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Lewis is a boy-genius and an orphan with a love of gizmos and gadgets and an undying hope of finding the family he never knew. But Lewis’ journey is about to take him to a place even he couldn’t have imagined, a place where the impossible no longer exists: the future. When Lewis encounters a mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson, he’s in for the time-travel of his life and will be whisked off to meet a family unlike any other, the sublimely fun and futuristic Robinsons, who will help him to discover a series of amazing and heartfelt secrets about his own limitless potential and where his future lies. But his incredible trip will also bring him into conflict with a villain who gives evil a bad name: the bungling Bowler Hat Guy, who steals Lewis’ only way home. Now aware of what has happened Lewis makes a bold decision, he'll return home and change the events which have so far shaped his life. A delighful, wickedly futuristic tale. A film for 'kids' of all ages. Must see in 3-D. 3 1/2 STARS.

It’s Christmas Eve and a huge blizzard has just shut down the Hoover airport, threatening to ruin holiday plans for all stranded travelers. Snowed in en route to their father’s house, two "Unaccompanied Minors" (UMs), Spencer and his little sister, Katherine, are ushered to the airport’s Unaccompanied Minors Room, a holding cell for dozens of stranded, parent-free kids from all over the country. Caught in the crossfire of projectile cupcakes and juice boxes and desperate to escape, Spencer makes a run for freedom along with four other UMs, who couldn’t be more different if they tried. Passenger Relations Manager Oliver Porter is not a happy man. For the first time in fifteen years he's heading off on holidays to beautiful warm, Hawaii, until like the UM's his flight joins all others in the shutdown. Now he has another problem. Kids on the run. He calls in security and the kids are recaptured. But not for long. They are soon on the run again trying to keep ahead of Oliver and his security team. Oliver wants them caught. The kids have other plans. It's a game of cat and mouse as the security team try their damdest to corral the five kids. Worth a look at. 3 STARS.

Jack Skellington is the highly celebrated Pumpkin King of Halloweentown. It seems he is everyones favourite citizen. To one young lass he is much, much more. Sally, the stitched-together creation of evil Dr Finkelstein is secretly in love with him but each time an opportunity arises where she might get closer to Jack and reveal her deep feelings for him, Dr Finkelstein gets in the way. Jack up until now has always been a happy soul. But this Halloween something has changed. He's suddenly become a little disenchanted. It's the same routine yearafter year after year. Then something strange happens. Jack accidently finds himself in another world. A world where there is snow, snowmen, lights, stocking and Santa Clause. Back home Jack decides it is time he was King Of Christmas. He enlists three mischievous trick or treaters Lock, Shock, and Barrel, to help him kidnap Santa Claus. Oh Jack, what have you done. There's only one Santa Claus, and it ain't Jack. Highly Recommmended. 4 STARS

Tom and Rebecca have two kids, a virtually nonexistent sex life, and a marriage counselor who is too baffled by the pair to offer any real help. Tom has a preoccupation with internet porn. Rebecca is a successful actress and busy mother. Tobey has been dating Elaine for eight years but can’t seem to commit to getting married and having a family. Tobey has a fear of dying and sees a shrink once a year. Elaine works for a demanding boss, longs to have a child and has written a children's book. Both men's lives are given a serious jolt when Tom is drawn into an affair with a mother at his son’s school and Elaine finally gives Tobey an ultimatum, sending him into a fling with a sexy, married, former college flame, Faith. Tom, Rebecca, Tobey and Elaine's fate will be decided in a public finale at the Lincoln Center, where both Rebecca and Elaine will have to decide, can they trust their man? Stars Julianne Moore, David Duchovny, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Billy Crudup. A real surprise! 4 STARS.

Melbourne, present day. The story begins when Macbeth, a loyal henchman, is rewarded with gifts from his crime boss Duncan for serving him faithfully and performing bravely in a vicious gangland rip-off. But these gifts are nothing compared to what Duncan lavishes on his son Malcolm. Macbeth wonders why he bothers to stick his neck out when Malcolm does nothing at all. Macbeth is then visited by some extraordinary young witches, dabblers in the occult arts, who indicate that he shall be the new crime 'king'. Banquo won’t be of the same standing, but he will father a 'king'. Macbeth is intrigued, but when Lady Macbeth drops the hint that they might kill Duncan and take over the gang for themselves, he realises he may simply be fulfilling his destiny. Duncan is killed in Macbeth’s own home, with Lady Macbeth providing the drugs. Suspicion for the murder falls on Malcolm who leaves town. Macbeth seizes power and rules the gang. The madness that drove him to kill Duncan now compels him to dispose of Banquo. Stars Sam Worthington, Gary Sweet,Lachy Hulme and Victoria Hill. Directed Geoffrey Wright. Highly Recommended. 4 STARS.

Pobby and Dingan live in the opal capitol of Australia. They are friends with Kellyanne Williamson, the daughter of miner Rex Williamson and his wife Annie. Problem is, only Kellyanne can see them. Pobby and Dingan are imaginary. Kellyanne's brother Ashmol, thinks his sister should grow up and stop being such a fruit-loop. Until the day when Pobby and Dingan disappear. Kellyanne is heartbroken. To make matters worse Pobby and Dingan's diappearance coincides with accusations that Ashmol's father is a 'ratter', the worst sin an opal miner can commit. As grief-stricken Kellyanne's health deteriorates, Ashmol recruits the whole town in the search for Pobby and Dingan. In the end, however, he discovers that only he can find them, and he can only find them if he too begins to believe they are real. Opal Dream is an enchanting, funny and profoundly moving story. Stars Vince Colosimo & Jacqueline McKenzie. An exceptional family film based on the delightful novel by Ben Rice. 4 STARS.

A contemporary ensemble drama telling the complex tale of six high school students whose lives are interwoven with situations that so many of today’s youth are faced with. The story takes place during a normal school day. At precisely 2:37 a tragedy will occur, affecting the lives of a group of students and their teachers. As the film unfolds, the individual stories of the six teenagers are revealed, each with its own explosive significance. An unwanted pregnancy unravels a terrible, dark secret; all is not as it appears for the seemingly confident school football hero; an outcast must deal with everyday taunts from his peers; a beautiful young girl battles an eating disorder; a stellar student constantly struggles to win his parents’ approval,and another uses drugs. A reasonable effort from cast and crew. Worth a look at. 3 STARS.

Cleveland Heep is the depressed caretaker of an apartment complex in suburban Philadelphia called 'The Cove". He tends the homes of a host of loveable eccentrics, including Mr Dury a single dad; Anna Ran; her brother Vick; Mr Farber a cynical film critic; Young Soon, a college girl Cleveland befriends, and a reclusive man called Mr Leeds. 'The Cove' has a strict rule that there is no swimming in the pool after seven o'clock each evening, but someone is breaking the rules. Investigating the sound of splashing, Heep sees a woman in the pool. When she fails to surface he attempts a rescue. Exhausted he drags himself from the pool, slips, hits his head and falls in. A mysterious young woman whose true identity is a Narf, comes to his rescue. She comes from the Blue World and her name is Story. She will eventually help Cleveland and many of the residents find what their true purpose in life is. Paul Giamatti and Bryce Dallas Howard both deliver the 'goods'. A little waterlogged. 2 STARS.

Best friends Dante Hicks and Randal Graves were working at a New Jersey mini-mall, until Randal left the coffee pot on one too many times. The mini-mall has been ravaged by fire and the slackers are forced to take a job working in the fast-food universe at Moobys. Through it all Dante and Randal have managed to maintain, and even hone, their in your face attitudes and agile skill with vulgarities and unbridled love of screwing with the customers. And, when there's no customers around, Randal gives uber-nerd and Star Wars fan Elias a hard time. But, even as riotous debates rage between them over such burning matters as George Lucas vs Peter Jackson vs Jesus, change is on the horizon. Dante announces that he's going to leave Jersey forever and marry well heeled but very empowered Emma Bunting. Becky, who manages the Jersey burger joint for her Uncle, appears unimpressed by Dante's plan to marry and move to Florida. In an effort to give his friend the best send-off possible, Randal organizes a surprise going away party with 'special' entertainment. It goes horribly wrong when the fire department and local police turn up at Moobys. Features guest appearances by Jason Lee, Wanda Sykes & Ben Affleck. Hysterically, irreverent, adult comedy. Provides a truly guilty pleasure. Remarkably good fun. 3 1/2 STARS.

All he wanted to do was go home and get a drink. But at 8:02 a.m., hungover New York PD detective Jack Mosley is assigned a seemingly simple task. Petty criminal Eddie Bunker is set to testify before a grand jury at 10:00 am and needs to be taken from lock-up to the courthouse, 16 blocks away. It should take Jack 15 minutes to drop him off at the courthouse and get home. Broken down, out of shape, with a bad leg and a serious drinking problem, Jack’s role on the force is simple: clock in, clock out and stay out of trouble in between. When Jack shoves Eddie into the back of his car and pulls out into the morning New York city rush hour, he doesn’t notice the van looming behind them. In the van are two assassins. Eddie is their target. The trip just got a whole lot longer and very dangerous. Starring Bruce Willis as NYPD detective Jack Mosley, Mos Def as Eddie Bunker and David Morse as Detective Frank Nugent. Action packed adult drama. Bruce doing what he does best. 3 STARS.

Spring has sprung, and Verne and his woodland friends awaken from their long winter's nap to discover that a tall, green 'thing' has mysteriously cropped up right through the middle of their home. Enter RJ, an opportunistic raccoon, who explains that the world beyond the hedge is the "gateway to the good life" where peculiar creatures called humans live to eat, rather than eat to live. Suspicious and 'a little jealous of RJ, the ever-cautious Verne wants to keep his blended family safely on their side of the hedge. But, proving the adage that one man's garbage is another man's, or rather animal's treasure, the manipulative RJ tries to convince the woodland band that there is little to fear and everything to gain from their over-indulgent new neighbors. Eventually, RJ and Verne form an unlikely friendship as they learn to co-exist with and even exploit this strange new world called suburbia. Huge voice cast includes, Bruce Willis, Wanda Sykes, William Shatner, Eugene Levy and Alison Janney. 3 1/2 STARS.

Chicken Little is in big, big trouble. He's just sent the town of Oakey Oaks into total panic causing chaos in the otherwise quiet town who's biggest claim to fame is its Acorns. Chicken Little believes the sky is falling. Not that he has any proof. Well a piece of blue sky was here only moments ago according to him and he should know, after all, it did hit him on the head. But hang on, could it have been a falling Acorn. Little's father, local town hero Buck Cluck is totally embarrassed. Perhaps one day the family will live it down. A year later and after another incident involving the fire sprinklers in the school gymnasium, Chicken Little is once again in big, big trouble. Called to the office of Principal Fetchit, Buck Cluck is once again apologizing for his pint-sized son. On the way home Little tells his Dad he's going to make good. He's going to take up Baseball, just like his town hero Dad. And he does. But something is about to come back and haunt him. Great for Mums, Dads and the kids. 3 1/2 STARS.

Sione is getting married. But there’s a problem, well actually, there are four problems. Sione’s brother Michael and his three best mates Albert, Stanley and Sefa, known as 'The Duckmasters'. There's the ladies man, the good boy, the weird one and the party boy. They’re thirty something, but they still act as if they’re sixteen. They get drunk, they chase the wrong women and they have a remarkable record of causing chaos and trouble at every wedding they attend. But when Sione bans the boys from his wedding, they know something has to change. The boys have one last chance. their minister orders them to find girlfriends to take to the wedding or be left out in the cold. Real girlfriends, not someone to bring on the day. Their lives are about to get turned upside down. How hard can it be finding a girl in the world’s biggest Polynesian city when you’re young, gifted and brown? A lot harder than you'd think, especially if you're a 'Duckmaster'. "Sione's Wedding is a refreshing experience. 3 STARS.

Ashley Albright is the luckiest woman in the world, a person to whom all the good things in life have come far too easily. She can pick a lottery ticket at random and hit the jackpot. In New York, the world’s busiest city, she never has to wait for a cab. And she has a terrific job as an account exec at a prestigious public relations firm. Everything goes Ashley’s way. Now, she’s been given a great opportunity to advance her career: she is to plan a masquerade ball in downtown Manhattan for record mogul Damon Phillips and his company. Jake, on the other hand, is a bad luck magnet. As fate would have it, Ashley and Jake meet at the ball. There's an instant attraction between them and they are soon locked in a long lingering kiss. It will change both their lives and their luck.Stars Lindsay Lohan & Chris Pine. 3 STARS.

Robert Thorn is unaware of the dark prophecies alluding to an Anti-Christ. A senior American diplomat, he has other things on his mind. His wife Katherine, has endured a difficult delivery and she’s as yet unaware their newborn child has died. Devastated by the loss, Thorn’s concern turns to Katherine, who had suffered two previous miscarriages. That night, the hospital priest Father Spiletto, presents Thorn with another child whose mother has died in childbirth. The priest compels Thorn to take the infant boy as his own; Katherine will never know the truth, and their son, which they name Damien, will be raised as their flesh and blood. Katherine embraces the child as her own, blossoming in motherhood; Thorn, it would seem, has made the right choice. His career takes off and he is appointed the U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain. But certain events involving the now five-year-old Damien, are deeply disturbing. A suicide, a strange priest brings dire warnings and then Mrs Baylock turns up. Could it all be coincidence? After thirty years "The Omen" is still a creepy story. Stars Liev Schreiber, Julia Stiles, Mia Farrow with Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick as Damian.

Alan Conway is a con-man. A deluded con-man who at times, really thinks he is the famous American film director and producer Stanley Kubrick. Within the circles Conway works no-one it seems is even aware of what the acclaimed American looks like. Kubrick certainly doesn't look at all like Conway. It matters little for Conway is so convincing none of the people he dupes have a clue until it's too late. Conway is also careful about where he meets his intended victims and as a ploy chooses well heeled areas of London, always meeting his victims at the door of a residence that looks posh and befits a man of Kubrick's stature. All goes well until he meets a singer by the name of Lee Pratt. As Kubrick he promises to help Pratt break into the big-time in Las Vegas, The Entertainment Capital of the World. The jig is up when Pratt's manager discovers Kubrick hasn't made any calls to the USA. Call this 'The John Malkovich Show for this is the great actor at his wickedly, wildest, campy best.

Who's Terrence Howard? He made a breakthrough performance in the 1999 film "Mr Holland's Opus". He gave produced another attention grabbing performance that year in "Dead Presidents". He did it again in the 1999 film, "The Best Man". He was brilliant in the 2006 Academy Award winning Best Picture "Crash". Now see him in his most defining role as DJay, a Memphis pimp and drug dealer looking for a way out of his shithole life. His inspiration comes when he buys an electronic keyboard from a begging deadbeat. His life experiences become lyrics as he, Key and Shelby set about finding a defining track to record which will guarantee him radio airplay. Stars 2006 Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard and co-stars Taryn Manning ["Crazy/Beautiful"], Anthony Anderson ["Me, Myself and Irene"], DJ Quolls ["The Core"], Tarji P Henson ["Four Brothers"], Paula Jai Parker ["Phone Booth"] and USA Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Isaac Hayes. First Class! Excellent Viewing.

The world’s most notorious seducer is in trouble. Big trouble! The Holy Seer in Rome is not happy. Tales of decadence in Venice have have reached his ears. One name keeps coming up. It is that of Casanova. Not happy with the way the local authorities are acting to curb Casanova's continual seduction of Novice Nuns, married women and anything he can lay his hands and other body parts on, The Holy Pappa sends Pucci the Inquisitor to Venice to capture and despatch him at the end of a noose. Up until now, Casanova has enjoyed the protection of The Doge but even his patience is running thin. He's ordered Casanova to find himself a wife and to do it quickly. Heath Ledger and Sienna Miller are the supposed stars of "Casanova" but the real stars are the deliciously wicked characters played by the supporting cast members. This is definately not a sex romp but rather a comedic look at Casanova from a different aspect. Sumptuous scenes and scenery abound. Certainly worth having a look at!

Meet 14 year old Erica Yurken, commonly know as 'Yuk' or 'Erk'. Life isn't all its cracked up to be for the melodramatic teenager with a love of 'Romeo and Juliet' who finds safe refuge in the high schools sick bay. Yuk is entirely convinced that she’s a cut above the other students at Barringa East, must have been secretly adopted and is destined for greater things. Yuk feels like a misfit and a loner both at home and at her school. That's not hard to understand when you have a little sister Jedda, who thinks she is, and acts like, a horse. Until a new teacher arrives at Barringa High to take her class 9C. At last someone is noticing her. Then miss perfect arrives and ruins all her plans. Alison Ashley is beautiful, rich and smart. Stars Saskia Burmeister, Jean Kittson, Craig McLachlan and Delta Goodrem as Alison Ashley.

Stripes has a problem. Accidently left behind on a stormy night by a travelling circus, a young Zebra is found by former thoroughbred horse trainer Nolan Walsh who takes him home to his farm. At the insistence of his daughter Channing, the little orphan becomes part of the family, But not just the Walsh family. Nicknamed 'Stripes' he soon discovers a barn full of talking animals. Later he discovers the next door property "Turfway Park" and the racehorses training there. Stripes is convinced that he too is a racehorse. Now all he wants to do is race. None of the animals have the heart to tell him he's a Zebra and so Stripes keeps racing the mailman. Then a twist of fate gives Stripes the chance to race the big boys. Can a Zebra do the impossible? Recommended for families and anyone who loves a feel good but funny animal yarn.

China is ravaged by war. For decades the seven kingdoms of Qin, Zhao, Han Wei, Yan, Chu and Qi have fought each other. The King of the Quin kingdom is determined to see all seven kingdoms combined into one great nation speaking one language. But not everyone wants that and so assassins have made many attempts on his life. The most fearsome of these assassins are Broken Sword, Flying Snow and Sky. In fear for his life, the king of Quin has offered great reward to whoever rids him of these three assassin's including great riches and a private audience with him. Then news comes that a lowly sherrif awaits outside the palace bearing the weapons of the three assassins as a gift for the King. The King is intrigued that someone, unknown and nameless could accomplish the feat of killing one assassin, let alone all three. In private audience the King soon discovers the nameless one has a rich tale to tell. "Hero" exceeds all expectation. Beautifully shot. Rich in colour, characters and storytelling. Absolutely stunning!" Forget films such as "Crouching Tiger: Hidden Dragon" and "Kill Bill". This is exceptional and Most Highly Recommended Viewing.

Science teacher Jessica Martin has returned home after seeing her son Ricky off to school. She is no sooner in the house than masked gunmen force their way in, kill her housekeeper and kidnap her. Taken to an unknown location, Jessica is locked in an upstairs attic where the leader of the kidnappers, Ethan Greer threatens and menaces her. He wants information but Jessica doesn't understand just what that information is. Left in the attic Jessica discovers a working phone, but Greer returns to smash it. Left on her own. Jessica works at putting the phone back together and manages to make a call. The person who answers the call is Ryan, a young man who is trying to prove to his exgirlfriend that he has changed. At first he doesn't believe the voice on his mobile phone. He's highly skeptical until he hears Ethan threatening her. Convinced, Ryan is suddenly in a race against time. Somehow he has to find Jessica. Before it's too late! Energy charged, funfilled, exciting thriller. Recommended.

Chucky and Tiffany are just lifeless, harmless dolls. Recovered from a murder scene they are now, through the marvel of animatronics taking part in the production of a new film, " Chucky Goes Psycho", starring Tiffany’s favourite actress Jennifer Tilley. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world in England, a young child has grown up enslaved into a life as part of a heavy metal ventriloquist act. Longing to find his real parents he escapes and travels to Los Angelese and finds his parents in the film companie's prop room. Using a Voodoo incantation he brings them back to life. Little does this innocent young child realize the murderous evil he has loosened upon an unsuspecting world. Torn between the desires of his parents, Glen suffers an identity problem exacerbated by an anatomical defect. Meanwhile, Chucky has a new plan. He will impregnate the voluptuous star of the film Jennifer Tilly and produce a sibling for Glen. Or is that Glenda? Recommended to those with a 'dark' sense of humour.

Three generations of the Collins family have gathered for the funeral of Edmund Collins including granddaughter Kate who has been asked by Grandma Collins to present the eulogy at the funeral service. Kate has nothing but fond memories of her late grandfather, something the other family members don't seem to share. In the leadup to the day, Kate starts to discover that her father, aunties and uncle don't share the same fondness for Edmund Collins as she herself does. It seems they all feel that their father was never there for them and it isn't long before the reuniting family members are bitching, back-stabbing, bemoaning their childhood and fighting with each other. Then Kate runs into her old boyfriend Ryan. Embarressed by how their friendship finished, Kate tries to avoid him. Ryan is persistent, and, it seems he still has strong feelings for her. Among the chaos of it all, Kate finds someone she can confide in. But there are big surprises in store for all the family members when Grandpa Collins speaks from the grave. Big cast includes Ray Romano, Debra Winger, Rip Torn, Zooey Deschanel and Hank Azaria. Dysfunctionally funny. Well worth a look at.

Terri Fletcher dreams of making it as a singer. The only thing holding Terri back is her overprotective father who won't budge on her attending the Bristol-Hillman Conservatory in Los Angeles. Her Aunty Nina believes in her, as does her brother Paul who has been video taping Terri singing and has sent a copy to the music school. Then tragedy strikes. While returning home from a concert, Paul is killed when a driver runs the red light at an intersection. When news comes that she has been accepted at Bristol-Hillman Conservatory, her father Simon forbids any further discussion on the matter. Terri will stay home. Until her mother and Aunty come up with a plan. Terri will be invited to vacation at Nina's but will secretly slip away to Los Angeles to follow her dream. While she hates to deceive her father, she is desperate to prove she can make it as a singer. All goes well until she has to sing in front of a crowd. Once in front of the bright lights memories of her brothers death rob her of her voice. If she wants a $10,000 academic scholarship at Bristol-Hillman, Terri must overcome all her doubts, fears and raise her voice. A must for Hilary Duff fans.

Since the age of nine, Andrew Largeman's life has been clouded by prescription drugs. A simple accident which left his mother a paraplegic and wheelchair bound, profoundly changed young Andrew's life. His father, psychiatrist Dr Gideon Largeman became his treating physician, prescribing drugs to treat Andrew's condition. Over the years Andrew and his father have drifted apart. After years away from home Andrew Largeman is heading back. A phone call from his father brings news of the worste kind, his mother has died, drowning while taking a bath and Dr Gideon Largeman wants his estranged son to return home for her funeral. While the news is distressing, his mother's death provides a life defining moment for Andrew. For the first time in years Andrew is off his medication. He's about to see life through new eyes, to meet his old childhood friends Mark and Jesse, shed the guilt he's unfairly carried all these years and discover the one thing he's needed, love. A really refreshing experience.

Adam wakes to find himself chained by the ankle, to a pipe, in a decrepit, brightly lit room. But he is not alone. He has company. In the middle of the room there's the body of a man with his brains blown out, a .38 revolver in one hand and a tape in the other. On the opposite side of the room a bewildered physician Dr Lawrence Gordon is also chained to the wall. Neither understand why they are being held captive but Dr Gordon believes they have been kidnapped by a serial killer known as 'Jigsaw' who has been taking captive people he thinks are morally wayward and making them play out a terrifying game of survival. The first task in Jigsaw's gruesome game of survival for Adam and Dr Gordon is to retrieve the tape from the dead mans hand. With perseverance they accomplish it. The clues on the tape lead them to discover hidden packages near to where they are chained. Along with other items pertinent to each mans survival is a hacksaw. It appears they have a way out. Frantically both men try sawing through the chains. But the sick and twisted 'Jigsaw' has ensured the chaines are hardened and can't be cut. Dr Gordon immediately realizes the gravity of their prediciment. 'Jigsaw' doesn't want them to cut the chains. No, 'Jigsaw' wants them to cut their foot off. Meanwhile across town Detectives Tapp and Sing are closing in on the killer. A chilling thriller from aussie boys James Wan & Leigh Whannell "Saw" is a pretty well put together film considering it only had a budget of $US1.2 million.

Spasm is a talented skater who dreams of turning pro. His father thinks he's wasting his time and hanging around with the wrong guys isn't good for his sons future. An underperformer in the classromm, Spasm is hounded by his teachers. When Spasm's not skating, he spends his time by creating animated flipbook. Poker is a budding entrepreneur. Well in his mind at least. He believes in his friend Spasm. With a head full of dreams and a short fuse, Poker is heading for trouble. Blue Flame is a Vietnamese rapper, a homeboy with a liking for pyrotechnics. He doesn't speak normally because he prefers to talk in Eminem type rhyme. These are the Deck Dogz. Three antisocial young men with chips on their shoulders, no regard for the law, bonded together by a pathetic desire to self-destruct. When the local high school goes up in flames, they become the prime suspects in an arson case. Rather than face up to their responsibilities, the guys choose to follow there dream and head off to Sydney for a Skateboard Tournament. With a couple of pissed off drug dealers chasing them and the cops on their tails they follow the plan. Get Spasm to Sydney so that he can impress twelve time world skateboard champion Tony Hawk and gain his sponsorship. Will appeal to young wanna be skaters and those who love a film about teenage rebellion. "Deck Dogz" was shot on location mainly in South Australia plus Sydney." Sean Kennedy, Richard Wilson and Ho Thi Lu's feature film debut.

If you thought you'd seen it all before then please think again. "Deep Blue" takes you up closer than you've ever been before. "Deep Blue" takes you deeper than you've ever been before. "Deep Blue" explores the last great frontier, the great waters that cover our plant, the Ocean. If you were impressed with the magnificent, beautiful "Travelling Birds" then do not miss "Deep Blue". A film for all ages. Eyes-wide, amazing photography! Unbelievable creatures never before seen. Sharks, Dolphins and Seals hunting together. So much to see. Recommended to all ages this is a journey that must be taken. See it on a big screen with the latest sound system. Awesome!

Benjamin Franklin Gates has never given up on his dream to find a hidden treasure. It has been part of his families tradition for many years. His Grandfather failed to find it. His father gave up many years ago. But not Benjamin. Hidden by the founding fathers of America, it is rumoured to be the largets treasure ever accumulated in history. The search for this lost treasure has brought great ridicule to those members of the Gates family who have discovered many clues but alas, not one piece of treasure. Now, Benjamin Franklin Gates stands at a crossroad. He's discovered Charlotte's secret. The map that will lead him to making the greatest find of all time is hidden on the back of the most famous, most treasured of documents. The historic Declaration of Independence. Now it's a race against time. Double crossed by his financial backer Ian Howe, Benjamin Gates has only one option. To steal the heavily guarded Declaration of Independence. And to find that treasure. A rip-roaring adventure.

Rising action superstar Bo Laramie is on a high. His first feature film "Adrenaline Force" is a big hit and he's currently working on the sequel "Adrenaline Force 2". On opening night he is besieged by photographers and fans all wanting a piece of him. Laramie is initialy taken in by the glitz and glamour of the moment until some days later he spots a photographer taking shots of his young son Zach whose playing in a junior soccer match. His polite request not to photograph his son is, at first, met with agreement but after the match Laramie spots the photographer again using a telephoto lens to get photos of Zach. A confrontation with the cameraman leads to Laramie assaulting him, a court appearance and Laramie being ordered into anger management classes. When Bo Laramie refuses to apologize publicly, Rex Harper decides he'll make Laramie's life a living hell. When Harper oversteps the mark, Laramie seeks revenge for his family. Stars Cole Hauser, Tom Sizemore & Dennis Farina.

Jackie Kallen is about to face a big challenge. Put up or shut up. Sick of being treated as a bimbo she's told Midwest boxing kingpin Sam LaRocca what she really thinks is the reason behind his fighter Devon Greene copping a real belting in his losing fight. No problem. If Jackie believes she can do a better job, she can have Greene's contract for one dollar. LaRocca thinks he has her, until Jackies friend and local TV sportscaster Gavin Reese hands her a one dollar note. Jackie Kallen has a fighter and a fight on her hands. While visiting Greene's home she discovers his weakness. He's a crackhead. But luck is on her side when she meets Luther Shaw, an enforcer for the local drug dealer. He gives Greene a real hiding. Jackie realizes immediately his potential. The big question is can she harness it. With nothing to lose, she signs him up and puts him in the hands of Felix Reynolds, a veteran trainer she has coaxed out of retirement. It's one thing to have a fighter but it's another thing trying to get him a fight. Jackies determined to do just that. Stars Meg Ryan, Omar Epps and Charles S Dutton. Ryan dresses sexy and the fights have a 'Rocky' feel.

Meet Tom, an actor who hasn't shown much talent and O'Malley, a Shakespearian actor in the twilight of his career who can't afford the upkeep on his apartment. Now the wily old O'Malley is currently appearing on the stage in his version of Richard III. Set in World War 2, Richard III is playing to sparce audiences and the box office takings are meagre. But O'Malley has a plan. There's a certain party who owes another party 50,000 pounds. Now neither party has ever met. O'Malley plan is to relieve the parties of the money, but to do that he needs an accomplice. The cunning O'Malley sees Tom as the ideal foil. But O'Malley hasn't counted on Tom's niece, Mary. Wiser than her years, Mary's involvement makes the sting a real possibility. As long as the party who owes the other party never, ever, meets. Everything is going well, until a certain party sends their man to collect their 50,000 pounds. The shit is about to hit the fan. It's a riot of fun and chaos as Tom, O'Malley and Mary try to keep one step ahead of all parties. Good adult fun. "The Actors" stars the inimitable Mr Michael Caine as O'Malley, Dylan Moran as Tom, Michael Gambon as Barreller and Abigail Iverson as Mary. Recommended viewing but with this little proviso. If you are offended by the "F" word, watch out. It is used liberally. After all This is a gangster movie.

It's October 30, 1977, a night Jerry, Denise, Mary and Bill will never forget as long as they live. Pulling into a Rugsville gas station late at night to fill up their car and then decide to take a trip through a freaky horror show the Museum of Monsters and Madmen which ajoins the station. Operated by Captain Spaulding the ride featuring some of America's most violent and sadistic murderers. Bill is fascinated with one murderer, Dr Satan. When told about the local 'hanging tree' and its colorful history he seeks directions from Spalding. Not everone is keen to take the detour but reluctantly they agree. On the way they come across a beautiful young girl hitchhiking. It's dark, pouring with rain and they stop. Lucky for them, Honey knows the way. Unluckily for them, Honey is not just a pretty face, as they will soon find out. Honey's part of a sadistic family of murderers and the travellers are their next victims. Not for those with a weak stomach, heart problems or a low tolerance to violent behaviour. Terrifying!

Camp Ovation is no ordinary camp. Here, those who are misfits and outcasts at school are sent to rediscover themselves in an environment where performing means getting up on the stage and belting out a tune in front of an audience made up of visiting parents. But it doesn't happen overnight, it takes two months of hard work, dedication and commitment to that finale`, the end of camp concert. This years campers includes the very camp Michael [he turned up at his Junior Prom in drag], the dateless Ellen [who was so desperate she had to beg her brother to take her to the prom], the handsome Vlad [the girls want his body and so does Michael], the blonde bombshell Jill [beautiful but as deadly as a black widow when its mating time], the wannabee Fritzi [she's Jills little slave but watch your back] and then there's the washed up guest instructor Bert Hanley [bitter, twisted and pissed day and night]. Somehow, through personal miracles they make it to the finale` at which the great Stephen Sondheim will be the 'special' guest. Wickedly decadent, so entertaining and invigourating. Highly Recommended. Soundtrack available on Decca Classics.

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