Film Review: Beatriz’s War (2013)
byJuly 14, 2014: This review has been updated from what was originally published on July 10. Timor Leste is one of Australia’s closest international neighbours. But despite…
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Film Review: Jersey Boys (2014)
byA stage to screen adaptation is nothing unfamiliar to cinemagoers. Many musicals of the last forty years have made big splashes on the silver…
Film Review: Hara-Kiri (AKA Seppuku 1962)
byHara-kiri is a samurai film primarily concerned with the lengths a man will go to fulfil their vows according to the warrior’s honourable code…
Film Review: Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance (1972)
byReview by Nick Alexander, Joanna Di Mattia and Scott Halligan Sword of Vengeance is the first Lone Wolf and Cub film in a series…
Film Review: Tim’s Vermeer (2013)
byWho would’ve thought watching paint dry could be so captivating? Like seriously, Penn and Teller’s Tim’s Vermeer is essentially 90 minutes of watching a…
Film Review: Lady Snowblood (1973)
byA conversation between Nick Alexander, Joanna Di Mattia and Scott Halligan Synopsis: Yuki’s (Meiko Kaji) family is nearly wiped out before she is born due…
Film Review: Rashomon (1950)
byA conversation between Nick Alexander, Joanna Di Mattia and Scott Halligan Synopsis: Three men – a woodcutter, a priest and a commoner – seek shelter…
Film Review: The Hidden Fortress (1958)
byA conversation between Nick Alexander, Joanna Di Mattia and Scott Halligan Synopsis: In feudal Japan, two greedy peasants are tricked into escorting a princess –…
TV Recap: Fargo, S01E09
byThe ninth, and penultimate episode of Fargo is an extremely tense and absorbing experience. The show again starts off with something visually disorienting –…
Film Review: Goyokin (1969)
byGoyokin is a samurai film about honour. Opening voice-over narration explains that the title refers to a payment of gold delivered as a tax…