Occupation: Rainfall – Review
Australian alien-invasion sequel “Occupation: Rainfall” overflows with spectacular big-budget action, but struggles to consolidate its elements into the groundwork for a great Australian franchise.
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Slim and I – Review
New documentary Slim and I attempts to tell the story of Joy McKean, Slim Dusty’s wife. But does it deliver the goods? Read our review.
Babyteeth – Review
Babyteeth is a heart-warming and emotionally affecting drama with a resonant ending that will stick with you long after the final credits wash ashore.
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.
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.
The Australian Dream – Review
As someone who’s probably won about 6 Brownlow Medals and 3 Grand Slams, Matthew Lind is an obvious choice to review “The Australian Dream”, one of two new documentaries chronicling the ordeals faced by Adam Goodes towards the end of his legendary AFL (I think that’s football?) career. Come on in to see what he thought. Touchdown!
Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan – Review
‘Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan’ opts for a personal—rather than political—take on a battle in the Vietnam War. But does the telling benefit from a limited scope? Ciaran reviews.
Locusts – Review
Aussie flick ‘Locusts’ aims to pick up where Aussie classics such as ‘Wake in Fright’ have left off. A national treasure or embarrassment? Izzy reviews.
Pimped – Review
A challenging and intense thriller, David Barker’s feature film debut ‘Pimped’ tackles rich issues surrounding identity and masculinity without pulling its punches.
Storm Boy – Review
A vivid tale of nature, love and memory, Storm Boy does its source material justice without treading on the toes of the 1976 adaptation.