Article - Queensland Times, Thursday 19th of June, 2008
Movie star gives Boonah rap
June 19, 2008
By Anna Caldwell
Boonah, get ready for the big screen.
The small town, south of Ipswich, will today be up in lights, nationwide.
Boonah's IGA supermarket, its main street and even one of its pubs have received the golden touch of Aussie cinema in feature film Unfinished Sky.
County-charm spunk William McInnes stars in the Australian feature film that has been described as a love story with a thriller twist.
According to the Aussie actor, Boonah's countryside brought something special to the film.
"It is different to the stereotypical Aussie country," McInnes said.
"It is pretty with its rolling hills and charm - most people would expect those living there to have not a care in the world. The movie shows a depth to that; in a way it lifts the lid on what an isolated life can be like."
McInnes said filming in Boonah was a delight.
"The people were fantastic and the country was just beautiful," he said.
"I got to know the bloke who ran the Australian Hotel there and he was tops. The locals all wanted to have chats about the movie."
It was October 2006 when sleepy Boonah was overrun by bright lights, scaffolding, gaffer tape and clip-board carrying organisers.
Boonah Arts Council co-ordinator Julie Jackson remembered the excitement.
"Some of the Boonah locals even had the chance to be extras in the movie," Ms Jackson said.
"It was, of course, the talk of the town."
Ms Jackson said seeing the final film was very exciting for Boonah residents.
"No doubt many of us will be rushing out to see Unfinished Sky," she said.
The film tells the story of farmer John Woldring (McInnes) who discovers a troubled woman (Monic Hendrickx) miles from home, injured, traumatised and unable to speak English.
But McInnes said the film was much more than an ordinary love story.
"It is complex without being complicated," he said.
"The characters are layered; the movie works on many levels and makes you think.
"It doesn't treat people like idiots.
"Bring your brain and your heart and you'll really get something out of it.
"I think that's very exciting for Australian cinema."
And the message McInnes has for Boonah?
"You guys haven't seen the last of me," he said. Unfinished Sky opens today on limited release. Visit www.unfinishedsky.com.
June 19, 2008
By Anna Caldwell
Boonah, get ready for the big screen.
The small town, south of Ipswich, will today be up in lights, nationwide.
Boonah's IGA supermarket, its main street and even one of its pubs have received the golden touch of Aussie cinema in feature film Unfinished Sky.
County-charm spunk William McInnes stars in the Australian feature film that has been described as a love story with a thriller twist.
According to the Aussie actor, Boonah's countryside brought something special to the film.
"It is different to the stereotypical Aussie country," McInnes said.
"It is pretty with its rolling hills and charm - most people would expect those living there to have not a care in the world. The movie shows a depth to that; in a way it lifts the lid on what an isolated life can be like."
McInnes said filming in Boonah was a delight.
"The people were fantastic and the country was just beautiful," he said.
"I got to know the bloke who ran the Australian Hotel there and he was tops. The locals all wanted to have chats about the movie."
It was October 2006 when sleepy Boonah was overrun by bright lights, scaffolding, gaffer tape and clip-board carrying organisers.
Boonah Arts Council co-ordinator Julie Jackson remembered the excitement.
"Some of the Boonah locals even had the chance to be extras in the movie," Ms Jackson said.
"It was, of course, the talk of the town."
Ms Jackson said seeing the final film was very exciting for Boonah residents.
"No doubt many of us will be rushing out to see Unfinished Sky," she said.
The film tells the story of farmer John Woldring (McInnes) who discovers a troubled woman (Monic Hendrickx) miles from home, injured, traumatised and unable to speak English.
But McInnes said the film was much more than an ordinary love story.
"It is complex without being complicated," he said.
"The characters are layered; the movie works on many levels and makes you think.
"It doesn't treat people like idiots.
"Bring your brain and your heart and you'll really get something out of it.
"I think that's very exciting for Australian cinema."
And the message McInnes has for Boonah?
"You guys haven't seen the last of me," he said. Unfinished Sky opens today on limited release. Visit www.unfinishedsky.com.
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