Episode 2
Film critic David Stratton looks at how Australian cinema celebrates the endurance of outsiders. His selections include Muriel's Wedding and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
Much-loved film critic David Stratton tells the fascinating story of Australian cinema, focusing in on the films that capture this idiosyncratic nation with drama, emotion and humour.
David played a pivotal role supporting film-makers and helping them to find audiences both locally and abroad. He rose to fame co-hosting a movie review show with Margaret Pomeranz, which the nation religiously tuned in to for almost 30 years.
In this episode, David looks at how Australian cinema celebrates the endurance of outsiders, whether they are newcomers to a strange new land in films like They鈥檙e a Weird Mob and Wake in Fright, or locals out of step with the mainstream in Evil Angels, Muriel鈥檚 Wedding and The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.
The series takes us on a thrilling journey across Australian cinema's most moving moments and unforgettable scenes and into the heart of the stories portrayed on the big screen that helped shape a nation鈥檚 idea of itself.
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Music Played
Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes
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00:05The Rubettes
Sugar Baby Love
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00:07ABBA
Waterloo
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00:08ABBA
Waterloo
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00:10ABBA
Dancing Queen
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00:12ABBA
Dancing Queen
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | David Stratton |
| Director | Sally Aitken |