Film Review: The Kid Who Would Be King (2019)
byWritten by Ben Isbel Originally published 16 January 2019 Joe Cornish follows up on his underrated and underviewed debut Attack the Block with this…
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Film Review: Mountain (2017)
byWritten by Angus Tonkin Originally published 19 September 2017 After Sherpa it is hard not to be at least a little disappointed with Jennifer…
Film Review: Seventh Son (2014)
byWritten by Amy Taylor Originally published 6 March 2015 Seventh Son is pretty easy to enjoy, with a grizzly Jeff Bridges and an elegantly…
Film Review: The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013)
byBased on the bestselling books by Cassandra Clare and adapted to screen by Jessica Postigo, the story depicts a fantasy flipside of New York called Downworld, where Shadowhunters battle demons, and wizards, werewolves and vampires coexist (not zombies though).
MIFF 2013: The Day of The Crows (2012)
byAt a time when animation has become increasingly digitised, franchised and gimmicky, it’s a relief to find the old-fashioned techniques still being used. While they certainly aren’t as time-efficient, the clear and original marks of artistry are there for all to recognise as opposed to the smooth artificial sheen we’ve become used to.
Film Review: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
byWritten by James Madden Originally published 23 December 2012 Returning with another three-part saga, Peter Jackson brings The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey into Australian…
Film Review: Dredd 3D (2012)
byWritten by Angus Tonkin Originally published 24 October 2012 The word that struck me from the beginning in this film is LOUD. From the…
New Astor Theatre Season Launches
byWritten by Paul Flavel Originally published 31 July 2012 It is that exciting time of the year again when Melbourne’s iconic grand dame of…
TV Review: Game of Thrones Season 1
byWritten by Mark Harris Originally published 10 April 2012 Note: full spoilers for Game of Thrones season one follow. HBO have achieved something truly…