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Philip Brophy

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert by Philip Brophy & The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith by Henry Reynolds

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July–August 2008, no. 303
Brian McFarlane reviews 'The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert' by Philip Brophy and 'The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith' by Henry Reynolds

Possibly inspired by the British Film Institute’s ‘Classics’ texts, the ‘Australian Screen Classics’ series is not only downright valuable but also looks good. The latest two, in their smart black covers, each adorned with a striking still from the relevant film, confirms the importance of having such detailed attention paid to key films in our history.

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