Film review: Dangerous Animals
A deranged Jai Courtney stands out in this effective Ozploitation film that merges the subgenres of shark and serial killer features together.
Film review: Universal Language
A series of vignettes set in a Canadian Manitoba where Farsi is the main language, with an homage to Abbas Kiarostami via a whimsical Wes…
Film review: La Cocina
Beautifully shot and often kinetic, this loose adaption of Arnold Wesker’s play is a bit uneven, but what it does well, it does really well.
Film review: The Wedding Banquet (Plus Sydney Film Festival giveaway)
A remake of a classic Ang Lee movie updates its theme to the demands and reality of 2025
Film review: Thunderbolts* (plus ticket giveaway)
The latest Marvel film signals what we all know – in spite of the talented people around it, the franchise lost its heart and brain…
Film review: Sinners
Ryan Coogler steps away from the shackles of franchises to deliver one of the most exciting horror blockbusters since Jordan Peele’s Get Out
Film review: Small Things Like These
Cillian Murphy and Emily Watson stand out in this very faithful adaptation of Claire Keegan’s novella.
Film review: Black Bag
Steven Soderbergh recruits Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett for a slick and fun spy thriller that is as adult and sober as it is fun…
Film review: Mickey 17, Hard Truths
Bong Joon-Ho follows Parasite with a sci-fi romp, but keeps the thematic thread. Mike Leigh signs his best film in years, and a tremendous performance…
Oscar winner review recap: Anora (plus ticket giveaway)
The independent film that could: Anora collects five Oscars as its director issues a rallying cry for theatrical releases
Film review: I’m Still Here, The Seed Of The Sacred Fig (plus ticket giveaway)
Two strong political movies from Brazil and Iran stand against the injustices of oppressive regimes.