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Weekly - 1 November 2006

Hello & welcome

I said last week that the Italians were coming - well, now they're here! The Lavazza Italian Film Festival has arrived with all the energy of a double espresso, and now you can win tickets to this fantastic event.

Lisa
ourbrisbane.com e-newsletter editor

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Win tickets to the Lavazza Italian Film Festival
New releases
Coming up...
News and Gossip
Win tickets to the Lavazza Italian Film Festival
Pretend you're in Italy for two weeks by immersing yourself in the passion of Brisbane's Lavazza Italian Film Festival

ourbrisbane.com has 20 double passes to give away to the Festival, which runs from 9-22 November. In addition, we have 3 exclusive double passes to the closing night film and event.

For your chance to win, email us now with:

  • In the subject line - 'Ciao Bella'
  • In the email message - Your full name and address (including postcode), daytime phone number, and the answer to the following question: what is the rating on all Lavazza Italian Film Festival films?
We'll randomly select 23 correct emails from those received by 12pm Monday 6th November, and we'll email and/or call you by 12pm on Tuesday 7th to confirm your prize.*

* Entrants must be over 18 and not an employee or contractor of Brisbane City Council or immediate family of same. In the event of unclaimed prizes, another winner will be selected and notified. Results will not be published.
New releases
Saw 3
(MA) 108 mins
Jigsaw has disappeared. With his new apprentice Amanda, the puppet-master behind the cruel, intricate games that have terrified a community and baffled police has once again eluded capture and vanished. While city detectives scramble to locate him, Doctor Lynn Denlon is unaware that she is about to become the latest pawn on his vicious chessboard.

Other new releases:

Coming up...
  • Australia's largest Motorcycle Exhibition is coming to Brisbane!

  • Now in its third year, Coca-Cola Live 'N Local Tour continues to bring the best in local artists directly to fans.

  • You don't have to be trackside at Flemington to make the most of the Melbourne Cup. Plan your Cup day in Brisbane now.

  • See the acclaimed national exhibition Maritime Masterpieces at the Qld Maritime Museum.

  • Set your sights on Sound Polaroids - a festival celebrating the sound of vision in cinema at the Brisbane Powerhouse.

  • Outdoor cinema is back! Find out when a movie is coming to a park near you.
News and Gossip

Reese and Ryan separate
Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon and her actor husband Ryan Phillippe have separated.

 
Interview: Johnny Knoxville and Jeff Tremaine
Having already raked in more than US$70 million for their latest big screen foray, these guys have clearly found their niche, even if it involves snakes, leeches, rockets, pubic hair and horse semen. yourMovies' Sara Friedman chats to director Jeff Tremaine and star Johnny Knoxville about "Jackass: Number Two".

 
Borat becoming gay Bruno next
British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, who plays an anti-Jew, homophobic Kazakhstan journalist in the upcoming comedy "Borat", is set to play a gay fashion reporter in "Bruno".

 
Film Critics award 'Ten Canoes'
Rolf de Heer's "Ten Canoes" was awarded Best Film at the annual Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards on Sunday night.

 
'Saw III' leaves rivals for dead
Horror sequel "Saw III" has carved up the competition at the US box office, earning more than US$34.3 million in its opening weekend.

 
Smaller budget for 'Superman' sequel
Bryan Singer has finalised a deal with Warner Bros to make a sequel to "Superman Returns".

 
Harry Potter star can't find love
When you're the most famous wizard in the world, it can be tough to find true love.

Session times

Find movie session times at your local Brisbane cinema.

Women in Voice 15

A vibrant part of Brisbane's musical landscape, Women in Voice is a cabaret-style concert presenting some of Australia's most talented female singers.

National Treasures

This free exhibition brings together, for the first time, more than 170 extraordinary items that have shaped our nation and its history.

Straddie Special

See the best of North Stradbroke Island in one day - make a booking during November for you and 3 friends, and you'll receive a 10% discount. Book now!

Top 10 Movies

1.   Boytown
2.   The Departed
3.   The Devil Wears Prada
4.   The Grudge 2  
5.   Children of Men
6.   Little Miss Sunshine
7.   Trust the Man
8.   Crank
9.   Step Up
10. Kenny

Brisbane information


Movie reviews

Find out why you should, or shouldn't see a movie. Read the reviews or submit your own.

Streets First Weekend of Summer

Streets and South Bank will welcome summer's first weekend with music, entertainment, and, best of all, lots of ice cream.

Freebies guide

You don't have to be made of cash to enjoy yourself in Brisbane. Find out about great Brisbane events and activities that are all free.

Lisa's pick: let the littlies celebrate the arrival of Santa at the David Jones Christmas.

Guy Sebastian appearance

This Friday, Guy Sebastian will be performing his latest single and signing copies of his newly released album in the Queen Street Mall.

Good food & wine show

Brisbane is set to host the Good Food & Wine Show this month at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Organise who's driving now!

Coming up: Telstra Australian Swimming Championships
For your chance to win tickets to the upcoming Telstra Australian Swimming Championships, don't miss next month's edition of the ourbrisbane.com What's On e-newsletter. Subscribe now!

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