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Damien Garvey
Damien Garvey is an Australian actor and former musician known for his film and television roles. Early life Garvey graduated from Padua College in 1982. Career Garvey had guest roles in several drama series in his early part of his acting career. Some of his early roles include shows like '' Medivac'' (his first role, in 1998), '' Water Rats'' (2000), '' Young Lions'' (2002), and in the children's drama ''Cybergirl'' (2001). Garvey appeared on ''McLeod's Daughters'', in a recurring role from 2001 until 2007. He then had a role in season one of ''Sea Patrol'' (2007). In 2008 and 2009, he appeared on ABC1's drama ''East of Everything''. In 2010, acting in Channel Nine's '' Underbelly: The Golden Mile'', Garvey won an AACTA Award for Best Guest or Supporting Actor in a Television Drama (2010). In 2011, he had a role as a bartender and former soldier Tom Boylan, in the American sci-fi series '' Terra Nova'', filmed entirely on the Gold Coast in Queensland. In 2012, he r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Australia
Australia, officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a Sovereign state, sovereign country comprising the mainland of the Australia (continent), Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous List of islands of Australia, smaller islands. With an area of , Australia is the largest country by area in Oceania and the world's List of countries and dependencies by area, sixth-largest country. Australia is the oldest, flattest, and driest inhabited continent, with the least fertile soils. It is a Megadiverse countries, megadiverse country, and its size gives it a wide variety of landscapes and climates, with Deserts of Australia, deserts in the centre, tropical Forests of Australia, rainforests in the north-east, and List of mountains in Australia, mountain ranges in the south-east. The ancestors of Aboriginal Australians began arriving from south east Asia approximately Early human migrations#Nearby Oceania, 65,000 years ago, during the Last Glacial Period, last i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bartender
A bartender (also known as a barkeep, barman, barmaid, or a mixologist) is a person who formulates and serves alcoholic or soft drink beverages behind the bar, usually in a licensed establishment as well as in restaurants and nightclubs, but also occasionally at private parties. Bartenders also usually maintain the supplies and inventory for the bar. As well as serving beer and wine, a bartender can generally also mix classic cocktails such as a Cosmopolitan, Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and Mojito. Bartenders are also responsible for confirming that customers meet the legal drinking age requirements before serving them alcoholic beverages. In certain countries, such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and Sweden, bartenders are legally required to refuse more alcohol to drunk customers. History Historically, bartending was a profession with a low reputation. It was perceived through the lens of ethical issues and various legal constraints rela ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bleeding Steel
''Bleeding Steel'' is a 2017 Chinese Science fiction film, science fiction cyberpunk action film directed and written by Leo Zhang and stars Jackie Chan. ''Bleeding Steel'' was released in China on 22 December 2017. In the US, Lionsgate Premiere released the film in theaters and on Video on demand, VOD on 6 July 2018. The film received mixed reviews and it grossed US$48.8 million and was a box office bomb. Plot While racing to the hospital to see his daughter Xixi, who has leukemia and whose condition has become critical, Hong Kong Special Agent Lin Dong is informed by his colleague Xiao Su that Dr. James, an important witness, is in danger. Lin stops right outside the hospital, hesitates, and drives off to meet up with Xiao Su and their unit. Before the unit arrives, Dr. James injects himself with a chemical substance and brings along a mechanical heart with him. As the unit escorts him away, they are ambushed by a squad of men in exotic black armor and high-tech weaponry led ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drive Hard
''Drive Hard'' (originally titled ''Hard Drive'') is a 2014 Australian direct-to-video action buddy film directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith and written by Chad Law, Evan Law, and Smith. A professional thief (John Cusack) takes a former race car driver (Thomas Jane) hostage and forces him to drive his getaway car. Plot Former race car driver and American expatriate Peter Roberts has retired at the urging of his lawyer wife, though he resists getting an office job. Instead, he becomes an instructor at a driving school, while waiting for an investment opportunity to open a racing school. After he drops his daughter off to school and learns that he can no longer afford her private school tuition, he takes a fellow American as his first client. The man, Simon Keller, reveals that he has investigated Roberts' finances and personal life. Disturbed, Roberts insists on ending the lesson and returning to the school. Keller agrees but requests that they stop at a bank first, so that he can p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bait 3D
''Bait 3D'' is a 2012 3D horror disaster film directed by Kimble Rendall based on the screenplay by John Kim and Russell Mulcahy. It featured Sharni Vinson, Phoebe Tonkin, Xavier Samuel, Julian McMahon, Cariba Heine, Alex Russell, Lincoln Lewis, Alice Parkinson, and Dan Wyllie. The film centers around a group of people who try to escape a grocery store, submerged as a result of a freak tsunami, while being hunted by bloodthirsty great white sharks. The film was released on 20 September 2012 in Australia. Plot The movie opens with a hungover lifeguard, Josh (Xavier Samuel) being woken up by friend and fellow lifeguard Rory (Richard Brancatisano). Rory tells Josh that he shouldn't have proposed to his sister, Tina (Sharni Vinson) then offers to set a buoy for Josh. Josh visits Tina, who discusses their upcoming move to Singapore. As Rory boards into the ocean to set a buoy, a great white shark appears and kills a man in the water. Alerted to the danger, Josh quickly takes a j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beauty And The Beast (2009 Film)
''Beauty and the Beast'' is a 2009 Australian fantasy film directed by David Lister and starring Estella Warren, Rhett Giles, and Victor Parascos, and loosely based upon the fairy tale of the same name. The film was released in 2009 on video under that title and aired in 2010 on Syfy television as ''Beauty and the Beasts: A Dark Tale''. Plot A series of horrific murders has the Beast being blamed for the crimes. Belle (Estella Warren) and Beast (Victor Parascos) must work together to investigate the crimes and discover who the true murderer is and why they're committing these murders. Cast * Estella Warren as Belle * Rhett Giles as Count Rudolph * Victor Parascos as The Beast * Vanessa Gray as Lady Helen * Peter Cook as Duke Edward * Nicholas G. Cooper as Duke Henry * Gabriella Di Labio as Anna * Tony Bellette as Otto * Damien Garvey as Dr. Thorne * Anthony Kidd as Kurt * Todd Levi as Baron Conrad * Tony Thurbon as King Maxililian * Alex Kuzelicki as Troll Production ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daybreakers
''Daybreakers'' is a 2009 science-fiction action horror film written and directed by Michael and Peter Spierig. The film takes place in a futuristic world overrun by vampires, and centers around a vampiric corporation which sets out to capture and farm the remaining humans while researching a substitute for human blood. Ethan Hawke plays vampire hematologist Edward Dalton, whose work is interrupted by human survivors led by former vampire "Elvis" (Willem Dafoe), who has a cure that can save the human species. An international co-production between Australia and the United States, ''Daybreakers'' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2009. It was released in the United Kingdom on 6 January 2010 and in North America on 8 January 2010. The film grossed over $50 million worldwide and received mixed critical reception. Plot In 2009, a plague caused by an infected bat transforms most of the world's population into immortal vampires. The human population plumm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Accidents Happen
''Accidents Happen'' is a 2009 Australian coming-of-age comedy drama film directed by Andrew Lancaster and starring Geena Davis, Harrison Gilbertson, Harry Cook, Sebastian Gregory, Joel Tobeck, and Sarah Woods. Written by Brian Carbee, based on his own childhood and adolescence, the story revolves around an accident-prone teenage boy and his family. The film was shot in Sydney, New South Wales, over June – July 2008, and opened in Australia on 22 April 2010. At the ARIA Music Awards of 2010 the soundtrack was nominated for ARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album.ARIA Award previous winners. Plot In 1974, the Conway family are at a drive-in theater in Connecticut watching ''The Three Stooges''. The parents are Gloria (Geena Davis), a foul-mouthed and strict mother who will always take responsibility over the family, Ray (Joel Tobeck), an easy-going father, and siblings Linda, Gene, Larry ( Harry Cook), and Billy (Harrison Gilbertson), who is an acciden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Her Skin
''In Her Skin'' (also known as ''I Am You'' from the working title ''How to Change in 9 Weeks'') is a 2009 Australian drama movie written and directed by Simone North. The film is based on the true story of the murder of 15-year-old Rachel Barber, Ivan Southall's granddaughter, who went missing on March, 1, 1999. It was later discovered that Barber was murdered by a former neighbour and family babysitter, Caroline Reed Robertson. The film's story is told from alternating points of view; the victim, the victim's parents, and the murderer. Flashbacks reveal details about all of the characters, including the motive of the murderer. ''In Her Skin'' is inspired by the book ''Perfect Victim'' by Elizabeth Southall (Rachel's mother) and Megan Norris (an Investigative reporter). Synopsis Fifteen-year old Rachel Barber misses her tram to meet with her father. Her parents grow concerned and report the incident to the police the next day. Since Rachel had gone missing with her backpack, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Under The Radar (film)
''Under the Radar'' is a 2004 Australian adventure comedy film directed by Evan Clarry and starring Nathan Phillips, Clayton Watson, Steady Eddy and Chloe Maxwell. It was filmed in the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Cast * Nathan Phillips as Brandon *Clayton Watson as Adrian *Steady Eddy as Trevor *Chloe Maxwell as Jo *Robert Menzies as Ched * Syd Brisbane as Garry *Gyton Grantley as Trent *Teo Gebert as Ash *Damien Garvey as Gene *Robert Rabiah as Mario *Steve Mouzakis as Lee *Rory Williamson as Ricardo *Marg Downey as Maxine Reception Australia's SBS review of the film noted an indecisiveness of what genre was intended, yet concluding the production "harks back to a more innocent era of Australian film making and has all the elements of becoming a cult film in years to come". Awards The film was nominated for the Australian Film Institute award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Chloe Maxwell) and won the Australian Screen Sound Guild award for Best Achievement in Soun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nine Perfect Strangers
''Nine Perfect Strangers'' is a 2018 novel by Australian author Liane Moriarty. It was published on September 18, 2018 by Macmillan Australia. It is a ''New York Times'' Bestseller. Synopsis Nine people from different walks of life attend a pricey 10-day "Mind and Body Total Transformation Retreat" at a place called the Tranquillum House run by a mysterious Russian woman named Masha. Throughout the course of their retreat they realize that each of them are battling their own demons and all of them are subjects of an experiment. Characters Tranquillum House staff: * Masha, the Russian woman who runs the Tranquillum House * Yao and Delilah, her dedicated employees The nine strangers: * Frances, a romance novelist * Tony, an ex-athlete * Jessica, a plastic-surgery-obsessed lottery winner * Ben, Jessica's car-obsessed husband * Carmel, a single mother of four who was left by her husband for a younger woman * Lars, a divorce attorney * Heather and Napoleon, a married couple who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Liane Moriarty
Liane Moriarty (born 15 November 1966) is an Australian author. She has written nine novels, including the ''New York Times'' best sellers '' Big Little Lies'' and ''Nine Perfect Strangers'', which were adapted into television series for HBO and Hulu, respectively. Early life and education After leaving school, Moriarty worked in advertising and marketing at a legal publishing company. She then ran her own company for a while before taking work as a freelance advertising copywriter. In 2004, after obtaining a master's degree at Macquarie University in Sydney, her first novel ''Three Wishes'', written as part of the degree, was published. She has since published eight further novels. Adaptations Her novel '' Big Little Lies'' was adapted into a television series by HBO, and stars Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Zoë Kravitz, and Alexander Skarsgård. The series premiered on 19 February 2017, with the first season concluding on 2 April 2017. A se ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
