THE GLASS CASTLE: Tidiness Undermines Impact
THE GLASS CASTLE: Tidiness Undermines Impact

Despite a talented cast and crew, The Glass Castle ultimately fails as an adaptation of the famous memoir due to some questionable decisions.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENICE: Tonally Contrasted And Tiredly Contrived
ONCE UPON A TIME IN VENICE: Tonally Contrasted & Tiredly Contrived

Once Upon A Time In Venice is clearly a film made by cinephiles, but the scattered subplots and underdeveloped characters combine for an overall misfire.

THE EMOJI MOVIE: Why, Hollywood?
THE EMOJI MOVIE: Why, Hollywood?

Plotless, joyless and cash-grabbing, The Emoji Movie deserves the brunt of our wrath because it showcases everything wrong with Hollywood.

ENGLAND IS MINE: Fact & Fiction Conspire
ENGLAND IS MINE: Fact & Fiction Conspire

England Is Mine is a blend of fact and fiction, delving into the early life of The Smiths frontman Steven Morrissey.

PILGRIMAGE: A Menagerie Of Metaphor
PILGRIMAGE: A Menagerie Of Metaphor

Pilgrimage is rife with metaphors connecting the Dark Ages with contemporary issues, making us wonder if we’ve advanced as much as we think.

Exclusive Clip: A BOY CALLED PO
A BOY CALLED PO: A Personal Film Hidden Behind Overused Tropes

A Boy Called Po lacks a realistic exploration of autism, falling into common tropes surrounding the depiction of autism in Hollywood films.

SUSPIRIA: A Technicolor, Silver-Screen Spectacle Canvassed Onto Celluloid
SUSPIRIA (1977): A Technicolor Spectacle Canvassed Onto Celluloid

In Suspiria, Argento’s use of space, lighting, vivid colors, grandiose set pieces, and Goblin’s score create a masterclass in suspense and subliminal terror.

6 DAYS: A Tense Hostage Drama That Makes For Uncomfortable Viewing
6 DAYS: A Tense Hostage Drama That Makes For Uncomfortable Viewing

6 Days is a mostly well-made film based on true events, but its similarity to our current political climate makes it an uncomfortable watch.

LIZA, LIZA, SKIES ARE GREY: Inoffensive, Inert, Inconsequential
LIZA, LIZA, SKIES ARE GREY: Inoffensive, Inert, Inconsequential

As a coming-of-age tale, Liza, Liza, Skies Are Grey is inoffensive, as a reminiscence of the Cold War years, it’s inert, as a whole it’s completely inconsequential.

THE ICE CREAM TRUCK: A Mixed Scoop Of B-Movie Horror
THE ICE CREAM TRUCK: A Mixed Scoop Of B-Movie Horror

In Megan Freels Johnston’s The Ice Cream Truck, sweet treats and sugary snacks are traded for bloodshed and suburban violence.

MORE THAN A WORD: Generation With A Vision
MORE THAN A WORD: Generation With A Vision

More Than a Word discusses and explores the Washington football team’s controversial name, casting new light on a longstanding issue.

RED NOSE DAY ACTUALLY: Charity Is All Around!
RED NOSE DAY ACTUALLY: Charity Is All Around!

Although filled with flaws, this charming mini-sequel, Red Nose Day Actually is hard to criticise due to its good, charitable intentions.

CHRONICALLY METROPOLITAN: Cynicism In The City
CHRONICALLY METROPOLITAN: Cynicism In The City

Chronically Metropolitan is a quirky romantic indie about life in New York City; though not perfect, it’s reasonably enjoyable.

Melbourne International Film Festival 2017 Week 3
Melbourne International Film Festival 2017: Week 2

In this 2nd report, Alex Lines reviews 12 of the films he saw at Melbourne International Film Festival; among them Lemon, Lucky and Insyriated.

ANNABELLE: CREATION: The Conjuring Universe Is Off To A Solid Start
ANNABELLE: CREATION: The Conjuring Universe Is Off To A Solid Start

With effective sound design and plenty of earned scares, Annabelle: Creation is another successful entry in the continuing Conjuring saga.