There is a great new British section instore at Video Ezy Mullumbimby, which I have specially set up because I have a real passion for British flicks. It has all the great old BBC series and an excellent selection of British films... Come in and check it out.

Australian Drama Starring Frances O’Connor, Miranda Otto and Deborra-Lee Furness

Another wonderful Aussie film with searingly honest portrayals of the relationship between mothers and their children. Told in two parts, first the children’s point of view, followed by the mother’s. Superb acting, deeply emotional, and quietly uplifting.

Japanese Film Starring Masahiro Motoki 

Diago returns to his home town and takes a job for  ‘Working with Departures’. At first he thinks it’s as a travel agent, but it turns out to be preparing the dead for encoffment. This film explores the very beautiful ceremonies in which the dead are washed, dressed and made up before being placed in coffins. Told with excellent humour by very affectionate characters... I was moved to tears.

Biography/Drama Starring Robert Downey Jr and Jamie Fox. Directed by Joe Wright

This is a powerful story of journalist, Steve Lopez’s encounters with Daniel Ayers, a homeless and brilliant musician with schizophrenia. Riveting performances by both Fox and Downey, and Beethoven’s music is tremendously moving throughout this film.

Comedy Starring Joseph Gordon Levitt and Zooey Deschanel

A clever quirky offbeat comedy in which destiny, coincidence, expectations and reality are all entwined. Memories of the first love that we can all relate to. Absolutely lovely performances by both these young actors.

1971 Cult Classic (re-released to DVD) Starring Gary Bond, Chips Rafferty and Jack Thompson

A story of mateship and menace. This is a confronting tale about a school teacher who is sent to the outback of Australia, where people lived beyond the polite laws of civilisation, even though they tried to pretend otherwise.

Written and Starring George Basha

A beautifully shot film, this honest and moving tale depicts life in the Western Suburbs among the Lebanese Australian community. Central to the film is a love story between John (George Basha) and a white-bred Aussie girl (newcomer, Clare Bowen). George Basha maintains that the events in the film are based on reality.

Starring Chi Cao and directed by Bruce Beresford

This inspiration story is based on Li-Cunxin’s autobiography of a poor Chinese village boy who rises to international fame as a ballet dancer. An inspirational film with a beautiful ending.

Starring Rowan McNamarra and Marissa Gibson

This strong film is set at an unusual pace, but it really does give you the opportunity to deeply enter into the world of two Indigenous teenagers from a remote community in Central Australia.

Starring Hugo Weaver and Tom Russell

A tough love story about a father and son on the run through the unique landscape of Australia. A beautifully crafted film.