Guillermo del Toro has an affinity for monsters. This affinity has manifested as honest-to-goodness love in his latest film, The Shape of Water.
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2017 was a great year for Horror - a retrospective
2017 was an incredible year for horror.
FILM REVIEW: "The Post" is some chopped and seasoned Oscar Bait - but I'll bite
The Post is a brisk, empathetic tour of old-school, "get your hands dirty" journalism.
FILM REVIEW: "The Party" is a stagey but darkly funny chamber piece
The film's cast and screenplay are strong enough to hold the audience’s attention and focus on what is essentially a shaggy dog story, without the need for added fuss or glamour.
Film Review: "Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri" is both searing and soulful
Rage is the engine which drives Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri's narrative
Spoiler Nation: What We Talk About When We Talk About Star Wars & Dissecting "The Last Jedi"
In this episode of the Spoiler Nation podcast, we attempt to make sense of the divisive reaction to Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Film Review: "Borg McEnroe" - To Live & Die On The Tennis Court
Unlike many sports dramas movies, Borg McEnroe doesn't manoeuvre world-class tennis pros Bjorn (Sverrir Gudnason) and John (Shia LeBeouf) into a conflict in which something more than a Wimbledon victory - love, honour, some other cliched thing – is on the line.
Film Review: Pixar's "Coco" is a thoughtful, poignant, and entertaining adventure for all ages
Some of the themes in Coco were surprisingly adult: death, betrayal, and abandonment. This resulted in the audience’s investment in the characters, creating an enjoyable film for all ages.
In "Pitch Perfect 3", The Barden Bellas are aca-out with an awesome send-off for fans
We sent a Pitch Perfect superfan to cover the final chapter of the hit musical-comedy franchise.
Film Review: "The Last Jedi" Is 12 Parsecs forward for the Star Wars franchise
Star Wars: The Last Jedi picks up immediately from where its predecessor The Force Awakens left off, but its attitude and intent could hardly be more different.
FILM REVIEW: How "Paddington 2" melted my cold, popsicle heart
The earnestness of Paddington 2 matches its inventiveness too: there's never, ever the cynical, lazy vibe of “Whatever, this is good enough for kids”. If you picture a Wes Anderson film with the deliberate, hilarious cruelty scrubbed away until it's a wholesome sheen, you're nearly there.
FILM REVIEW: "The Disaster Artist" is a charming ode to The Outsiders
The Disaster Artist, based off the book of the same name, actually succeeds as a straightforward tribute to the imperfect, messy process of creativity and the imperfect, messy process of fraternal love.
UWA Somerville launches Perth Film Festival with Cannes winner Faces Places
Film lovers rejoice! Perth Festival’s season of international movies under the stars gets is now underway at UWA Somerville. This weekend French doco Faces Places will please crowds, followed by a plethora of indie, international and feel-good films. Tickets are on the door nightly.
FILM REVIEW: "Good Time" is Robert Pattinson at his sleaziest (and finest)
Good Time, written and directed by multi-talented indie dynamic duo Benny and Josh Safdie, ensnares you in a funhouse of bad decisions that coalesce into worse decisions.
FILM REVIEW: "Only The Brave" is an emotionally gripping tribute to real-life heroes
With "Only The Brave", director Joseph Kosinski shows an ability to transition from a hyper-masculine environment to the gentler one of family and brotherhood.
Super Friends Unite in "Justice League". But Can They Save The DC Universe From Itself?
Justice League is more exciting for its potential than for what actually plays out in it.
Cunard British Film Festival 2017 REVIEW: Swallows and Amazons
Amongst the Cunard British Film Festival 2017 programme comes an age-old tale of childhood vigour.
Film Review: "Ingrid Goes West" takes instagram-stalking to a whole new level
Described as Single White Female for the Instagram generation, Ingrid Goes West is a solid attempt at social media commentary.
Film Review: The jig is finally up on the eighth "Saw" instalment, "Jigsaw"
Put simply, this Jigsaw can't be put back together.
Double Feature: In "Thor: Ragnarok" & "Happy Death Day", What's Faded Is Shiny Again
Thor: Ragnarok and Happy Death Day are larks that are unafraid to celebrate the more absurd aspects of their genres.