Baz Luhrmann Australia

Australia and America: A Shared Hope and Changed Attitude

Baz Luhrmann | Posted 02.14.2009 | World


Baz Luhrmann

The problems facing the United States -- and countries around the world right now -- are so towering that our only hope is in reaching out to our neighbors, building bridges, and moving on from old wounds.

Thanksgiving at the Box Office

Scott Mendelson | Posted 01.02.2009 | Entertainment


Scott Mendelson

Four Christmases became just the fifth non-Disney movie since 1985 to open number one on Thanksgiving weekend (during the Fri-Sun 3-day portion). Ever...

In Praise of Australia

Michael Jones | Posted 04.24.2009 | Entertainment


Michael Jones

if you have a heart, if your thick cynicism barely covers a romantic soul a mile wide, if you have a pulse, you will love Australia.

Marley & Me gets a rare PG, and other MPAA ratings notes.

Scott Mendelson | Posted 12.21.2008 | Entertainment


Scott Mendelson

Box Office Mojo posted their weekly MPAA rating updates yesterday. Not much to report. Two noteworthy items do pop out, though. The big news involve...

Baz Luhrmann's "Australia" To Be Part Of Epic Tourism Campaign

Los Angeles Times | Alana Semuels | Posted 08.06.2008 | Entertainment


A big-budget movie that glamorizes Australia would seem to be a perfect commercial for Australia. Especially if it's made by a famous Australian direc...