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…
For a generation of millennials (myself included), the 2003 film Freaky Friday was a cultural touchstone. Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis’s pitch-perfect performances as a bickering mother and daughter who magically swap bodies was built on a simple, relatable…
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…
Rebel Wilson has long been one of Australia’s most beloved comedic exports, and with her latest film, Bride Hard, she’s taking on a new persona: a full-throttle action star. Bride Hard is a loving, if chaotic, tribute to the action…
The Fantastic Four have always been Marvel’s “First Family,” synonymous with cosmic exploration and scientific marvel since their 1961 debut. Their long-awaited arrival in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a key integration after Disney’s acquisition of Fox, marks a pivotal moment…
The DC Cinematic Universe (DCU) has been navigating a turbulent flight path for years. From shifting creative visions, a lack of cohesive storytelling and frankly some terrible stories, the franchise has struggled to achieve the consistent critical and commercial success…
M3GAN was a surprise hit, when it came out back in 2023. From its witty dialogue, campy horror and genuinely interesting premise, both audiences and critics (us included) loved it. So my plus one and I, alongside an absolutely packed…
There’s a certain undeniable magic to an instant photo. That click of the shutter and the anticipation as the image slowly materialises. It’s a tangible moment that a swipe on a screen just can’t replicate. As a long time polaroid…
If you missed The Accountant back in 2016, now’s the time to catch up. The original film was a surprise hit with audiences, blending slick action with a witty and surprisingly sensitive portrayal of a high-functioning autistic accountant / hitman,…
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…