Alexandra Heller-Nicholas Alexandra Heller-Nicholas i(7085119 works by)
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1 Dirt Music and the ‘Unfilmable’ Novel Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2019 single work column
— Appears in: Overland [Online] , October 2019;

'It’s been a decade since acclaimed Australian filmmaker Phillip Noyce was first linked to a film adaptation of Tim Winton’s 2001 novel Dirt Music. Winner of the Miles Franklin Award and short-listed for the Booker Prize, the book was a prime candidate for the big screen, and the perceived cultural value of the project is reflected in the A-list names who became attached to it at different times during its long development history – including Rachel Weisz, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe, Colin Farrell and the late Heath Ledger.' (Introduction)

1 Dancing Daze and the Case of the Missing Campion Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2018 single work essay
— Appears in: Senses of Cinema , June no. 87 2018;
1 Projecting Prejudice: Why It’s Time to Remember Women’s Film Criticism Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2017 single work essay
— Appears in: Overland [Online] , July 2017;

'When we hear the word ‘critics’, the implication is that we are talking about literature; their lowbrow cousins warrant clarifiers, such as ‘film critics’ or ‘music critics’. In Australia, film critics are effectively quarantined from most major writing grants and arts funding for nonfiction or criticism – they are politely fobbed off to screen industry bodies who (at best) politely bounce them back. Alongside a number of other factors, professional film critics in this country risk becoming considered little more than dedicated hobbyists, something addressed recently by Cameron Williams.' (Introduction)

1 Adventure Time : On Guard (Susan Lambert, 1984) Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2017 single work essay
— Appears in: Senses of Cinema , June no. 83 2017;
1 Into the Light : Hope, Despair and Haunted Doubles in Laurie McInnes's Broken Highway (1993) Josh Nelson , Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2017 single work essay
— Appears in: Senses of Cinema , June no. 83 2017;
1 Claudia Karven : The Girl Most Likely Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2017 single work essay
— Appears in: Senses of Cinema , June no. 83 2017;
1 Girls on Film : Growing Up With Cinema Papers Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2017 single work essay
— Appears in: Senses of Cinema , June no. 83 2017;
1 Alvin Purple Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2017 single work essay
— Appears in: Metro Magazine , Summer vol. 191 no. 2017; (p. 108-191)
When Alvin Purple was released in 1973, I was glad that it proved popular but never, for a moment, thought it was of any other significance. Since then, several writers, including Catherine Lumby, caused me to rethink my snobbish perspective on the film. Now Alexandra Heller-Nicholas' insightful essays gives further grounds for reappraisal, placing the film in dual contexts of 'then' and 'now', and providing persuasive arguments for considering this light-hearted comic piece on a commentary on changing sexual and gender mores, and as a phenomenon of the Australian film revival. It's easy to forget how largely dormant the local film industry had been until the early 1970s, and Alvin Purple's popularity should make us try to understand the basis of this. The current essay makes a serious contribution to this process. – Brian McFarlaneBrian McFarlane, Series Editor.
1 Hidden in Plain Sight : Surveillance, Domestic Violence and Observance Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (interviewer), 2016 single work interview
— Appears in: Metro Magazine , Winter vol. 189 no. 2016; (p. 20-25)
1 Dreaming of a Red Christmas Alexandra Heller-Nicholas (interviewer), 2016 single work interview
— Appears in: Metro Magazine , Spring no. 190 2016; (p. 26-29)
'An interview with Craig Anderson, Sydney, New South Wales-based director of the film "Red Christmas," is presented. He talks about color and lighting of the film, which is Christmas-themed, development of the core storyline's ideas and themes, and political aspects of Christian terrorism showed in the film. He discusses the character of the villain of the film, role played by actor Gerard O'Dwyer, and significance of the film as a horror-comedy.' (Publication abstract)
1 Colleen McCullough : Feminist Icon? Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2015 single work column
— Appears in: Overland (Online) , February 2015;
1 Monstrous Motherhood Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2014 single work
— Appears in: Overland [Online] , October 2014;

— Review of The Babadook Jennifer Kent , 2013 single work film/TV
1 Horrors of History Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2014 single work essay
— Appears in: Overland , Winter no. 215 2014; (p. 25-27)
1 Thirst Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2012 single work essay
— Appears in: World Film Locations : Melbourne 2012; (p. 44-45)
1 Patrick Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2012 single work essay
— Appears in: World Film Locations : Melbourne 2012; (p. 38-39)
1 Alvin Purple Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2012 single work essay
— Appears in: World Film Locations : Melbourne 2012; (p. 30-31)
1 Helpless Baby, Evil Child : 'The Loved Ones' Alexandra Heller-Nicholas , 2010 single work essay
— Appears in: Metro Magazine , no. 166 2010; (p. 26-29)

'Despite some missed opportunities and a somewhat American premise, Sean Byrne's prom horror flick certainly doesn't disappoint in terms of entertainment, writes Alexandra Heller-Nicholas.'

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