There will be no arguing that David Stratton has probably seen more films and knows more about the film industry in Australia than you do. His book “101 Marvellous Movies You May Have Missed” might be the perfect gift for your film loving friend or yourself. The book is packed with lots of under-rated and sometimes obscure films. His reviews are guaranteedto open a door to … [Read more...] about 101 Marvellous Movies You May Have Missed by David Stratton – Book Review
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Backtrack Boys – Film Review
Backtrack Boys is one of the most heartwarming documentaries I've watched. Bernie Shakeshaft is a jackaroo who leads a group of troubled teenage boys while encouraging them to train his legendary dog jumping team. The boys learn by training the dogs how to deal with their own emotions and actions. Bernie has just the right amount of empathy and encourages the kids to … [Read more...] about Backtrack Boys – Film Review
Boy Erased – Film Review
Based on the memoir of Garrard Conley, Boy Erased tackles conversion therapy and what it inflicts upon its victims. It takes place in Arkansas, one of 36 states in America and one of many countries around the world where it is still practised today. As young Jared Eamons (Lucas Hedges), son to Baptist preacher Marshall (Russell Crowe) and devoted mother Nancy (Nicole Kidman) … [Read more...] about Boy Erased – Film Review
Bad Times at the El Royale – Film Review
"Quentin Tarantino would be proud". That was the immediate mindset I had whilst watching Bad Times at the El Royale, a stylish noir-like mystery that flirts with multiple genres and, like its plethora of characters, shouldn't be taken at face value. Set in 1969 at the El Royale, a run-down hotel that straddles the state lines of both California and Nevada, the film … [Read more...] about Bad Times at the El Royale – Film Review
Harmony – Film Review
Harmony is a supernatural film about Harmony (Falkholt) an empath and orphan with the power to absorb the fear of others. Harmony is able to touch someone and their personal suffering is transferred to her, which she then dissipates by bathing in water. However, she is traumatized by what she has seen and withdraws to the shadows. She lives in a shambled down-trodden room … [Read more...] about Harmony – Film Review