Following Australian musician Courtney Barnett as she traverses the US and Europe, Anonymous Club documents an introverted performer who regularly toys with the idea of giving it all up. If you’ve not heard of Barnett before – and full disclosure, I hadn’t – you’ll find this a rare gem of filmmaking. Revealing her innermost private thoughts into a dictaphone over a period … [Read more...] about Anonymous Club – Film review
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Lion Spy – Film review
Lion Spy is a challenging film to say the least. Journalist and filmmaker Rogue Robin deserves an award for conceiving and carrying out a most dangerous undercover mission - to expose the practice and faces behind the heinous act of animal trophy hunting in Africa. The footage is extremely graphic - could be argued, needlessly so - for any animal lovers contemplating seeing … [Read more...] about Lion Spy – Film review
Julia – Film Review
The new documentary about Julia Child, simply called Julia is just wonderful. There are present-day interviews with people who knew Julia well. Some of the footage is archival (some is poor quality which is the biggest weaknesses of the film). But put together there’s a feeling of candidness resulting in an honest portrayal of Julia. The film recounts Julia’s life from … [Read more...] about Julia – Film Review
Unheard – Series review
This kind of conduct happens around Australia every day… of every week … of every year, it’s just that you don’t see it.George Newhouse, Director of National Justice Project, Australia Unheard give viewers a raw insight into critical issues of racial discrimination in Australia, including Indigenous deaths in custody, the targeting of Indigenous youth, attacks towards Asians … [Read more...] about Unheard – Series review
Sparkling: The Story of Champagne – Film Review
Sparkling: The Story of Champagne is a documentary behind the scenes of sparkling wine. I had a friend who only drank Champagne. I’ve never appreciated it as she did, so I was keen to find out more. If you need a crash course in the history of champagne, then this documentary is perfect. We are introduced to many of the key players and brands in the industry. Of course, … [Read more...] about Sparkling: The Story of Champagne – Film Review