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INTO THE LAND OF MOONSTONES and GABRIELLE: Two Short Films From Director Nicola Rose
INTO THE LAND OF MOONSTONES & GABRIELLE: Two Short Films From Director Nicola Rose

Two new shorts from director Nicola Rose, Into the Land of Moonstones and Gabrielle, tell us that it is important to remember that the sky is always blue.

THE BOYS (S1E2) "Cherry": Hughie Breaks Bad
THE BOYS (S1E2) “Cherry”: Hughie Breaks Bad

So while we did get some leads on our ongoing plot threads, The Boys continues to wallow in its worst tendencies.

ODE TO JOY: Guaranteed To Incite Strong (Negative) Emotions
ODE TO JOY: Guaranteed To Incite Strong (Negative) Emotions

Ode to Joy doesn’t really work as either an efficient comedy or drama (or even a bit of both), with the familiar beats and tropes lacking in any real thought.

Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: Best Shorts Awards
Melbourne International Film Festival 2019 Week 1: TOMMASO, THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF EURÍDICE GUSMÃO & KOKO-DI KOKO-DA

In our first recap from this year’s MIFF 2019, we look at the films The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão, Koko-di Koko-da and Tommaso!

CAMP WEDDING: Confusing Horror-Comedy That Doesn't Quite Work
CAMP WEDDING: Confusing Horror-Comedy That Doesn’t Quite Work

By presenting a comedy with the formal elements of a slasher, Camp Wedding fails to be interesting or entertaining within either genre.

NOTHING REALLY HAPPENS: Surrealist Comedy Does Go Places
NOTHING REALLY HAPPENS: Surrealist Comedy Does Go Places

Surrealist comedy Nothing Really Matters involves nightmarish imagery and brimming uncertainty that makes you think of a David Lynch movie.

"I have a real connection because of a film called Palm Beach and I end up 30 years later, making another film called Palm Beach." Interview with Bryan Brown, Star Of PALM BEACH
Interview With Bryan Brown, Star Of PALM BEACH

Alex Lines spoke with Bryan Brown about Palm Beach, his personal connection to the secluded slice of paradise, and what Rachel Ward brought to the film as a director.

BLINDED BY THE LIGHT: A Love Letter to Bruce Springsteen and the Power of Music
BLINDED BY THE LIGHT: A Love Letter To Bruce Springsteen & The Power Of Music

Blinded by the Light is a fabulous ode to the power of music, and how our favourite artists come to define our lives.

SWORD OF TRUST: Marc Maron Delivers In This Delightful Dramedy From Lynn Shelton
SWORD OF TRUST: Marc Maron Delivers In This Delightful Dramedy From Lynn Shelton

Despite the dwindling ending, Sword of Trust still manages please us with delightful and memorable performances from a talented cast.

PALM BEACH: How's The Serenity?
PALM BEACH: How’s The Serenity?

Palm Beach lacks a sense of purpose – that despite it brimming with a number of winning personalities, its just a shame that the film they’re in lacks one itself.

SUPERVIZED: Justice Beleaguered
SUPERVIZED: Justice Beleaguered

Despite enormous potential, Supervized misses the mark and makes fun of its subjects instead of making something memorable. Adam Mock reviews.

STUCK: Solid Cast and Real Female Characters
STUCK: Solid Cast Real Female Characters

Stuck is a fun comedy about a woman trying to do good but getting side-tracked by her habits and her past.

COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE: What A Wonderful Brew
COMEDIANS IN CARS GETTING COFFEE: What A Wonderful Brew

Charming guests full of personality and stories capable of filling given run time are exactly the reminder of authentic entertainment this current era of television needs.

THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE: Toxic Masculinity Takes A Hit Where It Hurts
THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE: Toxic Masculinity Takes A Hit Where It Hurts

The Art Of Self-Defense is a dark, sharp and poignant take on the current gender roles and expectations in society.

THE BOYS (S1E1) "The Name of the Game": Who Supervises the Supes?
THE BOYS (S1E1) “The Name Of The Game”: Who Supervises The Supes?

The Boys is a bizarre mishmash that leads to some mishandling of sensitive material and a strange tonal dissonance throughout.