Review – Argo
A country’s people expect that their government will protect them. It’s the basic responsibility of any administration, yet so often a position of power is squandered for political gain or strapped down by… Continue reading
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Review – The Intouchables
No matter how hard we try to be politically correct people are always going to be labelled. Despite our differences most people just want to be treated equally. ‘The Intouchables’ focuses on Phillipe… Continue reading
Review – Searching For Sugar Man
Music is a mysterious medium. We marvel at people who make it with ease because sometimes a three minute song can change your life. The documentary ‘Searching For Sugar Man’ follows the trail… Continue reading
Review – The Hunt
Common sense is something we assume everyone keeps in mind when making decisions. Heck, that’s why it’s “common” because we assume everyone is on the same page when it comes to basic decision… Continue reading
Review – Undefeated
It’s easy to get cynical in a world that’s full of selfish behaviour. People are worshipped in society for achieving nothing in their lives besides a crusade to satisfy their ego with unwarranted… Continue reading
Review – Killing Them Soflty
‘Killing Them Softy’ is a case study of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) through the prism of a group of criminals. In the latest film from writer/director, Andrew Dominik, Wall Street and the… Continue reading
Review – Lore
The breakdown of a family serves as a microcosm for a country in despair in the closing days of World War II in the mesmerising ‘Lore’.
Review – The Imposter
The Imposter screened at the Melbourne International Film Festival. There are stories you hear about a friend’s cousin’s sister’s best friend that tread the line between the truth and urban legend. ‘The Imposter’… Continue reading
Review – Looper
Every successful musical act eventually puts together a “best of” collection. ‘Looper’ is the time travel film equivalent of a “best of” album. Writer/director Rian Johnson excellently takes the best elements of time… Continue reading
Review – Ruby Sparks
Once intellectual property rights expire or are forfeited on an author’s work they enter the public domain. Works in the public domain are free of private ownership and great writers including Jane Austen,… Continue reading
Review – Make Hummus Not War
As the saying goes “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach” but filmmaker Trevor Graham may have discovered that the path to world peace may also be via the stomach… Continue reading
Review – Kath and Kimderella
Whenever a television series makes the jump to the big screen it’s worth pondering; why didn’t they make another series? A big budget film version of a television show should give the creators… Continue reading
Review – Berberian Sound Studio
Certain films stay with you long after leaving the cinema while others are instantly disposable. ‘Berberian Sound Studio’ puts a dent in the mind that is sure to keep people pondering until the… Continue reading
Review – The Expendables 2
Welcome to ‘The Expendables 2’ aka the Sylvester Stallone Home for Action Heroes. All residents are welcome to steady work despite their career standings and you can help yourself to all the one-liners… Continue reading
Review – Room 237
‘Room 237’ screened at the Melbourne International Film Festival. Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining’ is over 30 years-old and the famous “Here’s Johnny” line may get all the attention, but the film’s enduring legacy… Continue reading