2019

Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: MR. JONES
Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: MR. JONES

Mr. Jones is a harsh, masterful film about being wary of the lies being fed to you by your media and your government.

THE KITCHEN: Too Many Cooks, Too Few Ingredients

Even with a few decent set-pieces and exceptional acting from the ensemble, The Kitchen is not the adaptation we deserve.

“It’s Not All Unicorns And Puppies Where I Am But I Try” Interview With Mike Doyle, Writer And Director of SELL BY

Stephanie Archer spoke with writer/director Mike Doyle about his film Sell By, ice cream trucks and his success with diversity.

SELL BY: A Truly Modern Rom-Com You Won’t Want to End

Captivating, heart warming and relatable, Sell By is the rom-com you didn’t realize was missing – and you will be thankful you found.

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.

DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD: 100% In On The Joke
DORA AND THE LOST CITY OF GOLD: 100% In On The Joke

Dora and the Lost City of Gold is a lot of fun for the whole family, striking a delicate balance between making fun of the original and honoring the healthy lessons it wanted to share to kids.

SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK: Detailed, Disgusting & Dim
SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK: Detailed, Disgusting & Dim

Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark is an above average horror with inventive and fun monsters, but not enough character development.

SEE YOU SOON: Major League Soccer As Lifetime Movie Romance
SEE YOU SOON: Major League Soccer As Lifetime Movie Romance

While absolutely absurd, See You Soon is as sweet, fluffy and bad for your brain as cotton candy – and yet it’s also weirdly enjoyable for all of those reasons.

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.

THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON: A Hangout On The Gulf
THE PEANUT BUTTER FALCON: A Hangout On The Gulf

The Peanut Butter Falcon is more interested in getting you to like it than in having much to say, and you know what, that’s okay.

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: HAPPY NEW YEAR, COLIN BURSTEAD
Melbourne International Film Festival 2019: HAPPY NEW YEAR, COLIN BURSTEAD

With Happy New Year, Colin Burstead, Ben Wheatley has crafted a very funny, very real family drama that shows a simple universal truth: all families are weird.

ANOTHER LIFE: A Step Backwards For Netflix And Science-Fiction
ANOTHER LIFE Season 1: A Step Backwards For Netflix & Science-Fiction

Another Life is a unique space drama, but unfortunately it fails to be an immersive experience like that of the genres it draws from.

CAJUN NAVY: The Heroes We Deserve
CAJUN NAVY: The Heroes We Deserve

There is no doubt that Cajun Navy is an important documentary, highlighting the efforts of ordinary people who strive to make a difference, and encourage everyone else to do so.

THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: Educational, Inspirational, And...Puzzling?
THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING: Educational, Inspirational, And…Puzzling?

This Changes Everything is a documentary directed by Tom Donahue that examines and reflects upon the gender disparity within the entertainment industry.