Post Tagged with: "Madman Films"

Film Review: The Company You Keep (2012) 0
by / on April 15, 2013 at 3:23 pm / in Current Theatrical Releases, Film

Film Review: The Company You Keep (2012)

Intelligent crafted, thoughtful and well-made, The Company You Keep is exactly the type of engrossing and lively thriller that we so rarely get to see coming out of America now.

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Film Review: Silence in the House of God: Mea Maxima Culpa (2012) 0
by / on March 21, 2013 at 10:36 am / in Current Theatrical Releases, Documentary

Film Review: Silence in the House of God: Mea Maxima Culpa (2012)

In 1972 Father Lawrence Murphy of the St. John School for the Deaf in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, became the first priest to be publically accused of child molestation in the United States.  A letter, written by a former student of Murphy, was sent to the then State Cardinal, Angelo Sodano. The letter would go unanswered, but in time would spark a [...]

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CLOSED: Silence in the House of God Giveaway 1
by / on March 19, 2013 at 11:22 am / in Giveaways

CLOSED: Silence in the House of God Giveaway

Courtesy of Madman Films, Film Blerg is giving away 3 double passes and posters to see the new documentary SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD: MEA MAXIMA CULPA, out in cinemas from Thursday 28 March.   Film Synopsis: In SILENCE IN THE HOUSE OF GOD: MEA MAXIMA CULPA Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney exposes the abuse of power in the Catholic Church and a cover-up [...]

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Film Review: Barbara (2012) 0
by / on March 5, 2013 at 5:17 pm / in Current Theatrical Releases, Film, Foreign

Film Review: Barbara (2012)

Very minimalistic and understated, Barbara is definitely a slow burn with a somewhat predictable ending, but is well worth the wait.

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CLOSED: Studio Ghibli Blu Ray Packs Giveaway 1
by / on December 20, 2012 at 12:47 am / in Giveaways

CLOSED: Studio Ghibli Blu Ray Packs Giveaway

Courtesy of Madman Films, Film Blerg is celebrating the release of FROM UP ON POPPY HILL, out in cinemas from Thursday 20 December, with 3 special Studio Ghibli Blu Ray packs. Included in the pack are: Howls Moving Castle My Neighbour Totoro Laputa Castle in the Sky Naussicca of the Valley of the Wind Only Yesterday **Please note that you will need a [...]

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Film Review: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2012) 0
by / on November 22, 2012 at 12:07 am / in Documentary

Film Review: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel (2012)

It is no surprise that dreams, fantasy and perceptions of reality are a big part of The Eye Has to Travel. After all, Diana Vreeland published images of perfection and glamour for years to the masses in her time as the editor for both Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue.

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CLOSED: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel Giveaway 1
by / on November 18, 2012 at 11:46 pm / in Giveaways

CLOSED: Diana Vreeland: The Eye Has to Travel Giveaway

Courtesy of Madman Films, Film Blerg is giving away 5 double passes to see the new documentary about the life of former Vogue editor and fashion icon Diana Vreeland in DIANA VREELAND: THE EYE HAS TO TRAVEL out in cinemas from Thurs 22 November.    Film Synopsis: Diana Vreeland wasn’t just a tastemaker; she created the whole idea of tastemaking. She was the oracle of style, a [...]

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Trailer Trash: Searching For Sugar Man (2012) 0
by / on September 27, 2012 at 8:10 pm / in Trailer Trash

Trailer Trash: Searching For Sugar Man (2012)

Synopsis: In the late ‘60s, a musician was discovered in a Detroit bar by two celebrated producers who were struck by his soulful melodies and prophetic lyrics. They recorded an album that they believed was going to secure his reputation as one of the greatest recording artists of his generation. In fact, the album bombed and the singer disappeared into obscurity [...]

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Film Review: Arbitrage (2012) 0
by / on September 27, 2012 at 12:31 am / in Film

Film Review: Arbitrage (2012)

For decades, Robert Miller (Richard Gere) he has been at the top.  Turning 60, he is a billionaire and head of a well-established investment company, Miller Capital. However, it only takes an exposed lie to jeopardise it all and some of Robert’s are starting to catch up.

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Film Review: A Monster in Paris (3D) (2011) 0
by / on September 19, 2012 at 8:58 am / in Film, Foreign

Film Review: A Monster in Paris (3D) (2011)

From the inimitable Bibo Bergeron comes the latest animated feature just in time for the school holidays. Responsible for the 2004 hit with the kids Shark Tale, Bergeron this time brings us a film produced in his native France, and a beautiful love letter to that effervescent city where magic happens; Paris.

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