A History of Japanese Samurai Cinema

It was a huge inspiration for many boys loving action movies, play-fighting and mimicking the out-of-sync dialogue or reciting the powerfully cool quips the characters had to say against their adversaries.

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Nagashino – A Motion Comic

In 2022 as part of my studies at university for the Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), I was tasked with writing a first-person narrative, set in a critical moment in history – a fictional prose story through the eyes of a witnessing character. I chose a section from my feature […]

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TV Critique “Reacher” Episode 1

Jack Reacher was arrested for murder and now the police need his help. Based on the books by Lee Child. Under the pen name of Lee Child, one would be hard-pressed to deny the prolific works of British author Jim Grant’s dedication to his best-selling thriller novels revolving around the fictional Jack Reacher – a […]

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TV Review DC’s Peacemaker Season 1

Picking up where The Suicide Squad (2021) left off, Peacemaker returns home after recovering from his encounter with Bloodsport – only to discover that his freedom comes at a price. In recent years since the success of Marvel Studios’ explosion in popularity, DC has been closely nipping at its heels in ambitious retellings of its […]

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Movie Review – A Quiet Place (2018)

Movie Review – A Quiet Place (2018) “In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing.” –imdb.com Director: John Krasinski Writers: Bryan Woods, Scott Beck, John Krasinski Main Cast: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe IMDb link: www.imdb.com/title/tt6644200/ With the grittiness a post-apocalyptic […]

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Movie Review – Warcraft: The Beginning (2016)

Movie Review – Warcraft (2016) “As an Orc horde invades the planet Azeroth using a magic portal, a few human heroes and dissenting Orcs must attempt to stop the true evil behind this war.” Director: Duncan Jones Writers: Duncan Jones, Charles Leavitt Cast: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Toby Kebbel, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Daniel Wu […]

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Retro Review – Manhunter (1986)

Retro Review – Manhunter (1986) IMDB LINK: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091474/ Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial murderer named “the Tooth Fairy” by the media. – IMDb.com Director: Michael Mann Writers: Thomas Harris (novel), Michael Mann (screenplay) Cast: William Petersen, Dennis Farina, Brian Cox, Tom Noonan, Joan Allen   Remakes and […]

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Movie Review – American Sniper (2014)

Movie Review – American Sniper (2014) IMDB LINK: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179136/ “Cowboy turned Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.” –IMdB. […]

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TV Critique “Reacher” Episode 1

Jack Reacher was arrested for murder and now the police need his help. Based on the books by Lee Child. Under the pen name of Lee Child, one would be hard-pressed to deny the prolific works of British author Jim Grant’s dedication to his best-selling thriller novels revolving around the fictional Jack Reacher – a […]

TV Review DC’s Peacemaker Season 1

Picking up where The Suicide Squad (2021) left off, Peacemaker returns home after recovering from his encounter with Bloodsport – only to discover that his freedom comes at a price. In recent years since the success of Marvel Studios’ explosion in popularity, DC has been closely nipping at its heels in ambitious retellings of its […]

A History of Japanese Samurai Cinema

It was a huge inspiration for many boys loving action movies, play-fighting and mimicking the out-of-sync dialogue or reciting the powerfully cool quips the characters had to say against their adversaries.

Today we’ll be talking about…

Nagashino – A Motion Comic

In 2022 as part of my studies at university for the Advanced Diploma of Professional Screenwriting (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology), I was tasked with writing a first-person narrative, set in a critical moment in history – a fictional prose story through the eyes of a witnessing character. I chose a section from my feature […]

Movie Review – A Quiet Place (2018)

Movie Review – A Quiet Place (2018) “In a post-apocalyptic world, a family is forced to live in silence while hiding from monsters with ultra-sensitive hearing.” –imdb.com Director: John Krasinski Writers: Bryan Woods, Scott Beck, John Krasinski Main Cast: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe IMDb link: www.imdb.com/title/tt6644200/ With the grittiness a post-apocalyptic […]

Warcraft

Movie Review – Warcraft: The Beginning (2016)

Movie Review – Warcraft (2016) “As an Orc horde invades the planet Azeroth using a magic portal, a few human heroes and dissenting Orcs must attempt to stop the true evil behind this war.” Director: Duncan Jones Writers: Duncan Jones, Charles Leavitt Cast: Travis Fimmel, Paula Patton, Toby Kebbel, Ben Foster, Dominic Cooper, Daniel Wu […]

Retro Review – Manhunter (1986)

Retro Review – Manhunter (1986) IMDB LINK: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0091474/ Former FBI profiler Will Graham returns to service to pursue a deranged serial murderer named “the Tooth Fairy” by the media. – IMDb.com Director: Michael Mann Writers: Thomas Harris (novel), Michael Mann (screenplay) Cast: William Petersen, Dennis Farina, Brian Cox, Tom Noonan, Joan Allen   Remakes and […]

Movie Review - American Sniper (2014)

Movie Review – American Sniper (2014)

Movie Review – American Sniper (2014) IMDB LINK: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2179136/ “Cowboy turned Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home to his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind.” –IMdB. […]

TV Review – The Newsroom (2012)

TV Review – The Newsroom (2012) IMDB LINK:  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1870479/ “More as this story develops.” The Newsroom is a great example of a television show where after a very short time you think to yourself: “How on Earth have I not been watching this earlier??”. As an HBO series, you’re generally roped in by great writing […]

Movie Review – ‘God Bless America’ (2012)

Movie Review – ‘God Bless America’ (2012) IMDB LINK:  http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1912398/ By Lukas Strautins “Taking out the trash, one jerk at a time.” “On a mission to rid society of its most repellent citizens, terminally ill Frank makes an unlikely accomplice in 16-year-old Roxy.” –IMDB.com If you liked the soundtrack for Little Miss Sunshine, the heart-warming […]

ODUII Building the new Caravan

Jerry shows us what he’s been up to with the rebuilding of the vehicle and crew caravan for ODUII. Over Down Under

Howling Dollhouse Music Video

Sprocket had the great pleasure and honor recently to work with our good friends, Australian rock band ‘Howling Dollhouse’ for their new music video ‘This Is Who You Are’ Filmed in the century old Loweline warehouse in Melbourne (Australia), ‘This is Who You Are’ is about knowing when it’s time for a change. The warehouse […]

Overdownunder II

In 2008, Jerry Farsoun became the only person in international aviation history to fly solo and unassisted around Australia in a Powerchute all in a bid to reduce the sigma and raise awareness of depression with an emphasis on suicide prevention and he did so because of his own battle. 2012 marks the beginning of […]

Sophie Koh ‘Oh My Garden’ Album Launch Behind The Scenes

A behind the scenes look at Sophie Koh’s album launch for her new record ‘Oh My Garden’ available in stores, Bandcamp and iTunes July 6, 2012. Filmed at Northcote Social Club July 13, 2012. For more info go to www.sophiekoh.com Shot and chopped by Sprocket Films Australia.

Poster design for Wobble Super Summer Showdown Jan 2012

Poster/Flyer design for Wobble Super Summer Showdown, Drum’N’Bass event Jan 2012

Poster design for 48HFP FilmProject Melbourne 2011

Poster design for 48H Film Project Melbourne 2011

Poster design for ‘WOBBLE’ 17.9.2011

Poster design for WOBBLE’s 4th Birthday Bonanza

WOBBLE May 2011 – 10 Years of CUBIST

By Lukas Strautins (Sprocket)

WOBBLE June 2011 – Back To Back Sessions

Poster design for ‘WOBBLE’ – DJ Retsa

Cinematographer ‘Trish Keating’ web design

Cinematographer ‘Trish Keating’ Website design for Australian cinematographer Trish Keating.

Short Film ‘True Brains’ web design

Short Film ‘True Brains’ web design 2010

Feature Film ‘Little Deaths’ web design

Australian feature film ‘Little Deaths’ web design 2010. Love is a puzzle. These are the pieces. Little Deaths on IMDB

Production Company Web design concept

Production Company ‘The Difference Engine’ Web design concept

‘True Brains’ Business card design

True Brains Business Card Concept 2011

Business Card Design Concept

Record Label Business card concept

Poster design for ‘WOBBLE’ with DJ A13

Poster design for ‘WOBBLE’ 19.2.2011 featuring DJ A13

WOBBLE flyer, June 2010 – DJ Damon The Nomad

WOBBLE flyer, June 2010 – DJ Damon The Nomad

Grey Days Pre-production concept design (2006)

Pre-production poster concept design from photos taken during location scouting for our short film “Grey Days”. Marcus Grey has inherited the family farm when he loses his wife. Unable to properly grieve, he disconnects himself from the world that he has known for so long and slumps into the tight grip of alcoholic oblivion. Grey […]