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ONE CHILD NATION: Documentary Filmmaking At Its Most Effective
ONE CHILD NATION: Documentary Filmmaking At Its Most Effective

One Child Nation is, without doubt, a criticism on blind acceptance of nationalism. In this way, it is an incredibly timely piece that absolutely must be seen.

HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE MOVIE - ROTTEN ROMANS: Blackadder-lite Kids Comedy Just About Justifies Its Big Screen Running Time
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: THE MOVIE – ROTTEN ROMANS: Blackadder-lite Kids Comedy Just About Justifies Its Big Screen Running Time

Horrible Histories: The Movie – Rotten Romans delivers decent gags and a solid history wrapped up in a lightweight but semi-satisfying story.

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.

ARE YOU PROUD?: A Queer Primary Education
ARE YOU PROUD?: A Queer Primary Education

Ashley Joiner’s documentary Are You Proud is a gateway into the history of LGBTQ+ rights, rather than a comprehensive study, which is understandable due to the format.

ROBERT THE BRUCE: Braveheart Without Heart
ROBERT THE BRUCE: Braveheart Without The Heart

Lacking of personality and originality, Robert the Bruce is an unwatchable kitchen-sink clutter of fantasy, reality and propaganda.

OPHELIA: An Enticing Revisionist Film That Showcases Daisy Ridley's Talents
OPHELIA: An Enticing Revisionist Film That Showcases Daisy Ridley’s Talents

Told from a female perspective, and benefitting from a seminal performance by Daisy Ridley, Ophelia rewrites history in a more favorable light.

THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E8) "Destiny": Long Live the (Soon-to-Be) Queen
THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E8) “Destiny”: Long Live The (Soon-To-Be) Queen

We have come to the end of the line for the first season of The…

THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E7) "All is Lost": Desperate Times
THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E7) “All Is Lost”: Desperate Times

Episode 7 of The Spanish Princess ups the ante with more death, ambition and romance. Katy Kostakis reviews.

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.

THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E6) "A Polite Kidnapping": Family First
THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E6) “A Polite Kidnapping”: Family First

Episode 6 of The Spanish Princess ups the ante with more death, ambition and romance. Katy Kostakis reviews.

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.

THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E5) "Heart Versus Duty": Dirty Harry
THE SPANISH PRINCESS (S1E5) “Heart Versus Duty”: Dirty Harry

Episode 5 of The Spanish Princess ups the ante with more death, ambition and romance. Katy Kostakis reviews.

THE NIGHTINGALE: An Uncompromising Examination of the Evils of Colonialism
THE NIGHTINGALE: An Uncompromising Examination Of The Evils Of Colonialism

By using a traditional revenge movie template, Jennifer Kent reminds us that we can have no catharsis for the horrors of the past.

From THE KING'S SPEECH to TOLKIEN: The Reductiveness Of The Paint-By-Numbers Biopic
From THE KING’S SPEECH to TOLKIEN: The Reductiveness Of The Paint-By-Numbers Biopic

We delve into biopics, specifically how the mundaneness of the stories of these real people actually do them a disservice.

DEADWOOD: THE MOVIE: A Fitting Conclusion to One of the Great TV Shows
DEADWOOD: THE MOVIE: A Fitting Conclusion To One Of The Great TV Shows

Deadwood: The Movie is a remarkable achievement, bringing us back to the town and characters we love and providing what we needed all this time: closure.