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Dave Griffiths

Dave Griffiths has worked as a journalist for over twenty years now -covering topics including film, television, music, travel and sport (with a main focus on AFL Football). That time has seen him host the popular X-Wired television program for seven seasons as well as write for various magazines such as Buzz Magazine, Heavy Mag, Stage Whispers, The Banner and Eternity.. He has even branched out into writing online for Subculture Entertainment, Media Search and The Book The Film The T-Shirt. He also worked as the online editor for Entertainment 360 for three years. Dave's radio work has seen him work on various radio stations including 3RPP, Triple R and Light FM. He is currently the resident film reviewer on Sydney's 2UE radio station and can be heard reviewing what is new at cinemas and on DVD each week on Wednesdays at 3pm with Ed Phillips. He is also the co-host of Melbourne's 94.1FM's breakfast show 'The Motley Crew' and he can sometimes be heard on J-Air's 'First On Film'. David is also the co-host of two popular podcasts - ‘The Good, The Bad, The Ugly Film Show,' and 'The Popcorn Conspiracy' As far as Film Reviewing goes David is an elected committee member of AFCA (Australian Film Critics Association and a member of IPRESCI (International Federation of Film Critics)/FIPRESCI (Fédération Internationale de la Presse Cinématographique). He has also served as a jury member for a number of international film festivals and is considered an expert on cult cinema, horror movies and Australian films.

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New Chappie Trailer Released

Sony Pictures have just released a brand new trailer for Neil Blomkamp’s (who has brought us District 9 and Elysium) new film Chappie. Chappie which stars Hugh Jackman, ...
On January 15, 2015 / By Dave Griffiths
3Score

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Unbroken (2014)

The Gist: Unbroken tells the true story of Louis Zamperini (Jack O’Connell) a young American who turned away from his troubled teenage years to become an Olympic athlete. ...
On January 13, 2015 / By Dave Griffiths
3.5Score

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Paper Planes (2014)

The Gist: Dylan (Ed Oxenbauld) is a young boy that finds happiness in the simpler things of life. He is much more likely to be thrilled at being ...
On January 12, 2015 / By Dave Griffiths
0.5Score

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Into The Woods (2014)

The Gist A wicked witch (Meryl Streep) pays an unwanted visit to a hard-working baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) and informs them that the reason ...
On January 12, 2015 / By Dave Griffiths
2.5Score

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Taken 3 (2014)

The Gist: Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) is back, not because someone has been taken but instead because he has been framed for the murder of his wife, Lenny ...
On January 8, 2015 / By Dave Griffiths
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New Terminator: Genisys Pic Available

Paramount has given the world another sneak peek at what the T-800 will look like in new blockbuster Terminator: Genisys which will be released in U.K. cinemas in July ...
On January 8, 2015 / By Dave Griffiths
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The Hobbit: The Battle Of Five Armies (2014)

The Gist: Peter Jackson’s last foray into the world of Middle Earth begins with Lake-town under severe attack after Smaug (voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch) has left the Mountain ...
On January 2, 2015 / By Dave Griffiths
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Penguins Of Madagascar (2014)

The Gist You’ve all come to know the cute but wise-cracking Penguins from the hit Madagascar franchise of films, but now is the time to learn a little ...
On January 1, 2015 / By Dave Griffiths
3Score

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Annie (2014)

The Gist: In the remake of the classic musical Annie (Quvenzhane Wallis) is a young orphan who lives with Hannigan (Cameron Diaz), a washed-up, alcoholic pop star who ...
On January 1, 2015 / By Dave Griffiths
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Plan 9 Poster Released

Monster Pictures is thrilled to release the poster art for Plan 9, a modern re-imaginationing of Ed Wood’s Plan 9 from Outer Space. Plan 9 invades on DVD on the 19th ...
On December 31, 2014 / By Dave Griffiths