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.