2012/06/14

Y, X and Z

1. Youth culture and youth problems

 Romper Stomper is a film which kick-started the career of Russel Crove and which tackles the difficult topic of bullying and subcultures. A raw and brutal film, but one of the most iconic in Australian cinematography.
Here is the trailer.



On a slightly brigther note - a trailer for Muriel's Wedding.



And here are two movie tips. Both films are a perfect illustration of the topic of youth problems.
Both deal with the insecurities of young people: loneliness, lack of understanding, problems with defining one's identity, lure of the big world and its temptations, and so on...
Both star a very talented female - Abbie Cornish - who is well on her way to become next Cate Blanchett.
In both she co-stars with two Australian actors representing the young generation whose potential has been recognised by Hollywood.

Here are the trailers for you:

Candy (2006)



Somersault (2004)



2. Time Zones

Australia has 3 Time Zones
  • EST - Eastern Standard Time
    Australian Capital Territory,
    New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania and Victoria
  • CST - Central Standard Time
    Northern Territory and South Australia
  • WST - Western Standard Time
    Western Australia


Standard Time Daylight Savings
1 Western Australia + 8.0 hours GMT no change
2 Northern Territory + 9.5 hours GMT no change
3 South Australia + 9.5 hours GMT + 10.5 hours GMT
4 Queensland + 10.0 hours GMT no change
4 Lord Howe Island + 10.5 hours GMT + 11.5 hours GMT
5 New South Wales + 10.0 hours GMT + 11.0 hours GMT
5 ACT + 10.0 hours GMT + 11.0 hours GMT
6 Victoria + 10.0 hours GMT + 11.0 hours GMT
7 Tasmania + 10.0 hours GMT + 11.0 hours GMT





3. Zoos


Sydney Aquarium - Amazing - The most amazing videos are a click away

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