Andrew’s Top Films of 2019
The year of 2019 contained some of the best films in years, with more than a handful fo these being some of the best of the decade. Because I’m based in Australia, some of these films may have been released el...
The Biggest Little Farm Review – Charming and Downright Inspirational
John Chester’s documentary The Biggest Little Farm is undeniably charming, full to the brim
with shots of expressive farm animals, overflowing with lush vegetation, and
shot with all the wonder and awe that mo...
DocPlay Brings the Christmas Cheer a Little Early with an Extended Free Trial
I know that the world of streaming is beyond overwhelming to look at. You've got your Netflixes mixed up in your Disney+'s, all the while Stan stares on as you load up Kanopy again. It's all a bit much. I symp...
Wrinkles the Clown Review – A Glimpse into the Rise of a Petrifying Figure
In 2014, the eerie
surveillance footage of a demented looking clown known as Wrinkles appearing
from beneath a sleeping child's bed had spread across the internet faster than
you could say Bloody Mary three ti...
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 Australia...
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 have been t...
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! The Movi...
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 excellent film...
Martha: A Picture Story Review – One of the Most Infectiously Joyous Documentaries of the Year
One of the great joys about films is the way that they end up
surprising you. Take the joyous Japanese food-western film Tampopo for example. On its surface, it’s just a story about how to
make the best ramen,...
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 how succ...