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
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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
Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry – Film Review
The trajectory of Billie Eilish's ascension to superstardom is one that almost seems too easy in its process. At 13 she recorded a song called "Ocean Eyes", one that she uploaded to Soundcloud and amassed over 40 million plays in the process. Now, at 19, she's a 5-time Grammy Award winning musician who has seemingly tapped into the emotional psyche - some might even say … [Read more...] about Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry – Film Review
Blackbird – Film Review
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 for … [Read more...] about Blackbird – Film Review
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