Ennio – The Maestro – showcases the life and career of legendary Italian composer Ennio Morricone. You’ll hear from Ennio aged 91 in an interview with Oscar-winning director Giuseppe Tornatore (recorded just before his death in 2020). The documentary traces his influences from his father who played the trumpet to his days at school learning his art. His career started … [Read more...] about Ennio – The Maestro – Film Review
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Quant – Film review
“The sixties mini was the most self-indulgent, optimistic “look at me, isn’t life wonderful” fashion, ever devised. It expressed the sixties, the emancipation of women, the Pill and rock and roll… It was the beginning of women’s lib.” Mary Quant Watching this self-classified official biography of Mary Quant, Britain’s original influencer, makes one ask, why has it taken this … [Read more...] about Quant – Film review
Anonymous Club – Film review
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
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