A Brazilian sci-fi dystopian drama sees an old soul finding freedom in the Amazon river, while a new Australian satirical comedy looks at the lives…
By Francisco Silva - 7 min read
A political thriller imagines how the rise of Putin mirrors the fall of Russian society. Jude Law mimics the Russian leader and Paul Dano represents…
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Christopher Nolan’s Oscar follow-up is an adaption of the father of all epics, in an undertaking that is as visually impressive and artistically relevant.
By Francisco Silva - 5 min read
While there is a lot to enjoy in Last Night in Soho, it leaves the feeling Wright is biting off more than he can chew.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Not only expertly directed and tightly written, this is a film done with philosophical purpose.
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
No one is allowed to feel until the plot tells them to. No one is allowed to show any emotion until that can be exploited
By Francisco Silva - 4 min read
Set to be released in Australia just days before the anniversary of the 2020 US election, this is best enjoyed as a companion read with…
By Brian Dale - 2 min read
In a world of climate destruction, rising inequality and a pervading millennial malaise, why, two young women ponder, do humans remain “so stupid about each-other?”
By Amy Dale - 2 min read
I’m not ashamed to admit that the first thing I thought when NSW restrictions were lifted was of the chance to retreat indoors and watch…
By Francisco Silva - 2 min read
Ridley Scott’s latest is a good idea made with the bluntness of a broadsword.
By Francisco Silva - 3 min read
Criminal cases are adversarial. Prosecutors and defence pushing their views at the expense of the other.
By Brian Dale - 2 min read
Hailed in its release promotional material as “The Devil Wears Prada meets Get Out”, this at times astonishing and thoroughly original debut is really nothing…
By Amy Dale - 2 min read