White Riot is a highly-acclaimed and 2019 BFI award winning film that charts the turbulent end of the 1970s when the National Front movement gripped the UK. Punk was exploding, and opinions were deeply divided over immigration. High-ranking politicians like Enoch Powell pushed a xenophobic agenda, and some of the biggest names in music at the time echoed these sentiments in the … [Read more...] about White Riot – Film review
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Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry – Film Review
The trajectory of Billie Eilish's ascension to superstardom is one that almost seems too easy in its process. At 13 she recorded a song called "Ocean Eyes", one that she uploaded to Soundcloud and amassed over 40 million plays in the process. Now, at 19, she's a 5-time Grammy Award winning musician who has seemingly tapped into the emotional psyche - some might even say … [Read more...] about Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry – Film Review
The Truffle Hunters – Film Review
Refreshingly void of the standard documentary ingredients we are so accustomed to regarding the genre - here there's no narration, no talking heads, and no recreations - The Truffle Hunters is a heartwarming, colourful, only momentarily tragic film that lets us in on a professional world that's at once incredibly routine and undeniably fascinating. The subjects of directors … [Read more...] about The Truffle Hunters – Film Review
What to watch at this year’s Jewish International Film Festival
Returning to the big screen, the Jewish International Film Festival celebrates extraordinary Jewish-themed film from Israel and the Jewish diaspora. Running in Brisbane from February 17th - March 24th, this year promises a diverse program of film from around the globe including Opening Night feature film Incitement, an exhilarating and award-winning drama about the … [Read more...] about What to watch at this year’s Jewish International Film Festival
Brazen Hussies – Film review
Hearing the attitudes aired by Australian men in the 60s and 70s about women in new documentary Brazen Hussies leaves you reeling. As someone born after this period, it's impossible to imagine what life was truly like. For a woman, entering the workforce was frowned upon, and simply going to the pub for a drink was not allowed. Across the world, increasing numbers of women … [Read more...] about Brazen Hussies – Film review