Diego Armando Maradona is oft considered one of the greatest football players in the history of the game. And like most notable figures of public interest, his career was tarnished due to a series of scandals that became synonymous with his name. Controversy makes for enticing viewing though, and Asif Kapadia's appropriately titled documentary Diego Maradona occasionally … [Read more...] about Diego Maradona – Film Review
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Scotch – A Golden Dream Film review
What is it about Scotland that conjures up such emotional and romantic notions? Of a land of ever-changing vistas and a people so genuine to call a ready friend? These are the thoughts after watching Andrew Peat’s film, Scotch – A Golden Dream. One reason is the film’s subject, the ‘nectar of the gods’, ‘the blood of Scotland’ – the sublime spirit of whiskey that was … [Read more...] about Scotch – A Golden Dream Film review
A Skin So Soft – Film Review
Though ultimately a hollow documentary, Denis Cote's A Skin So Soft is nonetheless hypnotising in its observation of six Canadian bodybuilders. Gradually introduced (though never to the point of familiaraity) over the course of its 90 minute running time, initially we are subjected to their daily routines, ranging from the mundane (eating, brushing their teeth, moisturising) … [Read more...] about A Skin So Soft – Film Review
Backtrack Boys – Film Review
Backtrack Boys is one of the most heartwarming documentaries I've watched. Bernie Shakeshaft is a jackaroo who leads a group of troubled teenage boys while encouraging them to train his legendary dog jumping team. The boys learn by training the dogs how to deal with their own emotions and actions. Bernie has just the right amount of empathy and encourages the kids to … [Read more...] about Backtrack Boys – Film Review
The Saltwater Story – Film Review
The Saltwater Story is the narrative of Benjamin Allmon, Bundjalung-Yugambeh canoe maker Kyle Slabb, and veteran paddler Mark Matthews. They embark on a 70 kilometre, three-day canoe journey from the Gold Coast to North Stradbroke Island to trace a traditional indigenous journey. This epic sea voyage has connected the Goories or Saltwater People across the water from the … [Read more...] about The Saltwater Story – Film Review