‘You know we belong together’: A force of nature
“You know we belong together, you and I forever and ever.” These lyrics have rung in Australian Households...
Art and Film
‘Destroyer’: The female protagonist you’ve been waiting for
Destroyer, directed by Karyn Kusama (Girlfight, Jennifer’s Body) follows hard-edged LA Detective, Erin Bell (played by the mesmeric,...
2019 Alliance Française French Film Festival roundup
This year marked the thirtieth anniversary of the Alliance Française Film Festival— a great opportunity to take a...
‘Fighting with My Family’: You might think WWE is fake, but the heart of this film certainly isn’t
There’s been lots of underdog stories throughout the years, especially in the realm of sporting stories. The Rocky...
‘Maiden’: Women making history
From the start, Maiden sets a scene portraying the power of the ocean, the power of a sailor...
‘Hotel Mumbai’: A harrowing take on a real-life tragedy
I’m still not one-hundred per cent sure about condoning the concept of making thrillers out of real-life tragedies....
“With faith and trust and fairy dust and the world of make-believe”: Peter Pan Goes Wrong
Electrocuted fairies, dying actors, broken or breaking stages, faulty props and characters getting stuck in various unpleasant situations—these...
‘The Sisters Brothers’: A Darkly Humorous Western with a Touch of Sadness
When it comes to western movies, hardened, gravely-voiced gunslingers and classic Mexican standoffs come to mind for most,...
‘Greta’: Being nice is always a bad idea.
Directed by Neil Jordan (Interview with the Vampire), Greta follows a surprising friendship between two unlikely strangers. Francis...
Celebrate International Women’s Day with Captain Marvel
It has taken 11 years and 20 male-hero movies, but finally Captain Marvel, the first female-led Marvel movie has hit...
