World Of Movies Loves An Underdog

THAT'S the funny, frustrating, frightening thing about awards of course. While they look grand on the CV or mantelpiece and enhance movie marketing and individual reputations, their true value needs to be measured in terms of who does the awarding.

Funny Games

Funny Games Rated MA Starring Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, Michael Pitt Critic's warning Harsh violence and language Critic's rating 4/10

Monday, August 4 - Movies

The Valet (2006)

Kinda Funny Looking

Steve Buscemi's face terrorises Seoul. By Benito Di Fonzo

You Talking To Me?

Raging Bull Robert De Niro reckons he's a funny guy. HELEN BARLOW isn't arguing.

Movies - Sunday, December 31

FILM REVIEWS: Chicago (2002) Channel Seven, 8.40pm; Pride & Prejudice (2005) Showtime, 8.30pm

Movies - Sunday, November 5

MOVIE REVIEWS: Bachelor Mother; The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants

You've Got To Have Faith, Amigos, Or It's A Hard Paddle

I'VE noted that The Diary typically reflects some levity ... a little humour. Some of my weeks are truly a joke. But this has not been a funny week. It has been a tough week. My weeks begin on Sunday with a walk past the Botanic Gardens and through Hyde Park, on to St Andrew's Cathedral, next to Town Hall.

True Love To Cold Blood

Alexa Moses previews the year's big movies, and some of the smaller ones.

Skating Over Embarrassment

YOU know in the movies when the girl spots her long-lost prince across the room and with just one glance, they know they will be together forever.

Film - The Barry Mckenzie Movies

BOOK REVIEW: The Barry McKenzie Movies, Tony Moore, Currency Press, $16.95

What Is Your Favourite Movie? Vox Pop

William, Year 2 I like Brother Bear because it is funny. I also like the goat who stands on top of a mountain shouting "shut up" to his echo.

Quirky, Oblique And Very Funny

THE LIFE AQUATIC WITH STEVE ZISSOU Rated: M Starring: Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett, Willem Dafoe, Anjelica Huston, Owen Wilson. Critic's warning: Language, nudity, adult themes. Critic's rating: 8/10