drama

Interview With Co-Writer & Director Of COLETTE, Wash Westmoreland
Interview With Co-Writer & Director Of COLETTE, Wash Westmoreland

Wash Westmoreland speaks about his upcoming film Colette, its journey from script to screen, the casting process, and much more!

"I Just Feel Like It's Time That We All Help Each Other." Interview With COLETTE Star Denise Gough
“I Just Feel Like It’s Time That We All Help Each Other.” Interview With COLETTE Star Denise Gough

We spoke with Denise Gough, who stars opposite Keira Knightley in Colette, about her gender defying character, and how she hopes it begins some positive change.

SACRED HEART: Wrestles With Our Inner Demons

Australian writer-director Kosta Nikas’ Sacred Heart is a mature, thoughtful, and dramatic piece of filmmaking for a first-time feature director.

THE KING OF THIEVES: Bland British Crime Caper
THE KING OF THIEVES: Bland British Crime Caper

Not bad but rather bland, The King of Thieves is too simply constructed to fully capitalise on its solid cast and compelling true-life crime story.

I AM NOT A WITCH: A Haunting & Humorous Feature Debut

Carried by a flair for dramatic visual and a remarkable lead performance from Mulubwa, I Am Not a Witch is a fierce and undeniably feminist film unlike anything else in cinemas this year.

A STORY FROM CHIKAMATSU: Love and Punishment
A STORY FROM CHIKAMATSU: Love & Punishment

In anticipation of its induction into the Criterion Collection, we look back on A Story From Chikamatsu, a film with with a sharp focus on the social phenomenons of 18th century Japan.

THE LAST SUIT: A Powerful and Poignant Journey
THE LAST SUIT: A Powerful & Poignant Journey

By elegantly twisting the tropes of both the road movie and the war movie, The Last Suit tells a familiar story in a fresh manner.

THE WIFE: Glenn Close can't save this dull relationship drama
THE WIFE: Glenn Close Can’t Save This Dull Relationship Drama

The Wife is a middlebrow bore, a domestic drama with an intriguing concept that’s made easily forgettable due to the middle of the road direction from Bjorn Runge.

OZARK Season 2: An Explosive Sophmore Season that Lives Up To Expectation
OZARK Season 2: An Explosive Sophomore Season That Lives Up To Expectations

Ozark’s sophomore season lives up to both critic and viewer expectations with a complex web of storylines and characters intricately placed to be the visual chess board TV has been waiting for.

THE ANGEL: Thrilling True Saga Translates To Flat Biopic
THE ANGEL: Thrilling True Saga Translates To Flat Biopic

The Angel applies a straightforward template devoid of innovation or complications feeling far too standard for such an unconventional story.

The Answer: A Refreshing, Engaging twist to Men's Film
THE ANSWER: A Refreshing, Engaging Twist To Men’s Film

The Answer isn’t a film about toxic masculinity – it challenges the masculine status quo and offers a refreshing look into the men grappling against it.

BEL CANTO: A Tedious Hostage Drama
BEL CANTO: A Tedious Hostage Drama

Replete with unnatural dialogue and emotionally manipulative plot developments, Bel Canto may well go down in cinematic history as the most boring hostage drama of all time.

CinefestOz 2018 Festival Report: JIRGA, 1% and THE MERGER
CinefestOz 2018 Film Festival Report: Reaching Distance & Documentaries

In this report from Western Australia’s CinefestOz, we cover everything from budget sci-fi to LGBTQ documentaries.

ANCHOR AND HOPE: A Rich & Endearing Concoction
ANCHOR AND HOPE: A Rich & Endearing Concoction

Anchor and Hope is a poignant tale encompassing love, parenthood, and the quest for harmony in an offbeat but naturalistic way.

THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY: A Gentle Yet Moving Heritage Romance
THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY: A Gentle Yet Moving Heritage Romance

The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society won’t shock or challenge you, but it will give you a sense of easygoing warmth.