Sam Twyford-Moore

Dec 8, 2024 | killyourdarlings.com.au | Sam Twyford-Moore

I have been invited to review this book as part of a paid promotion, but I have been told I retain ‘editorial independence’. I suppose this means I can be critical of the work if needed. I wouldn’t put the pressure on the editors of this website to cite this small act of transparency up the front (they do acknowledge the paid promotional nature of this review below), except for the fact that the book under question here—Melbourne Ghost Signs—really is a book about advertisements.

Sep 28, 2023 | psnews.com.au | Sam Twyford-Moore |Julian Britton

ISBN: 9781742237541By Sam Twyford-Moore, NewSouth Books, $34.99It is difficult to mount a cultural history of Australian cinema – and its dependent relationship to Hollywood – going by the movies alone. Cultural critic Sam Twyford-Moore adds another dimension. If, however, you can isolate actors, and study them individually, you might have a chance. Cast Mates is an appealing group biography of Australian acting giants across the ages.

Aug 18, 2023 | thesaturdaypaper.com.au | Sam Twyford-Moore

In January 2017, Malcolm Turnbull joined US president Donald Trump on a telephone call from the White House, ostensibly to persuade Trump to recommit to an Obama-era deal in which the United States would resettle refugees from Nauru and Manus Island.

Jul 19, 2023 | killyourdarlings.com.au | Sam Twyford-Moore

CAST MATE: CATE BLANCHETTAn oral history of the orgy scene of Eyes Wide Shut, published in Vulture magazine in 2019, detailed the production’s need to find an American actor to dub the voice of the ‘Mystery Woman’ who gives Cruise a tour of the playhouse mansion, as she had been played in the film by a British model, Abigail Good. Kubrick’s assistant revealed that Cruise and Kidman had recommended Cate Blanchett to the production.

Mar 30, 2023 | unsw.press | Sam Twyford-Moore

Australian Actors in Hollywood and at Home 9781742237541 / July 2023 / Paperback / 336pp / 210x135mm / RRP $34.99 Pre-order book Notify me Cast Mates is a group biography of Australian acting giants across the ages. Australia has a long cinema history — starting with the world’s first feature film, , made in Melbourne and released in 1906. Today, much of Australia’s film talent goes to the United States, looking for bigger and more lucrative opportunities overseas.