For romance lovers, be sure to see festival favourite Breaking up in Rome at this years’ Italian Film Festival at Palace cinemas. The title gives the story away but don’t be fooled into expecting a formulaic take on the subject. Star and director Edoardo Leo has crafted a mature and sophisticated comedic turn that examines the complexities in two separate … [Read more...] about Breaking Up In Rome – Film review
The Shadow of the Day – Film review
An outstanding offering at this year’s Italian Film Festival is The Shadow of the Day, making its Australian premiere. It's an understated study of love and survival set during World War 2, a storyline which can be closely compared to that of Casablanca. Luciano (played by Riccardo Scamarcio) is a respected restaurateur and World War 1 veteran. As with Bogart’s Rick, … [Read more...] about The Shadow of the Day – Film review
The Curious Case of Dolphin Bay – Film review
The Curious Case of Dolphin Bay opens this week and is perfect to occupy the kids for a couple of hours these school holidays. Fifteen-year-old Quinn Perkins is introduced to us as she departs for a summer internship in Australia. There she’ll be reunited with her best friend Daniela and marine biologist father Charlie. The besties haven’t seen each other since Charlie … [Read more...] about The Curious Case of Dolphin Bay – Film review
The Conference – Film review
Only half suspecting which conference this film was about, I was still not prepared for the chilling and matter of fact way these players speak of what would become the most horrifying crime in human history. Arriving at a picturesque villa on the outskirts of Berlin, the opening scenes capture the arrival of top military and government echelon swapping anecdotes of their … [Read more...] about The Conference – Film review
Cinderella the Musical – Review
What a joy it was to be back at Southbank for the opening of Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella on Tuesday night. The traditional storyline holds true here with some embellishment: the addition of shadowy advisors to the Prince’s court, one played by legendary child star of Sound of Music film fame, Nicholas Hammond. And Cinderella’s step sister, Gabrielle’s love … [Read more...] about Cinderella the Musical – Review