Film Festivals
Rose Plays Julie archaeologically digs through human suffering, one fragment at a time, bringing its characters’ traumas out to see the light.
It is a tonal trick of some skill that Harry Macqueen has pulled off with Supernova and thankfully, he spoke to Andrew Young about just how he did it.
Those who bought tickets to see the woman-meets-ride romance won’t be disappointed but Jumbo has more on its mind.
French Exit is one of the most distinctive films of the year, delivering witty dialogue, nuanced performances and a resounding depiction of acceptance.
In an era where hand-drawn animations are fewer and fewer, films like this one ought to be shouted from the rooftops and celebrated.
Reviews of Aussie thriller Bloody Hell and the dark comedy Dinner in America, fresh from the inaugral Nightstream film festival.
With Mangrove, Steve McQueen crafted a beautiful, shattering testament to the power of community amid the horrors of tense racial relations.
The movie itself may not linger in the minds of viewers, but Moss’ performance almost certainly will.
With strong performances and boldly deliberate pacing, even the odd misstep can’t stop the fact that Rose really packs a punch.
An ode to the importance of art that is a work of art itself, Swimming Out Till the Sea Turns Blue is yet another fascinating look at contemporary China.
A small-scale, intimate story of strength and friendship it may be, but Herself has a thematic reach well beyond its plot.
The ghosts and ghouls are fun, but this is ultimately supposed to be an allegory for Taiwanese oppression, and on those grounds, Detention fails.
Déa Kulumbegashvili’s Beginning is guaranteed to linger uncomfortably in the back of your mind long after the end credits have rolled.
Ultimately it can’t sustain moments in the same way as the likes of Inside Out, but it’s certainly worth investing time into.
There is much to enjoy about Tragic Jungle, but in the end, one is left hungry for something more than what the film actually is.