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FILM REVIEW: “John Wick: Chapter 2” doubles down on gorgeous action, grotesque violence, glorious thrills
While Chapter 1 was preoccupied with building its world by inundating us with specific rules that its characters have to abide by, "John Wick: Chapter 2" threatens to blow it all up by showing us what happens when those rules get broken.
Film Review: The thrilling "Alien: Covenant" loves its monsters more than its humans
When the pretentiousness and lowbrow gruesomeness intersect, Alien: Covenant proves to be a singularly haunting experience.
Film Review: “Arrival” delivers a familiar sci-fi narrative in enlivening fashion
Gifting its audience with a nuanced portrayal of a hypothetical ‘first contact’, Denis Villeneuve’s Arrival breathes life into a seemingly familiar tale.
Requiem For A Film: The case for "Kill Bill", a true guilty pleasure
Hidden deep underneath the bravado and exaggeration of it all, Kill Bill is simply a heartbroken woman looking for both revenge and answers.
Expansive and Ambitious "Embrace of the Serpent" elicits Hug of the Critic
Ciro Guerra’s Embrace of the Serpent is a masterful and genuine ethnographic exploration of the cultural exchange between white scientists/colonialists and the Indigenous Amazonian peoples.
A tale of two brothers butting heads; "Rams" is a film about more than just sheep
I went into the film expecting a stoic, Icelandic comedy thanks to the theatrical trailer, but Rams proved to be a dry, glacial slog filled with pockets of surprisingly heartfelt and human warmth.
Miles Ahead: A trumpet worth tooting
As a biographical drama, the Miles Ahead does seem to have a rough basis in reality, following Miles Davis’ coke-fuelled hiatus from music throughout the mid to late-seventies.
Exceptionally-crafted "The End of The Tour" is not your ordinary biopic
The film is not biographical in the capacity of ‘the life and times of’ either Lipsky or Wallace, rather it is a biographical examination of two 30-something-year-old men, their unconventional relationship built over the 5 days, and their individual dealings with an existential crisis’.
Indonesian street buskers documentary is coming to Perth for a one-time-only screening event
A special one-time-only screening event will be held at the HOYTS Millenium (Fremantle), on Saturday 6 February, immediately followed by a live Q&A with not only the director, but the three musicians featured in the documentary as well.
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[VIDEO] Best Films of 2015 (that is not Star Wars) - A Supercut
Here is a list of our favourite movies that were released in on our shores this year (that is not Star Wars: The Force Awakens, because come on, that's basically a given at this point), in the form of a neat little supercut.
Painfully mediocre “A Perfect Day” squanders its all-star cast with an uneven screenplay
Over the course of the film, it becomes clear that A Perfect Day really, really wants to be both a comedy and a drama, but struggles to find the right balance between the two.
Unapologetically confronting "99 Homes" puts a human face to the Global Financial Crisis
It’s clear that director Ramin Bahrani is not afraid of making us feel uncomfortable. In 99 Homes, we are affronted by the harsh reality of unaffordable housing as the film places the systematic disadvantage of our economic model under the microscope.
"Mistress America" is sharp social commentary disguised as a fun indie screwball
Jam-packed with rapid-fire zingers and cleverly constructed comedic situations, Mistress America is Noah Baumbach’s most deliberately funny screenplay to date, quite possibly due to the involvement of co-writer and star Greta Gerwig.
Soairse Ronan shines in period drama "Brooklyn"
I generally balk at the love dichotomy so often presented in movies – I’m certainly not one to gasp “Oh my stars I wonder who the young lass will choose?! How absolutely DELIGHTFUL to be young!” – but I feel that Brooklyn hits a deeper note than the surface may initially suggest.
"Legend" doubles down on Tom Hardy; skimps on everything else
Movies these days try too hard to please all audiences. I say just pick an approach and stick with it, who cares about people on dates. As the great Ron Swanson once said, “Never half ass two things, whole ass one thing”.
"Learning to Drive" plays it safe; keeps us firmly belted to our seats
Learning to Drive follows Wendy (Patricia Clarkson), a book-reviewer who has been recently dumped up with by her cheating husband of 21 years. And quite predictably, thanks to the on-the-nose title, she decides to learn how to drive (shock, horror, gasp!)
Film Review: "People, Places, Things"
Being a fan of Flight of the Conchords, the prospect of seeing Jemaine Clement back in his natural habitat (New York, obviously) was an exciting one. I walked into the film feeling quite confident that I’d be getting a few laughs in, apparently so was the lady who sat next to me. Her cackle was often so loud and piercing, I’d miss the punchline completely.
Revelation Film Festival 2015 final preview: Our top picks
We've combed through the remaining films of this season's Rev Film Fest program (curated by program director Jack Sargeant), and picked out the films that piqued our interests the most to help you with your movie marathon.
"X + Y" is a charming British drama that sensitively explores the concepts of grief and tragedy
Based on a true story, X + Y is a touching, beautiful and absolutely endearing experience. The acting is impeccable, bringing the character’s to life and allowing the audience to really relate to their hardships.