Tag: opinion
Mr Mercedes by Stephen King – Book Review
Stephen King’s supernatural-free foray into crime fiction may not offer anything new, but I still enjoyed his take on a good old-fashioned thriller.
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.
CatVideoFest 2025
The big screen celebration of our furry feline overlords was one of the strangest and cutest cinema experience I ever had. Needless to say, I loved every second.
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.
The Enchanted April by Elizabeth von Arnim – Book Review
I really enjoyed this charming, observant and gently humorous novel about the transformative, invigorating power of a holiday.
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.
MSO: Winter Gala – Lang Lang @ Hamer Hall
My classical streak continued with this very special evening. This time, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra teamed up with the Chinese piano superstar for a night of Ravel, Saint-Saëns and Mussorgsky.
28 Years Later – Film Review
The sequel to the zombie classic may be messy and disjointed, but I always have time for flawed oddball movies that take chances, even if they bite more than they can chew.
El 47 – Film Review
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