2010s

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2019: TRUST MACHINE: THE STORY OF BLOCKCHAIN
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2019: TRUST MACHINE: THE STORY OF BLOCKCHAIN

Trust Machine is a perfect introduction into a very complex field, accessible and informative to those who are unfamiliar with Bitcoin and Blockchaining, but still enlightening to those who do.

BREAKTHROUGH: A Patronising, Manipulative Faith-Based Drama
BREAKTHROUGH: A Patronising, Manipulative Faith-Based Drama

Faith-based films like Breakthrough, can often be a big ask for audiences, religious or otherwise. Find out more in our review.

ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW: A Strangely Alluring Crime Indie
ALL CREATURES HERE BELOW: A Strangely Alluring Crime Indie

Though not flawless, All Creatures Here Below will likely have you both conflicted as much as moved by its events, in addition to stirring performances by Karen Gillan and David Dastmalchian.

TRIAL BY FIRE: A Somber Look At The Archaic Criminal Justice System
San Francisco International Film Festival 2019 Review: TRIAL BY FIRE

Trial By Fire is an expertly-crafted work of art that doubles as a biopic and perceptive, dual character study, brimming with jaw-dropping performances.

BEATS: Captures The Spirit Of A Friendship & The State Of A Nation
BEATS: Captures The Spirit Of A Friendship & The State Of A Nation

While Beats isn’t perfect, the cast is engaging and Welsh’s visual style is lively without falling into nightclub-style movie shot cliches.

LONG SHOT: A Heartwarming & Fun Surprise
LONG SHOT: A Heartwarming & Fun Surprise

Long Shot is a tight, funny, and warm comedy with a ton of heart and two fantastic performances at its center.

CHERNOBYL "1:23:45" (S1E1): An Eerie and Daunting Opening
CHERNOBYL (S1E1) “1:23:45”: An Eerie & Daunting Opening

Chernobyl achieves each and every goal, setting out to conceive something that in the forthcoming weeks could turn into something possibly quite special.

ASK DR. RUTH: The Best Things Come In Small Packages
ASK DR. RUTH: The Best Things Come In Small Packages

Ask Dr. Ruth is a great reminder that a difficult past doesn’t have to dictate the future and that it’s never too late to make something of yourself.

ANIARA: A Beautiful Sci-Fi Epic Veered Off Course
ANIARA: A Beautiful Sci-Fi Epic That Veers Slightly Off Course

Aniara is a gorgeous sci-fi tale, that excels in worldbuilding and making the most of its budget. Brent Goldman reviews.

THE REALM: The Collapse of a King
THE REALM: The Collapse Of A King

Like any great anti-hero story, the lead of The Realm knows he’s a bad man, and Sorogoyen makes him go through hell to atone for his sins.

THE HUSTLE: Gender-Swapped Remake Is A Fruitless Con
THE HUSTLE: Gender-Swapped Remake Is A Fruitless Con

The Hustle is a female-driven remake that features two household names – it may look appealing, but don’t let it deceive you – it’s a con job in itself.

THE SHADE SHEPHERD: Chris Faulisi’s 1980’s Thriller Follows The Nostalgic Herd

The Shade Shepherd is a thumping and garish character venture, made to look and feel alluring, yet ends up inheriting an artistic drive, low on fuel and brisk in speed.

INSTANT DREAMS: A Lesson In Science & Nostalgia Trips
INSTANT DREAMS: A Lesson In Science & Nostalgia Trips

Willem Baptist has crafted a documentary that feels rooted in both avant garde film and the spirit of Polaroid cameras.

Pokémon Detective Pikachu: A Welcome Vision Of Hope
POKÉMON DETECTIVE PIKACHU: A Welcome Vision Of Hope

Is Pokémon Detective Pikachu a classic telling of the Pokémon journey? No, but is it a welcome glare of personality and hope? Absolutely.

MOSUL: An Unhealed Wound On The Psyche Of A Nation
MOSUL: An Unhealed Wound On The Psyche Of A Nation

Begging to be experienced, discussed, and remembered, Mosul follows a former CIA counter-terrorism officer documenting a journalist in war-torn Iraq.