Based on Michael Morpurgo’s book released last year, Waiting for Anya is a beautifully photographed homage to the rescuers of stranded children during World War II. Stranger Things’ Noah Schnapp holds his own in the lead role of Jo, a young villager in the south of France whose peaceful idyll is about to be shattered. The story brings back reminders of last year’s Resistance … [Read more...] about Waiting for Anya – Film review
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The Space Between the Lines – Film review
What starts as an accidental slip of the keyboard, will turn the lives of the lead protagonists in The Space Between the Lines. Emmi (played by Nora Tschirner) believes she is cancelling her online dating site subscription when her email mistakenly arrives in the inbox of Leo (played by Alexander Fehling). Leo, while slightly amused, ignores it as his attention is elsewhere … [Read more...] about The Space Between the Lines – Film review
Minamata – Film review
A riveting testament to those who campaign for environmental protection and victims of industrial and corporate negligence, Minamata tells the story of W Eugene Smith who is considered responsible for bringing the true-life plight of the titular Japanese village to world attention. Smith (Johnny Depp) plays the celebrated photojournalist, a style for which his employer Life … [Read more...] about Minamata – Film review
June Again – Film Review
June (Noni Hazlehurst) experiences some temporary lucidity; despite the fact she’s been living with Dementia for several years. After bolting from the aged care home, she visits her last residence and is shocked to find some new tenants living in her home! Her family are pleased she’s herself again but she’s missed out on some major life news and milestones. She attempts to … [Read more...] about June Again – Film Review
Final Set – Film review
You won’t need to be a tennis fan to experience the challenge of the professional game, of the players who slip into anonymity, or are forced out due to injury. It's an unglamorous and emotional rollercoaster side of the sport rarely seen on screen, and it comes alive in Final Set. Alex Lutz imbues the trials of aged tennis player Thomas Edison, who at 37 is trying out for … [Read more...] about Final Set – Film review