Go and see "The Dish". I just saw it.

[Dan26]

If you all want to see a great movie, go and see "The Dish", the latest installment from the boys and girls at Working Dog.

If you liked "The Castle", then you will all love "The Dish". I heard Santo Cilauro say that this movie was the one they really wanted to make, and that the Caslte was really a test run.

"The Dish" had got that typical Aussie humour that we all love. It is so funny and ironic that the 600 million people who were witnesing the moon landing, were being beamed their pictures due to a telescope out in the middle of a shepp paddock in Parkes N.S.W. I don't think many people knew that Australia was the location for the telescope, which was needed for the times when the Northern Hemispshere was out of line with Apollo 11. When the Southern Hemisphere was pointed towards the moon, it was down tho the boys at Parkes to beam the pictures.

Since nobody really knew of Australias involvement in the moon landing, it is quite appropriate that the story be told. Go and see it. I loved it.

The American audiences will LOVE this movie. I can just imagine it being a smash hit in the States (a la Crocodile Dundee). They will love the Aussie humour. The fact that it's about an avent largely perpetrated by Americans, will make them appreciate the movie even more.

Tat was one of my primary feelings upon leaving the movie theatre - taht the Yanks would love this movie.

 

[sainter]

Dan,

I have been waiting for this movie to come out for ages so it's good you liked it.

I read an article in the paper that pretty much said the same thing that Santo was talking about. This was the movie that they had wanted make and from all indications it seems to be very good.

Just don't worry about what the Americans think. Australian's spend too much time worrying about the reactions of American people. During the opening ceremony, a lot of people at these boards spent their time wondering if the Americans understood the opening ceremony and were suggesting ways in which we could have impressed them more.

Let's just celebrate our own culture. Any nation that can produce the standard of film and music that we can is doing something right.

 

[Dan26]

The reason we care so much about what the Americans think of us is because they are the biggest and most influential country in the world.

When I say "biggest", I mean interms of influence, not population. If you look at Australias culture, since the emergence of communication, we have started to become less like Britain and more like America.

So, personally I DO think it is important what the most influential and important country in the world percieves of the movie, since it can put Australia in a good light for the rest of the world.

It's similar to the AFL wanting people from NSW to develop an interest in Australin Rules Football. NSW is the most populous state and the natural tendency for the AFL is to dominate that market, which they are still attempting to do.

Now, we've gt a fantastic country here. I wouldn't swap it for Anything. I'd much rather live here in Australia, the greatest country on earth, than in the United States.

But the USA is still the most important country on the planet. The world economy is affected by the American economy. Our Television programs and fashion trends are largley copied from America. They were the first nation into space etc etc.

That's why we all care so much about what they think of us.

 

[sandie]

I,ve just got back from seeing Urban Legend the final cut, top movie. I'll have to go & see The Dish next.

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Mantis

 

[geelong4eva]

OH Dan24 thinks the dish is a good movie, so therefore it must be crap. go and see a good american flick instead, cause whatever dan24 sez is rubbish.

 

[The Ball]

Dan I think you got one of your points wrong. The USSR was the first nation in space not the USA. I think you were trying to say first nation on the moon.

Not trying to be a "smartie pants" or anything, but I understand in what your saying.

Anyway you said;

"So, personally I DO think it is important what the most influential and important country in the world percieves of the movie, since it can put Australia in a good light for the rest of the world."

Well, I disagree because it doesn't matter that they don't even like the movie because they will still be one of our largest trading partners and one of our closests alies.

Secondly, I think that it is more important for us to enjoy american movies since they will think there is somethinig wrong with us if we don't. They will probably have airstrikes put on australia if that happens.

Only kidding!

Also, most Australian movies that are shown
oversea's, particulalary in the US, a pretty stereotypical. I not saying this movie is since I have not seen it.

 

[Dan26]

The Ball,

Fair enough. Whether they enjoy the movie or not is largely irrelevant, but like I said, we all care about what they think of us in otehr matters, since they are so influential. It's a bit like getting (wanting) approval from your parents, or an older sibling towards something you've done.

I meant to say, the USA was the first to land on the moon. As you are obviously aware, the USSR put the first man in space.

 

[Warren.T]

Is it hard to understand coz I'm seeing it next Sunday and I hate complicated movies!! lol

 

[Stealth bomber]

Sounds good actually.

I've seen "the Castle"; my significant other goaded me into hiring it when she was here the last time. My whole family and I watched it and HOWLED. You might be surprised how much of it we "get"

I'm not sure if it was actually released in theatres here but it should have been.

Most American movies (particularly ones made in the last 10 years) are crap, and I'm not afraid to admit it. In fact, most of our music is crap and TV is crap too. I'm ashamed that the corporate marketing machines have forced it upon you like they have on all our sheep.

I just hope enough of what's actually good gets over there too. For every "Simpsons" we crank out, seems like there are 15 "Suddenly Susans".

 

[sainter]

Dan,

I'm not disputing how influential the United States is to Australia.

I just think that at times we are too keen to impress them rather than focusing on the other side of the ledger, such as praising the Australian Film Industry for another good movie.

Instead of celebrating the success of the Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, the immediate reaction of a lot of people was to wonder if the Americans understood it and enjoyed it.

I am probably harping on over a trivial point but that's what I believe.

 

[Richmondfan#1]

I've seen The Castle about 5 times now. I absolutely LOVE it. Mainly because we can relate to it and it is good aussie comedy.

I'm looking forward to seeing The Dish.

 

[JUBJUB]

I went saw THE DISH this morning and it was a great movie.

DAN is right,if you liked THE CASTLE you'll love THE DISH.

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"The good humour man can only be pushed so far ". -Bart Simpson

 

[Mags]

I loved it saw it couple of weeks ago! But the castle is heaps funner! Like the day dale dug a hole!

[This message has been edited by Mags (edited 21 October 2000).]

 

[Curly5]

My favourite Aussie movie was "Two Hands". If you haven't seen it get out and get the video. The coughing scene early in the movie is hysterical. And it gets funnier as it goes on, as well as being pretty dramatic. Also Heath Ledger is in it...

Curly5

(This is a pretty cool topic for a footy board.......)

 

[jod23]

Ill prolly wait till video as i would rather go see the big budget action flick with explosions and guns and so forth but i will definitly see it. I liked the castle funny as shit and the craic was also very good.

 

[Richmondfan#1]

I saw the Dish today.

Tom Long was great. Nothing beats the Castle but the dish was very good. 3/5 stars!

 

[sandie]

I went to see Saving Grace last night, an extremely funny movie, I think you would enjoy Shinners.

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Mantis

 

[Richmondfan#1]

Hey sandie, I know this won't mean much to you but your 1000th post is dawning.

And to think someone once said that Rooboy was catching up to Dan. Well, I think we have a new runner.

 

[jod23]

Good point RF#1 Sandie certainly is putting in the hard yards and may be the new contender for top of the pops.

 

[GoEagles]

I saw 'the dish' last night but didnt think it was near funny as 'the castle'. I think the producers were a bit caught out in deciding if it was going to be a comedy or a dramatic film. But they mixed a bit of both and it worked quite well

 

[Nic]

Would someone who didnt like The Castle still like The Dish?

 

[GoEagles]

Nic, I haven't met anyone who hasn't liked The Castle! Do you know of anyone and if yes, do you know why they didnt like it?

 

[Nic]

I suppose i liked it, it had its good points, but i can say ive seen better movies. I guess ive become Americanised, gimme some big guns and special effects and im there.

 

[Sophia_18]

My boyfriend went to see it with some mates. They hadn't heard much about it and were disappointed because they thought it was about a chick - you know, a "dish".