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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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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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Bigger than blockbusters

Bigger than blockbusters

MIAF is out to prove that there is more to animation than blockbusters. In this post, MIAF’s Director, Malcolm Turner, shares stills from some of his favourite films and you have a chance to win a double pass for your favourite MIAF show!

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Cannes for kids?

Cannes for kids?

Little Big Shots is a film festival made just for kids. We talk to Festival Director, Chloe Boulton, to find out what makes the festival tick, whoop and squeak.

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Burlesque is back!

Burlesque is back!

Lost, but never forgotten, the wonderful world of Burlesque is back. Our Head of Film Programs, Richard Sowada, shares his fascination with Burlesque culture in this confessional.

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Ooh La Mirada!

Ooh La Mirada!

As La Mirada takes off for 2011, ACMI speaks to the festival’s founder and director, Rocío García.

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