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MUSIC on the Big Screen
When the Darwin Entertainment Centre turned 30 last year, the management’s attention turned to the venue’s projector room, which was built but never commissioned, lying dormant and film-less. “So for...
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Assault Your Ears – July Podcast Review
Welcome to Assault Your Ears, a monthly column dedicated to podcasts. By Jess Ong. If there’s one thing you need to wrap your ears around, it’s Ear Hustle – a...
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Book Club Trivia
Have you ever been at a trivia night marred by dull sport and geography questions? Or glib 90s hits whose lines you’ve long forgotten? The NT Writers’ Centre’s literary trivia...
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NAIDOC Week and Beatles Doubles
Deckchair screens two innovative, and at times surreal, indie trailblazers this month as part of double feature celebrations. In recognition of NAIDOC Week, a screening of Tracey Moffat’s beDevil takes...
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Neruda
In 1948 Pablo Neruda was the most famous literary figure in Chile, and a vocal Communist politician who was expelled from his country’s Senate when the Chilean government made communism...
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Q&A with Richard Frankland
National Reconciliation Week kicks off this month with a free screening of Stone Bros at the Deckchair Cinema. In this road tripping comedy, city-based Eddie sets off to reconnect with...
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French Film Night
Droll humour, direct dialogue and high style – French film is proving popular in Darwin, at Alliance Française's French film nights. The monthly Wednesday film screening takes place alongside glasses...
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Death In Brunswick – John Clarke Special
The death of John Clarke last April left a gaping hole in Australian satire. Since then, many have revisited Clarke’s witty sketches and pointed comedy. The Deckchair Cinema grants us...
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NT Writers' Festival
Gather round people, this celebration of all things story is based in Alice Springs this year – but no need to miss out if you can’t get to the Red...
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FlicNics
Dust off your picnic blanket and pack some snacks, the City of Palmerston’s free outdoor movie program FlicNics is back. Make the most of perfect Dry season Saturday nights and...
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BANFF Mountain Film Festival
The BANFF Mountain Film Festival – licence to thrill. You’ll be planning your next adventure before the credits roll, guaranteed. BANFF is the most prestigious short film competition about mountain...
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Flickerfest
Flickerfest is touring the Territory with yet another tasty platter of short films by the most talented filmmakers from Australia and around the world. In its 24th year, the home...
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Darwin International Film Festival
Got an idea for a short film? The Darwin International Film Festival (DIFF) is calling for original short film screenplays of five to 10 pages in length. Five winning entrants...
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Q&A with film director Ros Horin
Deckchair Cinema is opening its 2017 season with a screening of the incredible documentary The Baulkam Hills African Ladies Troupe. Four African women escaping violence and abuse find a safe...
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Writing in Ngukurr
When Courtney Collins' partner took a job running the Ngukurr Arts Centre, she moved from Victoria to the remote community. Collins had the bones of a second novel but, despite...
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Flix in the Wet
During the Wet season, Deckchair Cinema closes its doors due to weather conditions. Flix in the Wet allows film buffs to continue to enjoy an interesting and eclectic program –...
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NT Writers' Centre Stocking Fillers
NT Writers' Centre have got some hot picks to fill those Christmas stockings...and the best part is, they’re all penned by local writers. NT Writers' Centre memberships also available!
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Q&A with Wayne Lennox Miles
Darwin artist Wayne Lennox Miles has been creating art for over 30 years. OTL had a chat with Wayne about his work, following the release of his newest coffee table...
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Q&A with Deckchair Manager Alice Body
2016 saw the appointment of a new General Manager at the Deckchair Cinema. We caught up with Alice Body for a chinwag about the year that was. Being the Deckie...
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Blazing Saddles
What better way to pay tribute to the recently departed Gene Wilder, than with one of his movies at the Deckie? Although he’s known worldwide as Willy Wonka, there was...