Australia in Film Ep. 2 - 'The Castle' (1997)
Channel: Jordan Newitt
Date: 06/05/2022

Australian Films. They'll do for Australia what Jaws did for the ocean.

Welcome to a series looking at notable Australian movies throughout history.  Let's have a look at the one considered best: 'the Castle' from 1997 directed by Rob Sitch from Working Dog Productions. Tow truck driver Darryl Kerrigan challenges the compulsory acquisition of his beloved home and others in the neighbourhood by greedy airport developers. Facing legal threats, hired thugs and a very questionable vibe, Darryl will stop at nothing to keep his and his family's Castle.

NOTE: Sorry if the audio and visuals are a little weird on this one. I've just moved house and I'm still getting used to a new setup.


Songs:
*Intro music crap combining Advance Australia Fair and 'Marvelous' from the 12th Man
*Grunt Work
*Bonnie Doon
*Womping
Paul Kelly - Take Your Time
*Scoobius Doobius
*Fell in Love @ the Greyhoundz
*Covfefe
*Bonnie Doon (reversed)
*Menace the Dennis
*Frittata

(* = original track)


Previous Episode ('the Story of the Kelly Gang'): 
https://youtu.be/C00STyV9Db4 

Next Episode:
Looking For Grace (2015)


Listen to Paul Kelly:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_m3-lYSh-W8vd2GiqCOgaOI2oGq0HPbPSU

Have a look at the Marbo case:
https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/eddie-koiki-mabo

Working Dog Productions:
https://www.workingdog.com/


My short stories:
https://www.wattpad.com/user/JordanNe...

Earl Grey's Breakfast Tea (my band):
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8...

Written, performed and edited by me. Send hate mail here:
jordannewitt97@gmail.com


Letterboxd ranking: 
https://boxd.it/fStZQ