The Sydney Traveler

Ford Fiesta’s Moonlight Cinema is one of the highlights of summer. The program is always outstanding, and you just can’t beat seeing a good movie under the stars.
Until March 15 you can see the latest releases, modern favourites, and some cult classics on the lawns of the beautiful Belvedere Amphitheatre in Centennial Park.
You can bring your own picnic rug or treat yourself to “gold grass” service. This includes a glass of wine and a reserved bean bed in a premium viewing spot.
Dates: Until March 15
Times: Gates open at 7 pm for an 8:30 pm start
Location: Belvedere Amphitheatre
Address: Centennial Park, enter …read more

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Film buffs, or those with a short attention span, should head to Bondi Beach this Saturday. Bondi Pavilion will become an outdoor cinema, screening 15 fantastic local short films.
This year the Bondi Short Film Festival attracted more than 190 films, making it the biggest year yet. I’m glad I didn’t have the tough job of whittling it down to the final 15!
“This year we have been overwhelmed with the quality and quantity of entries. The 15 finalists present a stunning blend of cinematic drama, cutting edge animation, esoteric comedy and moving documentaries,” said the festival’s director Francis Coady.
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You can keep your sand and your surf. For me nothing says summer like outdoor movies. For the third year, The Newport Arms will be showing some fantastic flicks on their outdoor cinema screen.
“Over the past few years open-air movies has become a growing a phenomenon and favourite pastime for Sydneysiders during the summer months,” said Mark Bayfield, Newport Arms Hotel. “In the 2008 season we have doubled the amount of movies and will be showing movies twice a week. The featured movies have broad appeal and there is something for everyone.”
The best part about it all is that it’s …read more

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Sydney will be in the global spotlight tonight as the stars come out for the highly-anticipated premiere of Australia. Director Baz Luhrmann and his creative visionary wife Catherine Martin will be there, alongside stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman and their partners Keith Urban and Deborra-Lee Furness.
Baz only finished the World War II epic  few days ago, and with a reported six endings to choose from everyone will be wondering how it turns out!
An epic film deserves an epic red carpet, and that’s just what we’ll get. It will be 135 meters long and 8 meters wide!
It all takes place …read more

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Did you thing Helga’s was only interested in bread? Think again. They’re bringing the European Film Festival to Sydney!
Grab your picnic rug and a couple of mates to catch the free movies under the stars. Choose from the French comedy Welcome To The Sticks, the award-winning German drama The Edge of Heaven, or the powerful Italian drama Days and Clouds. Or why not see all three?
Register for the sessions at the website, and you could win a sandwich pack to enjoy while you’re watching the film!
Dates: 13 to 15 November
Times: Gates open at 7 pm for an 8 pm start
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Creative Sydneysiders will be scurrying around the city this weekend as they take part in the 48 Hour Film Project. Contestants will make their own short film in 48 hours.
When I say they’ll make a film in 48 hours, I really mean it. They’ll write it, they’ll shoot it, they’ll edit it, and they’ll add the soundtrack, all in just two days. I’m sure they won’t be getting a lot of sleep! To ensure all teams don’t prepare anything before they get there they must weave a given character, prop, and line of dialogue into their three to seven minute …read more

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It may not attract Hollywood A-Listers like the glitzy Sydney Film Festival, but this week’s Sydney Underground Film Festival is likely to provide a little more for movie buffs to sink their teeth into.
The event celebrates experimentation, taking risks, pushing boundaries, and creating art on a shoestring. All sounds like fascinating stuff right? There’s still a scattering of stars too with Anthony Hopkins, John Waters, and Parker Lewis Can’t Lose star Corin Nemec lending their skills to these subversive features.
It all kicks off tomorrow night with the premiere of George Gittoes’ latest flick The Miscreants. In it he blurs the …read more

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Last month I brought you my top 10 Sydney freebies.
So I was interested to see an article in today’s Sydney Morning Herald offering up the best places for cheap entertainment.
These places might not cost you nothing, but they’re so affordable they’re pretty close to it!
Here are the great bargains the paper found.

Sydney Opera House on a Shoestring is a fantastic page put together by the Sydney Opera House. It tells you all about the shows costing you less than $50, including talks, plays, musical performances, and more. In fact, some concerts cost as little as $9! The page is arranged …read more

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Think you’ve seen movies on the big screen? Unless you’ve been to the IMAX, you’ve seen nothing.
Sydney’s IMAX cinema screen is the world’s largest, standing a massive eight stories high. It booms out an impressive 15,000 watts of digital surround sound, making you feel like you’re in the thick of the action.
IMAX shows a variety of 2D and 3D films, so there’s something to suit all ages and interests. Currently you can choose from the blockbuster The Dark Knight or a range of educational docos like Bugs 3D, The Human Body, or Cosmic Voyage.
Sydney’s IMAX is conveniently located in Darling …read more

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Little Big Shots film festival is a Australia’s largest annual kids’ film festival, and it’s heading to Sydney’s south west for the first time. Inspiring, touching, and a whole lot of fun, the event showcases the world’s best children’s films.
Highlights of this festival include the Oscar nominated shorts The Little Matchgirl and Maestro, and the award-winning Fried Rice, The Crystal Palace, and The Thief. The works draw from all corners of the globe, so they’re sure to broaden the horizons of their young audiences.
Sessions are grouped according to the age of the target audience, allowing kids aged two to fifteen …read more

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