Dec 2000 Volume 81 Number 12 "serving the protectors"
By Mike Horsfall

THE RED PLANET

Filmed in part around Coober Pedy and opening in cinemas around Adelaide on December 7, stars Val Kilmer as an astronaut stranded in a hostile environment.

In what is best described as an action adventure movie, Kilmer survives a catastrophe that wipes out the first manned mission to Mars. Faced with the daunting task of merely surviving on Mars, he must also attempt to escape from the red planet.

For the chance to win one of 10 double passes to The Red Planet put your details on the back of an envelope and send it to Planet Comp, SA Police Journal (168).

MICHAEL JORDAN TO THE MAX

The first ever large-format film to focus exclusively on one athlete has now arrived. At Adelaide IMAX, Michael Jordan is truly larger than life.

Following Jordan’s final championship run with the Chicago Bulls, Michael Jordan to the Max uses the incredible visual and audio capabilities of the IMAX format to capture the real life and on-and-off-court story of the basketball champion. Viewers are taken on-court with Jordan as he demonstrates his ability to defy gravity.

Michael Jordan to the Max chronicles the 1998 championship playoffs and the storybook ending to Jordan’s professional basketball career. It is a movie that will provide inspiration to all, be they lovers of basketball, sports fans, or just lovers of great entertainment.

THE LIVING SEA

While at the IMAX, take time to check out another new release, The Living Sea. Filmed in locations around the world, The Living Sea celebrates the world’s ocean - its beauty, diversity and significance to life on earth. uses powerful images of the beauty of unspoiled healthy oceans and the hope of recovery engendered by productive scientific endeavours. Like Dolphins, the movie features music by Sting and is narrated by Meryl Streep.

For the opportunity to win a double pass to one of these great productions put your details on the back of an envelope and send it to Living Sea Comp or Jordan Comp, SA Police Journal (168).

THE REPLACEMENTS

eleased late last month, The Replacements is more than just a movie about American gridiron. Starring Gene Hackman and Keanu Reeves, the production excels in both drama and humour.

At our preview viewing were dramatic moments during which one could hear a pin drop, and comedy skits that had the entire audience in fits of laughter. Anyone looking for entertainment should consider The Replacements.

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ON VIDEO

THE BILL

Fans of one of Australia’s most popular police dramas can now enjoy their favourite episodes on video with two brand new ABC Video releases of The Bill - When Opportunity KnocksGentleman Jim.

Featuring an award-wining cast, and true-to-life stories, these videos will keep fans of The Bill involved in the lives of Carver, Boulton, WPC Keane and the rest of the men and women working at the Sun Hill police station.

When Opportunity Knocks is rated PG and contains three episodes that show the harsh truth about life in the street. Issues of professionalism, co-operation and ethical standards are raised, as Inspectors Cato and Conway and WPC Keane are forced to make some uncomfozrtable decisions.

Rated M15+, the Gentleman Jim episodes take viewers from street scuffles on the beat to a cunning burglary heist. Jim Carver finds himself back on the beat. As he questions his values, the life of a young prostitute falls in his hands. In True to Life Player, a football star’s return to Sun Hill turns sour when he is accused of sexually assaulting a young fan.

The police officers of Sun Hill have kept Australians involved in their lives for over eight years, and these two new videos will be the perfect addition to all fans of The Bill.

Both are available now for $29.95 each from ABC shops and centres and leading video retailers.

For the opportunity to win one of three copies of each title put your details on the back of an envelope and send it to The Bill Comp, SA Police Journal (168).

       

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