AFFFF: Looking For Hortense (2012)
Damien Hauer (an unkempt Jean-Pierre Bacri) is a down-trodden Parisian professor whose relationship with long-time companion and playwright Iva (Kristin Scott-Thomas) is falling apart….
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AFFFF Review: The Man Who Laughs (2012)
Those who are familiar with Les Miserables will know that Victor Hugo was not the most cheerful of chaps. The Man Who Laughs, one of his less well known works, might sound merry but where pre-revolutionary France is concerned, there is not a great deal to laugh about.
AFFFF Review: On Air (2012)
Showing as part of the section of “Women’s Stories” this year in the French Film Festival is On Air, a character driven drama that follows an emotionally damaged women’s search for closure with the mother who gave her up to an orphanage as a child.
AFFFF Review: Happiness Never Comes Alone (2012)
What’s a French film festival without an unabashedly full-blown, over the top romance? Serving that purpose this year is Happiness Never Comes Alone, a movie that is to cinema what a ridiculously large lollipop is to confectionary: it starts off with a pleasant enough sweetness, but goes on way too long and by the end, it just hurts your teeth.
Film Review: I Give It a Year (2012)
Written and directed by Dan Mazer (known for his work with Sacha Baron Cohen on such films as Borat and Bruno), I Give It A Year shows you life after marriage for young impulsive couple Nat (Aussie Rose Byrne famous for being the “perfect” bridesmaid in Bridesmaids) and Josh (Rafe Spall).
Film Review: The Imposter (2012)
Any film dealing with dark themes such as child disappearances, sex trafficking, and identify theft should theoretically be greatly disturbing. But Bart Layton’s The Imposter is more exhilarating than frightening; instead of scaring the audience, it continually makes them want to see more.
Film Review: Side Effects (2012)
In many ways, Side Effects is the perfect swan song for Soderbergh. Like many the films in his catalog, it is impeccably made, with the director showing his panache for composition, framing and editing throughout.
Film Review: Save Your Legs (2012)
It has always been easy for Australian audiences to relate to Stephen Curry. In The Castle, he was the loveable son who liked to dig holes;…
Film Review: Cloud Atlas (2012)
Visually alluring and breathtaking, Cloud Atlas is a triumphant piece of filmmaking that left me wanting more. Which is, after all, quite an impressive and rare feat for a film nearly three hours in length.
CLOSED: Broken City Giveaway
Courtesy of Hoyts Distribution, Film Blerg is giving away 10 double passes to see BROKEN CITY starring Russell Crowe, Mark Wahlberg and Catherine Zeta Jones, out in cinemas…