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‘He’s a pain in the bum’: Bruce Beresford lets fly at Spike Lee’s sour grapes

The Australian Academy Award-nominated director doesn’t think much of those who complain when their films miss out on an Oscar.

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“I was eight years old when I told Mum I wanted to make films when I grew up. She didn’t have much interest in films.”

‘Lucky to have them’: The women who have inspired Bruce Beresford

The film director discusses his upbringing, career and the women who have influenced him.

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The lost years: where have Australia’s film classics gone?

These days it’s far easier to stream a Hollywood film from the 1990s than an Australian one. Jurassic Park is available, but not Strictly Ballroom.

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In its heydey, the Roxy Theatre was “magic”, says Beresford.

‘It was magic’: Bruce Beresford rallies to save the Roxy

Friends Barry Humphries and Bruce Beresford are lending weight to the campaign to turn the Roxy Theatre into a live music and theatre venue.

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