There is something inherently smug about sitting in the Royal Botanic Gardens with a glass of wine while the rest of the city hums away in the distance. Having Moonlight Cinema tucked into the Central Lawn feels like a secret…
The original Zootopia was a brilliant, Trojan-horse of a film about a vibrant city where social satire and buddy-cop action were dressed up in fur and adorable snouts. It gave us the unforgettable duo of Judy Hopps, the relentlessly optimistic…
Some movies are born of a single, brilliant idea, and a film about a seemingly perfect marriage descending into all-out, scorched-earth war is one of them. For decades, the 1989 black comedy The War of the Roses has stood as…
There’s a certain feeling that washes over Melbourne as August rolls around. The city’s trams, cinemas, and laneways start to buzz with a different kind of energy: the glorious, cinephile-fueled excitement of the Melbourne International Film Festival. As one of…
Bridget Jones is returning to cinemas in Mad About the Boy, and it’s… well, it’s another Bridget Jones film. For those unfamiliar with the franchise (where have you been?), Bridget is a relatable, if somewhat chaotic, mid-life Londoner chronicling her…
Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is a bold and chilling retelling of F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent horror classic of the same name. This new adaptation isn’t merely a remake; it’s a deep dive into the gothic soul of the original, reimagined for…
The first Moana film from 2016 was an instant hit, captivating children (and parents) with its stunning animation, catchy songs from Lin-Manuel Miranda, and heartwarming story of a young Polynesian girl destined to save her people. Eight years later Moana…
Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice (1988) is a cult classic that perfectly captures the essence of 80s horror-comedy. Its quirky characters, bizarre world, and iconic title character have made it a beloved film for generations. So, with the anticipation for the sequel,…
Denis Villeneuve’s epic sci-fi masterpiece, Dune: Part Two, continues the enthralling journey into Frank Herbert’s universe, delving deeper into the complexities of power, prophecy, and revolution. Picking up where its predecessor left off, Part Two sees Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet)…
It’s that time of the year again when cinema lovers of Melbourne brave the arctic weather for a nice big glass of red wine and some truly excellent cinema. Celebrating a monumental 70th program this year overflowing with showcases, buzz-worthy international…