Film review: The Shrouds
David Cronenberg continues to explore how grief and loss affects us – both emotionally and physically.
Film of the week: May December
Todd Haynes, with Julianne Moore and Natalie Portman, returns with an off-beat, satirical take on why Hollywood destroys our idea of body image.
Film of the week: Anatomy of a Fall
The winner of last year’s Palm D’Or is a French courtroom drama elevated by one of the best performances in recent memory.
Film of the week: Priscilla
A gorgeous, well-acted homage to the personal and complicated nature of love
Film of the week: The Holdovers
Alexander Payne returns to a style in which he thrives, with Paul Giamatti reminding everyone why he’s one of the sharpest actors in Hollywood.
Best films of 2023
LSJ chooses the 10 best films released in Australia during this calendar.
Film of the week: Wonka
Timothée Chalamet brings back the charm to the Roald Dahl character, and shows his singing range, in this year’s most delightful holiday movie.
Films of the week: The Boy and the Heron, Master Gardener
The last great master of animation bows out, and one of the best American screenwriters powers through
Films of the week: The Old Oak, Bottoms
Ken Loach draws the curtain on an impressive filmography, and Emma Seligman signs her second, and sadly disappointing, sophomore.
Films of the week: Napoleon, The Royal Hotel
Hollywood finally looks at the story of Napoleon, with Ridley Scott helming Joaquin Phoenix, but it’s a little Australian indie that wins the week.
Film of the week: Saltburn
Following the success of Promising Young Woman, Emerald Fennell aims at the rich and privileged in this pulpy and obscene thriller.