Film Review: A Hidden Life (2019)
byWritten by David Nagle Originally published 29 January 2020 Surrender. That’s what the A Hidden Life experience calls for. Ironically. A willingness to engage, to focus….
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Film Review: Ad Astra (2019)
byWritten by David Nagle Originally published 20 September 2019 Writing takes time. Sorting out your thoughts and feelings and reactions takes time. But often…
Film Review: First Man (2018)
byWritten by David Nagle Originally published 8 October 2018 The Apollo space missions were championed for their opportunity to give humanity a different perspective….
Film Analysis: Jackie (2016) – The Biopic We’ve All Been Waiting For
byWritten by Nick Bugeja Originally published 16 January 2017 The biopic film has been around for many years. Its first appearance in the cinematic…
Film Review: Hacksaw Ridge (2016)
byWritten by David Nagle Originally published 1 November 2016 A man willing to lay down his life to save those around him. A man…
Film Review: The Assassin (2015)
byWritten by Chris Smith Originally published 4 November 2015 The latest film from world cinema auteur Hsiao-Hsien Hou will not be to everyone’s tastes….
Film Review: Ain’t Them Bodies Saints (2013)
byWritten by Angus Tonkin Originally published 12 November 2013 There’s something about the faces of Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara that just keeps you…
Film Review: Upstream Color (2013)
byUpstream Color isn’t a film for the casual movie goer, but those that like more intellectually engaging movies, and willing to be challenged by alternative form and narrative, will be significantly rewarded by this daring, original and heartfelt film.
Film Review: To The Wonder (2012)
byThe highly anticipated new film from arguably the most artistically uncompromising, as well as celebrated, film maker currently working in North American cinema, To The Wonder continues Terrence Malick’s mediation on the very nature of love and life.
Film Review: War Witch (2012)
byWritten by Angus Tonkin Originally published 10 March 2013 In a quiet unnamed village somewhere in the heart of Africa, Komona is only a…