Reviews
Louis Theroux: My Scientology Movie (2015) Movie Review - "Under-exposed"
From Neo-Nazis and the KKK, to swingers and born again Christians, it seems as though Louis Theroux has covered all bases. This time around, he exposes us to the world of Scientology - or does he?
The Neon Demon (2016) MIFF Movie Review: "Mauled by a Diamond Encrusted Hyena"
The Neon Demon gives fangs to high fashion. It’s a stunning descent into the madness of narcissism and self-preservation even when it’s stating the bleeding obvious.
Tickled (2016) Movie Review: "Internet Oddity"
Tickled ends up being more like a great story you heard at a party about a friend of a friend.
The Shallows (2016) Movie Review: "Blake Lively vs Giant Bloody Shark"
Ultimately it feels that the main tension driving The Shallows is not Blake Lively vs a giant bloody shark, rather the film’s high concept genre premise vs its studio backing.
Keanu (2016) Movie Review: “Because the internet”
... essentially catnip for cat memes.
Sing Street (2016) Movie Review: "My Brother's Keeper"
Sing Street has the hair of the 80s, but a timeless heart.
Sausage Party (2016) Movie Review: "Dixar," you're damned right.
Sausage Party should have you laughing out loud and shaking your head in awe. Try slipping a sausage into a bun the same way ever again.
Elle (2016) MIFF Movie Review: Michele, Ma Belle
Bet you never thought you’d see the words ‘rape revenge comedy’ in the one sentence to describe a film? Well, you probably weren’t considering Paul Verhoeven (Basic Instinct, Showgirls). Coupled with Isabelle Huppert, Elle is a visceral and unstoppable force that will suck you in from start to finish.
Green Room (2015) Movie Review: "See No Evil, Hear No Evil"
Hope cased within the bleak despair makes Saulnier an essential filmmaker to follow.
Everybody Wants Some!! (2016): “Boyhood continued"
Everybody Wants Some, like Dazed and Confused, feels like having old friends over, listening to records & reminiscing.
Suicide Squad (2016) Movie Review: “Really, really, BAD”
Suicide Squad is one long stuttering introduction with fugitive glimpses of the film's potential.
Love & Friendship (2016) Movie Review: “War and Peas”
Whit Stillman said that his primary filmic influence for Love & Friendship was the Steve Martin and Michael Caine slice of genius Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. Scoundrels would be proud to see the result of his love and friendship.
Eye in the Sky (2015) Movie Review: “Watching me, watching you.”
Eye in the Sky is a taught, thrilling tale of war time morality told with sophistication and aesthetic homage to the great Steven Spielberg.
Weiner (2016) MIFF Movie Review: Weiner, pls
Oh Weiner, Weiner, Weiner. What are we going to do with you?
The Salesman (2016) MIFF Movie Review: Farhadi, You’ve Done It Again!
While The Salesman might not pack the same punch as A Separation (let’s face it, not a lot does), its suspense and tension is transfixing and ultimately devastating.
Jason Bourne (2016) Movie Review: "Bourne This Way"
Bringing the Bourne band back together with director Paul Greengrass, Matt Damon and some great session players in Tommy Lee Jones, Alicia Vikander and Vincent Cassel is great; but it feels like déjà vu.
Star Trek Beyond (2016) Movie Review: “Pine-ing for Purpose”
Beyond doesn’t quite have the magic of Abrams’ Trek; but it shouldn’t. If Trek is about dreams, Beyond solidifies the reality.
Batman: The Killing Joke Movie Review – Cowl Controversy or Batshit?
Batman: The Killing Joke is like Two-Face’s coin; a pristine perfect adaptation on the one side and on the other, according to a large portion of people who viewed the film, a defilement of Batgirl and Barbara Gordon.
Personal Shopper (2016) Movie Review: I Boo Dead People
Personal Shopper is a film with the power to beguile and send you into a rage.
Swiss Army Man (2016) Movie Review: Home is Where the Farting Corpse Is [Sydney Film Festival]
Swiss Army Man's reputation precedes itself. When you reanimate the corpse of our cinematic Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe, and have his arsehole barking out more noises than the guy from Police Academy, you'd expect the attention.