(Illustration by michael witte)
Schlock on the barbie
From one Australian's point of view, Baz Luhrmann's film about the Land Down Under is sentimental, theatrical, and a bit offensive
(Illustration by michael witte)
For an Australian, the most delightful and provocative thing about "Australia," the new Baz Luhrmann movie, is its title. Just saying it aloud is like delivering the punch line of one of those long-winded campfire jokes that get funnier the longer they go on. (Full article: 1057 words)
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