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
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House of Cardin – Film review
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
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