Film Reviews
Plotless, joyless and cash-grabbing, The Emoji Movie deserves the brunt of our wrath because it showcases everything wrong with Hollywood.
England Is Mine is a blend of fact and fiction, delving into the early life of The Smiths frontman Steven Morrissey.
Pilgrimage is rife with metaphors connecting the Dark Ages with contemporary issues, making us wonder if we’ve advanced as much as we think.
A Boy Called Po lacks a realistic exploration of autism, falling into common tropes surrounding the depiction of autism in Hollywood films.
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 is a mostly well-made film based on true events, but its similarity to our current political climate makes it an uncomfortable watch.
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.
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 discusses and explores the Washington football team’s controversial name, casting new light on a longstanding issue.
Although filled with flaws, this charming mini-sequel, Red Nose Day Actually is hard to criticise due to its good, charitable intentions.
Chronically Metropolitan is a quirky romantic indie about life in New York City; though not perfect, it’s reasonably enjoyable.
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.