Toying with our emotions from the very beginning, as Susan Sarandon's Lily finds it an arduous chore to do something as simple as getting out of bed and preparing for the laziest of days, Blackbird is a film heavy on melodrama but slight in execution, essentially made watchable by the superb cast assembled by director Roger Michell (Notting Hill, Morning Glory). The reason … [Read more...] about Blackbird – Film Review
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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
Summerland – Film Review
Though there's a familiarity to the way Summerland looks and feels, Jessica Swale's simple yet effective drama proves subverted enough to unearth a substance that audiences may not be expecting. Reuniting with Gemma Arterton - Swale having worked with the actress on the viral "Leading Lady Parts" video - Summerland places its focus on Alice Lamb (Arterton), a self-proclaimed … [Read more...] about Summerland – Film Review
Pieces of a Woman – Film Review
It's been said that even the strongest marriages may not survive the death of a child, and Kornel Mundruczo's devastating drama Pieces of a Woman explores such a notion in the most visceral of manners. Following the briefest of introductions that easily explains the dynamic between Martha (Vanessa Kirby) and her partner (Shia LaBeouf's Sean) - as well as how her mother, … [Read more...] about Pieces of a Woman – Film Review
Human Capital – Brisbane International Film Festival Review
The non-linear approach to storytelling has long been one attempted throughout the annals of cinema. Sometimes it's executed with aplomb, others it's incredibly disjointed. Thankfully, Human Capital is an instance where the attempt at this story structure is mostly a successful venture, the story's intricacies and gripping central mystery elevated by the stellar ensemble who … [Read more...] about Human Capital – Brisbane International Film Festival Review