There is a good deal of similarity in The Man in the Hat with the comedic turns of Jacques Tait’s Mon Oncle and Mr Hulot silent films of the 1950s and more recently, The Artist. Tait’s films centred usually on an awkward character unwittingly raising havoc wherever he went, resulting in hilarious outcomes. In The Man in the Hat, Ciaran Hinds (of Game of Thrones fame) plays … [Read more...] about The Man in the Hat – Film review
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While at War – Film review
While at War is an intriguing and layered look into modern Spanish political and military history. Set in Salamanca in 1936, it covers the first few months of the Spanish Civil War. Nationalist forces have taken to the streets of Salamanca, challenging the authority of the democratically elected Second Spanish Republic. The mayor is rounded up and restrictions placed on all … [Read more...] about While at War – Film review
Latigo – Film review
Australian premiere Co-founder of Australia’s legendary Wogs Out of Work stage show, Simon Palomares knows comedy. In Latigo, he turns his attention as a documentary filmmaker to the comedy scene in Cuba. Palomares uncovers a vibrant, energetic history that proves humour truly is an international language and the Cuban way of dealing with decades of hardship. These … [Read more...] about Latigo – Film review
Twist – Film review
Twist is a modern day take on the Dickensian tale Oliver Twist, where a young orphan is subjected to a life of poverty until he comes upon a family of sorts that takes him in. It joins the queue of numerous film adaptations since the book was first published. A young Twist (played by Raff Law) has come to enjoy painting and learning about art from his single mother Molly … [Read more...] about Twist – Film review
This Little Love of Mine – Film review
Anyone lucky to have visited Palm Cove will recognise the local sights in new romantic comedy This Little Love of Mine. While referred to as Sapphire Cove, the island becomes a romantic getaway disguised as work for the San Francisco based lead character. The story begins with meeting Laura (played by Saskia Hampele, The Heights) who is on the verge of making partner at her … [Read more...] about This Little Love of Mine – Film review