Ryuichi Sakamoto: Coda is an excellent documentary following my favourite composer, Ryuichi Sakamoto. The film is a meditation on Sakamoto’s cancer diagnosis, recent career hiatus and production techniques. He discusses… Read More
As technological advancements creep closer to an autonomous society, Leigh Whannell’s Upgrade serves as a sobering reminder of the potential disconnectivity of individuals in a tech run world and also… Read More
Many of Stanley Kubrick’s films are regarded as masterpieces of directing, but much of what he did wouldn’t have been possible without the help of his right-hand man, Leon Vitali.… Read More
Half the Picture features interviews with a powerhouse ensemble of female directors, including Ava DuVernay (Selma, A Wrinkle In Time), Brenda Chapman (Brave, The Prince of Egypt), Penelope Spheeris (Wayne’s… Read More
Over The Limit is a phenomenal documentary directed by Marta Prus, that takes the audience behind the dazzling costumes and beautiful routines of rhythmic gymnasts, and into the world of… Read More
When it comes to film, the stronger the story, the stronger the film. In Bruges nails this to an extent that is rarely encountered in film as writer and director;… Read More
I’m canine crazy, so I was looking forward to watching Pick of the Litter as a part of the Sydney Film Festival family films. Pick of the Litter is a documentary that follows… Read More
The 21st century has been largely defined by the digital image. Analogue photography has retreated from the mainstream and has found its following among the world’s film enthusiasts. Kodachrome is… Read More
This year, the American Essentials Film Festival has screened a fascinating double feature of two landmark films in African-American cinema; the “Black Woodstock” documentary Wattstax, and Charles Burnett’s independent, neorealist… Read More
David (18) from Film in Revolt went along to the opening night of the St Kilda Film Festival. — When it comes to short film festivals, there’s none quite like the… Read More
