Film Review: The Grinch
This film is challenging, entertaining and delightful.
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Film Review: Robin Hood
The choreography of the fight scenes with the occasional bit of humour make it all worthwhile.
Film Review: The Girl in the Spider’s Web
The latest cinematic realisation of Steig Larsson’s popular Nordic-noir novels.
Film Review: Spitfire
Although about a magnificent plane, this film is really about people at their finest.
Film Review: Shoplifters
Hirokazu Koreeda crafts what may be his finest feature yet.
MINI British Film Festival: My Generation
Michael Caine hosts David Batty’s documentary about the cultural changes wrought by the swinging 60s.
Film Review: Suspiria
For what is nominally a horror movie, the new Suspiria is notably ambitious, aiming for a comparatively epic vision.
OzAsia Festival Film Review: Girls Always Happy
Multi-award winning movie Girls Always Happy starring long time actress and producer Nai An and rising star Yang Mingming takes a comedic glimpse at the complexities of an interdependent mother and daughter relationship. It is set in the Hutong province of China.
OzAsia Film Review: Sulieman Mountain
Sulieman Mountain is a potently comic, gritty, gripping cinematic metaphor exploring experiences of profound dislocation between authentic local Kyrgyzstan culture and overbearing demands of modern globalism.
Film Review: Halloween
The sequel we’ve been yearning for these last four decades.
Film Review: Fahrenheit 11/9
Although this film appears to be haphazard it has a definite message: don’t be complacent.
Film Review: Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween
A good excuse to take the kids out.
Film Review: Boy Erased
At times incredibly difficult to watch, but well worth the emotional journey.
MINI British Film Festival: Colette
A rollicking, satisfying, fascinating, constantly surprising cinematic journey.
Film Review: An Interview With God
Doesn’t hit any great depths, but is good-natured enough.
Interview: Catherine Scott
Documentary film-maker Catherine Scott talks about her latest project, Backtrack Boys.
Adelaide Film Festival: Animated Shorts Package
For those wanting something different and outside their comfort zone, this package is the perfect choice.
Film Review: Westwood: Punk. Icon. Activist.
This solid documentary offers a starting point into Vivienne Westwood’s enigmatic life.
Adelaide Film Festival: At Eternity’s Gate
A beautiful and somewhat quirky depiction of Van Gogh’s final years.
Adelaide Film Festival: Rafiki
This Kenyan-based, coming-of-age film is a refreshing change from the commercial stream out of Hollywood.