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Venice International Film Festival 2019: THE KING
Venice Film Festival 2019: THE KING

The King may not be Michôd’s best by any means, but with strong performances and cinematography, it’s a strong effort nonetheless.

Venice International Film Festival 2019: ADULTS IN THE ROOM
Venice Film Festival 2019: ADULTS IN THE ROOM

Adults In The Room is a hard sell, failing to deliver an intriguing narrative despite being about the political cunning behind the Greek financial bailout.

BRIAN BANKS: A Fumbled Take On An Incredible Story
BRIAN BANKS: A Fumbled Take On An Incredible Story

Brian Banks tries so hard to be deep and meaningful that it ends up falling flat and feeling corny.

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.

JAY MYSELF: Clutter King Retraces 50 Years Of Collected Gems
JAY MYSELF: Clutter King Retraces 50 Years Of Collected Gems

Certainly an ode to Jay Maisel’s life and career, Jay Myself is a celebration, remembering the life and work he created in The Bank.

THE CURRENT WAR: More Heat Than Light In This Undercharged Historical Drama
THE CURRENT WAR: More Heat Than Light In This Undercharged Historical Drama

The Current War admirably attempts to be something bigger than it ultimately is, with its A-list cast and interesting-but-misfiring style.

SKIN: Sells Itself Short
SKIN: Sells Itself Short

Skin manages a few gripping moments thanks to its cast but can’t string them together into something meaningful.

PAVAROTTI: A Profound Exploration of a Delightful Icon
PAVAROTTI: A Profound Exploration Of A Delightful Icon

Pavarotti is at times hard to watch, but ever so entertaining and explosive exploring one of the most captivating and astonishing artists of the 20th century.

Sporting Talk: The Conversations Of MONEYBALL
Sporting Talk: The Conversations Of MONEYBALL

A baseball film almost without baseball, Moneyball is a revolutionary sports film. Lewis Punton takes a closer look at the conversations that fuel the plot.

ARMSTRONG: An Aim Well Below The Moon Still Falls Short
ARMSTRONG: An Aim Well Below The Moon Still Falls Short

Rather than looking skyward, Armstrong awkwardly looks at its feet, the film eclipsed by other efforts both fictional and factual.

VARDA BY AGNES: The Legendary Filmmaker's Inessential Swansong
VARDA BY AGNES: The Legendary Filmmaker’s Inessential Swansong

Varda by Agnes is a disappointing finale to a remarkable career, a feature length beginner’s guide to her back catalogue for new fans only.

LETO: The Contradiction Of Rock In The Soviet Union
LETO: The Contradiction Of Rock In The Soviet Union

Leto finds a balance between the reality of early rock under a communist regime and the fantasy rockers imagined.

Film Inquiry Recommends: Ten Music Biopics That Are Actually Great
Film Inquiry Recommends: Ten Music Biopics That Are Actually Great

With musical biopics typically presented as Oscar bait or actors doing an impression for empty accolades, here are 10 music biopics that are actually great.

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2019: F*CK YOU ALL: THE UWE BOLL STORY
Melbourne Documentary Film Festival 2019: F*CK YOU ALL: THE UWE BOLL STORY

Fuck You All: The Uwe Boll Story is a film that is as direct as its title, and is an interesting insight into what makes a man like Uwe Bill tick.

WHEN THEY SEE US: A Haunting, Vital Miniseries
WHEN THEY SEE US: A Haunting, Vital Miniseries

When They See Us may be Ava DuVernay’s finest work, telling a deeply human story about the way people of color have been and continue to be seen.