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journal - Interview with Stevens

Crusader Hillis

Highlights closely the close resemblance of Stevens life to the character of Jeff in the film.Also talks about how Stevens is more interested in showing the ...[full record]

newspaper - Love and the Family Herald Sun. 24-07-1994. p.26

Bob Crimeen

Interview with Stevens discussing the themes of homosexuality and his alternative portrayal of it.[full record]

newspaper - No place like home for Sum of Us The Australian. 07-10-1993. p.3

Jennifer Brown

Talks about the changes the US wanted to make to the film (location and cast) as well as the changes made in Australia to suit the big screen.[full record]

newspaper - Rugged duo prove ideal castings for tender roles Sunday Times. 24-07-1994. pp.27-28

Ingrid Jacobson

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]

newspaper - The Sum of Us The Sunday Age. 24-07-1994. p.53

Keith Connolly

Praises the script for the naturalness that it treats the homosexual topic as well as the directoras for the accessibility of the film.[full record]

journal - The Sum of Us Outrage, Cinema Papers, Variety, The Age 100 V136. p.80

Clive Simmons, Neil Jillett, Alissa Tanskaya

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]

newspaper - When boy gets boy The Weekend Australian. 16-07-1994. pp.34-35

Sue Williams

Interview with the writer of the play/screenplay and the reasons behind him writing the play. Also talks about the different adaptions throughout the world a...[full record]

newspaper - When worlds collide Sunday Herald Sun. 24-07-1994. p.54

Rob Lowing

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]