Who needs to go on a rollercoaster when all you had to do was survive 2024? There have been movies that have blown me away, Denis Villeneuve deserves a special mention, and there’s been some painful flops that left me scratching my head; Megalopolis and Joker: Folie À Deux pushing the boundaries, in my opinion, without... Read More »
Was a wee quiet regarding movie reviewing this year – it’s been busy! But I still managed to get to ‘Barbenheimer’ that took over the world there for a while. All I can say is I’m glad I managed to source a pink hair accessory for the Barbie premiere. It was a very pink affair. And... Read More »
Another strange one for me this year. I haven’t been able to live in my home for the past three months, having to for-go screener reviews. My troubles are small, I know. And I hope that each and everyone is looking after themselves and keeping safe. The escapism of being emersed in the world of cinema... Read More »
Rated: M Directed by: Maria Schrader Produced by: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner Executive Produced by: Brad Pitt, Lila Yacoub, Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle Based on the New York Times Investigation by: Jodi Kantor, Megan Twohey and Rebecca Corbett and the Book, She Said: Breaking the Sexual Harassment Story That Helped Ignite a Movement by Jodi... Read More »
The gritty crime thriller is still my favourite genre, taking out the number one spot for 2021. This year has also been about soundtrack and not just music but the use of silence, drawing the audience in. I’ve included movies with high exposure and many hidden gems that push the boundaries of cinema or simply... Read More »
Now we’ve finally got a road map of when Melbournians are allowed back in the cinemas, we can look forward to the… 7th of November. Which is still a long way off. So, here’s a list of four star + movies available for streaming while we wait get back to the big... Read More »
It’s been a busy year taking on another part-time job (because we all know movie reviewing doesn’t pay the bills, but it sure is fun) so a fair chunk of posted reviews are from contributors, notably, the wonderful, Lisa Roberts. Top of Lisa’s list this year features the Spanish psychological mystery starring Javier Bardem and... Read More »
What makes dark humour so funny? I’ve been thinking about writing this article since watching the thought-provoking horror, Us (2019). Featuring doppelgängers, the film shows the horror of a reflection taking the place of our self. Scary stuff. But what I enjoyed most about this film was the humour. The film juxtaposes normal behaviour set... Read More »
It’s a mixed bag of top 10 films this year, with a top-heavy favourtism for the thriller! From the funny-sweet, Hunt for the Wilderpeople to the ultimate crime thriller, Sicario * I have to say the biggest stand-out for 2016: Director Denis Villeneuve. More Denis, we want more! 10. Hunt for the Wilderpeople Coming in at number... Read More »
Despite all the horrors criminals perpetrate, despite how terrifying a real gangster, mobster or murderer truly can be, one thing is certain: when it comes to movies, we as a people love crime. There is something intrinsically interesting about getting into the heads of degenerates as they break the law and seek ways to avoid... Read More »