Crowe regarding his preparations for the role,his personal views on homosexuality and his Hollywood future.[full record]
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newspaper - Gay relationship handled with skill West Australian. 29-07-1994. p.55 |
Mark Naglazas
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Discusses the selection of Crowe and Thompson as symbols of Aussie masculinity, the mainstreaming of homosexual culture as well as talking about how the film...[full record]
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newspaper - Greater than the sum of it's parts The Australian. p.12 |
Lynden Barber
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Video review of the filmwith negative comments towards the use of monologues and the peculiar rhythym of the film due to it's lack of soundtrack.[full record]
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newspaper - It's A Man's World Sunday Mail. 10-07-1994. pp.26-27 |
Darren Lovell
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Actors views on the film, focusing on the theme of homosexuality in the film.[full record]
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newspaper - Jack's gay abandon Herald Sun. 14-07-1994. p.32 |
Kirsty Simpson
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Discusses the response from test audiences,the response to the film's Australianess as well as the theme of love through a homosexual perspective.[full record]
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web - Maximum Russell : The Sum of Us |
Author Unknown
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Mostly trivial info regarding film but also has a good quote from Crowe regarding his view on sexuality.[full record]
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newspaper - Rugged duo prove ideal castings for tender roles Sunday Times. 24-07-1994. pp.27-28 |
Ingrid Jacobson
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Discusses the casting choices as well as the connection of the play to Stevens real life and the reqasons why he wrotwe the play.[full record]
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web - Russell Crowe Interviews : Brooding, Broody Crowe . 26-07-1995 |
Andrew Urban
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Interview with Crowe regarding his role in the the Sum of Us and his views about Hollywood.[full record]
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web - Sum of Us : Sum of Us raises issues then avoids them . 00-00-1995 |
Roger Ebert
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Review of the film and argument that the film merely glosses over major issues.[full record]
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newspaper - Summing it up Good Weekend. 27-11-1993. p.n.p. |
Robyn Willis
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Interview with Crowe regarding working with Thompson,his future and his view on the direction Australian cinema is taking.[full record]
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web - Sunday : What's wrong with the Australian film industry? |
Peter Thompson
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Explores the fall of the Australian Film Industry, and 'Eucalyptus', on which the hopes for resurrection of the Australian film industry were pinned[full record]
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newspaper - The Reel Thing Herald Sun. 28-09-2002. p.9 |
Simon Plant
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Simon Plant meets Alan Finney over a Choc Top.[full record]
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book - The Sum of Us . 00-00-1995 |
David Stevens
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Film script and full production credits. [full record]
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journal - The Sum of Us Outrage, Cinema Papers, Variety, The Age 100 V136. p.80 |
Clive Simmons,
Neil Jillett,
Alissa Tanskaya
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Talks about the positive word of mouth received by the film because of it's honest portrayal but also for the credibility of it's actors.[full record]
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newspaper - When worlds collide Sunday Herald Sun. 24-07-1994. p.54 |
Rob Lowing
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A rather negative review of the film concerning the monologue sequences. Praises however the chemistry between Crowe and Thompson. Also briefly touches on th...[full record]
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