Film Reviews
In this 2nd report, Alex Lines reviews 12 of the films he saw at Melbourne International Film Festival; among them Lemon, Lucky and Insyriated.
With effective sound design and plenty of earned scares, Annabelle: Creation is another successful entry in the continuing Conjuring saga.
The Incredible Jessica James has an infectious charm to it, bolstered by Williams’ strong lead performance and a positive central message.
Ying & Yang is empowering and heartbreaking, giving a window into the messed up mind of a man deciding his own fate.
The Passion of Augustine offers glimpses into life before womanhood sets in and all the growing pains that come with this journey.
Home is an unapologetic look at the limited options available for Kosovo women and the oppression of its patriarchy.
Though with potential, Risk is ultimately an unoriginal look at Julian Assange, and pales in comparison to Poitras’ past work.
Australia Day is a Crash-style drama that contrasts 3 different minorities facing persecution and racism on the backdrop of Australia Day.
Beyond Food is a documentary that explores recent trends and diets in the food industry, asking advice from numerous professionals. We spoke with director Tom Reyes.
Lacking substance or exploration of themes, The Bad Batch is a pointless post-apocalyptic, psychedelic trip to nowhere-land.
The Dark Tower may not be a complete disaster, but it has numerous flaws that weigh down what could have been an entertaining film.
Another entry in the continuing trend of independent horror, Cut Shoot Kill just manages to stand out amongst the masses.
Whose Streets? is a black story told by black voices, presenting a perspective that has remained elided in mainstream debate over black bodies and lives.
We had a chance to interview Mindy Bledsoe, director of the short film Hard Broads, which is now streaming on Seed&Spark.
Although unashamedly made for the youngest audiences possible, Captain Underpants is infectiously charming to all ages.