Film Review: Strangerland (2015)
byFear of the outback is an accustomed setting for many Australian films, whether used prominently or subtly; this harsh, vast and unforgiving landscape always…
Fear of the outback is an accustomed setting for many Australian films, whether used prominently or subtly; this harsh, vast and unforgiving landscape always…
After more than fifty years, Michael Bond’s beloved children’s book character comes to life, and he is one adorable bear. Seemingly sticking quite close…
The trauma of war often lingers long after the final shots have been fired and the final battle has been won. The Railway Man, directed Jonathan Teplitzky and with a screenplay written by Frank Cottrell Boyce and Andy Paterson.
Imbued with a mysterious undercurrent and filled with memorable images the film is certainly a visually immersive experience with strong performances all around, but the film’s slow pacing and slightly disjointed editing prevent the film from being a more cohesive whole and making a stronger impact at its crescendo.
Swamps, sweat, humidity and crime are the focus of Lee Daniels’ third directorial effort, which takes a curious look at Southern USA in the late…
Winning three AFI awards in the year of its release (including Best Film), Flirting continues the teenage adventures and misadventures of Danny Embling (Noah…
By James Madden. Viewed on 27/01/2010. Every now and then a film comes along that reminds you of the golden age of Hollywood. Rob…