Why you need ’71 in your collection
Marking the directorial debut from Yann Demange, ’71 was one of the finest films so far this year. It’s released on DVD/Blu-ray/Digital tomorrow and here’s why you need to add it to your collection: … Read More
Category Archive: film review
Film Review: Mr Holmes is a masterclass
British literature’s most famous super sleuth returns in the form of a retired, close-to-the-grave old man wrestling with his increasingly unreliable memory. Ian McKellen plays the iconic role of Detective Sherlock Holmes, trying to piece… Read More
Film Review: Women He’s Undressed
We attended the World Premiere of director Gillian Armstrong’s documentary about the life of Australian costume designer and three-time Oscar winner, Orry-Kelly. Here’s our review and photos: You probably haven’t heard of Orry-Kelly. He… Read More
Film Review: Amy is gut-wrenching
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAoJVQ5qQQA Just as he did with the frankly magnificent Senna, British filmmaker/director Asif Kapadia takes a story of which everyone knows the conclusion, and still manages to make it utterly engaging. The generally accepted… Read More
Film Review: Slow West is tight and arresting
Director/writer John Maclean’s story is set at the end of the 19th Century and follows the journey of sixteen year old Jay Cavendish (Kodi Smit-McPhee), who has made his way from Scotland and is travelling solo across… Read More
Film Review: Woman in Gold
Woman In Gold tells the incredible true story of an Austria-born, America-based, elderly Jewish woman and her battle to reclaim her heritage. Starring the always-engaging Helen Mirren as Maria Altmann, the film revolves around… Read More
Film Review: Clouds of Sils Maria
Juliette Binoche and Kristen Stewart team up in the latest, slow-burning offering from writer/director Olivier Assayas: Clouds of Sils Maria is a film which looks at death, youth, age, self-image and change. It… Read More
Banksy Does New York: ticket giveaway
Elusive, Britain-based street artist Bansky’s month-long “residency” in New York is studied in this upcoming documentary. We’re giving away TEN DOUBLE PASSES to our Australia-based chums. Read the review to find out how to… Read More
Film review: The Age of Adaline
Occasionally, there are specific moments during a film’s narrative which force you into decision-making. A fork in the road, if you will. They’re often semi-ridiculous and you have to choose to either go with them or give… Read More
Film review: Testament of Youth
Based on the First World War memoir by renowned English writer/pacifist, Vera Brittain, Testament of Youth is a story about family, strength, weakness, love and remembrance. It is about finding hope in a world… Read More
Film review: While We’re Young
Noah Boaumbach (the man who gave us Frances Ha) is back with a new offering: The movie follows a 40-something couple, Josh and Cornelia, played by Ben Stiller and Naomi Watts. They feel disenfranchised from their peers who are… Read More