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Scoob! Review – Turn Off Your Mind if You Want to Enjoy This One

July 15, 2020

Powered by JustWatch Honestly never thought I would find myself saying this but after watching 2020’s Scoob! I much prefer the two early 2000s live-action films. At least they had M...

The Wishmas Tree Review – A Timely Celebration of Australian Wildlife

Andrew F Peirce

February 27, 2020

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Despite being the home of heavy-hitter animated films like Happy Feet and Mary & Max, there’s precious few Australian animated films being produced. There’s a fairly good reason why too: it’s bloody hard f...

Dolittle Review – An Inexplicable Garbage Dump

Christopher Spencer

January 20, 2020

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Directed and co-written by Stephen Gaghan, Dolittle stars Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Dolittle, the famed physician of animals who can also communicate with them. Queen Victoria (Jessie Buckley) is dying, and ...

Go! Review – A Fun Family Friendly Crowd Pleaser

Andrew F Peirce

January 16, 2020

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There’s something completely charming about one of the directors of the TV series Top Gear taking the experiences they learned on the series and applying it to a kids film. One would think the logical move wou...

Spies in Disguise Review – An Good Old-School Spy Flick, Just… Animated

Travis Akbar

December 28, 2019

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“Why is this kids movie so scary?” my 5-year-old son Raiden, asked as we were about two thirds through Spies in Disguise. I had to think deeply about an answer. I thought back to the countless kids’ mov...

Dora and the Lost City of Gold Review – A Fun Family Film for Kids of All Ages

Travis Akbar

September 25, 2019

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I found watching Dora and the Lost City of Gold to be quite an ironic experience. See, my 2-year-old daughter Wynter had been absolutely obsessed with the cartoon for almost 12 months before she decided it was...

H is for Happiness Cinefest Oz Review – An Immediate Australian Classic

Andrew F Peirce

September 4, 2019

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Powered by JustWatch H is for Happiness feels like a rare film. It’s so genuine and tender with its comedy and humanity that it can’t help but feel like an anomaly in the landscape ...

Dot and the Kangaroo Review – A Kids Film with a Timeless Conservation Message

Andrew F Peirce

August 6, 2019

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To the CHILDREN OF AUSTRALIA In the hope of enlisting their sympathies for the many Beautiful and frolicsome creatures of their fair land; Whose extinction through ruthless destruction is surely being accom...

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Missing Link Review – A Weak Entry in Laika Studios Filmography

Andrew F Peirce

April 15, 2019

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Laika Studios fifth film, Missing Link, is clear evidence of the natural evolution of stop motion animation that made the studio a force to be reckoned with ten years ago with their debut film, Coraline. The a...

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Back of the Net Review

Travis Akbar

April 10, 2019

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When asked to have a look at Back of the Net, my main motivation for doing so was a chance to interview the films director, Louise Alston (My first ever interview). In fact, I jumped at the chance. I love ...

Grey Dollars - Where Are the Aussie Films for Ageing Audiences?

Celebrate World Wombat Day with new ‘Aussie-mation’ Combat Wombat

Mace Francis Orchestra Celebrates 15 Years with a Big Band Show in Perth

Aussie Comedy Hot Mess Picked up by Netflix

For the Sake of the Climate and Indigenous Culture: It’s Time for Australian Arts to Break Up with Mining

What’s Going on with the AACTA’s: Are Australia’s Academy Awards OK?

A Preview of the 64th BFI London Film Festival: Steve McQueen, Frances McDormand, and a Bit of Talking Heads

Revelation Film Festival & City of Vincent Offer $15,000 in Short Film Production Grants

Grassroots Initiative to Tackle Loneliness and Help Local Businesses this Victorian Christmas

International Art Exhibition Come Silent Auction Gives Light to Refugees Affected by COVID-19

Australian Cinema in ISO Zoom Panel

Piper Doon – the Scotsman is Nae More

Revelation Film Festival WA Film Callout

Mojo’s Bar is Closed but With Your Help They Can Reopen When the Time is Right

The Dressmaker Review - A Rolling Tale of Revenge and Reputation

64th BFI London Film Festival Diary – Day Eight: African Apocalypse, Ultraviolence Reviews

64th BFI London Film Festival Diary – Day Seven: American Utopia, Delia Derbyshire: The Myths and Legendary Tapes Reviews

64th BFI London Film Festival Diary – Day Six: Another Round, Notturno

64th BFI London Film Festival Diary – Day Five: One Night in Miami, The Intruder Reviews

64th BFI London Film Festival Diary – Day Four: Wolfwalkers, Wildfire Reviews

64th BFI London Film Festival Diary – Day Three: Never Gonna Snow Again, Undine Reviews

Giovanna Mercuri Interview, Mojo Juju, Upgrade - Not A Knife

International Podcast Day 2020: It’s All About Filmmaking!

Roger Ward Interview – Aussie Film Icon from Turkey Shoot, The Faceless Man, Mad Max and More

The Pact Director Peter Blackburn on Theatre, Creativity in Lockdown, and Support

A Chat with Nathan Phillips – Blood Vessel, Acting in Australia, and Living with Yowies

The Pact: Closer Than You Think – Rose Flanagan Talks About the Phoenix-Like Webseries in the Midst of Covid

The Plastic House: Allison Chhorn’s Documentary is a Simple, Beautiful, Effective Ode to Change

Scoob! Review – Turn Off Your Mind if You Want to Enjoy This One

The Wishmas Tree Review – A Timely Celebration of Australian Wildlife

Dolittle Review – An Inexplicable Garbage Dump

Go! Review – A Fun Family Friendly Crowd Pleaser

Spies in Disguise Review – An Good Old-School Spy Flick, Just… Animated

Dora and the Lost City of Gold Review – A Fun Family Film for Kids of All Ages

H is for Happiness Cinefest Oz Review – An Immediate Australian Classic

Dot and the Kangaroo Review – A Kids Film with a Timeless Conservation Message

Missing Link Review – A Weak Entry in Laika Studios Filmography

Back of the Net Review

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