Almost 1990  PG, 87 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy
aka: Wendy Cracked a Walnut
Director: Michael Pattinson
Cast: Rosanna Arquette, Bruce Spence, Hugo Weaving, Kerry Walker, Doreen Warburton, Barry Jenkins, Betty Lucas, Douglas Hedge, Desiree Smith, Jennifer Hagan, Dennis Hoey, Jan Adele
Feeling neglected on her 10th wedding anniversary when her husband, Ronnie (Bruce Spence), has not returned from a business trip, Wendy ( Rosanna Arquette), an ardent reader of romance novels, also thinks that he may be having an affair. Then Jake (Hugo Weaving) comes along and is determined to start an affair. Meanwhile, Ronnie goes through all sorts of problems–including lightning strikes. But all ends well in this fanciful tale from Australia.
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Double Deal 1981  N/R, 90 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Brian Kavanagh
Cast: Louis Jourdan, Angela Punch McGregor, Diane Craig, Warwick Comber, Peter Cummins, Bruce Spence, June Jago, Kerry Walker, Joan Letch
Peter (Louis Jourdan) is a successful businessman, but his wife (Angela Punch McGregor) is bored with her life. She takes off with a biker on a romantic and crime-ridden adventure. What became of the good Louis Jourdan films we once enjoyed? Too bad.
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Holy Smoke 1999 R, 114 min.
Genre: Drama / Comedy
Director: Jane Campion
Cast: Kate Winslet, Harvey Keitel, Pam Grier, Julie Hamilton, Sophie Lee, Daniel Wyllie, Paul Goddard, Tim Robertson, George Mangos, Kerry Walker, Les Dayman, Samantha Murray
To the consternation of her parents (George Mangos and Julie Hamilton), Ruth (Kate Winslet) appears to have fallen under the mystical spell of a guru during her stay in India. A friend advises them to hire an "exit counselor" and trick Ruth into returning to Sydney, Australia. The counselor, PJ Waters (Harvey Keitel), whisks Ruth off to an isolated cottage in the outback where he plans to recondition her.
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A Little Bit of Soul 1998  R, 84 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Peter Duncan
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, David Wenham, Frances O'Connor, Heather Mitchell, John Gaden, Iris Shand, Kerry Walker, Roy Billing, Jennifer Hagan, Paul Blackwell
Despairing of hope for a grant to carry out his research on progeria (a disorder that hastens aging), Richard Shorkinghorn (David Wenham) is thrilled when hope of financing from the Michael Foundation comes his way. There is a catch, however: he must spend time at the home of the head of the foundation. Richard agrees, and the ensuing weekend proves very interesting indeed.
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 Moulin Rouge 2001   PG-13, 126 min.
Genre: Drama / Musical / Romance
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Cast: Nicole Kidman, Ewan McGregor, John Leguizamo, Jim Broadbent, Richard Roxburgh, Garry McDonald, Jacek Koman, Matthew Whittet, Kerry Walker, Caroline O'Connor, Christine Anu, Natalie Jackson Mendoza, Lara Mulcahy, David Wenham, Kylie Minogue
Christian (Ewan McGregor) arrives in Montmarte during 1899 and joins "The Children of the Revolution," led by aspiring artist Henri de Toulouse Lautrec (John Leguizamo) who finds him a job writing a show for the Moulin Rouge nightclub. He also introduces Christian to Satine (Nicole Kidman). Christian falls in love, but Satine is promised to the wealthy Duke of Montroth (Richard Roxburgh) who just happens to be financing the show. Complications ensue amidst dazzling musical numbers. The film received eight Academy Award nominations and won for Best Costume Design and Art Direction. Nominations included Best Picture and Actress (Nicole Kidman).
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 The Piano 1993  R, 121 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Jane Campion
Cast: Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin, Kerry Walker, Genevieve Lemon, Tungia Baker, Ian Mune, Peter Dennett, Te Whatanui Skipwith, Pete Smith, Bruce Allpress, Mahina Tunui, Carla Rupuha, Cliff Curtis
Nine-year-old Flora (Anna Paquin) accompanies her mother Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter) to New Zealand. Once there, they meet Ada's arranged-marriage partner Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neill), and a crisis occurs when he refuses to move Ada's piano. Ada, a mute, has found that she can express herself through her piano. Another man, George Baines (Harvey Keitel) comes to the rescue, and his actions also lead to complications. Holly Hunter won an Academy Award For Best Actress, and Anna Paquin won for Best Supporting Actress. Five other nominations were received, including Best Picture and Director.
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| 1. Almost (1990)
aka: Wendy Cracked a Walnut
2. Double Deal (1981)
3. Holy Smoke (1999)
4. A Little Bit of Soul (1998)
5. Moulin Rouge (2001)
6. The Piano (1993)
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