Written by Livvy O'Brien "... drenched in dry, deadpan, and self-deprecating humour, making it culturally accurate and deeply relatable for Australians. It’s rare to watch a film where the dialogue is so distinctly Aussie that only those who grew up … Continue reading.
Dead Poets Society
Written by Livvy O'Brien "The gothic architecture serves as a fitting backdrop, symbolising the school’s conservative and traditional values. Set predominantly during Autumn, the film immerses viewers in a palette of rich reds, oranges, and browns, evoking..."… Continue reading.
Blackbird Blackbird Blackberry
Written by Michael Clawson "Offbeat and frankly erotic, this character study from Georgia considers the complexity and contradictions of desire with an agreeably light touch. But it begins with near catastrophe. Etero (Eka Chavleishvili), an unmarried shopkeeper in her..."… Continue reading.
Tuesday
Written by Taylor Baker "Daina Oniunas-Pusić's debut film “Tuesday” is a magical realist take on death, who happens to manifest as a parrot that can shrink small enough to fit in your ear canal and grow larger than a living … Continue reading.
The Strangers: Chapter 1
Written by Jeff Sparks "Unlike the isolation from the original two installments, “Chapter 1” has a good handful of side characters that make you question whether they are involved with the killers or are perhaps behind the masks themselves. Ema … Continue reading.
SIFF 2024: Babes
Written by Michael Clawson "Splitting the difference between “Knocked Up” and an episode of “Broad City,” the gross-out comedy “Babes” has sporadic success in mining pregnancy, parenthood, and female friendship for laughs."… Continue reading.
Wonka
Written by Anna Harrison "Raise your hand, please, if you were clamoring for a prequel about the man who put several children through severe trauma in his chocolate factory. Oh, I see—no one? No one was asking for this movie? … Continue reading.
Mothers’ Instinct (2024)
Written by Taylor Baker "Known for his cinematography work, Delhomme who serves as cinematographer as well as director here avoids striking visual choice and opts for familiar patinas and frames, and lets his stars do the heavy lifting."… Continue reading.
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
Written by Taylor Baker "Despite its issues, Miller’s passion shines through. Watching the old master try painting with a different brush on his Wasteland canvas is intriguing, even when it’s an eyesore. Whether you walk into the film a..."… Continue reading.
SIFF 2024: The Major Tones (Los tonos mayores)
Written by Michael Clawson "A charming coming-of-age film with magical realist flourish, “The Major Tones” is the directorial debut of Ingrid Pokropek, whose sensibility is clearly informed by her background in production for El Pampero Cine..."… Continue reading.
