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The Lilydale Athenaeum Theatre venue has a history going back to 1888 when it was erected as the Mechanics Institute and Meeting Hall.
It was...
A B-plus belter with bad dialogue
The Beekeeper
Starring Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman and Josh Hutcherson
Rated MA15+
3.5/5
The Beekeeper is a good old bone-crunching action movie from director David Ayer.
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This is the time of the year when all Australia seems to be on the move. Visit any major airport and you will see...
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What does Christmas mean to you?
Is it a time to feast and drink
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2023 was a year of strikes and box-office disasters, but also had its fair share of milestones and triumphs.
Everything Everywhere All At Once swept...
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