Author: Glennys Marsdon
A movie about a woman who can’t forget and a man who can’t remember was intriguing enough to get me along to the theatre. The good acting kept me there.
The Russell Hobbs British Film Festival is one of my favourites and the line up for this year looks as good as ever. Here are ten tips for this year’s Festival.
If you love cats or need an hour of relief from life, this is the movie for you. No scrolling required, just sit back and enjoy. Cat Video Festival is on limited release, October 19 and 20 only.
As WWII looms the London Daily Chronicle is in trouble. Heads will roll, no one is safe. Not even long-term employees like high profile movie critic Jimmy Erskine (Sir Ian McKellen).
Another film festival, another smorgasbord of great stories, this time with an Italian flavour. With limited time available it’s always hard to decide what to see, so here are my top tips for this year.
Based in the bestselling story from much-loved WA author Craig Silvey and shot in WA, with a local cast, loyalty alone dictates you should see this movie Runt. But forget about all that, you should go see the movie because it’s a heartwarming, Australian family hoot, the movie we need right now.
Kid Snow the movie presents an intriguing look into the life of a boxing troupe family. Shot in WA and with strong performances from the leads, the movie is definitely worth a look.
Have you ever wondered what a Mission Impossible movie will look like when Tom Cruise reaches ninety-three? Wonder no more, the movie Thelma answers that very question albeit with a female lead actor.
Bookworm is a delightful family movie about what makes a family, with Elijah Wood oozing vulnerability and fun in a strong performance.
This generations Trainspotting, Kneecap is a movie that’s equal parts fun and a crucial eye-opening look into the loss of language.
Strange Darling is a confronting, unique, cleverly twisting movie that covers a day in the life of one of the worst serial killers. The question is how do you review such a clever movie without giving anything away? Let’s see how I go. The story involves two strangers hooking up, not an unusual premise for a movie. When the man (Kyle Gallner) and the woman (Willa Fitzgerald) adjourn to the Blue Angel hotel, the standard concerns arise, but this time the woman asks the usually unstated question. “You’re not a serial killer are you?” He assures her he isn’t. But life…
Russell Crowe does good ex-cop it cannot be deigned, and the Sleeping Dogs movie is another prime example.
Time to get ready for one of my favourite festivals, the Saxo Scandinavian Film Festival. Here are my tips for this year.
If you’re tired of all the negativity in the world at the moment, this movie is for you. Mr Blake At Your Service! is the gentle, heartwarming hug we all need fight now.
Okay so we have a movie based on a true story. We have Austin Butler, Jodie Comer, Tom Hardy, motorbikes, cool music and an interesting exploration of love. You had me at Tom Hardy. Do not miss The Bikeriders movie.
A Guy Pearce movie, shot deep in the New Zealand countryside … I’m in. The Convert is a stunning movie that provides a fascinating insight into Māori culture.
After seeing the movie IF I lamented never having an imaginary friend and I reckon you will too.
I love a comedy festival and the 2024 Perth Comedy Festival is going to be a pearler. Fresh from the Perth Comedy Festival Gala last night, here are my tips for this year.
If you ever wondered what goes on between classes at school, the movie The Teachers’ Lounge, takes you on a thrilling ride where good intentions backfire spectacularly.