For the majority of us, the desire to chase a dream is a simple choice. To organise a trip to the other side of the world is just a phone call away. But for some, these everyday tasks are an insurmountable mountain to climb. Nothing highlights this challenge more tragically, or fervently than, IO Capitano. IO Capitano is the story of two teenagers, Seydou and Moussa, who … [Read more...] about IO Capitano – Film review
One Perfect Match – Film review
Queensland-based production juggernaut Jaggi Entertainment continues to grab the reins of the romance market with One Perfect Match. Continuing on recent success after the Delta Goodrem helmed Love Is In the Air, leading man Joshua Sasse returns as another lost heart looking for love in this charming ‘will-they-won’t-they’ story. When renowned matchmaker Lucy Marks (Merritt … [Read more...] about One Perfect Match – Film review
The Canterville Ghost – Film Review
As the nineteenth gives way to the twentieth century and scientific invention brings forth new ways of traversing and seeing the world, a modern American family, the Otis’, move into their new English country home, Canterville Chase. Unbeknownst to them, the house is haunted by a previous owner, Sir Simon de Canterville, who has been terrorising the grounds for over three … [Read more...] about The Canterville Ghost – Film Review
Chicago – Review
Chicago is one of those musicals that has it all - sex, murder, debauchery, a mostly scantily-clad cast, and a suite of toe-tapping songs. Chicago is set amidst the decadence of the 1920s. The story focuses on Roxie Hart, a housewife and nightclub dancer who murders her on-the-side lover after he threatens to walk out on her. Desperate to avoid conviction, she dupes the … [Read more...] about Chicago – Review
Two Tickets to Greece – Film review
Opening over the Christmas period, comes one of the crowd favourites at this year’s French Film Festival - Two Tickets to Greece. Imagine a French version of Mamma Mia, exploring the trials and tribulations of friendship instead of a paternal mystery. Three childhood friends – Laure Calamy, Olivia Côte, and Kristin Scott Thomas – take a hilarious trip down memory lane in … [Read more...] about Two Tickets to Greece – Film review