Comfort Watching ‘The Castle’ – Editorial
With 2021 now underway, Olivia discusses the role of comfort cinema, and how an Australian classic has helped her get through a terrible year.
Articles by Olivia Ustariz
Two Is a Family – Review
Suffering from University blues, Olivia has had to take an extended absence from anything that resembles a word document. Ready to return after an absence from FilmBunker, Olivia reviews ‘Two is a Family’.
Winchester (The House that Ghosts Built) – Review
The Spierig Brothers’ latest venture into heavily-traveled genre territory – this time, supernatural horror – yields a watchable film that gets lost in the formula.
Phantom Thread – Review
We are all upset that Daniel Day Lewis is retiring. However, Olivia was able to hold back the tears long enough to review his final film, Phantom Thread.
The Shape of Water – Review
Guillermo del Toro delivers a fantasy romance that expresses the beauty and struggles of love in all its forms.
The Greatest Showman – Review
The Greatest Showman is dominated by sweeping musical numbers and Hugh Jackman’s immense talent, though the story and characters beyond this are somewhat swept to side.
Downsizing – Review
Downsizing injects genuine comedy storytelling into a wacky premise, resulting in a meaningful if imperfect romp into an absurd world.
The Disaster Artist – Review
James Franco’s retelling of Tommy Wiseau’s fateful filmmaking venture The Room is mercifully empathetic in its characterisation of the man and his creation.
Call Me by Your Name – Review
Luca Guadagnino’s Call Me by My Name paints a memorable, vivid romance through undeniable chemistry and evocative filmmaking.
Call Me by Your Name – Upcoming Film
While we usually review films AFTER they come out, Olivia was too excited to wait. Olivia discusses her hype for upcoming film Call Me by Your Name.