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 utilized 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 film-maker 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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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 this year’s Best Picture nominees. However, it’s raw quality and poignant themes touched
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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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We’ve all had those moments as children when we momentarily lose sight of our parents or older sibling while out among the busy streets and shops. It doesn’t take long for panic to seep its way into our fragile minds, but no sooner as the thoughts of being lost forever occurs, we’re being scolded for
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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 ambiance 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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From the opening scroll in A New Hope, the seeds were sown for an epic story that wouldn’t be told for almost forty years. We knew of the brave act, but not the finer details behind it. All we had was our young imaginations to fill in the blanks. In what is officially the first
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It seems like the 90s had Christmas movies down to an exact science. They were a tick in every box, combining traditional elements seamlessly with comedy while capturing the holiday magic. In this modern age some film-makers have opted for an edgier approach, lampooning the cynicism and stress we feel towards the festive season. Bridging
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