Category: film

Monthly wrap: best of July 2016

We went all over Melbourne in July: partying and gym-ing at St Hotel in St Kilda; seeing magic in Northcote; and quaffing wine in South Melbourne. Read our highlights for July 2016, and watch our video! Menu Launch Party at St…

Melbourne Documentary Film Festival: The Plus Ones’ Guide

Melbourne proudly lays claim to the title of culture capital of Australia and when you look at the city’s calendar of events, it’s easy to understand why. Whether it’s film, music, arts or design, there’s always a festival going on….

Volvo Scandinavian Film Festival 2016: The Plus Ones’ Guide

Keen for a little Scandinavian culture without the frosty northern temperatures? Well, there’s no need for an expensive trip or pricey cold weather clothing, because Scandinavia has come to Melbourne! The Scandinavian Film Festival (6 to 27 July) features 20+ films…

Film Review: Our Kind of Traitor, starring Ewan McGregor

Win a double pass to a preview screening on 13 July! Despite not being aficionados of the spy film genre, my plus one and I eagerly anticipated the Cinema Nova’s media preview of Our Kind of Traitor. There’s nothing like…

Film review: ‘Downriver’

With the rain lashing down outside on a cold Thursday, I could think of no better way to spend my morning than huddled up in Carlton’s Cinema Nova watching a media preview of Downriver. A debut feature from Australian director Grant…

Underground Cinema

Underground Cinema: FBI

When it comes to dressing like an FBI recruit, my wardrobe was more Cadet Kelly, less G.I. Jane. So yes, there was a chance I was the most stylish Quantico student that turned up to Underground Cinema‘s latest venture, FBI….

A night of splashing and movie-going with Hot Tub Cinema

Hot tub. Cinema. Both are already spectacular past times singularly, but when put together they become something truly other worldly. This other world launched at The Common Man on Dukes Walk in South Wharf, fittingly set alongside the river. From the very…

Wolf Creek Pop-Up Bar

Wolf Creek is one of my favourite movies to show international friends who are considering doing some backpacking around Australia. It’s mean, I know. But hey, it is based on a true story. The team at Stan. have now turned…