Refreshingly sparse with gorgeous visuals, the story of Carajita boils just under the surface. Set in the Dominican Republic, Carajita paints a picture of the social structures of Central America through the story of three women. Sara (played by Cecile Van Welie) is a child of privilege. Her nanny of many years, Yarisa (Magnolia Núñez) comes from a very different background, … [Read more...] about Carajita – Film review
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Anonymous Club – Film review
Following Australian musician Courtney Barnett as she traverses the US and Europe, Anonymous Club documents an introverted performer who regularly toys with the idea of giving it all up. If you’ve not heard of Barnett before – and full disclosure, I hadn’t – you’ll find this a rare gem of filmmaking. Revealing her innermost private thoughts into a dictaphone over a period … [Read more...] about Anonymous Club – Film review
The Hating Game – Film review
What was the last mainstream romantic comedy release you recall at the cinema ? I can’t remember either and a quick search of IMDb pulls up a lot of Hallmark Channel telemovies set around Christmas time. So if you’re looking for a story to quicken the pulse, the quick fire banter and attractive co-stars in The Hating Game will wet your whistle. With a tight script and … [Read more...] about The Hating Game – Film review
Sit.Stay.Love – Film review
In time for Christmas comes Sit.Stay.Love, the new film from Brisbane's Steve Jaggi’s Film Company. The romantic comedy filmed at Warner Bros. Movie World on the Gold Coast, was cloaked in fake snow to bring to life a Vermont-based winter wonderland. With a talented and seasoned Australian cast speaking American accents, it fits the typical formula one expects from the likes … [Read more...] about Sit.Stay.Love – Film review
Lion Spy – Film review
Lion Spy is a challenging film to say the least. Journalist and filmmaker Rogue Robin deserves an award for conceiving and carrying out a most dangerous undercover mission - to expose the practice and faces behind the heinous act of animal trophy hunting in Africa. The footage is extremely graphic - could be argued, needlessly so - for any animal lovers contemplating seeing … [Read more...] about Lion Spy – Film review