Measure for Measure – Review [BIFF]
Next off the ranks at BIFF, Paul Ireland’s ‘Measure for Measure’ sees Shakespeare projected onto Australian city streets with largely successful results.
Film Review
Voicemails from Strangers – Review
Austin McConnell’s ‘Voicemails from Strangers’ is a sleek, barebones documentary that may just restore your faith in humanity. Ciaran reviews.
The Goldfinch – Review
Ben went to see ‘The Goldfinch’ which, if you have seen the box office numbers, seems to have been a very rare outing. Should he have listened to the masses, or is he singing its praises? Read more here.
Hustlers – Review
Lorene Scafaria’s ‘Hustlers’ is a surprising success—Jennifer Lopez and Constance Wu star in a thrilling and empowering crime film. Ciaran reviews.
Judy and Punch – Review [BIFF]
Mirrah Foulkes’ debut feature ‘Judy and Punch’ kicks off this year’s BIFF not with a heavy hand but with a flourish. Ciaran reviews.
Joker – Review
In an age where heroes are lighting up or screens in dazzling blockbusters, we have been given a dark, desolate look into the mind of one of the world’s most iconic villains. Is ‘Joker’ a new form of comic book storytelling, or is it a laughing stock? Ciaran reviews.
It Chapter Two – Review
27 years have passed, and it’s happening again: the Losers Club are back in ‘IT Chapter Two’. Does the two-part adaptation end with a bang, or is it destined to drift off into obscurity?
Dora and the Lost City of Gold – Review
¿Alguien realmente aprendió español de la exitosa serie infantil Dora la exploradora? Kelsey reviews the newest nostalgia-ridden adaptation, ‘Dora and the Lost City of Gold’.
Ad Astra – Review
As the masses ‘Naruto run’ around Area 51, Brad Pitt dons his spacesuit and ventures into the darkness of space. Is ‘Ad Astra’ a step forward for modern science fiction, or is it struggling to explore new territory? Owen reviews.
Ride Like a Girl – Review
Michelle Payne made Australian sporting history as the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. But does her biopic cross the line as a leader of the pack? Find out here.