Category Archive: Film

Pop Up Screens… here for Summer

Fancy watching Ghostbusters, The Shawshank Redemption, Grease, The Shining or Dirty Dancing under the stars in some of London’s most beautiful settings? Now’s your chance: Huddled under the warmth of those you hold… Read More

Film Review: Irrational Man is problematic

The newest offering from writer/director Woody Allen, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Parker Posey and Emma Stone tells the story of the brilliant-yet-tormented philosophy professor in the midst of an existential crisis. When Abe (Phoenix) arrives… Read More

Holding the Man ticket giveaway!

Holding the Man is the highly anticipated film by acclaimed theatre director, Neil Armfield. Excitingly, we’ve teamed up with Transmission Films to giveaway five double passes to our Australia-based readers. Based on the… Read More

Join the Insurgent sleepover!

The Divergent series continues with Insurgent, which comes to Home Entertainment today on Blu-ray/DVD/Digital HD. And not only can you enjoy the latest instalment from the comfort of your sofa, but this Saturday… Read More

Backyard Cinema has all aspects covered

Kaya Strehler takes in a different kind of movie experience: What began as a personal revolt against shitty cinema food and underwhelmingly average ambience in commercial cinemas has now grown into a reputable business and all… Read More

Iris review and ticket giveaway

What do you get when you pair an 87-year-old documentarian with a sharp-witted, flamboyantly attired 93-year-old? The answer is Iris, a documentary made by Albert Maysles about the legendary Iris Apfel. And the… Read More

Interview: Lara Goldie rolls with the punches

Australia-born, New York-based actress Lara Goldie has a chat with somethingyousaid.com’s Kaya Strehler: I’m not going to lie. The following interview was conducted as a major powerplay move by myself in my bid… Read More

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

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

Ruben Guthrie ticket giveaway!

We’ve teamed up with our friends at Madman Entertainment to give away five double passes to Ruben Guthrie, the directorial debut of award winning playwright, writer and actor Brendan Cowell, adapted from his critically acclaimed… Read More

Event: The BBR French World Festival

Sydney, prepare for mouth-watering delights, musical performances, an authentic European-style Artisan Market and an open-air cinema:  They say good things come in threes and this is certainly the case with the BBR French World… Read More

Film Review: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Directed by by Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, this American comedy-drama screened at the Sydney Film Festival at the weekend. Here’s why it was our favourite movie from the entire programme:  If you weren’t a fan of… Read More