Double Feature: MALCOLM, 1986, THE BIG STEAL, 1990, August 16, 2012

Thursday, August 16 – 7:30 PM
Double Feature: MALCOLM, 1986, Cascade Films, 90 min. Dir. Nadia Tass. Socially awkward but a mechanical genius, Malcolm (a character inspired by the director’s late brother) loses his job as a Melbourne tram operator and takes in a couple of boarders to make ends meet. When he learns the pair are petty criminals, Malcolm uses his knack for gadgetry to help them pull off a series of dazzling robberies. Both warm and hilarious, Nadia Tass’ debut feature won eight Australian Film Institute Awards, including Best Film. Internationally, it won more than 20 awards. [DCP]
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THE BIG STEAL, 1990, Cascade Films, 99 min. Dir. Nadia Tass. Young Danny (Ben Mendelsohn of ANIMAL KINGDOM) tries to impress the girl of his dreams with the promise of a ride in his new Jag; unfortunately, Danny drives his family’s old Nissan Cedric. But there’s a spiffy Jaguar XJ6 in a local used-car lot, and the salesman (Steve Bisley) is offering him the deal of a lifetime - what could possibly go wrong? This delightful caper comedy took home three AFI awards including one for David Parker’s screenplay. [DCP] Discussion between films with director Nadia Tass. Free to American Cinematheque members.
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