'Tom White' (2004) directed by Alkinos Tsilmidos

A quality Australian film driven by a top lead performance from Colin Friels. It's about an average middle-aged family man who has a mental breakdown which leads him to basically opt out of his life and become homeless. It's an interesting story with lots of original characters and the cinematography looks great.

'All the Real Girls' (2003) directed by David Gordon Green

I really liked this film. It looks amazing, shot in the same style as Green's first feature film 'George Washington'. There is a sense of stillness to this film, as though each scene could be a painting. The action unfolds in a subtle and controlled way, introducing the characters and building the relationships between them brilliantly. The romance at the centre of the film is played out so well, it really drew me into their world. It's not a simplistic film at all, there is a lot going on here, the film is at times poignant and heart wrenching.