Certain Women is a beautiful film. Much like walking through a gallery of landscapes, from the get-go we’re treated to expansive, thunderous Montana vistas shot with evident care and appreciation. Opening with a long-hold on […]
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SWISS ARMY MAN
No man is an island. No film captures that sentiment better than this one. There isn’t any point explaining Swiss Army Man to the prospective viewer. Suffice to say, suicidal Hank (Paul Dano) spots a […]
CUCKOLD
Tense throughout, two shocking moments help elevate this introspective, surprisingly humourful drama screening as part of this year’s Sydney Film Festival. Continuing in the best tradition of the Festival’s showcase of tense South African dramas […]
GOLDSTONE
“This world wasn’t made for you – you were made for it.” This remarkably harsh platitude encapsulates Ivan Sen’s Goldstone, the Australian Director’s fourth feature and spiritual successor to 2013’s Mystery Road, too enveloping on the […]
THE ILLUSIONIST: THE BEST THAT MOVIE MAGIC HAS TO OFFER
As Now You See Me 2 tricks its way into cinemas this week, FilmInk pays tribute to 2006’s The Illusionist, an under-celebrated magic movie that plays out like a true cinematic sleight of hand. It […]
ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
A film all about time could have used it better. Canberra-native Mia Wasikowska reprises the title role that made her a star in this loose adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s sequel to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland […]
MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
Midnight Special deserved a bigger release than it got. Straddling the commercial/arthouse divide with a combination of thrills, finely-tuned CGI, big-name actors and marvellous sci-fi abstractions, director Jeff Nichols’ latest takes you on a ride where […]
CAPTAIN AMERICA, WE’VE BEEN WAITING FOR YOU
Civil War is the best film Marvel has made since The Avengers and the stand-out of now three Captain America blockbusters. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo quickly cottoned on to what made the first Marvel […]
THE JUNGLE BOOK AND GARRY SHANDLING’S LAST ROLE
After years of delighting children around the world, Hollywood has produced a live-action remake of The Jungle Book, a Disney classic and collection of stories by Rudyard Kipling. It’s a bittersweet affair given the sudden death of comedian Garry Shandling at […]
NETFLIX SERIES REVIEW: LOVE
The quintessential modern-age anti-rom-com, Love works because creator Judd Apatow didn’t rush in. Revolving around LA-based thirty-somethings Mickey (Gillian Jacobs) and Gus (Paul Rust), Love diligently explores their interactions from the time they meet until a […]
DAREDEVIL: SEASON 2
Daredevil season 2 – released in its entirety by Netflix on Friday – belongs there, and nowhere else. Following Daredevil’s highly acclaimed first season, Charlie Cox returns as Matthew Murdock, the blind, masked vigilante – […]
10 CLOVERFIELD LANE
The less said about 10 Cloverfield Lane, the better. While that might sound like a bad review, it’s not. Producer J.J Abrams made this film under wraps, with the added pressure of producing a winning […]
BATMAN V SUPERMAN: DAWN OF JUSTICE
I don’t know why Zack Snyder keeps getting second chances. Sucker Punch, Watchmen, Man of Steel – the choice Director for those who find Michael Bay too intellectual has again let us down. The […]
GRIMSBY
The kindest thing I can say about Grimsby is that it makes Bruno look good. Kicking off in the eponymously titled town, little-known outside of the UK, Borat’s Sacha Baron Cohen is Nobby: working class bloke, dad […]
HOLY SITH! FAN-MADE DARTH MAUL FILM GOES VIRAL
17 years after The Phantom Menace, Darth Maul has finally gotten the on-screen due he deserves. A fan-made short featuring Maul as we always imagined him (read: festering in a cave, only to be unleashed […]
ZOOLANDER 2
Yes, don’t kid yourself, you’ve seen this movie before. In the worst tradition of Hollywood sequels, really, really, really, ridiculously good-looking bros Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson re-did their cult favourite 15 years later, moved […]
HAIL, CAESAR!
The Coen brothers’ latest film is a celebration of cinema’s modern and golden ages alike, with enough visual gags and surprises to keep you hooked. Set on a fictional lot, Capitol Studios’ biggest star Baird […]
45 YEARS
As with so many tragedies, 45 Years is all about the ending, and it does not disappoint. On the week of his 45th wedding anniversary, Geoff (Tom Courtenay) is informed that the body of his former lover has […]
CONCUSSION
Will Smith is Bennet Omalu, a forensic pathologist credited with the discovery of football-related brain trauma following the mental deterioration and death of several NFL stars. The film depicts his discovery, his clashes with the NFL, and aspects of […]
DEADPOOL
Deadpool tries very hard to convince us that “this is a different kind of superhero story.” He’s only half right. Stuck in development hell for years, Deadpool got the go-ahead because footage from one action sequence […]
THE REVENANT: OSCAR BAIT CAUGHT IN THE WRONG TRAP
The Revenant is a visual, technical marvel which errs in only one major respect – the casting. Leo DiCaprio is everyone’s favourite to take home gold at this year’s Oscars. With five nominations to his […]
STAR WARS: REHASHING THE FORMULA
The greatest criticism levelled at ‘The Force Awakens’ is that it is entirely derivative. Glen Falkenstein explains why that isn’t a bad thing. Note: Contains major spoilers. J.J. Abrams has comfortably transitioned the Star […]
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