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Interrupting aggression

Interrupting aggression

Michael Mirasol writes on Steve James’ powerful new documentary ‘The Interrupters’, which follows a group of ex-cons and former gang members attempting to stop the cycle of violence in Chicago.

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Castaway with Tony Birch

Castaway with Tony Birch

Watch video excerpts of acclaimed Melbourne writer Tony Birch discussing his five favourite films, as part of our Desert Island Flicks program.

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Castaway with Shaun Tan

Castaway with Shaun Tan

Watch video excerpts of Oscar-winning filmmaker Shaun Tan discussing his five favourite films, as part of our Desert Island Flicks program.

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Freakonomics

Freakonomics

As part of the Melbourne Writers Festival, ACMI is showing a lively film adaptation of the bestselling book, Freakonomics. We take a look at the book that started it all, and give you the chance to win your own copy of ‘Freakonomics’.

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Let’s agree to disagree

Let’s agree to disagree

Margaret is Margaret and David is David and never the twain shall meet. Or will they?

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Sold-out? Says who?

Sold-out? Says who?

It’s that time of year again for the Melbourne International Film Festival, this year celebrating its 60th anniversary. And it’s also when even the best laid plans of the most dedicated cinema lover can go awry. Cue the standby queue.

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