As film consumers, we may have subconsciously lowered our standards in the past decade when it comes to comedies, but the enjoyment brought through ‘The Lost City’ was undeniable—perhaps a signal that this once-prevalent genre of cinema is ready to be reinstated in popular film culture.
Film Film ReviewsRediscovering The Magic Of Romance: ‘The Lost City’ Review
Film Film ReviewsThe Multiverse and Motherhood: ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Review
I never expected to cry over a movie that included an alternate universe where people have sausages instead of fingers, Harry Shum Jr. is controlled by a raccoon (Ratatouille style), and the fate of the world rests on an “everything bagel”. But I did, and it happened to be one of the best movies I’ve seen in the past few years.
Film Film Reviews‘Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u’ — A SOUR Film Review
‘Olivia Rodrigo: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)’ tells of the artist’s unrequited love that manifested into the most popular music album in the world. Sharing intimate details never broached before, the singer-songwriter appears more vulnerable than ever in her latest cinematic endeavour.
Film Film ReviewsFantastic Beasts 3: More Filler than Filling
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore follows Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne), Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) and their allies in stopping the schemes of Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) who plans to seize control of the wizarding world. The few fantastic beasts that barely earned this film its title were more and more awkwardly shuffled around the human-focused narrative.
Film Film Reviews‘The Batman’ Review
Starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz, Reeves’ ‘The Batman’ successfully crafts a unique experience that stands out in the long line-up of other Batman and superhero films; a true love letter to the classic superhero, Gotham City and its inhabitants.
Film Film ReviewsSonic the Hedgehog 2: A Spirited Sequel to Satisfy Your Silly Side
Infamous for the altogether uncanny early animation that sparked a wave of viral memes and outcries for redesigns, the translation of Sonic the Hedgehog to the silver screen was a journey of trial and error. Heralded by much more peaceful and pleasant press than its predecessor, the second film of the series marks the filmmakers finding their stride.
Film Film Reviews‘Last Night In Soho’ Review: Neon lights, Petula Clark records and hysteric nostalgia
Painful realities and the supernatural meld together in Last Night in Soho, a psychological thriller with elements of horror which follows an aspiring fashion designer who has the ability to slip into neon-lit ‘60s London. Her idyllic impression of the era and its glamour quickly cracks and splinters into something sinister, as Edgar Wright proves that not all that’s gold always glitters.
Film Film Reviews‘Eternals’, A Review by FASFAS
Melbourne Uni’s Fantasy and Science Fiction Appreciation Society reviews Marvel’s ‘Eternals’, who described the film as “an enjoyable experience if you watch without trying to over analyse the details as it flashes before your eyes”.
Film Film ReviewsUncharted Review: The ‘Uncharted’ territory of good video game movies
Directed by Ruben Fleischer, the film adaptation of the hugely successful PlayStation game franchise of the same name, Uncharted, has finally released in Australia on 17 February 2022.
Film Film ReviewsReview: ‘Studio 666’
In making ‘Studio 666’, the Foo Fighters (and their collaborators) truly succeeded in being true to their comedic and creative sensibilities. It’s a mean feat which pays off in an entertaining gore-fest that certainly won’t disappoint if you too share that same adoration for rock and horror-schlock.
Film Film ReviewsReview: ‘Sumodo – The Successors of Samurai’, Japanese Film Festival 2022
Allegra McCormack reviews Eiji Sakata’s ‘Sumodo – The Successors of Samurai’, a film offering an eye-opening look into the intimate workings of what it means to be a professional sumo wrestler in modern Japan.
Film Film ReviewsReview: ‘It’s a Summer Film!’, Japanese Film Festival 2022
Bella Farrelly reviews Sōshi Matsumoto’s ‘It’s A Summer Film!’, which follows a schoolgirl, underwhelmed by the rom-com being made by the Film Club, who sets out with her friends to make a samurai film to compete with it. First step: convince a mysterious stranger to play the lead.
Film Film ReviewsObservations Beyond The Restraint: A Review of Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s ‘Memoria’
Set to play in ACMI, Apichatpong Weerasethakul’s Memoria, starring Academy Award winner Tilda Swinton, is a stellar film that sheds light on the complex nature of internalised pain and trauma, and how different people learn to live about it.
Film Film Reviews‘Licorice Pizza’ Review: A Dreamy Love Letter to Adolescence
Even for audience members who grew up many kilometres away and many decades later, Licorice Pizza is a story which champions the freedom, passion and excitement which are each an integral part of forging your own identity.
Film Film ReviewsReview: Barrikade, Transitions Film Festival
In a COVID-19 ravaged world, shrunk for many to the size of a room or a house, Klammer’s film serves as a powerful imperative for us all, and a reminder of the enduring nature of the world around us.
Film Film ReviewsReview: The Ants and the Grasshopper, Transitions Film Festival
Patel’s documentary is not called The Ants and the Grasshopper because we ought to agree with the dispassionate ants, but because Anita suggests a radical, new, and open-minded reading of the fable – a reading that addresses food security, race, gender, and inequality.
Film Film ReviewsReview: A.rtificial I.mmortality, Transitions Film Festival
The promises made in A.rtificial I.mmortality’s trailer act much like the opening page of a syllabus, promising a fascinating class that unfortunately fails to meet expectations throughout the semester.
Film Film Reviews#JustGotHitched…ToSomeRando?: Love, Laughs and Leaps of Faith in ‘Marry Me’
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, it’s time to brush off that cynicism clinging to your shoulders and embrace the pastel pink, cotton candy sappiness of a good old rom-com. That’s right, tis the season of Hollywood gifting you outlandish tales of hopeless romantics finding “The One”.
Film Film ReviewsReview: Love, Hate and Fixation in ‘The Hating Game’
For viewers unfamiliar with the source material, the film is a pretty traditional rom-com, with an interesting premise and enjoyable chemistry that hold its together. The Hating Game is no pioneer in its field but rather a steady proponent of the universal appeal of a predictable romance.
Film Film ReviewsDeVil DAWNS DIOR
The new ‘Cruella’ film captures the transformation of the villainess—a brash, quirky but sagacious maverick, and the humble but twisted beginnings which induce her maniacal traits.
Film Film ReviewsA review of Bo Burnham’s ‘Inside’: How I confused social critique for misogyny in ‘White Woman’s Instagram’
He empathises with the need to portray a perfect life online and suggests that although these women are mocked for posting such idyllic and seemingly unimportant things, they are simultaneously discouraged from breaking the public’s assumption that their life is perfect and displaying vulnerability.
Film Film ReviewsReview: Sound of Metal
Understated and unequivocally authentic, Sound of Metal is a stirring rehabilitation drama that sits with the importance of identity and the inevitability of change.
Film Film ReviewsENOLA HOLMES: Energetic and Headstrong Enola Steps Out from Sherlock’s Shadow
It’s now time for a new member of the Holmes family to take centre stage. Netflix’s Enola Holmes might not be on par with some of the great mysteries such as Murder on the Orient Express, but it does provide an insightful glance into women’s roles during the Victorian period through an observant and outspoken protagonist.