Country Towns in Australian Films: Trap or Comfort Zone?

In this revealing and entertaining article, McFarlane reflects on the representations of Australian country towns in Australian cinema, pointing out that 'if there is as yet no great Australian small-town film [...] there have been some undeniably rewarding moments.' He makes references to the following films: Country Town, Wake in Fright, The Cars that Ate Paris, Blue Fin, Strikebound, The Year My Voice Broke, The Oyster Farmer, Somersault, Love's Brother, Hotel Sorrento, Shame, Mullet.