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Susan Lyons
Susan Lyons (born 1958, Sydney) is an Australian actress. Her television appearances include: ''A Country Practice'', ''Police Rescue'', ''Murder Call'', ''Farscape'', ''Something in the Air'' and '' All Saints''. Her film appearances include: ''The Good Wife'', ''No Worries'', ''In a Savage Land'', ''Black and White'', ''Corroboree'', '' Martin Four'' and ''Napoleon''. Lyons starred in the 1998 Australian Christmas film '' Crackers'', playing single mother Hilary who hates Christmas. Her most recent credit in theatre includes work as an associate director on the 2004 Broadway production of ''I Am My Own Wife'' directed by Moisés Kaufman. She has also narrated the audio book version of ''Incendiary,'' by Chris Cleave. She is married to Tony Award-winning theatre and film actor Jefferson Mays. Filmography FILM TELEVISION References External links * Susan Lyonsat the Internet Broadway Database The Internet Broadway Database (IBDB) is an online database o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sydney
Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountains to the west, Hawkesbury to the north, the Royal National Park to the south and Macarthur to the south-west. Sydney is made up of 658 suburbs, spread across 33 local government areas. Residents of the city are known as "Sydneysiders". The 2021 census recorded the population of Greater Sydney as 5,231,150, meaning the city is home to approximately 66% of the state's population. Estimated resident population, 30 June 2017. Nicknames of the city include the 'Emerald City' and the 'Harbour City'. Aboriginal Australians have inhabited the Greater Sydney region for at least 30,000 years, and Aboriginal engravings and cultural sites are common throughout Greater Sydney. The traditional custodians of the land on which modern Sydney stands are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington Post
''The Washington Post'' (also known as the ''Post'' and, informally, ''WaPo'') is an American daily newspaper published in Washington, D.C. It is the most widely circulated newspaper within the Washington metropolitan area and has a large national audience. Daily broadsheet editions are printed for D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. The ''Post'' was founded in 1877. In its early years, it went through several owners and struggled both financially and editorially. Financier Eugene Meyer purchased it out of bankruptcy in 1933 and revived its health and reputation, work continued by his successors Katharine and Phil Graham (Meyer's daughter and son-in-law), who bought out several rival publications. The ''Post'' 1971 printing of the Pentagon Papers helped spur opposition to the Vietnam War. Subsequently, in the best-known episode in the newspaper's history, reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein led the American press's investigation into what became known as the Watergate scandal, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rafferty's Rules
''Rafferty's Rules'' is an Australian television drama series which ran from 1987 to 1991 on the Seven Network. The producers of the series were Posie Graeme-Evans (1987–1988), and Denis Phelen. The directors were Graham Thorburn, Mike Smith and Russell Webb. The writers were David Allen, John Upton, Tim Gooding and David Marsh. ''Rafferty's Rules'' was one of the first programs undertaken by the Seven Network's then new in-house drama unit, going into production in May 1985 as "a 15-part courtroom drama". The program had started out as a pilot episode, recorded in early 1984 with the actor Chris Haywood in the lead role. When the pilot episode was remounted later in 1984, Chris Haywood wasn't available and the lead role was re-cast to John Wood. This second recording was eventually broadcast as the program's first episode. Initially it was hoped that the program would make its debut during the 1985 ratings season and there was an option to extend the series to 26 episodes if ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Hijacking Of The Archille Lauro
''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the most frequently used word in the English language; studies and analyses of texts have found it to account for seven percent of all printed English-language words. It is derived from gendered articles in Old English which combined in Middle English and now has a single form used with pronouns of any gender. The word can be used with both singular and plural nouns, and with a noun that starts with any letter. This is different from many other languages, which have different forms of the definite article for different genders or numbers. Pronunciation In most dialects, "the" is pronounced as (with the voiced dental fricative followed by a schwa) when followed by a consonant sound, and as (homophone of pronoun ''thee'') when followed by a v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Riddle Of The Stinson
''The Riddle of the Stinson'' is a 1987 Australian television film about the 1937 Airlines of Australia Stinson crash at Lamington, Queensland, Australia and the rescue of its survivors by local Queenslander Bernard O'Reilly (played in the film by Jack Thompson). Plot Queensland, 1937. A Stinson Model A airliner takes off from Brisbane in stormy weather with two crew and five passengers on board, bound for Sydney via Lismore. The aircraft vanishes en route. Officials assume that the pilot had flown east towards the coast to avoid the bad weather, most likely crashing into the ocean and the search efforts focus there. But Bernard O'Reilly, who lives in the McPherson Range, has another theory. The Stinson, caught in the severe downdrafts from the top of the mountains, has crashed into a thickly forested valley in the McPherson Range. Both of the air-crew and two of the passengers were killed in the crash. Of the three surviving passengers, John Proud has a severely injured leg whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willing And Abel
''Willing and Abel'' is an Australian television comedy series which was made in 1987, about two handymen. The main cast were Grant Dodwell as "Charles Willing", Shane Withington as "Abel Moore", and Rebecca Rigg as "Angela Reddy". Their names ("Reddy", "Willing" and "Abel") were a pun on the saying: "Ready, Willing and Able". It had problems in attaining an audience. The show was produced as a "comedy drama" however some at the Nine Network wanted to steer it to be a heavier drama. There was much discussion between production executives and the Network and not much agreement. One episode scripted by Ted Roberts dealt with a hostage situation at a bank, the pathos being reinforced by series characters caught up in the action. The series dealt with contemporary issues in a subtle way, sometimes making observations through humour. Cast * Grant Dodwell as Charles Willing * Shane Withington as Abel Moore * Rebecca Rigg as Angela Reddy * Simon Chilvers as Pisani * Martin Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five Mile Creek
''Five Mile Creek'' is a western television drama series adapted from Louis L'Amour's novel ''The Cherokee Trail'' and produced in Australia. It starred Liz Burch, Louise Caire Clark, Rod Mullinar, Jay Kerr, Michael Caton, Peter Carroll, Gus Mercurio, Martin Lewis, Priscilla Weems and Nicole Kidman. It also featured a then-unknown Asher Keddie in her film debut. Jonathan Frakes was a guest star as Maggie's estranged husband, Adam Scott. The series aired on the Disney Channel in the US in the 1980s. Main cast * Louise Caire Clark ... Maggie Scott *Liz Burch ... Kate Wallace *Jay Kerr ... Con Madigan *Rod Mullinar ... Jack Taylor *Michael Caton ... Paddy Malone *Gus Mercurio ... Ben Jones *Priscilla Weems ... Hannah Scott * Martin Lewis ... Sam Sawyer *Nicole Kidman ... Annie * Peter Carroll ... Charles Withers * Scott McGregor ... Edward Armstrong Production The first two seasons cost $12 million to make. The show was popular on the Disney Channel in the US but stru ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
For The Term Of His Natural Life
''For the Term of His Natural Life'' is a story written by Marcus Clarke and published in '' The Australian Journal'' between 1870 and 1872 (as ''His Natural Life''). It was published as a novel in 1874 and is the best known novelisation of life as a convict in early Australian history. At times relying on seemingly implausible coincidences, the story follows the fortunes of Rufus Dawes, a young man transported for a murder that he did not commit. The book clearly conveys the harsh and inhumane treatment meted out to the convicts, some of whom were transported for relatively minor crimes, and graphically describes the conditions the convicts experienced. The novel was based on research by the author as well as a visit to the penal settlement of Port Arthur, Tasmania. Plot introduction Structurally, ''For the Term of His Natural Life'' is made up of a series of semi-fictionalised accounts of actual events during the convict era, loosely bound together with the tragic story of its ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In A Savage Land
''In a Savage Land'' is a 1999 Australian film set in New Guinea just prior to and during World War II. It won the 2000 ARIA Music Awards of 2000, ARIA Music Award for Best Original Soundtrack. Story The film opens in pre-1938 Adelaide, where Phillip Spence (Donovan) is lecturing a graduate class in anthropology. He hopes to enlarge on the work of Bronislaw Malinowski, Malinowski with a multi-year field study of a Trobriand Island community, whose matrilineal culture encourages pre-marital sex. He needs his star student Evelyn, who has a gift for languages, to accompany him and asks her to marry him — despite his gauche approach she acquiesces. They hear on the radio of the Invasion of Poland, declaration of war with Germany. They reach the island, where traders exchange trinkets (a mouth organ for instance) for pearls. They are introduced to Mick Carpenter (Sewell), a free-diver who goes pearl hunting with the natives. He predicts she will not stay a year; she wagers her fat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Roly Poly Man
''The Roly Poly Man'' is a 1994 Australian feature film. Production It was funded through private investment, The Film Finance Corporation and the NSW Film and Television Office. Its budget was just under $1,000.000. Cast * Paul Chubb as Dirk Trent * Les Foxcroft as Mickey * Susan Lyons as Sandra Burnett * Zoe Bertram as Laurel Trent * Frank Whitten as Dr. Henderson * Peter Braunstein as Det. Tom McKenzie * John Batchelor (actor), John Batchelor as Axel * Rowan Woods as Prof. Wauchop * Jane Harders as Jane Lewis * Valerie Bader as Motel Manager * Sarah Lambert as Vicki Lane * Deborah Kennedy as Chantal * Jim Pike as Tony * Exploding White Mice as Thrash Rock Band * Roy Billing as Sidebottom * Barbara Stephens as Nun * Kylie Jane Green as School Girl * Bruce Venables as Security Guard * Laura Gabriel as Nurse * Marie Armstrong as Wife * Bill Vince as Husband * Robert Bruning as Garfield * Tony Poli as Gary (billed as Toni Poli) * Dan Wyllie as Aggro Graffitist (billed as Daniel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebbtide
''Ebbtide'' is a 1994 Australian direct-to-video film Plot Lawyer Jeff Warren takes over a compensation case after the sudden death of one of his partners. Production Screenwriter Bob Ellis later claimed the original script "was a really terrific Chandleresque film noir that bears no resemblance to the eventual film." Retrieved 14 October 2012 He asked to be credited as "Robert Ellis". Director Craig Lahiff: Bob did a script and it was very difficult to raise money for it. It was more of a personal film. It had a particular style to it which might have been better if Bob had shot and directed. But in the end, because I'd spent a lot of money and time on it, we tried to give it a different approach and got another writer, Peter Goldsworthy. |
Wendy Cracked A Walnut
''Wendy Cracked a Walnut'' (also known as ''...Almost'') is a 1990 Australian romantic fantasy/comedy film directed by Michael Pattinson and starring Rosanna Arquette and Bruce Spence. Plot Wendy is unhappy with her life and with her preoccupied husband, Ronnie. She reads Mills and Boon romantic novels and dreams of a new life featuring a dream lover, Jake. Cast * Rosanna Arquette as Wendy * Bruce Spence as Ronnie * Hugo Weaving as Jake * Kerry Walker as Deidre * Doreen Warburton as Elsie * Desiree Smith as Cynthia * Susan Lyons as Caroline * Betty Lucas as Mrs. Taggart * Dennis Hoey as Sonny Taggart * Douglas Hedge as Mr. Leveredge * Barry Jenkins as Pierre Production It was the first theatrical film from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. Reception The film wasn't well received critically or commercially. David Stratton of ''Variety'' called it "limply executed" and "unconvincing". It grossed only A$43,074 in Australia. It was released in the U.S. direct-to-video Dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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