STACK #190 Aug 2020

FILM REVIEWS

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Saviour of the universe. FLASH GORDON

Life in the fast lane. BROCK: OVER THE TOP

RELEASE DATE: 26/08/20

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RELEASE DATE: 26/08/20

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Flash… ah-aah! Queen’s track is one of the greatest themes to have ever graced a movie, and it’s just one part of the Flash Gordon experience that has been gussied up for this special 40th anniversary re-release of the film. You know the story, right? The moon is hurtling towards Earth and humanity is doomed – unless, of course, Flash Gordon can save the day! A true campy cult classic, the wild space opera has been newly remastered in 4K resolution from the original

Director Kriv Stenders ( Red Dog , Danger Close ) is behind the wheel of this candid and insightful documentary feature on Australia's "messiah of motorsport", the legendary Peter Brock. Ultilising rare archival footage and revealing interviews with Brock's colleagues and nearest and dearest, Stenders paints an intimate portrait of an Aussie icon, whose legend was cemented following his record-breaking six lap victory at Bathurst in 1979. While applauding Brock's incredible

35mm film negative, with over 500 hours spent lovingly fixing every flicker and scratch to bring things back to like-new condition. The audio has also been given a modern going over, and the entire restoration has been approved by director Mike Hodges. Bonus content includes two commentary tracks and a wealth of extras. AF (See page 8)

achievements on the track, the film doesn't shy from the professional and personal controversies that dogged him, and makes plain his intense hunger for fame and ambition to be number one. With an appeal beyond petrolheads, Brock: Over the Top celebrates a local champion in the spirit of acclaimed motorsport docos like Senna and McLaren . AC

Never Say Goodbye to Your Favourite

26 AUGUST 2020 Own the Complete Season 1-11 DVD Box Set From August 12th!

Season 11 also available separately.

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