Film Review: The Walk (2015)
byRobert Zemeckis’ excellent eclectic catalogue of films all have a common thread – they contain characters with a real human depth to them and…
Current Theatrical Releases
Film Review: Miss You Already (2015)
byAny woman who has ever experienced a troubled relationship with her best friend is likely to identify with Catherine Hardwicke’s Miss You Already. Hardwicke…
Film Review: Learning to Drive (2014)
byLearning to Drive, despite marketing to the contrary, is a light drama, a story which explores the lives of Wendy Shields (Patricia Clarkson) as…
Film Review: The Martian (2015)
byThe Martian is given to us by sci-fi veteran Ridley Scott, and is adapted from Andy Weir’s novel of the same name by screenwriter…
Film Review: Putuparri and the Rainmakers (2015)
byAfter making its world premiere at MIFF 2015 and emerging as a fan favourite, Putuparri and the Rainmakers was awarded with the Festival’s Premiere…
Film Review: Macbeth (2015)
byAdaptations of William Shakespeare‘s plays are often reduced to the colourful melodramatics that The Bard’s writing exudes. A familiar stage setting brings the wordplay and character dynamics…
Film Review: The Intern (2015)
byNancy Meyers (It’s Complicated, Something’s Gotta Give) is an admirable filmmaker, even if you don’t particularly like her films. She champions an older demographic…
Film Review: Pan (2015)
byJoe Wright’s Pan takes on many contemporary social issues. Mining, the exploit of children and slave labour, and the oppression of minority groups are…
Film Review: Cut Snake (2014)
byMore than a full year after it debuted at MIFF, Cut Snake finally has its cinematic release in Australia. A gritty local crime thriller…
Film Review: The Diary of A Teenage Girl (2015)
byIf initially a title that includes the words ‘Diary’ and ‘Teenage Girl’ puts you off, don’t be dissuaded. Based on the cult novel by Phoebe Gloeckner, the first…