Family horror Clara’s Ghost skillfully holds the audience in its grip, and while Clara may be the focal point of the film, it is an excellent family study.
Owing mostly to the funny duo of Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne, Instant Family somewhat succeeds, though its switch to full-out drama by the end is jarring, to say the least.
The Grief of Others examines how time can only heal wounds if we let it through intentionality and a sense of vulnerability that can be simultaneously scary and painful.
DriverX is a memorable character study, managing to capture the beauty of a city at night, while exploring generational differences and self-discovery.
Izzy Gets the Fuck Across Town is a fever pitch of impetuous energy with an extortionate fervor that matches Izzy’s note for note as she embarks on this most-unorthodox road trip.
We spoke with Australian director Heath Davis about his new comedy Book Week, the state of the Australian film industry and how to get younger audiences to engage with classic books and movies.