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A Film that made an impact in my youth

And then I found Mulholland Drive, directed by David Lynch. The cover was inky dark. Two beautiful, troubled women were pictured against a darkening Los Angeles skyline – palm trees and headlights illuminating a Mulholland Drive road sign. - Vanessa Gazy

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The Final Quarter, a new Australian documentary, covers the major incidents in the last three years of Adam Goodes’ career.

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Madison Stephens (17) from Film in Revolt spoke with Fiona Crombie, Oscar nominee and winner of a BAFTA, for her work as the production designer for The Favourite. They spoke about her work on the film, her inspirations, and what led her into the film industry.

ABOUT FILM IN REVOLT

Film in Revolt is a platform for youth who want to talk film, make film and write for/about film. The revolution has arrived. Film in Revolt aims to Reshape the… Read More

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If you want to reshape the narrative about what you want from cinema, work alongside industry professionals & network with like minded peers, critique & write about film, interview Australian &… Read More

Interview with Stephen Packer / Alpha Test

by Franca Lafosse Alpha Test “A young detective must solve a murder with the help of a hologram copy of the victim.” Franca: Great to speak with you Stephen, and… Read More

Interview with Lilla Berry / The Secret

By Franca Lafosse The Secret “Alone and ashamed, a young woman grapples with the weight of her choice as she endures an abortion at home.” Franca: Congratulations on being selected for… Read More

Interview with Nicholas Burt & Luke Furlan / The Way of the Wind

by Franca Lafosse The Way of The Wind “The Ragged Man races across the desert, a shadow follows.” Franca: Congratulations on being selected for Flickerfest! Is this the first time… Read More

Interview with: Kaitlyn Boyé, director of Break A Leg

By Franca Lafosse for Film In Revolt A look behind the making of this arthouse horror comedy meta-commentary feature, which premiered last month at SXSW Sydney and follows two rival… Read More

Interview with Neeraj Ghaywan / Homebound

The Answers of Return: An interview with Neeraj Ghaywan for Homebound by Aksharaa Agarwal. We live in stringent times and it doesn’t take much to make you question your place… Read More

Interview with Samuel Van Grinsven / Up Went The Hill

Billy from Film in Revolt spoke with Samuel Van Grinsven (Director, Writer) about his upcoming film Up Went the Hill. Samuel generously shared insight into the behind the scenes of… Read More

Review: Sirât

By Billy Newbery Sirât is an odyssey both as a film and an experience. With an incredible sound track, gorgeous visuals, a near other worldly landscape and a monumental tone,… Read More

Review: Pillion

by Molly Page Pillion is an unexpectedly heartwarming rom com for those with open minds. Both raunchy and hilarious, Harry Lighton’s feature film debut shows a lot of promise, with… Read More

Review: Marty Supreme

By Flynn Boffo In his first solo project since hitting it big with the one-two punch that was Good Time and Uncut Gems, Josh Safdie bets the house with the… Read More

Review 2: Nouvelle Vague

by Jesse Dixon One of two Richard Linklater films getting an Australian release this January, and shot in beautiful black & white, Nouvelle Vague tells the story of French New… Read More

Review 1: Nouvelle Vague

By Billy Newbery Films about films are usually boring, self-congratulatory, and honestly, the few rare expectations are terrible, but here we are delivered pure magic. A film that feels like… Read More

Review: Eternity

by Franca Lafosse Ever asked yourself: Would I stay with my partner of 40 odd years for eternity, or – if I had the choice – would I go back… Read More

Review: The Golden Spurtle

By Jesse Dixon Written and directed by Constantine Costi, this heartfelt documentary showcases the 30th Annual World Porridge Championship, a.k.a The Golden Spurtle. Featuring competitors from all around the world,… Read More

Review: Sentimental Value

Winner of the Cannes Prix at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, Joachim Trier’s comedy drama Affeksjonsverdi (Sentimental Value) tells the story of two sisters, their estranged father and their childhood… Read More

Fantastic Film Festival Opening Night

As drizzling rain hits the concrete, I walk along a string of busy restaurants. Turning the corner, I see the gorgeous Ritz Cinema, home of the Fantastic Film Festival. Tonight,… Read More

Queer Screen’s Pride in Film

Emerging and established filmmakers, future film festival staff, and fans of movie magic are invited to attend Queer Screen’s Pride in Film events during the Mardi Gras Film Festival (MGFF)… Read More

Film is Not a Film without an Audience

“This exhibition seeks to explore the importance of the audience in art. The gallery will hold a diverse and eclectic compilation of artworks, thoughtfully curated by Shea Donohoe. Each artist… Read More

Film Series: Louise Bourgeois goes to the movies

The Art Gallery of New South Wales have announced their latest film program to run aside the Louise Bourgeois exhibition. This is a free film series, so jump on in.… Read More

Coming of Age series, Series One

Matilda / Jesue Valle

I didn’t discover my appetite for fiction until, when I turned 7, my family and I moved to New Zealand from the Philippines. I grew up with books but they… Read More

Coming of Age series, Series One

Atonement / Greta Nash

My mum got into the habit of dragging me along to the movies as soon as I was old enough to appreciate all the films my Dad probably had no… Read More

Coming of Age series, Series One

10 Things I Hate About You / Alice Foulcher

If there is one single film that both shaped and defined my youth, it has to be 10 Things I Hate About You. There’s so many more than 10 reasons… Read More

Coming of Age series, Series One, Sydney Film Festival

The Year My Voice Broke / Vanessa Berry

As a teenager in the 1990s I had about a dozen VHS video cassettes of movies and TV shows I’d taped off the television. I put them together carefully, pausing to… Read More

Coming of Age series, Series One

Mulholland Drive / Vanessa Gazy

I was eighteen I suppose, because I remember where I was and it was where I was when I was eighteen: my small white bedroom at the Sydney Uni Village,… Read More

Coming of Age series, Series One

Almost Famous / Ryan Cassata

I first saw Almost Famous in my Senior English class which was focused around film. I was the only 9th grader among about thirty 12th graders. I was extremely ambitious… Read More