@reviewbrisbane

Scott Alan

nerida — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:17:39 +0000

We have 5 double passes for the ONE NIGHT ONLY performance of SCOTT ALAN , Friday 3 September at the Powerhouse, New Farm.

For the chance to win tickets, you must respond to the following :

“What is your favourite Broadway show?”

Post your answer on Twitter (with hashtag #ScottAlan), Facebook, or below!

One Night Only Event – September 3!

SYNOPSIS:

Scott Alan is one of Broadway’s most promising up and coming composers, and over the last ten years his incredible music has touched the hearts of people all over the world!

Scott’s debut album, Dreaming Wide Awake, is regarded the world over as a modern masterpiece and his songs Home, I’m a Star and Never Neverland became instant musical theatre classics the moment the album was released. Two years ago, he released his second album entitled Keys, featuring the much loved song The Distance You Have Come. It seems everyone Broadway is eager to record or perform with Scott – his music has been made famous by Shoshana Bean, Stephanie J Block, Eden Espinosa, Natalie Weiss and more.

Scott’s Brisbane concert will be his Australian debut performance and is the second in Harvest Rain Theatre Company’s BROADWAY TO BRISVEGAS series in which Brisbane audiences will at last be able to enjoy performances from Broadway stars in their own city. Harvest Rain’s Artistic Director Tim O’Connor says, “After bringing Shoshana Bean to Australia and seeing the enormous public response to the Broadway to Brisvegas idea, I’m really excited at the prospect of bringing such a well respected composer as Scott Alan to Brisbane in September. I first heard his music a few years ago and absolutely fell in love with it, so much so that we made his song THE DISTANCE YOU HAVE COME our official anthem at Harvest Rain for 2010, our 25th anniversary year. Having the chance to listen to this incredible man perform his own music right here in Brisbane is something I am very much looking forward to.”

Scott’s music is haunting, touching, memorable and simply outstanding, and after sold out concerts in London, New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco, Brisbane audiences now have the chance to get a taste of Broadway magic when Scott performs his songs for one night only at the Brisbane Powerhouse in September. The winners of Harvest Rain’s Show Scott What You’ve Got competition have now been announced – Australian musical theatre performers Ellen Reed and Jennifer Reed together with American youngster Jesse Michels were selected by Scott from hundreds of entrants who applied for the opportunity to perform with Scott at his Brisbane concert by uploading a video of themselves performing to YouTube. The competition was open to applicants from all over the world, and Brisbane-based Ellen, Melbourne-based Jennifer and Minneapolis-based Jesse will join Scott onstage at his Brisbane concert, together with special guest Tod Strike.

On sale now from (07) 3358 8600 or www.harvestrain.com.au

Thanks to Harvest Rain Theatre Company

The Disappearance of Alice Creed

nerida — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 05:48:47 +0000

We have 15 double passes for a preview screening of THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ALICE CREED, 7pm Wednesday on September 1 at the Dendy Portside Cinemas.

For your chance to win a double pass answer the following:

“Who would you kidnap if you had to?”

Put your answer on Twitter (with hashtag #AliceCreed), Facebook, or below!

Only in Cinemas September 9

But see it first at this advance screening!

Synopsis:

In THE DISAPPEARANCE OF ALICE CREED, two ex-cons kidnap a young woman and plan to make a mint on the ransom. Their hostage is Alice Creed (Gemma Arterton), daughter of a rich businessman, chosen by Danny and Vic as their passport to a better life. Terrified and immobile at first, it soon becomes clear that Alice isn’t about to let her captors use her as capital without a fight. As determined to escape as Vic and Danny are to succeed, Alice enters into a battle of wills which strains the already fractious relationship between the two men. As the deadline for the exchange draws nearer, all three are brought close to breaking point, with Vic and Danny’s foolproof plan descending into a desperate struggle for survival. A taut, emotionally intense thriller, the debut feature from writer/director J Blakeson eschews genre convention, generating tension from the sexual and psychological ties that bind captive to captors.

CAST: Eddie Marsan (Sherlock Holmes, Happy Go-Lucky), Gemma Arterton (Prince of Persia, Quantum of Solace), Martin Compston (The Damned United)

Only at the Movies September 9

www.thedisappearanceofalicecreed.com

REVIEWS:

Nerida Hart: This low budget British indie film is full of violence, nudity and cursing and it’s also pretty damn good.

The film’s set-up is pretty straightforward; it’s a kidnapping thriller in which two ex-convicts called Danny (Martin Compston) and Vic (Eddie Marsan) kidnap a young woman called Alice Creed (Gemma Arterton). The film opens with the two nasties shopping for some pretty dangerous equipment, setting up a room and then kidnapping Alice by putting a bag over her head and a gag in her mouth. It’s brutal and shocking stuff. The reason for all this is that the two dickheads want a ransom for Alice’s return as she’s the son of a wealthy businessman.

From then on there’s plenty of beatings, Arterton is left completely (yes, COMPLETELY) naked on one occasion and tied to a bed. It’s a lot cleverer than it seems though; there’s a couple of excellent plot twists which are hard to see coming and the plot is super focused and tightly written.

Director J Blakeson keeps things simple; there’s only 3 characters and 4 locations seen in the film. It’s a confident first effort from the director who handles the camera exceptionally well and gets some truly gripping performances out of the 3 actors.

Compston and Marsan both more than hold their own opposite the young up and coming Hollywood star, but the girl from Kent is simply sensational in the role of Alice. Arterton is asked to be amazingly vulnerable, powerfully miserable, desperately crafty, and suddenly brave. She succeeds in all departments and despite some of the iffy Hollywood blockbusters she’s been in (Clash of the Titans), this film proves she can act damn well.

The Disappearance of Alice Creed is a simple film with minimalist design choices and a tried and true formula. However, it’s fantastically written and shot by Blakeson and the performances from the 3 leads are top notch. It can be brutal, shocking and a bit disturbing, but if you want a change of pace from the big and brash blockbusters then this is a film to go and see.

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

nerida — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:01:44 +0000

We have 5 double passes for a preview screening of THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE, 6:30 pm Wednesday 8 September at Event Cinemas, Chermside.

For your chance to win a double pass answer the following question:

“What would your magic spell of choice be?”

Put your answer on Twitter (with hashtag #SorcerersApprentice), Facebook, or below!

Only in Cinemas September 9

But see it first at this advance screening!

Synopsis:

Walt Disney Studios, producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Jon Turteltaub, the creators of the “National Treasure” franchise, present THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE – an innovative and epic comedy adventure about a sorcerer and his hapless apprentice who are swept into the centre of an ancient conflict between good and evil.

Balthazar Blake (NICOLAS CAGE) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (ALFRED MOLINA). Balthazar can’t do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (JAY BARUCHEL), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It’ll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE.

Only in cinemas September 9
But see it first at this advance screening!

http://www.disneymovies.com.au

We Are Family

nerida — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 02:50:45 +0000

We have 5 x double in-season passes and Official Sound Tracks for WE ARE FAMILY.

To win this great prize pack answer the following question:

“What matters most in your family?”

Post your answer on our Facebook page, on twitter (#WeAreFamily) or below!

Only in cinemas September 3

Synopsis:

Maya (Kajol) is the perfect mother. Her life revolves around her three children, Aleya (Aanchal Munjal), Ankush (Nominath Ginsburg), and Anjali (Diya Sonecha), who think nothing less than the world of her. Despite being divorced from her husband, Aman (Arjun Rampal) Maya has ensured that everything runs smoothly in her house, under her watch, and that they continue to remain a happy family unit. However, when Aman introduces his girlfriend, Shreya (Kareena Kapoor) a career oriented woman, who has a lot to learn about children, to the family, the situation immediately takes an unexpected turn. When an incident changes their lives drastically, bringing the two women under the same roof, they find themselves putting to test an unusual situation; can two mothers make a home?

Forced to make some unorthodox choices for her family, Maya must confront her uneasy equation with Shreya and find a way to bring everyone together, despite their differences, to make them a family once again.

Can they make a happy home and proudly say… WE ARE FAMILY!

www.mindblowingfilms.com

*please note – English subtitles will be used in the theatres*

Engine

nerida — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:44:05 +0000

We have 5 double passes for a performance of ENGINE, 7:30pm Saturday, 28 August at the La Boite Theatre, Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove.

For the chance to win tickets, you must answer the following question:

“Whats the best way of fixing what is broken in your life?”

Post your answer on Twitter (with hashtag #Engine), Facebook, or below!

Season Starts 25 August

SYNOPSIS:

Engine is a highly charged theatrical event about family, friends and cars – of fixing what’s broken and celebrating life. Bob Baines (Home and Away) and Melanie Zanetti (The Little Dog Laughed) join a host of young performers from three Brisbane high schools in this compelling production. It’s a month after Stevie’s car crash and ‘Grumpop’ has lost a grandson and Natasha has lost a brother. What really happened that night? Natasha wants to remember Stevie by finishing the project car he was working on before the crash. Grumpop is a retired mechanic and he could help but he just wants to put it all behind him… It’s a funny and moving roller-coaster ride that will break your heart and mend it.

http://www.laboite.com.au/01_cms/details.asp?ID=94

Tomorrow When the War Began

nerida — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:43:46 +0000

We have 10 double passes for a preview screening of TOMORROW WHEN THE WAR BEGAN, 6:30 pm Monday on 30 August at the Southbank Cineplex.

For your chance to win a double pass answer the following question:

“Who is your favourite character in the “Tomorrow” Series?”

Put your answer on Twitter (with hashtag #TWTWB), Facebook, or below!

Only in Cinemas September 2

But see it first at this advance screening!

Synopsis:

Ellie and her friends never thought their quiet country life would ever change much. Heading into their last year of high school, they decide to camp for the weekend in a remote bush clearing. When they return, their parents have disappeared, their phones are dead, and all power is out. Soon, the horrible realisation becomes all too clear – while they were away, thousands of foreign soldiers invaded their country. The war has begun. Now Ellie and her seven friends must band together to stay alive…and fight back.

Only in cinemas September 2
But see it first at this advance screening!

www.twtwb.com

www.facebook.com/TWTWBMovie

Lafangey Parindey

nerida — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:13:17 +0000

We have 5 x double in-season passes for LAFANGEY PARINDEY.

To win this great prize answer the following question:

“How would you describe your personality?”

Post your answer on our Facebook page, on twitter (#LafangeyParindey) or below!

Only in cinemas August 20

Synopsis:

A dash of style with loads of attitude and a hunger to reach the stars, Lafangey Parindey is about a group of youngsters living in the backstreets of Mumbai.

It is an unusual love story of Nandu (Neil Nitin Mukesh) and Pinky (Deepika Padukone) whose path to love is paved by friendship, grit and hope.

He is wild. He is born to fight. He is One-Shot Nandu.

Pinky Palkar. She is blind. She is born to fly. A unique girl, a powerhouse of talent! On one hand she works at a regular, boring 9-to-5 job at a mall but on the other hand, she is a kickass dancer on skates!

Two different personalities. Two different lives. Destined to meet.

www.mindblowingfilms.com

*please note – English subtitles will be used in the theatres*

Jesus Christ Superstar

nerida — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:01:29 +0000

We have 3double passes for the Opening Night performance of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR , Thursday 19 August at 8pm at the QPAC Playhouse, Southbank.

For the chance to win tickets, you must respond to the following :

“tell us about your first-ever encounter with the music of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR?”

Post your answer on Twitter (with hashtag #JCSuperstar), Facebook, or below!

Season Starts 19 August

SYNOPSIS:

In 2010, Harvest Rain brings Luke Kennedy back from an international tour to reprise the role that began his journey. Relive the magic again when JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR plays for a strictly limited season at the QPAC Playhouse in August 2010. Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s epic rock musical has inspired generations of theatre goers and remains a must-see classic for all ages.

Directed by Tim O’Connor, this moving story of the final seven days of Jesus’ life will be reimagined on a massive scale with a huge cast featuring Queensland’s best musical theatre performers including Naomi Priceas Mary and Tod Strike as Judas. JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR is the unmissable musical event of the year.

Tickets are on sale now book online at www.qtix.com.au or call 136 246.

Thanks to Harvest Rain Theatre Company

The Killer Inside Me

nerida — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 06:18:14 +0000

We have 10 double passes for a preview screening of THE KILLER INSIDE ME, 7pm Tuesday on 10 August at the Dendy Portside Cinemas.

For your chance to win a double pass answer the following:

“What is the best alibi you can come up with?”

Put your answer on Twitter (with hashtag #KillerInsideMe), Facebook, or below!

Only in Cinemas August 26

But see it first at this advance screening!

Synopsis:

Based on the novel by legendary pulp writer Jim Thompson, Michael Winterbottom’s THE KILLER INSIDE ME tells the story of handsome, charming, unassuming small town sheriff’s deputy Lou Ford. Lou has a bunch of problems. Woman problems. Law enforcement problems. An ever-growing pile of murder victims in his west Texas jurisdiction. And the fact he’s a sadist, a psychopath, a killer. Suspicion begins to fall on Lou, and it’s only a matter of time before he runs out of alibis. But in Thompson’s savage, bleak, blacker than noir universe nothing is ever what it seems, and it turns out that the investigators pursuing him might have a secret of their own.

CAST: Casey Affleck, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, Simon Baker, Bill Pullman, Ned Beatty

Only in cinemas August 26
But see it first at this advance screening!

www.killerinsideme.com

Salt

nerida — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 02:08:58 +0000

We have 5 double passes for a preview screening of SALT, 6:30 pm Monday on 16 August at the BCC Myer Centre Cinemas.

For your chance to win a double pass answer the following question:

“Where does your loyalty lie?”

Put your answer on Twitter (with hashtag #Salt), Facebook, or below!

Only in Cinemas August 19

But see it first at this advance screening!

Synopsis:

As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt (Angelina Jolie) swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt’s efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: “Who is Salt?”

Only in cinemas August 19
But see it first at this advance screening!

www.WhoIsSalt.com.au

The Ghost Writer

nerida — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:01:26 +0000

We have 10 double passes for a preview screening of THE GHOST WRITER, 6:30 pm Monday on 9 August at the Palace Centro Cinemas, James St.

For your chance to win a double pass answer the following question:

“Who would you like to be a “Ghost” of and help write their memoirs?”

Put your answer on Twitter (with hashtag #GhostWriter), Facebook, or below!

Only in Cinemas August 12

But see it first at this advance screening!

Synopsis:

When a successful British ghost writer, THE GHOST WRITER< agrees to complete the memoirs of former British Prime Minister ADAM LANG, his agent assures him it’s the opportunity of a lifetime. But the project seems doomed from the start? not least because his predecessor on the project, Lang’s long?term aide, died in an unfortunate accident. THE GHOST WRITER flies out to work on the project, in the middle of winter, in an oceanfront house on an island off the US Eastern seaboard. But the day after he arrives, a former British cabinet minister accuses Lang of authorizing the illegal seizure of suspected terrorists and handing them over for torture by the CIA—a war crime. The controversy brings reporters and protesters swarming to the island mansion where Lang is staying with his wife, RUTH, and his personal assistant (and mistress), AMELIA. As THE GHOST WRITER works, he begins to uncover clues suggesting his predecessor may have stumbled on a dark secret linking Lang to the CIA—and that somehow this information is hidden in the manuscript he left behind. Was Lang in the service of the American intelligence agency while he was Prime Minister? And was THE GHOST WRITER’s predecessor murdered because of the appalling truth he uncovered? Resonating with topical themes, this atmospheric and suspenseful political thriller is a story of deceit and betrayal on every level – sexual, political and literary. In a world in which nothing, and no one, is as it seems, THE GHOST WRITER quickly discovers that the past can be deadly and that history is decided by whoever stays alive to write it.

Only in cinemas August 12
But see it first at this advance screening!

Aisha

nerida — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 05:44:07 +0000

We have 6 x double in-season passes for AISHA.

To win this great prize answer the following question:

“What other novels would you like to see an adaption of ?”

Post your answer on our Facebook page, on twitter (#Aisha) or below!

Only in cinemas August 6

Synopsis:

Welcome to Aisha’s (Sonam Kapoor) world where playing cupid is as easy as 1 2 3…if only Arjun (Abhay Deol) would stay out of her way.

Aisha is an adaption of Jane Austen’s classic novel, Emma.

DIRECTED BY: Rajshree Ojha	MUSIC: Shankar Ehsaan Loy
CAST: Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol

www.mindblowingfilms.com

*please note – English subtitles will be used in the theatres*