Best Documentaries of 2018
I know that at the end of the year there is an overwhelming mass of ‘Best of’ lists to work through, so as I gradually work my way up to my ‘Best Films of 2018’ list, I thought I’d throw another selec…
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Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story Review
The old myth of riding a kangaroo to school is shot dead in the dark of the night in the opening moments of Kangaroo: A Love-Hate Story. Said kangaroo springs into the air as the bullet pierces its ne…
Island of the Hungry Ghosts - Adelaide Film Festival Review
Poh Lin Lee is a trauma counsellor who lives on Christmas Island with her family. Her job consists of assisting the asylum seekers who have been detained in the detention centre on the remote island.…
Backtrack Boys Review
Full disclosure - this film will have you crying within the first five minutes. And odds are, you won't stop crying til the credits roll. Not only is Backtrack Boys an immensely powerful film, it&…
Living Universe Review
Space, like the future, is inevitable. It's a wide, open expanse that raises an infinite array of questions. These questions help fuel the eternally inquisitive nature of mankind. The why's, t…
Jill Bilcock: Dancing the Invisible Review
The editor is a silent figure in film. We hear the screenwriter through the words that are spoken. We see the cinematographer through the images that are captured. We experience the director through t…
Border Politics Review
Border Politics is a curious film. Directed by Judy Rymer, the documentary follows human rights barrister Julian Burnside as he travels around the world, engaging with intellectuals, cities, and cultu…
[censored] Review
Before you read further - what's the first thing you think of when the concept of censorship is raised? If you're like most film fans, suddenly your previously non-existent hackles go up, and…
RocKabul Review
When was the last time you went to a concert? When was the last time you bought an album? When was the last time you thought about the ease of accessing music wherever you are? Now, think about what…
Big in Japan Review
The allure of celebrity in the 21st Century will be one of the most enduring historical notes about the digital age. In the past, celebrity was attained thanks to a unique talent, an athletic skill, o…
Not Quite Hollywood Blu-Ray Review
Mark Hartley’s essential Not Quite Hollywood came at a point in Australian cinema history when it seemed like the faith in the Australian film industry was waning. In the early 2000’s, the quality of…
David Stratton: A Cinematic Life Review
I’m not sure where to begin with this, so will just dump my thoughts on paper and go from there. In fact, I really wish I’d taken pen and paper to the cinema for this. Not that I'd anticipated rev…