Author: Glennys Marsdon
The only thing to say after seeing the Fackam Hall spoof movie is Bravo! Exactly what we need now.
Pillion is a hard movie to categorize, a unique romantic comedy that’s brutally tender.
Second week into the Fringe World Festival and it’s just as good as the first. Here are a couple of shows I saw.
Week one of Fringe World Festival Perth is done and I’m overwhelmed. Here’s a quick review of what I saw.
Armed with only a plastic chair and an English Literature degree, Rob Carlton gives a highly entertaining masterclass in storytelling in Virgin In A Knife Fight.
The movie Blue Moon is a fascinating insight into highly acclaimed lyricist Lorenz Hart, the man behind the famous song and many more.
The movie Sirat starts with a simple premise, but the execution packs several heart-thumping unexpected punches.
The movie No Other Choice is a unique, funny look at how far you’d go to get a job.
The 2025 Perth Festival film season has kicked off here are my tips for this year.
The movie Christmas Karma takes the classic tale of A Christmas Carol and dips it in Bollywood musical magic.
My Brother’s Band movie starts and ends with music. In between is a tender and funny story about separated brothers.
Nuremberg is a sobering, timely movie, that explores how far men will go for power and casts a dark shadow over present day politics.
The movie Lurker will have you pondering about what celebrities do to get there, while testing your own morals.
Now You See Me Now You Don’t is a very worthy addition to the series of magical heist movies. If you’ve seen the first two movies, you’ll know all about the Four Horsemen; if not, where have you been? The Four Horsemen are a group of illusionists made up of J. Daniel Atlas (Jesse Eisenberg), Henley Reeves (Isla Fisher), Jack Wilder (Dave Franco) and Merritt McKinney (Woody Harrelson). In true Pied Pier form, they rob from the rich and give to the poor. Behind the scenes, they’re aided by Thaddeus Bradley (Morgan Freeman). But this time there’s been a change. Three…
The Running Man movie provides an interesting and timely message presented in a mixed bag of action and a high body count.
Prime Minister is a fascinating and entertaining behind the scenes look at the human being behind the politics. In 2017, the leader of the New Zealand opposition party resigned on the eve of the elections. That one decision would change the life of the Rt Hon Dame Jacinda Ardern forever. Deciding to take up the challenge, Ardern was immediately challenged about her age, she was 37, and gender. When asked whether she thought she could do the job, her reply was an early indication of what was to come. “Would you like to tell me why you think I can’t?” With…
Twinless is one of those rare totally unique movies. Add in exceptional acting and it’s a definite watch.
Roofman is a fun and poignant movie that proves life can indeed be stranger than fiction. Add it to your list. Former Army Ranger Jeffrey Manchester (Channing Tatum) is having trouble adjusting to life as a civilian. With a wife and three children to look after, he needs money, but that’s easier said than done. In the arm,y he was known for his observational skills, and one day while eating at a McDonald’s restaurant he noticed a pattern, the takings get collected at the same time. We’re talking hundreds of dollars, and the routine was repeated across the whole store network.…
Kangaroo is a heartwarming family movie based on a true story and set on a stunning background worthy of an Australian tourism Ad.