Best Australian Films of 2019
As 2019 comes to an end, we take a look back at the year of Australian films that we’ve just had. Now, I’m going to admit, this list might be a little more controversial than some of my previous Best…
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Koko: A Red Dog Story Review - This Canine Flick is an Easy Best in Show
Australian cinema isn’t known for franchises. Sure, there’s been Crocodile Dundee and the Mad Max films, but that’s about it. Which is part of the reason why the Red Dog film is such an odd film to ha…
Eight Questions With Suzi Q Director Liam Firmager - Idols, Rock Goddesses, and Aussies Telling American Stories
Director Liam Firmager has created multiple documentaries about various fascinating subjects, from the Peter Brock bio Brock: King of the Mountain, to the look at one hit sensation Ricky T with Ricky!…
Standing Up for Sunny Director Steve Vidler Interview
Andrew caught up with multi-hyphenate writer-director-actor Steve Vidler to talk about his new comedy Standing Up for Sunny. This is a treat of a film, genuinely hilarious and superbly acted. Stand…
Martha: A Picture Story Director Selina Miles Interview
Andrew caught up with director Selina Miles to talk about her excellent documentary, Martha: A Picture Story, which is all about the life and career of photojournalist Martha Cooper. It's an excel…
Cinema Run for Aussie Comedy Standing Up for Sunny
I caught the brilliant comedy Standing Up for Sunny at Cinefest Oz and found myself crying with laughter. It's a brilliant, genuinely hilarious film. I managed to see it with a full audience, and…
Roadshow to Release Koko: A Red Dog Story on December 5th
One of the more exciting and unexpected films to arrive on the radar of Australian cinema entertainment is the third Red Dog film, Koko: A Red Dog Story. Written and directed by Top Knot Detective wun…
Ride Like a Girl Review - A Misguided Slice of Racing Industry Propaganda
Rachel Griffiths directorial debut, Ride Like a Girl, will end up as being the highest grossing (domestic) Australian film of 2019. This is the retelling of the story of Michelle Payne, the first woma…
Judy & Punch Review - A Proudly Feminist Film About Insidious Violence
British journalist Krishnan Guru-Murthy became one of the most ridiculed interviewers of the decade when he pushed director Quentin Tarantino on the relationship between the violence in his films and…
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…
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…