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Paul Denny
Paul Denny (born 24 July 1972) is an Australian stage, television and film actor who played the lead in the international production of '' Johnno'' from the novel by David Malouf. Acting credits Film Television Stage Awards and nominations Stage awards *1997 – Won – Matilda Award for ''Scar'' *2002 – Won – The Glugs of Gosh Award for Excellence in Theatre *2003 – Won – Matilda Award for ''The Removalists'' and ''A Day in the Death of Joe Egg'' *2004 – Won – Best Actor – Kaleidoscope Short Film Festival for '' Top Blokes'' Television awards *2009 - Nominated - Best Performance in a Television Comedy - AFI Award The Australian Film Institute (AFI) was founded in 1958 as a non-profit organisation devoted to developing an active film culture in Australia and fostering engagement between the general public and the Australian film industry. It is responsi ... for '' Lowdown'' References External linksOfficial website* 1972 births Aust ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allora
Allora is a rural town and locality in the Southern Downs Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the locality of Allora had a population of 1,223 people. Geography Allora is on the Darling Downs in south-eastern Queensland, Australia, by road south-west of the state capital, Brisbane. The town is located on the New England Highway between Warwick and Toowoomba. History Giabal (also known as Paiamba, Gomaingguru) is an Australian Aboriginal language. The Giabal language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Toowoomba Regional Council, particularly Toowoomba south to Allora and west to Millmerran. The region surrounding this small farming community was first explored by Europeans in the 1840s. In 1854 the first Presbyterian services were held in Allora. The town was surveyed in 1859. Its name is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word ''"gnarrallah"'', meaning waterhole or swampy place. Following European settlement, t ... [...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] |
Lady Blue (TV Series)
''Lady Blue'' is an American Detective fiction, detective and Action adventure film, action-adventure television series. Produced by David Gerber, it originally aired for one season on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) network from September 15, 1985, to January 25, 1986. It was picked up by ABC after its pilot aired as a television film on April 15, 1985. The show revolves around Chicago detective Katy Mahoney (Jamie Rose) and her violent methods of handling cases. The supporting cast includes Danny Aiello, Ron Dean, Diane Dorsey, Bruce A. Young, Nan Woods, and Ricardo Gutierrez. Johnny Depp also Guest appearance, guest-starred on the series in one of his earliest roles. With cinematography by Jack Priestley, the episodes were filmed Location shooting, on location in Chicago. Television criticism, Television critics noted ''Lady Blue'' emphasis on violence, calling Mahoney "Dirty Harriet" (after Clint Eastwood's character Dirty Harry (character), Dirty Harry). Rose said sh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachel Griffiths
Rachel Anne Griffiths (born in 1968) is an Australian actress. Raised primarily in Melbourne, she began her acting career appearing on the Australian series ''Secrets'' before being cast in a supporting role in the comedy ''Muriel's Wedding'' (1994), which earned her an AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In 1997, she was the lead in Nadia Tass's drama '' Amy''. She had a role opposite Julia Roberts in the American romantic comedy ''My Best Friend's Wedding'' (1997), followed by her portrayal of Hilary du Pré in ''Hilary and Jackie'' (1998), for which she received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress From 2001 to 2005, Griffiths portrayed masseuse Brenda Chenowith in the HBO series '' Six Feet Under'', for which she earned a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in 2002 and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations. She subsequently appeared on television as Sarah Walker Laurent on the ABC drama series '' Brothers & Sisters'' from 2006 to 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ride Like A Girl
''Ride Like a Girl'' is a 2019 Australian biographical sports drama film directed by Rachel Griffiths in her feature film directing debut and starring Teresa Palmer and Sam Neill. It is based on the true story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015. The film is book-ended with documentary footage, which shows at the start Payne as a small girl saying she wants to win the Melbourne Cup and at the end, as a young woman, winning the 'race that stops a nation'. In her memorable victory speech, which was televised live across Australia, she told all the people along the way who had said she could not do it, to “get stuffed”. Griffiths watched the speech at a Cup day barbecue and was inspired to make the film. Plot Teresa Palmer plays Michelle Payne, the youngest of ten children of racehorse trainer Paddy Payne, who dreams of becoming a jockey and becomes the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup in 2015. Cast * Teresa Palmer as M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Amis
Stephen Amis (born 21 November 1966) is an Australian film and television screenwriter, film director and film producer, known mostly for his independent sci-fi, action and fantasy-themed films. Personal life Stephen Amis was born in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, and graduated from the Swinburne Film & Television School in 1989. Stephen went on to produce and direct the 16mm short, ''Virus'' (2005) - a steam-punk science fiction fantasy, set at the Melbourne Astronomical Observatory in 1888. The film featured state of the art CGI special effects, and starred Kerry Armstrong and John Stanton. Career His first feature film, '' See Jack Run'', won the 1994 Australian Children's Film Festival. He is set to direct ''Defend - Conserve - Protect'', a documentary centered on the work of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, featuring actor Dan Aykroyd. In 2012 he wrote, produced and directed the WWII sci-fi adventure The 25th Reich. In 2018, he wrote and directed the film '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The BBQ
''The BBQ'' is a 2018 Australian comedy film written and directed by Stephen Amis. Starring Shane Jacobson, Magda Szubanski, Julia Zemiro, Nicholas Hammond, and Manu Feildel. It was filmed at Albury, New South Wales. '' My Kitchen Rules'' co-host Manu Feildel has a guest role in the film. Plot synopsis Shane Jacobson stars as Dazza, a loveable suburban everyman who claims to be a descendant of Captain Cook and has a passion for barbequing, but after accidentally giving his neighbours food poisoning at his regular Saturday BBQ, Dazza's reputation and dignity are on the line. Seeking atonement, he teams up with a tyrannical Scottish chef known as "The Butcher" and enters an international BBQ competition. Cast *Sam Winspear-Schillings as Dave * Shane Jacobson as Dazza * Nicholas Hammond as Carver * Lara Robinson as Montana * Magda Szubanski as The Butcher *Faith Seci as Samantha *Justine Jones as Lisa *Rodney Afif as Mr. Spittle * Manu Feildel as Andre Mont Blanc * Julia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Janet Chun
Janet may refer to: Names * Janet (given name) * Janet (French singer) (1939–2011) Surname * Charles Janet (1849–1932), French engineer, inventor and biologist, known for the Left Step periodic table * Jules Janet (1861–1945), French psychologist and psychotherapist * Maurice Janet (1888–1983), French mathematician * Paul Janet (1823–1899), French philosopher and writer * Pierre Janet (1859–1947), French psychologist, philosopher and psychotherapist * Roberto Janet (born 1986), Cuban hammer thrower Other uses * Janet, Alberta Janet is a hamlet in southern Alberta under the jurisdiction of Rocky View County. It is located on Township Road 240, approximately east of downtown Calgary, southwest of the Town of Chestermere, and south of Highway 1A. Janet is primarily ..., a Canadian hamlet * Janet (airline), a military transport fleet known for servicing the US Air Force "Area 51" facility * JANET, a high-speed network for the UK research and education ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Les Aventures D'Anthony
''Les Aventures d'Anthony'' () is a 2015 Chinese coming-of-age romantic drama film directed by Janet Chun, produced by Zhou Xun and based on a novel. It was released on November 13, 2015. Cast *Liu Chang as Anthony / Andongni * Vivian Sung as Xiaohei *Bruce Hung Bruce Hung (; born 7 September 1990) is a Taiwanese actor. He is known for his starring role in the 2014 film ''Café. Waiting. Love ''Café. Waiting. Love'' ( is a 2014 Taiwanese romantic comedy film directed by Chiang Chin-lin, adapted from ... as Pierre * Bai Baihe as Xiao Ying * Tang Yixin as Xiao Xuan *Congo Pax as Jia Ming * Jin Shijia as Fang Jie * Jiang Yiyan as Young Mrs. Huang / Nianqing Huang Taitai * Archie Kao as Young Mr. Huang / Nianqing Huang Xiansheng * Pan Hong as Anthony's Mother * Yu Rongguang as Anthony's Father * Lisa Lu as Mrs. Huang / Huang Taitai Reception The film grossed on its opening weekend. References External links * 2015 romantic drama films Beijing Enlight Pictures films C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Pulbrook
David (; , "beloved one") (traditional spelling), , ''Dāwūd''; grc-koi, Δαυΐδ, Dauíd; la, Davidus, David; gez , ዳዊት, ''Dawit''; xcl, Դաւիթ, ''Dawitʿ''; cu, Давíдъ, ''Davidŭ''; possibly meaning "beloved one". was, according to the Hebrew Bible, the third king of the United Kingdom of Israel. In the Books of Samuel, he is described as a young shepherd and harpist who gains fame by slaying Goliath, a champion of the Philistines, in southern Canaan. David becomes a favourite of Saul, the first king of Israel; he also forges a notably close friendship with Jonathan, a son of Saul. However, under the paranoia that David is seeking to usurp the throne, Saul attempts to kill David, forcing the latter to go into hiding and effectively operate as a fugitive for several years. After Saul and Jonathan are both killed in battle against the Philistines, a 30-year-old David is anointed king over all of Israel and Judah. Following his rise to power, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Last Dance (2012 Film)
''Last Dance'' is a 2012 Australian thriller film directed by David Pulbrook and starring Firass Dirani, Julia Blake, Alan Hopgood. Plot A Muslim man ( Firass Dirani) kidnaps an elderly Melbourne Jewish woman (Julia Blake) and holds her hostage. Production The female lead was meant to be Gena Rowlands but her casting was opposed by the MEAA. accessed 23 Sept 2012 Release The film had its international premiere at the 2012 |
Michael Craft
Michael Craft Johnson (born 1950), who goes by the pen name Michael Craft, is an American author of gay and lesbian mystery novels. His 2019 novel ''ChoirMaster'' won the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for LGBTQ, and four of his novels have been finalists for the Lambda Literary Award for Gay Mystery. Personal life In 1950, Craft was born in Elgin, Illinois, where he remained until he ventured to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In the 1980s, he moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin. Craft met his now husband, Leon, in 1982. In 2005, Craft and Leon moved near Palm Springs, California. When California legalized same-sex marriage in 2013, Craft and Leon were wed. The couple now lives in Rancho Mirage, California. Education As a child, Craft attended Catholic grade school for eight years, then became a student at Elgin Academy, then a private boarding school, where he graduated as class valedictorian. Craft studied graphic design at the University of Illinois at U ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
