Millions know the iconic logo and ubiquitous signature, but few know the designer behind the larger than life brand. The first surprise being that he is not French by birth, but Italian. House of Cardin offers up an exceptional documentary on the designer’s work - not his private life - focusing on Cardin’s entrepreneurial spirit and the immense impact he had on the wider … [Read more...] about House of Cardin – Film review
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Honeyland – Film review
Nestled in an isolated mountain region deep within the Balkans, we are introduced to Hatidze Muratova, the last in a long line of Macedonian wild beekeepers, eking out a living farming honey in small batches to be sold in the closest city – a mere four hours' walk away. The hives thrive in unexpected locations - high in the mountains regions that necessitate Hatidze to teeter … [Read more...] about Honeyland – Film review
Use me – Film Review
Use Me is an intriguing style documentary meets thriller. Julian Shaw (plays himself) travels to America to film a documentary based on Ceara Lynch (plays herself). She is called a ‘mental humiliatrix’ – a sort of online adult entertainment worker who humiliates and dominates men online Julian becomes seduced into this world of easy money, even to the point of raising cash … [Read more...] about Use me – Film Review
Romantic Road – MINI British Film Festival Review
In the opening seconds of Romantic Road, Rupert Grey - one of the film's subjects - is asked "What makes for a great story?". "Truth" is his answer. And indeed the story we bare witness to over the course of the documentary's 80 minute running time is entirely factual, which is probably what makes it so grand. In their mid-60's and blissfully retired, Rupert, a once-high … [Read more...] about Romantic Road – MINI British Film Festival Review
What to watch: National Geographic presents an unprecedented look into the Thai Cave rescue
Premiering Tuesday, September 24th at 7:30pm AEST, Season 2 of National Geographic's worldwide hit series Drain the Oceans will feature the most accurate representation yet of the Tham Luang cave system in Thailand, the infamous location of where 12 boys and their soccer coach were trapped underground for 3 weeks before being rescued. By digitally draining the water from the … [Read more...] about What to watch: National Geographic presents an unprecedented look into the Thai Cave rescue