Heartland Film Festival Report #3
Heartland Film Festival Report #3

In her final report, Emily recalls more films from the Heartland Film Festival, including Thelma, Dolores, Liyana and more.

HELL HOUSE LLC: DIRECTOR'S CUT: Breaking The Found-Footage Curse
HELL HOUSE LLC: DIRECTOR’S CUT: Breaking The Found-Footage Curse

Despite belonging in the overdone sub-genre of found footage, Hell House LLC manages to just stand out amongst the masses.

MAYA DARDEL: A Difficult Film About A Difficult Woman
MAYA DARDEL: A Difficult Film About A Difficult Woman

Whilst it has many problems, Maya Dardel is a prickly, contentious and fascinating film that knows with absolute certainty what it is.

THE PARTY: This One's Got My Vote
THE PARTY: This One’s Got My Vote

The Party is an example of well-structured storytelling that relies on clever narrative structures, witty dialogue and a sparkling cast.

TOMB RAIDER Trailer
TOMB RAIDER Trailer

Tomb Raider is an upcoming live action film based on the popular ’90s video game, featuring Alicia Vikander in the lead role

Curbing The Hollywood Male Tradition (Listen To Women)
Curbing The Hollywood Male Tradition (Listen To Women)

In this in-depth analysis of the revelations of abuse of women in Hollywood, we consider how we got here, and what we can do.

HAPPY DEATH DAY: Scream Meets Groundhog Day Is A Surprise Party
HAPPY DEATH DAY: Scream Meets Groundhog Day Is A Surprise Party

Happy Death Day is a fun slasher film that likens back to the slasher days of old, albeit with a Groundhog Day twist.

UNA: Confronting A Painful Past
UNA: Confronting A Painful & Unforgettable Past

Expertly performed by the dynamic duo of Rooney Mara and Ben Mendelsohn, Una proves to be a searing – though discomfiting – watch.

CRASH PAD: A Strange Choice For Domhnall Gleeson
CRASH PAD: A Strange Choice For Domhnall Gleeson

While neither boring or a laugh-riot, Crash Pad is a perfectly fine and forgettable way to pass ninety minutes.

Renaissance Woman & EMIFF Founder & Director Sandra Seeling Lipski Talks All Things Film
Renaissance Woman & EMIFF Founder Sandra Seeling Lipski Talks 6th Annual Opening This Week

We spoke with Sandra Seeling Lipski, founder of the Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival, just before its 6th opening this week!

STAR WARS EPISODE VIII: THE LAST JEDI Trailer
STAR WARS EPISODE VIII: THE LAST JEDI Trailer

Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi is the latest adventure in the Star Wars saga which has been going strong for 40 years.

TOM OF FINLAND: The Melancholy Of Repression & The Exhilaration Of Freedom
TOM OF FINLAND: The Melancholy Of Repression & The Exhilaration Of Freedom

Tom of Finland feels like two disparate films brought together, and only Pekka Strang’s strong performance saves it from being a total wash.

AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: An Inconvenient Distribution Strategy, A Powerful Plea
AN INCONVENIENT SEQUEL: An Inconvenient Distribution Strategy, A Powerful Plea

An Inconvenient Sequel may struggle narratively, but its message about coming together to battle climate change is as important as ever.

A FANTASTIC WOMAN: A Revolutionary Cinematic Achievement
A FANTASTIC WOMAN: A Revolutionary Cinematic Achievement

The Chilean drama A Fantastic Woman beautifully captures the story of a transgender woman, who is brought to exquisite life by Daniela Vega.

Adelaide Film Festival: Week 2 Report
Adelaide Film Festival: Week 2 Report

In the final week at Adelaide Film Festival, Alex Lines recalls some of the films he saw, including documentaries & inspired foreign dramas.