comedy
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.
In our first recap from this year’s MIFF 2019, we look at the films The Invisible Life of Eurídice Gusmão, Koko-di Koko-da and Tommaso!
Surrealist comedy Nothing Really Matters involves nightmarish imagery and brimming uncertainty that makes you think of a David Lynch movie.
Alex Lines spoke with Bryan Brown about Palm Beach, his personal connection to the secluded slice of paradise, and what Rachel Ward brought to the film as a director.
Blinded by the Light is a fabulous ode to the power of music, and how our favourite artists come to define our lives.
Despite the dwindling ending, Sword of Trust still manages please us with delightful and memorable performances from a talented cast.
Palm Beach lacks a sense of purpose – that despite it brimming with a number of winning personalities, its just a shame that the film they’re in lacks one itself.
Stuck is a fun comedy about a woman trying to do good but getting side-tracked by her habits and her past.
Charming guests full of personality and stories capable of filling given run time are exactly the reminder of authentic entertainment this current era of television needs.
The Art Of Self-Defense is a dark, sharp and poignant take on the current gender roles and expectations in society.
The Boys is a bizarre mishmash that leads to some mishandling of sensitive material and a strange tonal dissonance throughout.
Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans delivers decent gags and a solid history wrapped up in a lightweight but semi-satisfying story.
Orange Is The New Black was never pitch perfect, but it hit enough high notes to make it count. Farewell, Ladies of Litchfield.