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The great heist movies

To catch a thief JIM SHERLOCK: With the recent two high profile heists during The Cannes Film Festival let's take a look back at a few of the great heist movies that have graced our screens, and are now available on DVD to enjoy.

Best and worst movie adaptations

Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby. JIM SCHEMBRI: Great books have long been a source for great films. But sometimes the results aren't so great. Here's a quick survey of the best and worst movie versions of books.

Best type of property to buy?

Braybrook house REAL ESTATE: Quite simply, it’s whichever property you can best afford and get into the market. The hardest investment is the first one, but over time you build equity, rental incomes improve, the loan amount decreases and the income services the debt.

Jim Schembri's cheat sheet - 17 May

Brave. JIM SCHEMBRI: To commemorate her membership to the pantheon of Disney Princesses, Disney was alleged to have featured on its official disney.com website a touched-up image of Merida, star of its 2012 Oscar-winning animated Pixar hit Brave.

Fast facts: Dick Van Dyke

Dick van dyke. JIM SCHEMBRI: A selection of fast facts on Dick Van Dyke.

Woman dancing to music at bus stop

This bus stop dancing queen has become a YouTube hit. KNOW THE FEELING?: Woman filmed at bus stop unable to hold back her dance moves.

Renee Geyer with Billy Pinnell

Renee LISTEN: Legendary Melbourne jazz singer Renee Geyer joined Denis Walter and Billy Pinnell in the studio to end the month of April in style.

The Other Son's Raphael Berdugo

The Other Son. JIM SCHEMBRI: The remarkable French drama The Other Son tells of two families - one Israeli; the other Palestinian - who are shocked to discover their adult sons were accidentally switched at birth.

Don Adams & Get Smart - Fast Facts

Don Adams Get Smart. JIM SCHEMBRI: Things you may never have known about the star of Get Smart, Don Adams.

Barbara Eden 'I dream of Jeannie'

Genie WATCH VIDEO: The star of one of the most popular TV shows of all time joined Denis Walter in the studio on Friday. Listen to Barbara Eden's refreshing interview.

'You rock Denis Walter!'

Steven Tyler STEVEN TYLER: Steven Tyler is still rockin' after all these years. The Aerosmith frontman joined Denis Walter on 3AW Afternoons and said going on tour makes him feel like he's 15 again.

Bindi and Terri Irwin join Denis Walter

Bindi and Terri Irwin joined Denis Walter in studio. (Photo: Ellen Feely) WATCH VIDEO: Ahead of her starring role in Return to Nim's Island, Bindi Irwin, together with her mother Terri, joined Denis Walter in studio. Terri said as they began to work on the movie, they saw many parallels between Bindi and her character, Nim.

Best way to bid at an auction?

House sold at auction. REAL ESTATE: The fact is people should go to an auction with a price limit in mind and stick to it. Their limit should be the most they are prepared to pay, and allow a margin for ‘what if’ I had to pay a little more.

Zac Brown Band with Denis Walter

Zac Brown Band RHYTHM AND BLUES:Three-time Grammy award winners Zac Brown Band joined Denis Walter on the Afternoon program ahead of their only performance in Melbourne.

Classic Movie Trivia

Denton on interviewing Clint Eastwood and Angelina Jolie JIM SHERLOCK: 3AW's film expert Jim Sherlock will expand your knowledge of movies with his "Classic Movies Trivia".

Magda Szubanski joins Denis Walter

Denis Walter, Magda Szubanski & Laura Michelle Kelly WATCH VIDEO: Laura Michelle Kelly & Magda Szubanski chat with Denis Walter about their new movie Goddess.

WA miners sacked over dance clip

Miners banned for life after 30-second 'Harlem Shake' dance video. (Photo: YouTube) WATCH VIDEO: A 30-second video showing Western Australian mineworkers dancing the 'Harlem Shake' on-the-job cost up to 15 people their employment last week. Should they have been banned from working for life?

Review: Rosa's Kitchen

Rosa's Kitchen REVIEW: Her profile is low-key and understated. Rosa Mitchell only took up cooking professionally about eight years ago. Yet in that time, the Sicilian-born-Melbourne-based dynamo has won over a legion of fans.

The stars of Save Your Legs

Damon Gameau, Denis Walter and Stephen Curry WATCH VIDEO: Stars of new Australian flick Save Your Legs, Stephen Curry & Damon Gameau, sit down for a chat with Denis Walter at the MCG.

Denis Walter in Brunei

Brunei Gallery GALLERY AND VIDEO: This week Denis Walter has been broadcasting live from Brunei thanks to the Empire Hotel, Royal Brunei Airlines and Brunei Tourism.

Celebrating 40-years of 'Hitch'

Peter Hitchener WATCH VIDEO: 3AW has paid homage to Melbourne’s much-loved and trusted newsman Peter Hitchener on Denis Walter's Afternoon program in a special half-hour tribute show.

Ross Wilson sings 'Come back again'

Ross Wilson WATCH VIDEO: On Tuesday afternoon, legendary Australian Singer-songwriter Ross Wilson performed Daddy Cool's mega-hit 'Come back again' in the 3AW Studio.

Jim Sherlock's DVD recommendations

The Hour DVDs: Jim Sherlock reviews new DVD releases 'The Hour: Season Two'; 'Lockout' and his classic DVD pick of the week 'Under Fire'.

What are smart homes nowadays

Smart homes. (Photo: Natalie Boog) SMART HOMES: We all recall when someone we knew had a remote garage door and we thought, wow, how lucky are they? Here's some of the trends we're seeing now.

Billy Pinnell's music news

Billy Pinnell BILLY PINNELL: What a thrill having Vika Bull accompanied on electric piano by her musical director John McAll,sing Etta James' signature song "At Last" live in the studio.

Get a job with Denis!

job interview EMPLOYMENT: Looking for a job? Got a position you need filling? Check out these job seekers and prospective employers!

Vika Bull performs 'At Last'

Vika Bull 3aw WATCH VIDEO: Vika Bull, one of Australia’s most powerful soul singers tells the story of one of the most influential soul singers of all time: Etta James in new show At Last – The Etta James Story.

Health with Gerald Quigley

Gerald Quigley YOUR HEALTH: Our Australia Day theme was one of empowerment: the ability of each individual in Australia to become involved in their own health. We shouldn’t need Government sponsored messages about the simplistic jingo language.

James Bond: Film-By-Film

James Bond. JIM SCHEMBRI: In the week the latest in the James Bond film franchise, Skyfall, is released, film critic Jim Schemrbi gives you the rundown on each and every Bond film to grace our screens from 1960s - 2000s.

Jane Faulkner reviews Rosetta

Neil Perry JANE FAULKNER: For Neil Perry's third foray into the Melbourne restaurant scene had to be something completely different. A few weeks ago, Rosetta, his paean to all things Italian, opened. It’s a beautiful space.

MFB recruit's 'firey' proposal

VIDEO: An MFB fire fighter proposes to his girlfriend at his recruit graduation ceremony. VIDEO: A Melbourne fire fighter last week chose his recruitment graduation ceremony as the time to propose to his girlfriend of seven years. Watch the video that's sure to bring a tear of joy to your eye.

The Jersey Boys join Denis Walter

Stars of the Jersey Boys join Denis Walter in studio. (Photo: Ellen Feely) JERSEY BOYS: Denis Walter chatted to the Jersey Boys’s stars ahead of the show's return to Melbourne. Main players Graham Foote, Declan Egam, Anthony Harkin and Glaston Toft brought along their Jersey accents to introduce Denis to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Tiny romance upstages Obama

Cute kiss (Twitter) CUTE PHOTO: A little romance has stolen the show at a presidential photo op. The photo was posted to the President's twitter account and shows two tiny love-birds kissing in the back row.

Bali survivor meets his terrorist

Andrew Csabi shakes the hand of Bali Bomber, Nazir Abbas, the man whose terrorism killed his friends and took his leg. (Photo: Seven Network) 10 YEARS ON: As the anniversary to mark a decade since the Bali Bombings approaches, Denis Walter spoke with survivor Andrew Csabi who faced the terrorist who took away not only his leg but two of his friends.

Jane Faulkner's bargain wines

wines JANE'S WINES: 3AW Food guru Jane Faulker has provided listeners with an assortment of bargain wines. See if any of these drops suit your pallet!

Live at 3AW: Clare Bowditch

Clare Bowditch WATCH VIDEO: Australian musician Clare Bowditch joined Denis Walter in the 3AW Studio to perform a song from her fifth and most recent album, The Winter I Chose Happiness.

Adam Hills' Happyism

Adam Hills WATCH VIDEO: Funnyman on his new comedy show in Melbourne

Harrison Craig of The Voice

Harrison Craig THE VOICE: As season 2 of The Voice AU debuted in front of 1.8 million fans, one voice stood out from the others. Melbourne Schoolboy Harrison Craig melted ears and hearts, delivering a stellar debut.

3AW & Villa Maria Community Hero Winner 'Tina Costanzo'

Congratulations to our April winner! Congratulations Janet McCahon, our latest 3AW & Villa Maria Community Hero Award winner.

Glenn Frey with Denis Walter

Glenn Frey THE EAGLES: Eagles' frontman and six-time-Grammy-Award-winner Glenn Frey is coming to Melbourne and the legendary singer joined Denis Walter on Friday afternoon. Listen to his fascinating interview with Denis here.

Aussie Mum takes out Ms. Nude

Miss Nude LISTEN: A Victorian Mum has been crowned Miss Nude World 2013 in Ohio. The 36-year old 'fitness freak' with a passion for sewing joined Denis Walter on Thursday afternoon for a quick chat about the unusual contest and her victory last month.

Sally Cooper Live

Sally Cooper plays live in studio with Denis Walter. SALLY & HER VIOLIN: Accomplished instrumentalist Sally Cooper joined Denis Walter in studio with her violin in hand to play an excerpt from her new album, 'Golden'.

Dazzling Bond girl in Studio

Rachel Grant VIDEO: Former James Bond girl Rachel Grant talked to Denis Walter in the 3AW Studio on Friday afternoon regarding her experience in the 2002 film Die Another Day starring Pierce Brosnan.

George '007' Lazenby on 3AW

George Lazenby 50 YEARS OF JAMES BOND: In honour of the 50th anniversary of James Bond, Australian actor and one-time Bond star George Lazenby joined Denis Walter in the studio on Thursday afternoon. Watch the fascinating interview here.

Top Substitute Teacher films

Copp LIST: The touching Oscar-nominated French/Canadian classroom drama Monsieur Lazhar is the latest to feature the bumpy rides endured by substitute teachers. Here's our pick of six of the best.

Kath & Kim with Denis Walter

Kath and Kim FILM RELEASE: Australia's most famous dysfunctional Mother-daughter combination Kath & Kim joined Denis Walter this afternoon and gave listeners of taste of their upcoming film, Kath & Kimderella. Listen to the amusing interview here.

Shannon Lush on Afternoons

Lush Shannon Lush is our resident natural product cleaning lady. Do you have any goo that needs removing? Any stubborn stains that won't budge? Shannon will have the answers! Listen to her latest segment now and leave a question for next time.

Movies with Jim Schembri

Jimmy S Jim Schembri is one of Australia's most respected film critics. Find out Jim's thoughts on the latest movies, interviews and more!

Denis Walter's Experts

Denis Walter If you missed something on Denis' show and you need to get in contact with any of the regulars, this page is your one stop shop for all the Afternoon experts.

Damien Leith performs 'Beautiful'

Damien Leith Denis Walter VIDEO: Irish Aussie singer and songwriter Damien Leith joined Denis Walter in studio to chat about his new about 'Now and Then', upcoming tour and performed his song Beautiful.

Embarrassing playmate?

PLayboy Denis Walter takes calls on embarrssing family members.

Stones manager reminisces

Cutler AUDIO: Denis Walter and Billy Pinnell chatted with former Rolling Stones manager Sam Cutler on Friday. Sam offers some great insight into The rock n roll days of the Stones and discusses his new book. 'You can't always get what you want.'

Gurrumul with Denis Walter

Gurrumul stunned Denis Walter with his voice VIDEO: Stunning singer Gurrumul joined Denis Walter for the second time on April 20 .. again, enjoy his amazing voice.