Living Universe, from directors Alex Barry and Vincent Amouroux, is a documentary following the journey of an imaginary starship 150 years in the future, in a time when it’s predicted… Read More
Review: Living Universe / Bill
Category: Reviews
Review: The Great Buddha+ / Dylan
In one of my favourite shops in Sydney – Leung Wai Kee Buddhist Craft & Joss Stick P/L, off George St in Chinatown – you can find rows and rows… Read More
Review: Border (Gräns) / Scandinavian Film Festival / Kena
This film is weird. There’s no other way of saying this, but if you’re going to go see it, you need to come prepared, mentally and psychologically, for what you’re… Read More
Review: Darling / Scandinavian Film Festival / Kena
To say that Darling is the Nordic version of Black Swan (2010) would be simultaneously accurate and genteel. Narratively, there are a lot of parallels. Diva ballerina ‘Darling’ (Danica Curcic)… Read More
Review: The Bold, the Corrupt, and the Beautiful / Taiwan Film Festival / Dylan
Taiwanese opera is a storied performing art that has defined Taiwanese identity despite the island’s turbulent history. It’s bold colours, decadent costumes, and delectable melodrama make for inspired, engaging performances.… Read More
Review: Thelma / Scandinavian Film Festival / Jacinthe
Melancholic and unnerving, Joachim Trier’s thriller Thelma hooks you in from the get-go. Set against the picturesque backdrop of Norway, we are introduced to Thelma at age six, hunting in… Read More
Revelation Perth International Film Festval overview / Jordan
Jordan from Film in Revolt hit the ground running with his media pass at the Revelation Perth International Film Festival in July. Strange Colours The film’s visuals are the standout… Read More
Review: Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible / Amelia
When it comes to classic Australian cinema, few films are more iconic, treasured and utterly us than the likes of Strictly Ballroom, Romeo and Juliet, Muriel’s Wedding, The Dressmaker, Moulin… Read More
Review: What Will People Say / Scandinavian Film Festival / Dylan
What Will People Say (Hva vil folk si) is the second feature from Pakistani-Norwegian director Iram Haq, premiering in Australia at this year’s Scandinavian Film Festival. Spoken in both Norwegian… Read More
Review: Belle and Sebastian: Friends for Life / Bill
Based on the popular 60s TV show, Belle and Sebastian: Friends for Life is the third installment in the French film series. It’s a classic “boy and his dog” film.… Read More