
Tag: film
Tron – Film Review

I watched the 1982 sci-fi cult classic for the first time, and discovered that, despite not growing up with Tron, I’m just the right audience for it to hit right in the nostalgic feels.
Italian Film Festival – Naples to New York, The Mountain Bride

Film festivals can be hit and miss, but I enjoyed the picks for this year’s Italian Film Festival, two period dramas that couldn’t be more different in style and mood.
Donnie Brasco – Film Review

After re-watching the first three seasons of Fargo, I still had a craving for some crime drama. This 1997 movie, based on a true story of an FBI agent who infiltrated a New York City Mafia family during the 1970s, more than satisfied it.
1001 Frames – Film Review

An experimental thriller shot in Iran, 1001 Frames feels universal as it explores the abuse of power that could have happened anywhere in the world. A good pick from the Melbourne International Film Festival line-up.
The Night of the Hunter – Film Review

This 1955 Southern Gothic thriller turned out to be a lot more bizarre than I anticipated, an eerie blend of film noir and children’s fairy tale, with a villain for the ages.
Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua / Two Worlds – Film Review

Melbourne International Film Festival is on and I’ve signed up for a bunch of movies. First up, I saw this documentary about Kiwi singer-songwriter Marlon Williams and his journey to connect with his Māori heritage.
Scandinavian Film Festival – 100 Litres of Gold, When the Light Breaks

This year, I got to see a couple of Scandi offerings, a quirky Finnish comedy about two alcoholic sisters and a quiet Icelandic heartbreaker.
F1 – Film Review

F1 does not re-invent a sports movie and goes around a very familiar track indeed, but it has all the right stuff for a solid blockbuster and an exhilarating cinematic ride.
28 Years Later – Film Review

