#velvetwinter — Public Fediverse posts
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Most movies take months to film. This Australian director did it in six days
By Velvet WinterThe studio behind Sharknado pumps out hundreds of 'mockbusters' a year. Anthony Frith is the first Australian to bring the chaos Down Under.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-28/mockbuster-anthony-frith-the-asylum-sharknado/107083846
#Movies #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #Documentaries #VelvetWinter
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Is this movie high art or dangerous filth? It took Australia decades to decide
By Velvet WinterThe controversial film Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom was banned for decades in Australia but is getting a rare festival screening. Why are some films banned and what does the public lose when media is censored?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/salo-banned-movies-festival-of-dangerous-ideas/107048872
#Movies #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #ArtsFestivals #VelvetWinter
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Dinosaurs are back on the silver screen in The End of Oak Street
By Tansy Gardam, Sky Kirkham, Sonia Nair, Jamie Tram, and Velvet WinterPlus, more movies that are lighting up cinema screens around the country this month.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-25/whats-on-in-cinemas-august-end-of-oak-street/107070410
#Movies #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #HorrorMovies #DramaMovies #ComedyMovies #TansyGardam #SkyKirkham #SoniaNair #JamieTram #VelvetWinter
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Claudia Karvan on The Secret Life of Us finale that was never filmed
By Velvet WinterThe legendary Australian actor talks religion, the chance of a Secret Life of Us reboot and what it was like growing up under a spotlight.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-22/claudia-karvan-airport-chaplain-hugo-weaving/107054294
#Television #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #Actor #VelvetWinter
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Dominic Sessa didn't know how to cook before playing Anthony Bourdain
By Velvet WinterTony is a new film loosely based on Anthony Bourdain's early years working at a Cape Cod seafood restaurant, starring Dominic Sessa.
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Live: Stars hit red carpet ahead of 2026 Logie Awards
By Velvet Winter, Georgia Hitch, and Hannah StoryThe 2026 Logies are underway, with the stars of Australian TV gathering for a night of celebration. Follow live
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/logies-live-blog-2026-award-winners-gold-logie/107033608
#AwardsandPrizes #Television #TelevisionIndustry #VelvetWinter #GeorgiaHitch #HannahStory
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Can you tell which movies were filmed in Australia?
By Velvet WinterThe Australian film industry has a long and rich history of pretending local sets are exotic places. Put your film knowledge to the test with our quiz.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-06/movie-filmed-in-australia-quiz/106995020
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Gillian Anderson on how Nicole Kidman led her to take more risks
By Velvet WinterTeenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma sees the X-Files star take on a beguiling role as a reclusive former final girl.
#Movies #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #HorrorMovies #GenderIdentity #VelvetWinter
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My Brilliant Career gets a reboot and a modern take
By Velvet Winter and Katherine SmyrkNetflix's six-episode adaptation of Miles Franklin's beloved novel features former Neighbours star Philippa Northeast as the firey protagonist.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-05/new-tv-august-what-to-watch/106990626
#Television #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #VelvetWinter #KatherineSmyrk
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Director Destin Daniel Cretton on making Spider-Man grow up
By Velvet WinterSpider-Man: Brand New Day has premiered into a very different cinematic landscape than its predecessors, but director Destin Daniel Cretton still sees the light.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-01/spiderman-brand-new-day-interview/106980232
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New Ozploitation horror is like Puberty Blues from hell
By Velvet WinterAfter spending years in special effects and make-up, filmmaker Mia'Kate Russell's ocker nightmare Penny Lane Is Dead has made it to the silver screen.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-22/penny-lane-is-dead-mia-kate-russell/106939600
#Movies #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #HorrorMovies #VelvetWinter
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'I like the idea of service': Sam Neill's impact extended beyond screen
By Velvet WinterThe world has been remembering Sam Neill's incredible film and television career in the wake of the actor's death, but his off-screen antics left a robust impact.
#ArtsCultureandEntertainment #Movies #Television #VelvetWinter
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Will Ferrell channels Ricky Bobby in TV return
By Yasmin Jeffery and Velvet WinterPlus a noir mystery set in outback Coober Pedy, a true crime drama which doesn't exploit its victims, and more new TV to watch this month.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-17/what-to-watch-on-tv-in-july/106921856
#Television #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #TVComedy #TVDrama #YasminJeffery #VelvetWinter
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From giant crab men to searing satire, here's the best TV of 2026 so far
By Hannah Story and Velvet WinterA mountain of TV has landed in 2026 and we've sifted through it all to deliver you the ones worth your time (or at least a binge-watch).
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-10/best-tv-shows-of-2026-so-far-widows-bay-tip-toe/106892122
#Television #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #HannahStory #VelvetWinter
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Connor Storrie nabs first Emmy nomination but Heated Rivalry still ineligible
By Velvet WinterPlus Connor Storrie nabs his first nom but not for Heated Rivalry, Hacks soars on a swan song and more successes, surprises and snubs from today's Emmy nominations.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-09/emmy-nominations-2026-mariska-hargitay-rob-reiner/106895662
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Cancel your subscriptions: Here are the films and TV you can watch free
By Velvet WinterFrom Bluey in Yolŋu Matha to the first feature film directed by an Indigenous woman, there is a trove of free movies and TV to dive into this NAIDOC Week.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-07-07/best-free-tv-and-movies-to-watch-now-naidoc-week/106883982
#ArtsCultureandEntertainment #Television #Movies #VelvetWinter
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The country that is redoing the American version of The Office is saying Americans shouldn't touch Aussie sitcoms. COME ON
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Laid proves that Americans should leave Aussie sitcoms alone
By Velvet WinterLaid was the uniquely Aussie story of a woman whose exes start mysteriously dying. Now the Americans have got their hands on it.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12-19/laid-tv-review-us/104741214
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FKA Twigs says 'double standards' are behind Calvin Klein ad ban
By Velvet WinterThe UK's Advertising Standards Authority rules that the 2023 ad campaign presented musician FKA Twigs as a "stereotypical sexual object".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-12/calvin-klein-fka-twigs-asa-bans-ad-response/103312674