Film Review: The Wind Rises (2013)
byThe Wind Rises, written and directed by renowned Japanese animated film director Hazao Miyazaki, will be his final film. Known for creating colourful, vivid…
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Film Review: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014)
byIndeed, some patience would have been nice. The initial set-up in Adam Cozad and David Koepp’s screenplay is so rushed in getting to the point that the characters miss an opportunity to be fleshed out. However, in fairness, it’s a slick, rollicking popcorn movie with a far-fetched plot and a nice sense of humour, so probably best not to take it too seriously.
Film Review: 47 Ronin (2013)
bySet in Edo era Japan, 47 Ronin follows a band of disgraced samurai who have been stripped of their rank following the death of…
Film Review: Her (2013)
bySet in the not-so-distant future, Her takes place in a world where technology has come so far that operating systems have been programmed intuitively and provide services resembling human interactions and relationships.
CLOSED: Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit Giveaway
byCourtesy of Paramount Pictures, Film Blerg is giving away 5 double passes see Chris Pine in JACK RYAN: SHADOW RECRUIT, in cinemas from January 16. Film Synopsis: The…
Film Review: Walking With Dinosaurs: The Movie (2013)
byFans of the BBC television series Walking With Dinosaurs will enjoy seeing their favourite prehistoric creatures come to life on the big screen. It’s unlikely, however, that the cinematic manifestation of the documentary will meet their expectations.
Film Review: August: Osage County (2013)
byAugust: Osage County features great opportunities for actors, and thankfully a cavalcade of brilliant actors breathes life into these intricate and multi-layered characters. There really isn’t a weak link in the cast, but Streep, Roberts and Cooper deserve to be singled out. Not far behind them are Martindale, Nicholson and Cumberbatch.
TV Recap: Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries, 2×13
byThe final of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries has come and gone so quickly. I have been busting my chops to see the Christmas Special and what a…
Film Review: The Railway Man (2013)
byThe trauma of war often lingers long after the final shots have been fired and the final battle has been won. The Railway Man, directed Jonathan Teplitzky and with a screenplay written by Frank Cottrell Boyce and Andy Paterson.
Film Review: Short Term 12 (2013)
byWritten and Directed by relative newcomer Destin Cretton (as well as adapted from his short film of the same title), Short Term 12 is an incredible film, not only one of the best of the year, but the best independent drama to come out of America in a long, long time.