There’s something really important (mostly) missing from A Hidden Life; peculiar for a film with so much
Author: Glen Falkenstein
Glen produces film, theatre and television news, reviews and commentary for a number of outlets, covering Festivals, interviews and events.
Glen lives in Sydney where he enjoys making short films.
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1917
The novelty and talking point of the Oscar front-runner being cinematographer Roger Deakins’ powerful gauntlet throw…
The Report
You probably know the story, and if you don’t The Report really, really thinks you should
Bad Boys for Life
I’m supposed to talk about Bad Boys for Life, and we’ll get there
Flickerfest Lands in Sydney and Set to Tour Nationally
Now entering year 29, Flickerfest has launched into action at its local home and mainstay the Bondi Pavilion
Jojo Rabbit
The problem with ‘Jojo Rabbit’ isn’t that it’s offensive. It isn’t offensive, it’s just that it’s not especially good
Jumanji: The Next Level
It’s good – don’t be too surprised
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Fans will be pleased, they said, it’s for the fans, they said
Ford v Ferrari
Imagine if ‘Invictus’ was about a bunch of already very wealthy capitalists who instead of promoting national harmony set out to trump some Italians
8th Persian Film Fest Launches Into Action
“We are proud that the 8th Persian Film Festival is paying a tribute to the strength and resilience of women from Iran and Afghanistan all around the world”
The Public Utilities Comeback Special and Light Rail Song and Holiday Special
We didn’t get the public utilities we needed, and we didn’t get the public utilities we deserved
Knives Out
Mystery-comedies don’t get made very much, nor do flicks that would have Agatha Christie queuing up
Color Out of Space
First of all; it’s stunning
The Irishman
A lot of cinema’s most ardent and casual fans have been waiting a long time for a movie like this one
Winda 2019 & Sourcing Indigenous Cinema From Across the Globe
“We have seen a strengthening of stories from around the world playing into genres like horror and really powerful documentaries that hold no punches”
Jojo Rabbit to Close a Packed #JIFF2019
You may as well go out with a bang
#JFF2019 and What’s In Store
“We can’t wait to see what next year has in store for Japanese cinema!”
Zombieland: Double Tap
It’s sequel time – your October surprise; Zombieland 2
Iranian Film Festival Australia Set to Tour 6 Capitals
“We have a spotlight on first-time Iranian filmmakers as we wanted to bring their exciting new works to the centre of attention”
Megan Riakos talks Aus Horror Anthology ‘Dark Whispers’
“Hopefully this project will provide opportunities for our directors and to dispel the myth that women only make one kind of horror or that they aren’t interested in the genre”
