Australian

‘I Am Heath Ledger’

My rating: 5/5

 

Directed by Adrian Buitenhuis and Derik Murray and released in 2017, we are given an insight into what Heath was like as a person most noteably his fascination with cameras and directing, also dealing with his rise to fame up until his untimely death in 2008 aged 28. The documentary features plenty of personal anecdotes from close family, friends and work colleagues.

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A viewing experience: ‘Dogs in Space’ on Blu-ray!

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My rating: 10/10

Directed and written by: Richard Lowenstein

Starring: Michael Hutchence, Saskia Post, Nique Needles, Chris Haywood, Deanna Bond, Tony Helou, Laura Swanson, Emma de Clario

 

*DISCLAIMER: I will assume you have seen the film….*

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Director Richard Lowenstein on INXS: “The best videos we did had qualities of film soundtracks”

Richard Lowenstein is an Australian film maker whose most notable work includes directing and producing music videos such as U2’s Angel of Harlem and Never Tear Us Apart by INXS. Still currently directing movies, he discusses how he approaches his work and upcoming production, Ecco Homo.

Doing what he does best (Image courtesy of Richard Lowenstein)

Doing what he does best…. (Image courtesy of Richard Lowenstein)

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Travel blogger Jennifer Johnston: “…..we turned around to see it was Michael Hutchence”

Jennifer Johnston (Image courtesy of Jennifer Johnston)

Jennifer Johnston (Image courtesy of Jennifer Johnston)

On Sunday 22nd it was the 18th anniversary of INXS rock legend Michael Hutchence passing. Australian travel blogger Jennifer Johnston recalls unexpectedly meeting Michael in 1986 outside of the INXS gig at the University of Massachusetts where she was a student.

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