THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: A Respectable Milo-drama
THE ART OF RACING IN THE RAIN: A Respectable Milo-Drama

The Art of Racing in the Rain tells us straight up that it’s made from the type of stuff that is designed in a lab to draw tears and whimpers.

AMERICAN FACTORY: Far From Home
AMERICAN FACTORY: Far From Home

American Factory excellently conveys the complexities of a culture clash, and is an insightful illumination of globalization.

ANGRY BIRDS 2: Sony Phones It In
THE ANGRY BIRDS MOVIE 2: Sony Phones It In

Confused about its target audience, Angry Birds 2 fails to deliver the jokes or storyline bringing lttle more than a playlist and a star studded cast.

Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: THE DAY SHALL COME
Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: THE DAY SHALL COME

The Day Shall Come is a dark, biting commentary on systemic racism of law enforcement and the weird Kafkaesque nature of the War on Terror.

THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E13) "Mayday": The Finale Fans Deserve
THE HANDMAID’S TALE (S3E13) “Mayday”: The Finale Fans Deserve

After a turbulent season, The Handmaid’s Tale brings season 3 to a satisfying conclusion through the emotional journey and the performances that ground it.

JAWLINE: A Harrowing Look Into Social Media Stardom
JAWLINE: A Harrowing Look Into Social Media Stardom

Jawline is an honest and nuanced look at social media stardom and what it’s doing for young millennials and Generation Z.

ALTERNATE ENDINGS: An Honoring Look At End-Of-Life Alternatives
ALTERNATE ENDINGS: An Honoring Look At End-Of-Life Alternatives

Documenting the universal process of death is no easy task, but Alternate Endings find the perfect balance between exploration, education, and empathy.

Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: Best Shorts Awards
Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: Best Shorts Awards

Alex Lines covers the short film award winners of this year’s Melbourne International Film Festival shorts programme.

ON DANGEROUS GROUND: A Non-Noir Existing on The Fringes
ON DANGEROUS GROUND: A Non-Noir Existing On The Fringes

Read our review of Nicholas Ray’s genre-defying, low budget gem On Dangerous Ground now streaming on the Criterion Channel.

COLD CASE HAMMARSKJÖLD: Blurring The Line Between Conspiracy & Journalism
COLD CASE HAMMARSKJÖLD: Blurring The Line Between Conspiracy & Journalism

Cold Case Hammarskjöld is entertaining, even if it’s not the bombshell documentary we expected.

THEM THAT FOLLOW: A Confident Debut That Still Falls Short
THEM THAT FOLLOW: A Confident Debut That Still Falls Short

Them That Follow needed a bit more oomph to truly stand out, especially with a cast this talented and a subject this ripe with potential.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD: Tarantino's Timeless, Meta Masterpiece Is The Ultimate Ode To Cinema
ONCE UPON A TIME IN HOLLYWOOD: Tarantino’s Timeless, Meta Masterpiece Is The Ultimate Ode To Cinema

Tarantino isn’t afraid to reshape and play with the truth, making Once Upon a Time in Hollywood one of his boldest and bravest to date.

Korean Film Festival 2019 Report: THE GANGSTER, THE COP, THE DEVIL & TAKE POINT

Alex Lines reviews The Gangster, The Cop, The Devil and Take Point, following their recent Australian premieres at the Korean Film Festival.

THE BOYS (S1E3) "Get Some": Speed Demons
THE BOYS (S1E3) “Get Some”: Speed Demons

After some false starts, The Boys’ “Get Some” solidifies the mission statement of the show, pushes our established characters in new directions and broadens the scope of the world.

OTHERHOOD: Mommie Dearests
OTHERHOOD: Mommie Dearests

Otherhood might not be the worst thing Netflix has released since it started producing original films, but it lacks the artistic depth and ambition a story like this deserves.