There’s no denying that movies are an effective way of making a statement, be it political, social, environmental, etc. It’s an approach that’s being utilised more than ever in this increasingly connected world; so it’s rare when I watch a film that caters to the fundamental aim of simply entertaining the viewer by telling a […]
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Never has there been a history lesson in film so wildly entertaining, thanks to Australian filmmaker Mark Hartley, who in recent years has put together two exceptional documentary features that explore the goings-on behind two distinctive and ethically questionable eras of cinema. Together for the first time and presented in high-definition, Umbrella Entertainment have packaged
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Umbrella Entertainment have recently launched its very own “On Demand” streaming service, available through their official website. Offering a wide variety of titles released under the popular distributor, I was very pleased to see a clear focus on Australian films, many of which are harder to find on other services. Powered by Vimeo, all Umbrella
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I write this review appropriately on the eve of Labour Day weekend for Victoria and Tasmania. However, like the two characters in the film I’m about to discuss, I won’t be venturing far from home. Colin Eggleston’s Long Weekend was released on Blu-ray last December by Umbrella Entertainment, who continue to champion Australian film from
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It’s been almost two weeks since I watched Manchester by the Sea, but I don’t feel I’m ready to write this review. Don’t get me wrong, I think it’s an excellent film. In fact, it was the best one I saw out of this year’s Best Picture nominees. However, its raw quality and poignant themes
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Released earlier this week (March 1st) by Umbrella Entertainment accompanying Drive-In Delirium 60s & 70s Savagery, is an entire volume dedicated to possibly the most popular and celebrated decade in film, the extravagant and excessive 1980s. Upon pressing play, we’re greeted with a very enticing commercial for Village Drive-In, showcasing the indulgent cuisine customary with
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I’ve never been to a Drive-In movie theatre, but like many of us who missed those golden years of the popular social outing, we’ve heard the fantastical stories of what a majestic and unruly place it once was. Umbrella Entertainment have successfully captured the distinctive atmosphere by presenting a wide variety of film trailers from the
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Going to see Passengers wasn’t really on the agenda, but after a day of post-New Year shopping, which mainly involved hunting for Rogue One trading cards, it seemed like a good idea to fill the time before dinner at TGIF (on Wednesday). Starring two of the biggest movie stars on the planet, Passengers tells of
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Despite the lack of media attention over the years that followed, I remember the Cronulla riots reasonably well, with a number of grotesque images of hatred still firmly implanted in my brain. Over a decade later, director Abe Forsythe has re-ignited discussion over the event by presenting film-goers with a dark, comedic feature which tells
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Summer was momentarily suspended on the night of Wednesday, December 14th in favour of a winter’s chill. While it wasn’t ideal weather for outdoor cinema, the cold provided a fitting ambience for the screening of 2003’s Elf, presented by Cinema Pop Up, who are currently touring Victoria, screening cinematic treasures of new and old. Despite
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