Reviews

Whenever one thinks of cognitive decline in the elderly, it is usually the extreme changes that come to mind. The lack of lucidity, the bad temper, the slurred speeches. In fact, when I think of my grandfather’s regression, my first memory is him reprimanding us for “hiding” the ice cream from him. It would be…

As the credits rolled on Journey Home, David Gulpilil, I felt a deep sense of gratitude. I am grateful that even in death, David Gulpilil remains true to his lifelong dedication to Aboriginal culture. I am also grateful to his family and community, for allowing us to be a part of what would normally be…

A Big Bold Beautiful Journey is not a classic romcom nor is it an emotion fuelled drama. I’m not entirely sure how to classify this movie – which is something I feel audiences will struggle with. However, if you can suspend your preconceived notions of what it should be, it is a unique film that…

Kangaroo is the latest addition to Australia’s cinematic landscape. The plot is loosely inspired by the life of Chris “Brolga” Barns. Barns, also known as Kangaroo Dundee, works tirelessly to rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned joeys. Barns was a tour guide in Alice Springs when he realised that kangaroos were often collateral damage of highway…

Do you remember what it was like to idolise a musician when you were a teenager? The hours spent driving our parents nutty from listening to our favourite songs on loop. Tha random magazines and junk we’d purchase purely because our idol’s name was in it. The hours before a concert or autograph signing, waiting…

The Naked Gun is notorious for its brand of ridiculous slapstick and politically incorrect comedy. The late Leslie Nielsen starred as Detective Frank Drebin. Drebin is a  well-intentioned detective who is a magnet for mishaps. One cannot logically fathom how he makes it to work in the morning, never mind foil the villains’ nefarious plans….

Movies focused on the environment seem to be flooding our screens this year. We had David Attenborough’s Ocean, then Wilding… and now we have Future Council, the final piece in the holy trinity. Damon Gameau’s documentary is a rich explosion of colour, making it seem at odds with the gloom and doom of climate change. However, this…

Holy Cow follows the trials and tribulations of Totone, a carefree eighteen year old with a penchant for boozing, skirt-chasing and hijinks with his mates. That all comes to a screeching halt when his father passes away unexpectedly and he is left to fend for himself and his little sister Claire. With no one seemingly…

It’s truffle season here in Perth, so how timely that Espresso Cinema has included Trifole in its lineup this year. Truffle hunting season in Piedmont primarily runs in Autumn and Winter. So I was surprised when I was greeted with a montage of bright colours, reminiscent of sunny Spring day. As we watch our protagonist,…

The Smurfs were a regular part of my Saturday morning cartoon diet. I loved them so much that I wouldn’t be surprised if my dad switched over to BP so that he could get little bratty Nadia those promotional Smurfs figurines with every refuel. Despite this obsession with Smurfs, I have never seen a Smurf…