David Stratton, the iconic co-host of The Movie Show and At the Movies, has passed away at 85, leaving a profound legacy in Australian and international cinema.
00:02David Stratton, the storied film critic known for his turns alongside Margaret Pomeranz on the movie show and at the movies, has died at the age of 85.
00:14Stratton helped shape decades of Australian film culture with his insightful critiques.
00:20He encouraged generations of cinephiles to think deeply about cinema.
00:25It was a winner. David?
00:27Well, I'm afraid it wasn't for me, Margaret.
00:28I really didn't get onto the wavelength of this film at all.
00:32Australian genre films haven't often been successful, with the noble exception of the Mad Max movies.
00:38But cut, wittily scripted by Dave...
00:40The family, while requesting privacy, invited the public to honour his legacy by watching a favourite film or even his own all-time favourite, Singing in the Rain.
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