Review: National Theatre Live: All My Sons (2019)
byWritten in 1947, barely two years after the Second World War came to its fateful end, Arthur Miller’s All My Sons remains one of…
Classics
Review: National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018)
byWhen one of the finest actors of his generation leads in a play by the greatest writer in the history of the English language…
Film Review: Uncle Vanya (1970)
byOne of the many things that seem indispensable to the Russian identity is its writers. As the adage goes Russia is the world’s most…
Film Review: That Man from Rio (1964)
byOver film history, there have been a number of exceptional figures that have defined their nation’s cinema. There is something about them that screams…
Film Review: Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
byIs there anything wrong with Terminator 2: Judgment Day being rereleased in 3D? Not much that I can see. Welcome back Arnie, good to…
Film Review: Dial M For Murder (1954)
byProduced at the height of the first 3D phase in 1953 (which for anyone who was sentient at the time mercifully only lasted the…
Film Review: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)
byFor those of my generation who grew up with a new Harry Potter film coming out every other year, it’s hard to see Maggie…
Film Review: The Ladykillers (1955)
byWhat’s not to love about an Ealing comedy? There’s great actors, clever storylines and just a little farce thrown in for good measure. The…
Film Review: On the Waterfront (1954)
byWhen a film can survive VCE English class and still be looked upon with fond memories you know it’s something quite special. On the…
Film Review: All About Eve (1950)
byHow could a film be more perfect than All About Eve? It may not be possible. Written and directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, every moment…