The Sydney Traveler

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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There are several outdoor movie festivals in Sydney, but my favourite has to be Movies in the Overflow.
Why does it get my vote? Well, first of all it’s really family friendly. Most film festivals show a small number of kids’ features, opting for more action flicks, horror classics, and other nasties. However, families can always find something everyone will enjoy at Movies in the Overflow.
The best part about it though is that it’s completely free. Now where else can you find that sort of value in Sydney?
Movies kick off at 8:30 pm, but the fun starts from 6 pm. Kids …read more

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Hoyts Bankstown has made entertaining the kids a lot easier this weekend, with their first family fun day. All morning the cinema will screen some fantastic family flicks.
The day kicks off with a screening of Bee Movie at 10 am. The cinema will also show an advance screening of Alvin and the Chipmunks, Daddy Day Camp, Game Plan, Underdog, and Ratatouille.
All tickets are just $10, which should make Mum and Dad happy too! Tickets are available from the Hoyts Bankstown box office.
Date: Sunday December 9
Time: From 10 am
Address: Corner The Mall and Jacob Streets, Bankstown
Public transport: The cinema is close …read more

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With the success of directors like Alejandro Gonzalez (Babel, 21 Grams) and Guillermo Del Toro (Pan’s Labyrinth, Hellboy), the world is starting to notice Mexican filmmaking. The Hola Mexico Film Festival brings the colour and excitement of Mexican cinema to Sydney.
Ten new feature films will play during the festival, including the romantic comedy Tired of Kissing Frogs and psychological thriller Enlightened Blood. The festival also features the documentaries Born Without and 1973, and a classic program, A Tribute to Mexico, which screens the first works of Mexico’s most influential directors, Gonzalez, Del Toro, and Alfonso Cuaron.
The festival opens tonight with …read more

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Who needs Hollywood when you’ve got Sydney? New South Wales’ capital has become the coolest place to shoot a movie, with directors lured by our beautiful weather, stunning scenery and laidback attitude.
International blockbusters like The Matrix, Mission: Impossible II, and the new Star Wars movies were all filmed here, not to mention local classics like Babe: Pig in the City, Moulin Rouge, and Muriel’s Wedding.
Sydney Movie Tours operate a range of fun tours which will take you to some of the silver screen’s hottest spots.
The company’s walking tours set off from Martin Place. You might remember this area’s fountain from …read more

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If you’re in the mood for a relaxing night out that’s a little out of the ordinary, Govindas in Darlinghurst is the ideal destination. It’s a restaurant, movie theatre, and holistic center in one!
First stop is the restaurant, which offers a fantastic Hare Krishna style buffet. All options are vegetarian, and the friendly staff are happy to point out vegan dishes if you desire. Personally I’m a proud carnivore, but the food at Govindas is so tasty I never feel like I’m missing out. The menu is always changing, but features Asian and European standards like dahl, rice, salads, pastas, …read more

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