Film Review
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Occupation: Rainfall Film Review
'Occupation: Rainfall' is an Australian, action-packed, sci-fi adventure full of visual splendour.
Set in Sydney and Blue Mountains it gave a subtle, fresh, local... -
Penguin Bloom Film Review
It's always wonderful to witness the talents of home-grown creators. 'Penguin Bloom' tells a touching, true Australian story using a colourful family dynamic and the healing
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The Dry Film Review
'The Dry', adapted from an incredibly popular novel of the same name by Jane Harper, will hopefully get Aussie bottoms back on the seats of their local cinemas.
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The Witches Film Review
Anne Hathaway is the star of a film which entertains, slightly disturbs, and leaves one feeling just a smidge underwhelmed.
It's not an easy task to remake a film... -
The Trouble With Being Born Film Review
Trigger warning: The below article covers themes of incest and child sexual abuse.
In the world of film (and creative arts more broadly), the line between
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The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart Film Review
‘The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?’ is tantalising and frustrating in equal measure.
If you’re a fan of The Brothers Gibb you’ll find all the... -
Ellie & Abbie (& Ellie’s Dead Aunt) Film Review
Award-winning Australian Writer/Director Monica Zanetti (‘Skin Deep’ and ‘Young Labor’) sets a new standard for queer teenage rom-coms with the emotionally-charged new film
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Freaky Film Review
'Freaky' is what would happen if the body swap film genre drank a Blumhouse comedy-horror cocktail, and while the script is a little on the weak side, the idea is executed
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Honest Thief Film Review
Action veteran Liam Neeson (the 'Taken' franchise, 'Non-Stop') makes an explosive return to the screen in the new film ‘Honest Thief’.
The second feature film from... -
The Goddess Of Fortune Film Review @ Italian Film Festival 2020
This was a touching story about love, and modern family.
Arturo and Alessandro are a not-so-happily married couple. Somewhat leaning on a gay stereotype, they have... -
The Broken Hearts Gallery Film Review
As Hollywood icons Carrie Fisher and Meryl Streep famously said, “take your broken heart, make it into art”.
Such a quote has been ingrained in the minds, diaries,... -
Invasion Planet Earth Film Review
When settling in for a low-budget sci-fi film, your criteria for enjoyment shifts.
You’re not looking for Oscar-winning performances, cutting-edge CGI, or poignant... -
Mulan Film Review
The 2020 version of ‘Mulan’ is a sight to behold, in more ways than one.
Director Niki Caro has done an excellent job striking a beautiful balance between the... -
Tenet Film Review
Warner Bros Pictures is betting big with ‘Tenet’, the first blockbuster to hit cinemas since COVID-19 came into our lives.
Ironically ‘Tenet’, while a spectacle,... -
Babyteeth Film Review
Those who need special effects, large explosions and a spoon-fed storyline, this is not your kind of movie. Trust.
Rather, if you enjoy filmmaking that touches... -
Waves Film Review
The film 'Waves' is unrelenting and intense, so effectively does it hold your attention and stir your emotions there can be no question that it is a great film, but
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The Story Of Plastic Film Review
It begins with an ominous and accurate quote from a 1956 Plastics Industry speech by Lloyd Stouffer: “The future of plastics is in the trash can.”
As this... -
Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn) Film Review
‘Birds Of Prey (And The Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn)’ like Harley herself is one mixed bag of fun.
Metaphors abound in a darkly humorous and... -
A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood Film Review
The world can be incredibly cynical, and perhaps that’s why the image of Mister Rogers is a beloved, and eternally popular one.
Australia may have missed the Mister... -
Bad Boys For Life Film Review
Seventeen years later, and Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are still blowing sh.t up.
After more than 20 years since the debut of 'Bad Boys', we’ve watched Will...