Title: Burning Man Directed by: Jonathan Teplitzky Starring: Matthew Goode, Bojana Novakovic, Rachel Griffiths, Kerry Fox, Jack Heanly Running time: 110 minutes, Not Rated Special Features: Cast & Crew Interviews, Behind the Scenes & Trailer Tom is a head chef in a Bondi Beach restaurant who is going through some hard times, all told in non-linear storytelling as he gets into a horrible car crash. His wife is dying of cancer, he copes with his emotions with violent outbursts and numerous sex partners and all the while learning to be a better father to his 8 year old son. This film to me is what the movie Shame could have [ Read More ]
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- 1/14/2013
- by juliana
- ShockYa
Tragically overlooked by much of the Western cinematic consciousness this passed year, Burning Man came to be one of the biggest films of the year in its home country of Australia, taking the Awgie Award from the Australian Writers’ Guild for best picture and host of nominations from the Film Critics Circle of Australia along the way. Like its shattered protagonist, the film’s narrative arrives in a series of vibrant and intense flourishes trying recklessly to place the images into some form of understanding. Slow motion car accidents, occasional skin exposure, lots of shouting accompanied by tears, plenty of moments with obvious impact are presented, but no context. That arrives in carefully mapped out bits and pieces to provide an excellently executed emotional punch to the gut that while not being completely autobiographical, does draw authenticity from the heart and soul of writer/director Jonathan Teplitzky’s own experiences.
- 11/27/2012
- by Jordan M. Smith
- IONCINEMA.com
"Grief is not something you can resist." - Jonathan Teplitzky's Burning Man
Tom (Matthew Goode) is a fine chef. He is stricken with grief for the passing of his wife Sarah (Bojana Novakovic) and he tends to put that energy into two things: women and cooking. Only the cooking seems to do him any good. His self-destruction has made it difficult in raising his son Oscar (Jack Heanly). When he gets in a car crash, he relives moments of great pain. The good times, the bad times, and the reckless abandon with which he expresses his grief.
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Tom (Matthew Goode) is a fine chef. He is stricken with grief for the passing of his wife Sarah (Bojana Novakovic) and he tends to put that energy into two things: women and cooking. Only the cooking seems to do him any good. His self-destruction has made it difficult in raising his son Oscar (Jack Heanly). When he gets in a car crash, he relives moments of great pain. The good times, the bad times, and the reckless abandon with which he expresses his grief.
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- 11/18/2012
- by Jason Ratigan
- JustPressPlay.net
Tinker Troubled Trashed Tom: Teplitzky’s Unconventional Debut Rises to the Occasions
Like its shattered protagonist, Burning Man‘s narrative arrives in a series of vibrant and intense flourishes trying recklessly to place the images into some form of understanding. Slow motion car accidents, occasional skin exposure, lots of shouting accompanied by tears, plenty of moments with obvious impact are presented, but no context. That arrives in carefully mapped out bits and pieces to provide an excellently executed emotional punch to the gut that while not being completely autobiographical, obviously bares authenticity from the heart and soul of writer/director Jonathan Leplitzky.
We are introduced to Tom (Matthew Goode) as a successful chef, but a man trying to fill a very dark void. His short fuse and spitfire tongue can’t seem to be tamed, and hookers just don’t seem to be doing the trick in bed. Soon we...
Like its shattered protagonist, Burning Man‘s narrative arrives in a series of vibrant and intense flourishes trying recklessly to place the images into some form of understanding. Slow motion car accidents, occasional skin exposure, lots of shouting accompanied by tears, plenty of moments with obvious impact are presented, but no context. That arrives in carefully mapped out bits and pieces to provide an excellently executed emotional punch to the gut that while not being completely autobiographical, obviously bares authenticity from the heart and soul of writer/director Jonathan Leplitzky.
We are introduced to Tom (Matthew Goode) as a successful chef, but a man trying to fill a very dark void. His short fuse and spitfire tongue can’t seem to be tamed, and hookers just don’t seem to be doing the trick in bed. Soon we...
- 7/25/2012
- by Jordan M. Smith
- IONCINEMA.com
The Film Critics Circle of Australia has announced its nominees for its Annual Awards for Australian Film for 2011.
Burning Man scored the most nominations, with a spot in 10 of 11 categories.
The film is director Jonathan Teplitzky’s third film and tells the story of an out-of-control chef who is struggling with a life crisis.
With the second most nominations was dark thriller Snowtown in eight categories.
The Hunter starring The Willem Dafoe and directed by Daniel Nettheim and The Eye of the Storm starring Geoffrey Rush and directed by Fred Schepsis both received seven nods.
Red Dog, the year’s highest grossing Australian film for 2011, received only three nominations, including best direction for Kriv Stenders while Oranges and Sunshine, directed by Jim Loach received four.
Ivan Sen’s Toomelah and Julia Leigh’s debut Sleeping Beauty both received one nomination for actors Daniel Connors and Emily Browning respectively.
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Burning Man scored the most nominations, with a spot in 10 of 11 categories.
The film is director Jonathan Teplitzky’s third film and tells the story of an out-of-control chef who is struggling with a life crisis.
With the second most nominations was dark thriller Snowtown in eight categories.
The Hunter starring The Willem Dafoe and directed by Daniel Nettheim and The Eye of the Storm starring Geoffrey Rush and directed by Fred Schepsis both received seven nods.
Red Dog, the year’s highest grossing Australian film for 2011, received only three nominations, including best direction for Kriv Stenders while Oranges and Sunshine, directed by Jim Loach received four.
Ivan Sen’s Toomelah and Julia Leigh’s debut Sleeping Beauty both received one nomination for actors Daniel Connors and Emily Browning respectively.
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- 4/3/2012
- by Colin Delaney
- Encore Magazine
Burning Man Trailer. Jonathan Teplitzky‘s Burning Man (2011) movie trailer stars Matthew Goode, Bojana Novakovic, Rachel Griffiths, Essie Davies, and Kerry Fox. Burning Man‘s plot synopsis: “When we meet Tom (Matthew Goode), it’s clear that he’s a good man, but behaving badly. He’s the principal chef at a casually chic restaurant overlooking Bondi Beach (where he doesn’t respond well to criticism from the clientele); a devoted, if mercurial, father to eight-year-old Oscar (Jack Heanly); and a man more attractive to women (lots of them) than he is to himself. Whatever is going on with Tom, his actions seem to be tolerated by those around him. But everything comes to a head when he prepares a birthday party for his son at a beachside park. His anger erupts and he finds himself in police custody — not much of a birthday for Oscar. As Tom descends into darkness,...
- 9/15/2011
- by filmbook
- Film-Book
[1] One intriguing film that's currently making the rounds at Tiff is the grief drama Burning Man, starring Matthew Goode. Written and directed by Jonathan Teplitzky, the film centers around Tom (Goode), an English chef in Australia who falls into self-destructive behavior following a crushing personal tragedy. Trying to save Tom from himself are his 8-year-old son Oscar (Jack Heanly) and a rotating slate of beautiful ladies -- because if you look like Goode and are an incredible cook, women will flock to you even if you're being kind of a dick. Bojana Novakovic, Rachel Griffiths, Essie Davies, and Kerry Fox also star. Watch the trailer after the jump. [via The Playlist [2]] I actually think the trailer looks pretty decent. The opening shot, of Goode inside the car as it crashes, is particularly gripping. However, early reviews haven't been terribly kind to the film. While people seem to generally agree that Teplitzky's got an eye for striking visuals,...
- 9/14/2011
- by Angie Han
- Slash Film
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