It’s a bit more difficult to see and review movies these days. Here’s a good one though. -◊-◊-◊-◊- Starring: Amy Poehler, Bill Hader, Mindy Kaling Directors: Pete Docter, Ronaldo Del Carmen (Monsters Inc, Up) Rating: PG -◊-◊-◊-◊- It’s probably safe to say that the dwindling reputation of Pixar has been one of the most widely discussed trends, in […]
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6 Jun
Movie Review: Mad Max – Fury Road
Yes, this one’s kinda late, and kinda short. Also, a bit of background: I have not seen the first three Mad Max movies, but you really don’t need to if you’re interested in this new one. -◊-◊-◊-◊- Starring: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult Director: George Miller (Mad Max, Happy Feet) Rating: MA15+ -◊-◊-◊-◊- OK, wow. If […]
2 May
Movie Review: Avengers – Age of Ultron
Yes, we have already reached another summer blockbuster movie season. I’ve already seen this sucker twice and have let it settle for a bit before writing this. -◊-◊-◊-◊- Starring: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner Director: Joss Whedon (Serenity, The Avengers) Rating: M -◊-◊-◊-◊- . And so it is that Marvel’s all-conquering cinematic universe has […]
13 Feb
Movie Review: Kingsman – The Secret Service
Back into the swing of things with a nice tame film review! JK Matthew Vaughn. -◊-◊-◊-◊- Starring: Colin Firth, Samuel L Jackson, Michael Caine Director: Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class) Rating: MA15+ -◊-◊-◊-◊- As far as spy movie send-ups go (and there are many), Kingsman: The Secret Service is not the kind of straightforward spoof you […]
24 Nov
Movie Review: The Hunger Games Mockingjay Part 1
Have I missed my window to see Interstellar? No, surely not. I will make time. Meanwhile, check out yet another 2014 blockbuster in pretty damn good form: -◊-◊-◊-◊- Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Woody Harrelson, Julianne Moore Director: Francis Lawrence (Constantine, I am Legend) Rating: M -◊-◊-◊-◊- So here we are, dear friends, embroiled in the hype of yet […]
14 Nov
Movie Review: John Wick
Any Keanu fans in the house? -◊-◊-◊-◊- Starring: Keanu Reeves, Ian McShane, Willem Defoe Director: Chad Stahelski (New) Rating: MA15+ -◊-◊-◊-◊- . Say what you will about Keanu Reeves, but there is one kind of role he does really, even spectacularly, well. When he’s on a screen, not saying anything, dropping villains and acting like […]
26 Oct
Movie Review: Gone Girl
The marathon action blockbuster season may have taken a lengthy break (for now) but my goodness, the incredible movies just keep coming in 2014. -◊-◊-◊-◊- Starring: Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris Director: David Fincher (Fight Club, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo) Rating: MA15+ -◊-◊-◊-◊- When you go to a David Fincher movie, […]
6 Sep
Movie Review: What We Do in the Shadows
Well this one snuck up on me. -◊-◊-◊-◊- Starring: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi, Jonathan Brugh Director: Jemaine Clement, Taika Waititi (Boy, Eagle vs Shark) Rating: M -◊-◊-◊-◊- If you enjoyed the two seasons of TV show Flight of the Conchords for more than just its songs, then you’re well on your way to enjoying new vampire mockumentary comedy What […]
19 Aug
Movie Review: Cold Eyes
Some friends and I checked out the Korean Film Festival in Sydney on the weekend and saw this. I have no idea how or when it will resurface for viewing here, but keep an eye out for it. -◊-◊-◊-◊- Starring: Han Hyo-Ju, Jung Woo-San, Seol Kyung-Gu Directors: Kim Byung-Seo, Jo Ui-Seok (The World of Silence, […]
11 Aug
Movie Review: Guardians of the Galaxy
Even though this movie just came out in Australian cinemas officially, I feel so behind the times right now. So many of my friends got advanced screening tickets… -◊-◊-◊-◊- Starring: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista Director: James Gunn (Slither, Super) Rating: M -◊-◊-◊-◊- I often talk about how important expectation is to how you […]
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