Arts Community Still Blue For Manus And Nauru
One year ago, the arts community came together and spoke out about the ongoing trauma of those detained for nearly six years in Australia’s offshore detention centres on Manus Island and Nauru. More…
Pain and Glory Review - A Gentle, Tender Reflection on Life
I’ll start this review by voicing one of my biggest film related shames: I am not a fan of Pedro Almodovar’s films. I find myself visiting each new Almodovar in the hope that this will be the one to…
Send a Book to Brazil and Help Support LGBTIQ+ Communities
As part of my personal newsletter subscriptions, I received a whole bunch of different notifications that I often think 'I should really share that to amplify that message more'. Well, this re…
Marriage Story Review - An Enriching Observation of Unity and Heartbreak.
Marriage Story is an enriching observation of unity and heartbreak.…
Suzi Q Review - A Good Documentary About a Music Icon
Aussie director Liam Firmager may seem like an odd choice to bring a documentary about the iconic singer-songwriter Suzi Quatro, but as we find out over the films runtime, it may not be that odd given…
Little Monsters Review - A Bothersome Zombie Flick That I Just Can't Shake Off
There’s been precious few films this year that have left me well and truly bothered at their end. Godzilla: King of the Monsters left me quite bothered by its misguided attempt to instil ethics to its…
By the Grace of God Review - A Well Performed, but Difficult Film to Watch
This review discusses sexual assault. Written and directed by François Ozon, By the Grace of God stars Melvil Poupaud, Denis Ménochet, and Swann Arlaud as three middle-aged survivors of sexual abuse…
Ford v Ferrari Review - A Captivating Movie About Men and Their Cars
Will we celebrate petrol-guzzling car-racing films thirty years from now? Perhaps the only sport where catching on fire is a possibility, the hardscrabble attempt by the Ford Motor Company to beat Fe…
November's Australian Revelations Screening is an Animated Wonder
Perth's Revelation Film Festival is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Adam Elliot's animated feature, Mary and Max, by screening it as November's Australian Revelations screening. Chris…
Perspective Shift Review - A Joyous Look at the Path to Inclusion
There’s a point in the first episode of Perspective Shift that equally broke my heart and frustrated me. Daniel Monks, actor, director, writer, all round talented guy, is talking about the lengthy pro…
Ten Questions with David Black - Indie Horror, Short Films, and a Whole Bunch of Gore
One of the most active, exciting and energetic people working the indie scene in Australian cinema is David Black. You may have seen a film of his while scouring YouTube for offbeat stuff, or you'…
Lauren Elliott Launches Galactic Baby
The news about WA entertainment rolls on with the exciting launch of the Western Australian production company, Galactic Baby. This is beyond exciting news for anyone who has been paying attention to…