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 message for young adults Canberra Times. 03-05-1997. p.C8

Dougal McDonald

Talks about Vidler's directorial debut as well as Blackrock's relevance to teenagers today and they should read it's message (??). [full record]

newspaper - Blackrock: the verdict The Daily Telegraph. 26-04-1997. pp.94-95

Vicky Roach

Talks about the similarities between the film and 'Leigh Leigh' case and also has three young teenagers give their verdict of the film. [full record]

newspaper - Dark day dawns at Blackrock Adelaide Advertiser. 01-05-1997. p.11

Stan James

Discusses quite deeply the issues of gender and sexuality and stereotypes. [full record]

newspaper - Debut Director puts rape and murder in focus The Australian. p.2

Andrew McGarry

Article focuses on the intent of the makers of the film. [full record]

newspaper - Drama of conscience diluted Financial Review. 02-05-1997. p.15

Peter Crayford

Institutions such as the media, schools, family and the community are discussed in relation to Blackrock. [full record]

newspaper - Film Noir The Sydney Morning Herald. 19-04-1997. p.13

Colin Rose

Talks about the relation between the film and Leigh Leigh Case as well as its bad reception at Sundance Film Festival. [full record]

newspaper - Flipside of the Anzac coin The Sydney Morning Herald. 01-05-1997. p.16

Robert Drewe

Calls Blackrock a 'disturbing and important film' and feels it should be compulsory viewing for all Australian teenagers. [full record]

newspaper - Girls Girls vs Boys Boys Juice Magazine. 01-05-1997. pp.40-45

Samantha Clode

This article discusses the making of the film, the directors intent and the issues of the film as well as the cast history. [full record]

newspaper - Grim view of mateship West Australian. 02-05-1997. p.8 Today

Pam Brown

Mainly talking about actor Simon Lyndon and his perceptions on the film. [full record]

newspaper - Hard rock Courier-Mail. 01-05-1997. p.3

Paul Fischer

Interview with the producer, director and screenwriter. Also talks about Blackrock's viability in America. [full record]

newspaper - Hoon Culture takes a beating The Australian. 17-04-1997. p.32

Sue Williams

Depth of insight into the violence and society's conditioning of young men in Australian society. [full record]

newspaper - Many a slip twixt play and script Adelaide Advertiser, West Australian. 05-05-1997. p.4

Ron Banks

Discusses the moral and social issues presented in Blackrock. Feels Blackrock would be unable to satisfy an adult audience due to it's MTV music clip style....[full record]

newspaper - Moral dilemma focus of film The Advocate (Burnie Tas). 01-03-1997. p.30

Author Unknown

Talks about Blackrock's impact in America . [full record]

newspaper - No Happy Ending: Leigh Leigh murder film upsets mum. The Daily Telegraph. 26-04-1997. p.5

Frances O'Shea, Vicky Roach

Talks about the real life case of Leigh Leigh and her gang-rape and murder in Newcastle and the similarities between this case and Blackrock and the anguish ...[full record]

newspaper - Puberty's Dark Side The Daily Telegraph. 01-05-1997. p.39

Vicky Roach

Compares Blackrock to Puberty Blues; 'a film about sun, sand and surf...sexual assault and murder - a 90's Newcastle based version 'Puberty Blues' caught in ...[full record]

newspaper - Sharp teen perception Adelaide Advertiser. 03-05-1997. p.14

Stan James

Includes a synopsis, issues raised in the film and a brief biography on some of the lead actors. [full record]

newspaper - Silent Witness Adelaide Advertiser. 06-05-1997. p.16

Author Unknown

Includes a review of the film as well as the reactions of Salisbury High school students. [full record]