by GREG KING BackTrack Boys is an observational documentary that features the rough talking, free-wheeling jackaroo, Bernie Shakeshaft, and the youth program he runs from a shed on the outskirts of Armidale, NSW. The film follows Zac, Tyrson and Rusty, three troubled boys, as they hit the road with Bernie’s legendary dog jumping team and… Continue Reading »
THE TRAVEL COUNSELLOR/THE TARGET – interview with Giovanna Mercuri
by GREG KING Melbourne-based social worker and filmmaker Giovanni Mercuri has turned her experiences advocating for clients’ mental health into a full length feature film and a popular tv series. Her aim is to shine a light on important issues such as bullying and domestic violence. The second series of her series The Travel Counsellor… Continue Reading »
IN LIKE FLYNN – interview with Russell Mulcahy
by GREG KING In Like Flynn depicts the early adventures of Australian actor Errol Flynn before he went to Hollywood. He was an adventurer, opium smuggler, gambler, street fighter, womanizer, and gold prospector. The film is based on Flynn’s early autobiography Beam Ends. It stars Thomas Cocquerel as the young Flynn. The film has been… Continue Reading »
JIRGA – interview with Benjamin Gilmour and Sam Smith
by GREG KING Jirga is a new Australian drama that was filmed in Pakistan by filmmaker Benjamin Gilmour. It stars Sam Smith in his feature film debut as former Australian soldier, Mike Wheeler, who returns to Afghanistan after several years, seeking redemption from the family of a civilian man he killed during the war. Greg… Continue Reading »
ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL 2018 – interview with Valeria Solarino
by GREG KING The Italian Film Festival is screening at Palace Cinemas across the country throughout September. One of the special guests of the festival this year is actress Valeria Solarino, who has three films screening. She will be opening the festival in both Sydney and Melbourne before taking part in a Q&A session for… Continue Reading »
AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE – interview with Grant Dodwell
by GREG KING Actor Grant Dodwell is well known to local audiences through his roles in long running and popular television series like A Country Practice. Grant is also one of the co-founders and the creative director for the Australian National Theatre, which brings Australian plays to audiences. The ANT’s latest initiative involves filming the… Continue Reading »