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…
Mads Mikkelsen absolutely shines in director Thomas Vinterberg’s ‘intoxicating’ new film ‘Another Round‘. Having been nominated for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 78th annual Golden Globe awards, we were very excited to see if it lives up to the…
As a loving and proud Northcote resident — a bit too proud, my friends might say — I’d like to think of it as the hood that has it all (as it does, of course, and always will). Going North,…
With over 100 performances under their belt, Underground Cinema (UGC) has honed the art of tease and surprise. With the intension of “Taking cinema out of the cinema” the UGC crew screen films in secret locations in Melbourne and Sydney…
As Autumn descends upon us, we look for awesome events to distract ourselves with from the impending, inevitable cold winds and rain to come. Here are our top picks of how to stay warm, while also staying cool: Festival of Live Art (1…
Outdoor cinema during the Melbourne summer has become a bit of a ‘thing’. The Melbourne Cricket Club team though decided to break the mould by having an outdoor movie session on the hallowed MCG turf! On Friday 12 February, the…
Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Leviathan tells the story of Kolia (Alexey Serebryakov), a man fighting to keep his property and family, that has been the brainchild of the well-known Russian film director for almost a decade. From the tragic story of the American…