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  MAD BASTARDS - WINNERS
To win one of 20 double inseason passes to Brendan Fletcher’s Mad Bastards, starring Dean Daley-Jones, Ngaire Pigram, Alan Pigram, Greg Tai, courtesy Transmission Films and Paramount, we asked: who do you know who fits the description of ‘mad bastard’ and why?
  MADE IN DAGENHAM - WINNERS
To win one of 10 double passes in each state (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth) to special preview screenings of Made in Dagenham, starring Sally Hawkins, Bob Hoskins, Miranda Richardson and Rosamund Pike, courtesy Paramount and Transmission, we asked “Do males and females in your family circle get equal treatment?”
  MAGIC MIKE DVD: WINNERS
To win one of 10 DVD copies of Steven Soderbergh’s Magic Mike, starring Channing Tatum, Matthew McConaughey, Alex Pettyfer and Olivia Munn, courtesy Roadshow Home Entertainment, we asked: Who among family and friends would make (or is!) a good stripper and why?
  MAGNIFICENT OBSESSIONS: HOLLYWOOD DAMES FROM SCREWBALL TO SIRK - WINNERS
To win one of 10 double in-season passes to a single session of Magnificent Obsessions: Hollywood Dames from Screwball to Sirk, courtesy ACMI, we asked: Who among family and friends would make a great Hollywood dame on screen and why?
  MAMMA MIA DVD: WINNERS
To win one of 15 copies of Mamma Mia! on DVD, starring Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth, Stellan Skarsgard, Julie Walters and Christine Baranski, courtesy Universal Entertainment, we asked ‘Who has been a surprise newcomer in your life and why?’ Kay Leeds (WA) says:: My husband... after eight years of marriage; one beautiful child and another arriving soon; he still keeps surprising me every day; much like the first unexpected day he walked into my life.
  MAN ON WIRE - WINNERS
To win one of 25 double inseason passes to the extraordinary documentary, Man on Wire featuring Philippe Petit, courtesy Madman, we asked ‘What tussle among family or friends made you walk a metaphorical tightrope?’ Karina Wong says: Me getting a tattoo and moving out before marriage.. big no no in asian traditions!
  MAO'S LAST DANCER - WINNERS
To win one of 30 double inseason passes to Mao’s Last Dancer, directed by Bruce Beresford and starring Bruce Greenwood, Kyle MacLachlan, Joan Chen, Chi Cao, courtesy Roadshow, we asked ‘What hidden talent of yours SHOULD have been discovered before now – and why wasn’t it?’
  MAO'S LAST DANCER DVD - WINNERS
To win one of 13 copies of Mao’s Last Dancer on DVD, autographed by acclaimed director Bruce Beresford, courtesy Roadshow Home Entertainment we asked ‘What talent of yours remained undiscovered in your youth and why?’ Margaret Hollis (NSW): Ballroom dancing. I didn`t know I had this talent until I met my now husband who took me to dancing lessons; and now have medals for same.
  MAP READER DVD - WINNERS
To win one of 5 DVDS of the critically acclaimed, haunting and tender coming-of-age story The Map Reader, starring Rebecca Gibney, Jordan Selwyn, Mikaila Hutchison, Bonnie Soper courtesy Arkles Entertainment, we asked ‘What map would give you pleasure to examine and why?’ Available on DVD from November 25.
  MARGIN CALL - WINNERS
To win one of 15 double inseason passes to Margin Call, starring Kevin Spacey, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Irons, Simon Baker, Zachary Quinto, Stanley Tucci and Demi Moore, courtesy Becker Entertainment, we asked; What's been the toughest domestic financial decision you or your family has had to make?
  MARIA VENUTI’S MEMOIR – A WHOLE LOAD OF FRONT
To win one of three autographed copies of Maria Venuti’s autobiography, A Whole Load of Front, (written with Christine Hogan; available now, RRP $32.95), courtesy New Holland Publishers, we asked: If you met Maria Venuti, what is one question you’d ask her?
  MARRIAGE OF FIGARO - WINNERS
To win one of 5 inseason double passes to The Marriage of Figaro, starring Tony Hill, Jacqueline Cook, Nikki Fort, courtesy Figaro Films / For Pete’s Sake Productions, we asked ‘Who among family and friends had a hurdle to overcome on the way to the altar – and what was it?’
  MARRIAGE OF FIGARO DVD - WINNERS
To win one of 5 copies of The Marriage of Figaro DVD, starring Tony Hill, Jacqueline Cook and Nikki Fort, courtesy AFS, we asked “How did you (or would you) propose marriage to your partner?”
  MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE - WINNERS
To win one of 10 double inseason passes to Martha Marcy May Marlene, starring Elizabeth Olsen, John Hawkes, Sarah Paulson and Hugh Dancy, courtesy Fox, we asked: Who among family or friends has a variety of names or nicknames and why?
  MASTER DVD, THE - WINNERS
To win one of 10 DVD copies of The Master, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, courtesy Roadshow Home Entertainment, we asked: Who among family and friends might be capable of starting a cult and why? Anne Hewson (WA): Definitely my awesome old cat. One meow and people jump to feed her. One look at the dog and he drops at her feet.
  MASTER, THE - WINNERS
To win one of 15 double passes to see Paul Thomas Anderson’s THE MASTER, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix and Amy Adams, courtesy Roadshow Films, we asked; Who in your family is the undisputed master ... of something in the family home and why?
  MAY MOVIE MIX - WINNERS
To win one of 10 DVD prize packs each comprising I Know You Know, The Sicilian Girl, The Storm Warriors, thanks to Vendetta Films and Warner Home Entertainment, we asked ‘With whom among family and friends would you like to watch these three movies and why?
  MEET THE PARENTS: LITTLE FOCKERS DVD - WINNERS
To win one of 15 copies of Meet the Parents: Little Fockers on DVD, starring Ben Stiller, Robert De Niro, Jessica Alba, Owen Wilson, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand, courtesy Paramount Home Entertainment, we asked: Who is the black sheep of your family and why?
  MEN IN BLACK III BLU-RAY: WINNERS
To win one 5 copies of MEN IN BLACK III, starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones and Josh Brolin on Blu-ray, courtesy Universal Home Entertainment, we asked: If you could go back in time which period in your life would you visit and why? Kerry Kandelas (NSW): The early 80`s. Where life was big hair; new romantic tunes; great sex; gorgeous boyfriend and I could dance the night away without fear of popping an arthritic joint
  MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS - WINNERS
To win 25 double inseason passes to The Men Who Stare at Goats, starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey courtesy Sony, we asked ‘Who among family and friends is a candidate for the First Earth Batallion and why?’ Deborah Strutt (VIC): My dog Ollie. He firmly believes that if he stares at his tennis ball for long enough it will throw itself in his mouth
  MEN WHO STARE AT GOATS BLU-RAY - WINNERS
To win one of 10 Blu-ray copies of Men Who Stare at Goats, starring George Clooney, Ewan McGregor, Jeff Bridges, courtesy Sony Home Entertainment, we asked What special powers have you discovered among family or friends and how? Available on DVD and Blu-ray from July 14.
  MENTAL DVD - WINNERS
To win one of 10 copies of P.J. Hogan’s Mental, starring Toni Collette, Anthony LaPaglia, Liev Schreiber and Rebecca Gibney, courtesy Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, we asked: Who among family and friends do you consider to be mental and why?
  MERCHANTS OF BOLLYWOOD - WINNERS
To win one of 20 double passes to The Merchants of Bollywood, a live Theatre experience for the Big Screen, courtesy Filmways Digital, we asked ‘With whom in your circle would you like to sing a duet – why and which song?’?
  MESSENGER, THE - WINNERS
To win one of 10 double inseason passes to The Messenger, starring Ben Foster, Woody Harrelson, Jena Malone and Samantha Morton, courtesy Madman Entertainment, we asked: Who would you choose among family and friends to do an emotionally challenging task and why? Chris Ward (VIC): My brother the shrink. He could make an onion cry with one session.
  MICHAEL NYMAN BAND AT THE OPERA HOUSE - WINNERS
Win one of 3 double passes to the Michael Nyman Band concert at the Sydney Opera House, July 26, 2009 valued at $220 each, courtesy Sydney Opera House, we asked ‘For which part of your life would a Michael Nyman soundtrack be appropriate and why?’ Imogene McKinnon says: The Gattaca soundtrack for when I went from being a punk to joining the public service. So appropriate on so many levels.
  MICMACS - WINNERS
To win one of 25 double inseason passes to see Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Micmacs, starring Dany Boon, Andre Doussolier, Nicolas Marie, Jean-Pierre Marielle, Yolande Moreau, Dominique Pinon, courtesy Hopscotch, we asked “What inventive idea can you imagine to take revenge on big business? Felicity Rennie (NSW) says: In Jeunet fashion; it might be fun to `borrow` the CEO and take photos with them in intriguing locations - at the beach; library; supermarket - and send photos back for the board to enjoy.
  MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: GHOST PROTOCOL DVD
To celebrate the release of Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol, starring Tom Cruise, win one of 5 ultimate Mission Impossible prize packs valued at $135 each, courtesy Paramount Home Entertainment, we asked: Who among family or friends is/has been on a Mission Impossible such as giving up smoking, losing weight, etc and what's the result?
  MONSTERS - WINNERS
To win one of 10 double inseason passes to Gareth Edwards’ Monsters, starring Scoot McNairy & Whitney Able, courtesy Madman Entertainment, we asked: Of what monster or monsters were you (or are you) most afraid and why? Shauna O'Meara (ACT): Those in power who make decisions that affect the rest of us. They lie without blinking; dodge the real questions; all tow the same line and are accountable to different laws than us.
  MONSTERS VS ALIENS DVD PRIZE PACKS - WINNERS
To win one of 10 Monster Vs Aliens DVD prize packs valued at $189.90 each, courtesy Paramount Home Entertainment, we asked ‘How would you describe the human race to an intelligent alien?’ Karl Robinson (Vic) says: E = mc2. Enjoyment = movies and chocolate with 2 persons.
  MOON - WINNERS
To win one of 25 double inseason passes to Moon, starring Sam Rockwell, courtesy Sony Pictures Releasing, we asked “Which movie (only one!) would you take for a three year stint on the moon and why?” Sandra Del Buono (NSW) says: Twilight.. Apart from the fact I love it; let’s face it the movie is out of this world.
  MOVIES NOW 2009 - SEASON PASS WINNERS (6 PREVIEWS)
To win one of two double enrolments (each double worth $424) to Movies Now, valid for 6 Wednesdays from October 14 – November 18 (6.30pm – 9pm), screening films before their theatrical release, followed by a discussion and Q&A led by Andrew L. Urban, at Sydney’s Chauvel Cinema in Paddington, courtesy Sydney University’s Centre for Continuing Education, we asked: In which movie that you’ve seen would you like to have played some role and why?
  MOZART'S SISTER - WINNERS
To win one of 15 double inseason passes to Mozart’s Sister, starring Marie Féret, Marc Barbé, David Moreau, Delphine Chuillot, courtesy Rialto Film Distribution, we asked: Who among family and friends has a hidden talent the world should know about?
  MY WEEK WITH MARILYN DVD - WINNERS
To win one of 10 copies of My Week with Marilyn, starring Michelle Williams, Eddie Redmayne, Kenneth Branagh, courtesy Roadshow Entertainment, we asked: To what famous place in the world would you take Marilyn Monroe to show her around - and why?
  MY YEAR WITHOUT SEX - WINNERS
To win one of 25 double passes to My Year Without Sex, starring Sacha Horler, Matt Day, Jonathan Segat, Portia Bradley, courtesy Footprint Films, we asked ‘What group activity do you like to do to relieve stress?’





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