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The Review: ‘My Duchess’

Neill Frazer — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 09:33:15 +0000

There is an undeniably fascinating story at the heart of My Duchess, but unfortunately for myself, an interesting premise doesn’t always translate into an equally compelling film. Exploring the later years of Wallis Simpson’s life, the film presents an intriguing tale of power, manipulation and betrayal, yet struggled to make a lasting impression. Directed by…

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The Review: ‘Wicker’ – Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård Weave an Unconventional Romance

Neill Frazer — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:04:27 +0000

featuring @lunapalacecinemas There are love stories, and then there is Wicker — a wonderfully peculiar, cheeky and unexpectedly heartfelt fantasy romance that takes the idea of finding the perfect partner to a whole new level. Directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson, the film stars Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård and Peter Dinklage in a…

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The Review: ‘Primetime’ – Robert Pattinson Delivers, But Does The Story Need More Substance?

Neill Frazer — Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:51:34 +0000

Robert Pattinson has never been afraid to take on unconventional roles, and Primetime is another fascinating addition to his ever-growing collection of performances. Directed by Lance Oppenheim, this crime drama revisits the world of To Catch a Predator, the controversial television series that made Chris Hansen a household name by confronting men suspected of seeking…

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The Review: ‘Bad Apples’ – Saoirse Ronan Delivers a Deliciously Dark Schoolroom Nightmare

Neill Frazer — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:00:05 +0000

featuring @britishfilmfest @anarchy_pr Bad Apples is a dark comic thriller that explores the failures of the education system, the pressures placed on teachers and the disturbing ways people justify their own questionable decisions. Directed by Jonatan Etzler, the film follows Maria Spencer (Saoirse Ronan), a primary school teacher struggling to maintain control of her classroom…

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The Review: ‘Pressure’ – Andrew Scott Commands a Tense and Unforgettable D-Day Drama

Neill Frazer — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 00:45:09 +0000

History has given us countless films about the Second World War, but Pressure finds a compelling way to revisit one of its most consequential moments by focusing on the decisions that had to be made before the fighting began. Rather than relying entirely on battlefield spectacle, director Anthony Maras delivers a tense historical drama in…

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The Review: ‘Klara and the Sun’ – A Tender, Hopeful Sci-Fi Story That Shines Through the Criticism

Neill Frazer — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 08:39:16 +0000

Klara and the Sun, directed by Taika Waititi and adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s bestselling novel, is a science-fiction drama that looks beyond its futuristic premise to explore love, loneliness, sacrifice and the extraordinary lengths we go to protect the people who matter to us. While the film has faced a wave of negative critical reactions…

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The Review: ‘Wildwood’ – Laika’s Enchanted Fantasy Is a Stop-Motion Triumph

Neill Frazer — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:40:23 +0000

featuring @nrcagency @kismetmovies There is something truly magical about animation that feels as though every frame has been lovingly brought to life by hand, and Wildwood is a stunning reminder of just how powerful that artistry can be. Directed by Travis Knight, the latest feature from Laika takes audiences on an ambitious fantasy adventure filled…

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The Review: The Fermented Horror-Comedy ‘Zombucha!’

Neill Frazer — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:59:04 +0000

There is something wonderfully ridiculous about the idea of a zombie apocalypse caused by kombucha, and Australian filmmaker Claudia Dzienny’s Zombucha! certainly deserves credit for embracing such an unusual premise. Blending comedy, science fiction and horror, this offbeat independent feature takes an everyday wellness trend and turns it into something considerably more sinister. However, while…

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The Review: ‘NAZA’ – A Chilling Documentary That Exposes the Human Cost of Modern Warfare

Neill Frazer — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 08:10:33 +0000

featuring @lunapalacecinemas @madmanfilms Some documentaries inform us, others challenge our understanding of the world, and then there are films like NAZA that leave us confronting deeply uncomfortable questions about humanity, morality and the devastating consequences of unchecked power. Directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, the 2026 documentary investigates the systems behind Israel’s military operations…

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The Review: ‘The Social Reckoning’ – When Social Media Stops Being Social

Neill Frazer — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 08:58:25 +0000

featuring @kathsharppr @sonypicturesaus @perthnow @varietyanz @7newsperth @9newsperth @10perth @abcnews_au @lunapalacecinemas There are some movies that arrive at exactly the right moment in your life. For me, Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning is one of them. As someone who works in digital media and relies on social platforms to connect with an audience, the film’s exploration…

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