Tag: movie
The Odyssey – Film Review
As a fan of Christopher Nolan, it pains me to say that I can’t recall the last time I was this disengaged at the cinema. For me, his take on Homer’s epic was mostly a slog, with some redeeming aspects.
Sundays – Film Review
A pick from the Spanish & Latin American Film Festival, this quiet, thoughtful and engaging family drama about religious calling is also an unusual coming-of-age story.
Obsession – Film Review
I finally watched this horror movie, a rare example of a genuine word-of-mouth phenomenon, and thought that the hype was mostly justified. While not especially scary, it’s well-acted, disturbing and darkly funny.
The Stranger – Film Review
I never read the original 1942 French novella by Albert Camus, but this stylish, beautiful and unsettling adaptation casts a haunting spell of its own.
Read more“It” – Film Review
I watched my first silent film, a 1927 romantic comedy starring Clara Bow, the It Girl of the flapper era.
Project Hail Mary – Film Review
If Project Hail Mary was a dog, it would probably be a Golden Retriever. I had a delightful time at IMAX Melbourne with this fun, energetic and big-hearted cosmic adventure that combines goofiness and smarts.
Cléo from 5 to 7 – Film Review
I dipped my toes into the French New Wave cinema with this delightful classic from filmmaker Agnès Varda, an effortlessly elegant snapshot of 1960s Paris that I couldn’t wait to rewatch.
MSO: The Music of James Horner @ Hamer Hall
Another fabulous evening with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and the gentlemen of the Art of the Score podcast, dedicated this time to the legendary Hollywood composer James Horner.
Witness for the Prosecution (1957) – Film Review
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