What's Your Favourite Aussie Movie or Television Show? What are you watching now?

[Jenny]

Regarding Offspring: YES! You know, I had no intention of watching this, thought it looked a bit lame. But then when the first episode aired and I found nothing else worth watching, I gave in. Glad I did! I LOVE Nina. She's the main reason I'm hooked. This really is a well-written series

[Jenny]

Yep, Carmel, watched it. I'm enjoying it too. It's not taxing emotionally; there's no murderer (yet) to figure out. Perfect really for a Sunday evening.

[Sarah]

Jenny wrote: "Regarding Offspring: YES! You know, I had no intention of watching this, thought it looked a bit lame. But then when the first episode aired and I found nothing else worth watching, I gave in. Glad..."

I think Nina is so likeable because she is completely neurotic, yet successful, which makes us feel better about ourselves. There is hope for us all! ;)

~S.

[Jenny]

Neurotic, yep, that's me to a tee.

[[deleted user]]

I caught Rake for the first time tonight. In typical Aussie fashion, lots of tit's and arse. I'll keep watching it, lots of tongue in cheek humour. It's well worth giving a go.

[Dee-Ann]

Gail "cyborg" wrote: "I caught Rake for the first time tonight. In typical Aussie fashion, lots of tit's and arse. I'll keep watching it, lots of tongue in cheek humour. It's well worth giving a go."

I keeep seeing the ad which makes me laugh. I will endeavour to watch it this week.

[Neko]

Offspring was enjoyable series..I'm glad it is coming back for a 2nd season.

I enjoy watching RUSH but sadly this season has been probably the worst. I've never been bored by an actual episode of this series until this season. It's a shame because the people who wrote this also wrote Police Rescue.

[Kevin]

Laura wrote: "Offspring was enjoyable series..I'm glad it is coming back for a 2nd season.

I enjoy watching RUSH but sadly this season has been probably the worst. I've never been bored by an actual episode of ..."

I'm with you on Offspring. Got hooked quite easily. Must watch Rake again. Loved the first ep but keep forgetting it's on.

[Kevin]

Carmel wrote: "Laura wrote: "Offspring was enjoyable series..I'm glad it is coming back for a 2nd season."

The final episode was on Sunday night wasn't it? I missed it because I was in Adelaide and otherwise o..."

Carmel, it's here - http://ten.com.au/watch-tv-episodes-o...

It's worth watching.

[Neko]

@Carmel- Lucky you can catch up with it online :) It was a 2 hour special as well.

@Kevin- Thank you for posting the link! :D I never caught Rake. Is it worth watching?

[Kevin]

Laura wrote: "@Carmel- Lucky you can catch up with it online :) It was a 2 hour special as well.

@Kevin- Thank you for posting the link! :D I never caught Rake. Is it worth watching?"

Rake is so worth watching. I'm annoyed because I forgot to add it to the PVR's recording list and I'm seeing a band at the Enmore Theatre tonight.

Well there's always the ABC's iview.

[Kevin]

Carmel wrote: "Kevin wrote: "I'm seeing a band at the Enmore Theatre tonight."

Love live music, have fun Kevin! I've got two concerts (Muse & Eagles)just before xmas, very excited!!
Didn't get to watch the sh..."

Thanks Carmel. Saw Electric Empire from Melbourne support Fat Freddy's Drop from NZ. Brilliant night.

Seeing Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings next week.

Enough of music, now back to television.

[[deleted user]]

Did anyone watch Rake last night? I couldn't stop giggling.

[Neko]

Nooo..I watched Rush and got bored again :/ I think I need to check out this show called Rake!

[[deleted user]]

You won't regret it Laura. I will never be able to look at rottweilers and Sam Neil in quite the same way ever again.

[Neko]

O_o Now that has spiked my interested! lol Is it in it's first season?

[[deleted user]]

Yes it is the first season. I think it's up to episode 5 or there abouts. I have only managed to catch two episodes.

[Amber]

My favourite Aussie films would have to be the Crocodile Dundee movies and Crackerjack...I laugh everytime I watch them :)

[Bronwyn]

I love Packed to the Rafters.

[★ Jess]

TV shows: In my opinion, Australia produces some of THE BEST television shows...I absolutely LOVE The Librarians, The Chasers War on Everything, Very Small Business, The Gruen Transfer, We can be Heroes, Summer Heights Highand the Hamish and Andy specials. Its just a pity all of them are either finished or in-between seasons.

Movies: Whilst unlike TV shows, none of my favorite movies are Australian. That is not to say there arent some fantastic ones out there. The Castle, Crocodile Dundee, Kenny, Gallipoli and Mary and Max are all wonderful.

Edit: I almost forgot Babe and Babe 2, they are so cute :)

[Mandapanda]

I hadn't even heard of Animal Kingdom until tonight. It must be good, it's pretty much made a clean sweep at the AFI's!

[Neko]

The guy who made Summer Heights High is coming back to TV next year with another series..OMG! I can't wait but I just known I'm going to spend ages cringing at it too..lol

Rush won an award :O!

[Erin]

Packed to the Rafters for sure!! :)

[Erin]

oh and Bed of roses on ABC

[Kevin]

I caught by accident the closing party for the GTV 9 studios in Melbourne before the station moves to its new site. They televised it with interview segments and although this did not quite show why Channel 9 in Melbourne was once Australia's best station for variety, the content was worth keeping tuned in for.

I was quite surprised at how good an interviewer/presenter Eddie McGuire is. Take him away from testosterone charged shows and he's engaging. His interview with Bert Newton was lovely and helped save the program from too much 'patting itself on the back'.

Away from Channel 9, remember Adventure Island? The show that mothers and politicians tried to save from getting axed.

Other favourite Aus films of mine -
Dad and Dave Come To Town
Dad Rudd M.P.
It Isn't Done
(And last year's)The Cedar Boys

[[deleted user]]

I loved Adventure Island when I was a kid. :)

[Mandapanda]

Kevin wrote: "I caught by accident the closing party for the GTV 9 studios in Melbourne before the station moves to its new site. They televised it with interview segments and although this did not quite show wh..."

Mum always tells me I was transfixed by Adventure Island and watched it all the time. I didn't realise till a few years back that John Michael Howson was the Clown!
I always had a bad impression of Eddie Maguire after the "bone" incident with Jessica Rowe. But I've seen more if him recently and my opinion is also changing.

[Kevin]

A little bit of information about Adventure Island. Several years ago I was researching the program and got to speak to John Michael Howson. Apparently just before they were axed, they shot a one hour episode in colour (a shortened version of that week's story).

The reason? Jim Henson was interested in the series for American television.

[Melisende]

As a teenager - loved Puberty Blues - both the book and the film.

[Maria]

Australian movies: Crocodile Dundee, Crocodile Dundee 2, Babe, Babe 2, Bangkok Hilton, Galipolli, Two Hands.
Australian TV Shows: Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, The Adventures Of Blinky Bill, Heartbreak High,Home and Away, Police Rescue, Water Rats, East West 101, Big Sky,The Great Outdoors, The Morning Show, Sunrise, 60 Minutes and more.

[Jacinta]

I can't think of a lot right now, in fact, only one show: Chasers War On Everything! Too bad they cancelled the show =(

[Bryn ((B2/B.P))]

I quite liked Tomorrow, when the war began. It would have to be the best book-movie adaption I have seen. I also really liked Daybreakers, Bran Nue Dae and The black baloon.

[Dot]

Just reading this thread for the first time and wanted to chime in.

My favourite TV show at the moment is most definitely Offspring. I just love the characters in this show. Love it!!

The first movie that came to mind when I read the title of this thread was The Castle. Now a little bit of trivia for you regarding The Castle. Did you know that The Castle at Bonnie Doon is up for sale at the moment? http://tinyurl.com/4dkrbxl

How's the serenity?

[[deleted user]]

::zzzzap::

[Maxine]

Favourite Movie: Siam Sunset

TV Show: Bushtucker Man - that was back in the days when I watched TV.

[Mandapanda]

Maxine wrote: "TV Show: Bushtucker Man - that was back in the days when I watched TV."

I used to have a crush on the Bushtucker Man!!:)

[[deleted user]]

I HAVE NEVER HAD A CRUSH ON HOFF

::STOMPS OFF::

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Hahahahaha!!!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Carmel wrote: "Gail "cyborg" wrote: "I HAVE NEVER HAD A CRUSH ON HOFF::STOMPS OFF::"

Would that be a hissy fit we've just witnessed!!! LOL LOL"

I think so Carmel, I think Gail just lost the plot...LOL

[Mandapanda]

Carmel wrote: "Hmmmm, you Moderators have had interesting crushes over the years;)"

That's nothing, my first crush was a cartoon character called Marine Boy! I've always had weird taste in men! LOL

[Neko]

Gail "cyborg" wrote: "I HAVE A CRUSH ON HOFF

::STOMPS OFF::"

Fixed it ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Laura wrote: "Gail "cyborg" wrote: "I HAVE A CRUSH ON HOFF

::STOMPS OFF::"

Fixed it ;)"

Oh Laura, she won't be happy with you...hahahaha!!! :D

[[deleted user]]

Laura wrote: "Gail "cyborg" wrote: "I HAVE A CRUSH ON HOFF

::STOMPS OFF::"

Fixed it ;)"

ROFLMAO. Grrr hahahahaha grrrr.

[Neko]

Hahahaha...*runs away*

[[deleted user]]

Good idea Miss Laura.

::hick:: I seem to have developed the hickups from laughing too much ::hick::. ::hick::

...and no, before you ask, I haven't been drinking.

[Neko]

Spoon full of sugar makes the hiccups go away, hiccups go away *sings in the tune of spoon full of sugar from mary poppins*

:p

[Neko]

Carmel wrote: "Laura how many beers have you had, is the ques???"
Lol...None today. Just finished a cup of black tea with Teddy Bears to dip in..yummmmy! Beers on Friday maybe!!

[[deleted user]]

Did anyone catch "Bran Nui Dae" tonight? We giggled all the way through it. Hopefully it will be replayed on ABC's iView for anyone who missed it.

[★ Jess]

Darn it! I have been meaning to watch it all week, but we had friends drop by to say hello at 6PM and they ended up staying until 11. Hopefully they replay it :)

[[deleted user]]

I watched 'Laid' last night. It was supposed to be funny. I needed one of the signs that said "Laugh now". Maybe it will get better.

http://www.abc.net.au/tv/programs/lai...