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Judy Review – Zellweger Dazzles in Poignant Biopic

January 13, 2020

Judy relays the final year of the late, exceedingly great Judy Garland and her reluctant relocation from LA to London. It’s a touching homage to the bittersweet life of performance and stardom, founded ultimat...

Bombshell Review – Great Performances Fail to Give This One Purpose

Christopher Spencer

January 8, 2020

Reviews

Directed by Jay Roach, Bombshell stars Charlize Theron as Megyn Kelly, Nicole Kidman as Gretchen Carlson, and Margot Robbie as Kayla Pospisil: three women who used to work for FOX News and who were, among many...

The Irishman Review – Ageing Powerful Men With Big Egos

Christopher Spencer

December 19, 2019

Reviews

Directed by Martin Scorsese, The Irishman stars Robert De Niro as Frank Sheeran, a truck driver turned hitman and enforcer for the Philadelphia mafia lead by Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) throughout the 50s and...

Frozen II Review – A Surprisingly Progressive and Hopeful Film to Help Child Anxieties About the Future

Andrew F Peirce

November 25, 2019

Reviews

Disney returns to the Elsa-Anna pool of Frozen with the creatively titled Frozen II. Directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee reunite to tell the continued story of sisters Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Idina Men...

Pain and Glory Review – A Gentle, Tender Reflection on Life

Andrew F Peirce

November 21, 2019

Reviews

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 c...

Marriage Story Review – An Enriching Observation of Unity and Heartbreak.

Jonathan Spiroff

November 21, 2019

Reviews

Marriage Story is an enriching observation of unity and heartbreak.

AUSgust – The Second Annual Australian Film Month is Here!

Andrew F Peirce

July 29, 2019

Culture

A year ago we kicked off the first annual celebration of Australian films – AUSgust. A whole month dedicated to Australian cinema and the brilliant work that has been made throughout the years. Just like l...

Ivan Sen and Jennifer Kent are Invited to Join the Oscars Academy, but at What Price?

Andrew F Peirce

July 2, 2019

Culture

In November of 2018, Thai filmmaker Apichatpong Weerasethakul voiced his frustration with the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, stating that he was “(I’m) totally going to quit it”, and that the cos...

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Us Review

Andrew F Peirce

April 1, 2019

Reviews

Therefore this is what the LORD says: 'I will bring on them a disaster they cannot escape. Although they cry out to me, I will not listen to them. Jordan Peele’s follow up to the Oscar winning Get Out, Us, ...

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If Beale Street Could Talk Review

Andrew F Peirce

February 22, 2019

Reviews

It doesn't matter that this film stole my heart. I didn't need it anyway. Author James Baldwin’s work has rarely been translated to cinema. I Am Not Your Negro took unpublished writings and painted a portra...

AACTA and the Australian Cinema Conundrum

Cale Street Festival Returns in February

Without a Tracey World Premiere at Mardi Gras Film Festival

Best Film Posters of 2019

2020: The Future of Australian Arts Needs Your Help Right Now

Andrew’s Top Films of 2019

Standing Up for Hilarity – The Year Aussie Comedy Made a Comeback

Nordacious Brings Muriel and Co. to Life with Shirts and More...

Joaquin Phoenix Needs to Make His Oscar Glory a Climate Emergency Moment

The Fires of Australia: The Importance of Being a Public Servant

Cultural and Gender Diverse Film ‘Streets of Colour’ Seeks Crowdfunding Support

December Newsletter – An End of Year Thanks to All

#SaveRadioADL – Radio Adelaide Needs Your Help!

Arts Community Still Blue For Manus And Nauru

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The Peanut Butter Falcon Review – A Rare Treat About the Restorative Power of Friendship

Go! Review – A Fun Family Friendly Crowd Pleaser

Judy Review – Zellweger Dazzles in Poignant Biopic

Portrait of a Lady on Fire Review – A Film You Want to Fall in Love With

The Lighthouse Review – A Sea-Salt-Soaked Waiting for Godot

Bombshell Review – Great Performances Fail to Give This One Purpose

Waiting: The Van Duren Story Director Wade Jackson Interview

Hour of Power Comedians Katie Lee and Grace Rouvray Interview

Interview with Me and My Left Brain Writer/Director/Actor Alex Lykos

H is for Happiness Interview with Director John Sheedy and Star Daisy Axon

Interview with H is for Happiness Writer Lisa Hoppe

Interview with KGB Actor Bjorn Stewart

Koko: A Red Dog Story Interview with Directors Aaron McCann and Dominic Pearce

Judy Review – Zellweger Dazzles in Poignant Biopic

Bombshell Review – Great Performances Fail to Give This One Purpose

The Irishman Review – Ageing Powerful Men With Big Egos

Frozen II Review – A Surprisingly Progressive and Hopeful Film to Help Child Anxieties About the Future

Pain and Glory Review – A Gentle, Tender Reflection on Life

Marriage Story Review – An Enriching Observation of Unity and Heartbreak.

AUSgust – The Second Annual Australian Film Month is Here!

Ivan Sen and Jennifer Kent are Invited to Join the Oscars Academy, but at What Price?

Us Review

If Beale Street Could Talk Review

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