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OLYMPIC DREAMS: A Cinematic All-Access Pass Into The Games
OLYMPIC DREAMS: A Cinematic All-Access Pass Into The Games

In order to fully enjoy Olympic Dreams, one needs to see it as an experiment.

THE WAY BACK: Affleck Soars In Gripping Redemption Story
THE WAY BACK: Affleck Soars In Gripping Redemption Story

The Way Back is a deeply affecting and moving redemption story anchored by an absolutely outstanding performance from Ben Affleck.

D. WADE: LIFE UNEXPECTED: If You Like Wade, You’ll Love His Expansive, Peripheral Doc
D. WADE: LIFE UNEXPECTED: If You Like Wade, You’ll Love His Expansive, Peripheral Doc

Linear as can be, D. Wade: Life Unexpected will satisfy fans of the superstar and fans of the NBA, acting more as a gloss-over and less as an in-detail retrospective.

THE JESUS ROLLS: The Tumbleweed Has Tumbled

The problem is not only that The Jesus Rolls doesn’t work as either a Lebowski spinoff or a Going Places remake, but that this movie barely works as anything.

GOALIE: Not The Game-Winning Goal You're Looking For
GOALIE: Not The Game-Winning Goal You’re Looking For

At the heart of Goalie is a tragic tale worth telling, but unfortunately the film, despite its best intentions, fails to do it justice.

WAVES: An Innovative Family Drama Told Through Tides Of Woe & Healing
WAVES: An Innovative Family Drama Told Through Tides Of Woe & Healing

Like the pulse of life, in Waves, there are times to laugh, to cry, to mourn, to smile and to hope. And the biggest weapon we wield is the capacity to forgive and persevere.

BIKRAM: YOGI, GURU, PREDATOR: Hot Yoga Doc Makes Your Blood Run Cold
BIKRAM: YOGI, GURU, PREDATOR: Hot Yoga Doc Makes Your Blood Run Cold

Oscar-winning producer Eva Orner crafts a portrait of manipulation that’s both engrossing and gross, a narrative more pertinent than ever in the era of the #MeToo and Time’s Up movements.

IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS: Unpacking The Secrets To Sporting Success
IN SEARCH OF GREATNESS: Unpacking The Secrets To Sporting Success

By relying on the best possible ambassadors to convey its message, In Search of Greatness provides an intriguing and inspiring look at sporting excellence.

BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Becoming a Better You
BRITTANY RUNS A MARATHON: The Agony & Ecstasy Of Becoming A Better You

Brittany Runs a Marathon is positively delightful, a rare comedy that doesn’t gloss over the often painful challenges one faces in changing one’s life for the better. 

CinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: GO!
CinéfestOZ Film Festival 2019: GO!

Go! is the perfect adversary to the rising encroachment of American animated films that dominate Australian cinemas every holiday period – it’s old fashioned for sure, but undeniably fun.

LAST CHANCE U: Tug of Wars
LAST CHANCE U Season 4: Tug Of Wars

In Season 4, Last Chance U is forced for the first time to confront its decision to center the coach as the premier personality of the show.

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.

THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE: Toxic Masculinity Takes A Hit Where It Hurts
THE ART OF SELF-DEFENSE: Toxic Masculinity Takes A Hit Where It Hurts

The Art Of Self-Defense is a dark, sharp and poignant take on the current gender roles and expectations in society.

BOTTOM OF THE 9TH: A Swing and a Miss
BOTTOM OF THE 9TH: A Swing & A Miss

Bottom of the 9th may be plagued with a slow moving plot, it does have the characteristics of what makes a compelling sports drama.

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.