Oct 2000 Volume 81 Number 10 "serving the protectors"
By Mike Horsfall

AT THE CINEMA

BOOTMEN

With an excellent cast of well-picked Australian actors, Bootmen delivers far more than the title might suggests. Not since The Castle have we seen a movie that is just so Australian, so dramatic and, at times, so funny.

Brothers Sean Okden (Adam Garcia) and Mitchell (Sam Worthington) are young Newcastle steelworkers. They both possess a very un-Ocker skill. They happen to be excellent tap dancers - a cause of concern for their very Australian father (Richard Carter) who, when he’s not watching the rugby, is more interested in a real but non-existent future in the steelworks.

While Sean and Mitchell follow different career paths, one thing keeps them together - they both fall in love with Linda (Sophie Lee). The consequences of the affair are predictable but dramatic, as are many other moments in the movie, including the closure of the steelworks. Bootmen is a wonderful example of Australian entertainment, and a movie not to be missed.

For the opportunity to win a double pass, put your details on the back of a used envelope and address it to Bootmen Comp, SA Police Journal (168).

IMAX ENTERTAINMENT

With two new movie releases, Imax Adelaide continues to provide high-quality entertainment. Those with a passion for world adventure will be captivated by the images provided by Galapagos. And, those with excitement on their minds will be delighted by Thrill Ride.

Galapagos flows Smithsonian Institution marine biologist, Dr Carole Baldwin, on her first undersea/on-land expedition of Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands, a group of 19 islands and 42 islets.

Using the only two IMAX 3D cameras in the world, Galapagos took 14 weeks to film. Dr Baldwin and her colleagues identified more than a dozen new species of marine life. These and the entire range of Galapagos life are presented in splendid IMAX 3D, delivering a rare treat for viewers. This new IMAX experience is only rivalled by the real-life experience few will have the opportunity to undertake.

Thrill Ride puts every member of the audience in the front seat of some of the wildest rides ever created. The ultimate ride film, Thrill Ride not only traces the history of these rides, but also details how the development of the motion simulator ride has become one of the most exciting innovations in recent film history.

Thrill Ride explains the technology involved in developing the rides and tells how film-makers are able to take the movie-going experience to new levels, combining the excitement of the thrill ride with the overwhelming visuals of the big screen.

For the opportunity to win a double pass to one of these movie releases, put your details on the back of a used envelope and address it to IMAX Comp, SA Police Journal (168).

ON CD

BURIED COUNTRY - VARIOUS ARTISTS

Lovers of country music should do themselves a favour: listen to Buried Country - The Story of Aboriginal Country Music. The double CD features the original music soundtrack of the movie of the same name and offers a cavalcade of musical styles.

To many, country music and Australia’s indigenous people may seem unlikely bedfellows. But Aboriginal country music is a long and rich tradition, dating back as far as 1960.

Buried Country includes music from more than two dozen groups and artists and is recommended listening.

For the opportunity to win a double CD, put your details on the back of a used envelope and address it to Country Music Comp, SA Police Journal (168).

STATUS QUO - FAMOUS IN THE LAST CENTURY

Old and new rockers are urged not to disregard the latest CD by legendary rockers Status Quo. It features 20 all-time classic rock’n’roll songs originally recorded by artists who were famous in the last century.

The album includes songs by artists like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, Steve Miller, Bob Segar and, of course, Status Quo - all recorded back-to-back for non-stop party impact. Status Quo continues to impress, even in the new millennium.

Status Quo fans should also be aware of the band’s forthcoming concert at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on Tuesday, November 14, and its web page (www.statusquo.co.uk).

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