The Review: Kane Parsons’ ‘Backrooms’ Nails Liminal Terror
Kane Parsons’ Backrooms, A24’s chilling new psychological horror, transforms the viral internet sensation…
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The Review: Mascha Schilinski’s ‘Sound of Falling’
Mascha Schilinski’s Sound of Falling is the ambitious second feature from the German director, which…
The Review: ‘Power Ballad’ Hits Every High Note
Power Ballad hits every note that matters to a music lover like me, delivering a warm, uplifting celebration…
The Review: Soaring in Stillness – ‘H is for Hawk’
H is for Hawk, the film adaptation of Helen Macdonald’s bestselling 2014 memoir, arrives as a visually lush…
The Review: ‘A Private Life’ – Jodie Foster’s Commanding Presence Can’t Quite Solve This Uneven Mystery
Jodie Foster delivers a masterclass in A Private Life, stepping into the role of Lilian Steiner, a renowned…
The Review: Hathaway & Coel Elevate Lowery’s Symbolic Chamber Piece ‘Mother Mary’
Mother Mary is a dreamy, introspective chamber drama from David Lowery that reunites a globe-conquering pop…
The Review: Agnieszka Holland’s Kaleidoscopic Dive into ‘Franz: Becoming Kafka’
Agnieszka Holland’s Franz: Becoming Kafka is a bold capture of one of literature’s most enigmatic figures…
The Review: ‘Life Could Be a Dream’ Shines A Light On Breaking Free
Australian cinema has a knack for delivering intimate, unflinching dramas, and Jasmin Tarasin’s feature debut…
The Review: ‘Mortal Kombat II’ – Flawless Victory for Fans, Bloody Good Fun for Everyone Else
Simon McQuoid returns to the director’s chair for Mortal Kombat II, the long-awaited sequel to the 2021…
The Review: ‘The Sheep Detectives – A Woolly Whodunnit
The Sheep Detectives is a delightfully refreshing breath of fresh country air. Directed by Kyle Balda in his…