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    Win a Double Pass to See The Rum Diary

    Based on a novel by Hunter S. Thompson, The Rum Diary follows the wild adventures of a journalist as he takes on a freelance job in Puerto Rico in the 1950s.

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    Win a Double Pass to see the Academy Award-Winning ‘A Separation’

    Critics have praised the film for its fast pace, weaving complexity and bravery for commenting on themes which have been kept hidden to much of the Western world.

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    Win a Double Pass to see Like Crazy

    Enter to win tickets to see the winner of the Grand Jury Prize for Best Picture at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.

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    Win a Double Pass to see The Grey

    John Ottoway (Liam Neeson) is forced to lead a group of roughneck men in their fight for survival when the men come under attack by a pack of vicous, aggressive wolves.

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    Wes Anderson From Above

    All of the auteur's beautifully crafted overhead shots compiled into one stylish montage.

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    Matthew McConaughey Returns as Wooderson from ‘Dazed and Confused’

    In a flashback for stoners and film fanatics, Matthew McConaughey has reclaimed his trademark role as Wooderson from the cult film Dazed and Confused.

Latest Guides
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    Win a Double Pass to See Martha Marcy May Marlene

    A dark and magnetic exploration of human consciousness, Martha Marcy May Marlene exposes the unturned side of humanity that we fear to recognise.

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    Win a Double Pass to See Young Adult

    Director Jason Reitman and screenwriter Diablo Cody, who previously collaborated on the Academy Award-winning Juno.

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    The Summer Film Guide

    With La Nina working her unholy magic, you may need to take shelter in your nearest cinema on more than a few summer eves.

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    Engagement Photos, Star Wars Style

    An American couple have taken their love for Star Wars to a different level by dressing up as the movie's characters for their engagement shoot.

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    The Spirit of Youth Awards Set to Grow in 2011/2012

    With the competition's expansion into unprecedented categories, there are now more opportunities for Australia's finest creative minds to showcase their work to the world.

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    Win a Double Pass to the Hola Mexico Film Festival

    Foreign films don't have to be so foreign, which is why we are giving you amigos a helping hand - señors and señoritas, we have 25 double passes to the Hola Mexico Film Festival to give away.

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    Concrete Playground’s Guide to Sydney Festival 2012

    The reinvigorated Sydney Festival has completely transformed our city in summer and it’s made Sydney a truly amazing place to be in January.

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    Spike Jonze Directs Stop-Motion Skeletal Love Story

    The acclaimed director's latest short film has you falling in love with a pair of horny skeletons who come to life one night in a French bookshop.

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    Win a Double Pass to See Midnight in Paris

    Woody Allen’s latest film offers a snapshot of the world’s most adored city in its glory days, where avant-garde intersected with the everyday.

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    Concrete Playground Meets Norwegian Wood Director, Tran Anh Hung

    We catch up with the acclaimed director ahead of the film's Australia/New Zealand release.

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    Win a Double Pass to See The Whistleblower

    Based on a true story, The Whistleblower, tells the story of human trafficking in a UN controlled post-war Bosnia.

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    Win Tickets to Silent Comics at Graphic

    We have five double passes to giveaway to Silent Comics at Graphic.

Latest Events
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    Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

    Thursday, May 23 - Wednesday, June 19, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Enlisting Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth on a prequel to 'Fury Road', George Miller has made another 'Mad Max' franchise marvel.

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    IF

    Thursday, May 16 - Wednesday, June 5, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    Instead of aliens in 'A Quiet Place' and its sequel, John Krasinski ponders a world where imaginary friends are real in this warmly whimsical family-friendly fantasy.

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    Spanish Film Festival

    Thursday, June 13 - Wednesday, July 10, 2024

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Say hola to the Brisbane's annual showcase of Spanish and Latin American movies — including a celebration of Salvador Dalí in cinema.

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    The Made Local Market — Winter

    Saturday, June 15 - Sunday, June 16, 2024

    Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills

    This market is like Etsy IRL, complete with over 120 local makers, designers, artists and creators selling their wares.

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    Lifeline Bookfest — Winter

    Saturday, June 29 - Sunday, July 7, 2024

    Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane

    Your twice-yearly excuse to boost your reading list is back, this time with more than 10,000 comics — and the usual million-plus books.

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    Grease

    Saturday, January 4 - Sunday, January 26, 2025

    QPAC Lyric Theatre, South Brisbane

    It's electrifying: the 50s-set, five-decade-old show has scored a brand-new stage production, and it's rolling into Brisbane from January 2024.

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    Seasonal Fruit Festival — Winter Edition

    Sunday, June 16, 2024

    Felons Barrel Hall, Brisbane City

    Catch Tirzah, Glass Beams, Bonny Doon and more at this riverside festival curated by Jet Black Cat Music at Felons Brewing Co.

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    West End Solstice Market

    Friday, June 14, 2024

    Davies Park, West End

    The longest night of the year is on its way — and you can celebrate with 120-plus stalls, pop-up bars, glühwein, bonfires, live music and fire twirlers.

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    Monster

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Select cinemas in Brisbane, Various locations

    Hirokazu Kore-eda's first Japanese film since 'Shoplifters' is yet another of the great director's deeply empathetic masterpieces.

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    Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

    Thursday, May 9 - Wednesday, May 29, 2024

    Various cinemas in Brisbane

    More than half a century after the first film, Hollywood's paws are still on this sci-fi franchise — and this is a thoughtful and engaging new instalment.

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    Move, Learn, Eat: Take in Eleven Countries in Three Minutes

    Three shorts films by independent filmmaker Rick Mereki remind of the joys of travel.

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    Interview /// A Conversation with Mike Mills

    Tom Melick meets him in a beige-smothered hotel room. He wears a suit, looks overworked and speaks with a casual generosity.

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    Win a Double Pass to See Indie Film, Win Win

    Director Tom McCarthy delivers an offbeat comedy-drama about a family man who tries to stay afloat of financial and familial woes.

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    David Lynch Opens Mulholland Drive Inspired Nightclub

    A new nightclub designed by David Lynch and inspired by a fictional venue from his film Mulholland Drive is set to open in Paris.

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    Win More Tickets to the Sydney Film Festival

    Win tickets to a suite of four films tackling today’s environmental issues with different and undeniably fresh perspectives.

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    Win a Double Pass to the Sydney Film Festival

    Uncover genius approaches, dissect the masters' processes or simply enjoy an engaging film.

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    Auteur David Lynch Spruiks Signature Coffee with Disturbing Film

    What would David Lynch's signature coffee taste like? Probably strong, dark and somewhat syrupy – much like his genius mind.

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    Win a Double Pass to see Source Code

    Get your hands on a free pass to see Duncan Jones' new thriller.

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    Yoram Gross’ Animated Life

    The creator of Blinky Bill and Dot and the Kangaroo tells his own story.

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    Win A Double Pass To Never Let Me Go

    We have 30 double passes on offer to a film which is equal parts science fiction and love triangle.

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    Submit Your Videos for Map My Summer

    Screen Australia and YouTube want your summer footage.

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    Bicycle Film Fest Calls For Entries

    Bicycle Film Festival 2011 wants your film! Get it in by April 1.

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    Tron: Legacy Inspires Icehotel Art Suite

    British designers/sci-fi fans redesign Sweden's icehotel, Tron: Legacy style.

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