Film Review: The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)
byJoe Cornish follows up on his underrated and underviewed debut Attack the Block with this childhood adventure fantasy. A play on words from 1979…
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Film Review: Mountain (2017)
byAfter Sherpa it is hard not to be at least a little disappointed with Jennifer Peedom’s follow-up effort. Less traumatic diary, more meandering essay…
Film Review: Seventh Son (2014)
bySeventh Son is pretty easy to enjoy, with a grizzly Jeff Bridges and an elegantly evil Julianne Moore at the helm. If entertainment is…
Film Review: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
byBased on the bestselling books by Cassandra Clare and adapted to screen by Jessica Postigo, the story depicts a fantasy flipside of New York called Downworld, where Shadowhunters battle demons, and wizards, werewolves and vampires coexist (not zombies though).
MIFF 2013: The Day of The Crows (2012)
byAt a time when animation has become increasingly digitised, franchised and gimmicky, it’s a relief to find the old-fashioned techniques still being used. While they certainly aren’t as time-efficient, the clear and original marks of artistry are there for all to recognise as opposed to the smooth artificial sheen we’ve become used to.
Film Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
byReturning with another three-part saga, Peter Jackson brings The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey into Australian cinemas this Boxing Day. While the film will not…
Film Review: Dredd 3D (2012)
byThe word that struck me from the beginning in this film is LOUD. From the opening credits, Pete Travis’ not-too-distant future romp is almost…
New Astor Theatre Season Launches
byIt is that exciting time of the year again when Melbourne’s iconic grand dame of cinema, The Astor, releases it’s new season calendar of…
TV Review: Game of Thrones Season 1
byNote: full spoilers for Game of Thrones season one follow. HBO have achieved something truly impressive with their excellent first season of Game of Thrones, faithfully…