The Heirloom, at first glance, feels like a film that isn’t saying or doing much but is an incredibly reflective, emotional film about relationships and our time during lockdown. Ben Petrie’s film perfectly blurs the line between reality and fiction, while bringing a sensitive nuance to proceedings. When Eric, a
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Consecration – ★★ 1/2
Consecration showcases the fantastic visual talents of director Christopher Smith, but what could be a solid horror-thriller is hindered by a script that is purposefully meandering and disjointed. It’s worth watching. However, you just wish it could have been better. After the suspicious death of her brother, a priest, Grace
The Road to Patagonia – ★★★
A heartfelt documentary that celebrates the profound beauty of nature, The Road to Patagonia is full of soul. While it would have been better to hear more from the Indigenous people than the narration, there is still a ton to enjoy with Matty Hannon’s film. Matty Hannon is an Australian ecologist
Autumn – ★★★★ 1/2
Antonio Sequeira’s Autumn is as close and authentic of a family drama about children leaving the nest for university as you will see. Tied together with some beautiful performances in gorgeous rural Portugal. In a small Portuguese town, a family of four’s life is about to change forever when the
Red-Shaded Green (short) ★★★ 1/2
Red-Shaded Green is a poignant reminder that green energy can come at the cost of Indigenous life, pointedly asking us if such actions are worth it if we are destroying the land and culture of others. As the world urgently seeks ways to combat climate change and increase green energy
Tiger (Short) – ★★★★★
Loren Waters’ short documentary Tiger is a visual and emotional treat that touches you with its positive outlook and with its pure honesty. It’s a refreshing visual style for a documentary that captivates you from beginning to end. After a family tragedy, the Tiger family found a new way to
Ka Whawhai Tonu: Struggle Without End – ★★★ 1/2
Ka Whawhai Tonu is a strong debut from filmmaker Michael Jonathan. Filled with brilliant performances throughout, this Māori focused film hits all the right notes. In 1864, during the New Zealand Wars, Haki, a Māori-European teenager fighting for the NZ colonial forces, was captured by the Māori resistance. He starts
Stuntman – ★★★
A wonderful homage to Hong Kong cinema, Stuntman hits all the right notes as it shows us the physical and personal costs of being in the industry – a strong debut for Albert and Herbert Leung. Washed-up stunt director Lee Sam (Wei Tung) is struggling to find his way in
The Ugly Stepsister – ★★★★
Emilie Blichfeldt’s The Ugly Stepsister is a film filled with gorgeous fury—a despairing and rather heartbreaking body horror fairytale. Lea Myren’s tortured performance is an absolute highlight in this fantastically disturbing film. Elvira (Lea Myren) is pushed by her forward and plotting mother Rebekka to attend the ball in which
The Uninvited – ★★★ 1/2
There is a lot of heart in Nadia Conners’ sharp film The Uninvited. She fills her film with intrigue as she points a finger at the position women are still placed within Hollywood. One night in the Hollywood Hills, Rose (Elizabeth Reaser) and Sammy’s (Walton Goggins) party is interrupted by
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