West Projections film festival
The lights led the way at the free West Projections film festival (15 August to 11 September 2016). Take a guided tour to see all the flashy displays, or go rogue armed with a map. The festival ran over one…
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Bridget Jones’s Baby
Twelve years after last gracing our screens (and fifteen since her debut), Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) is back for more awkward antics, and brings with her a number of friendly faces to celebrate the latest change in her life –…
Alliance Française Classic Film Festival – The Plus Ones’ Guide
Coming from the birthplace of cinema, the people of France know a thing or two about movies. That’s why the Alliance Française Classic Film Festival is an absolute must for dedicated cinephiles, film lovers and Francophiles alike. Running in Sydney…
Striking Film Festival showcases student filmmakers
The red carpet was rolled out for the premiere of the Striking Film Festival at Collins234. It was an enchanting, intimate affair of celebration. The event recognised Melbourne’s budding student filmmakers by unveiling their short pieces to a panel of notable judges…
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
One might feel inclined to roll their eyes at the thought of an Ab Fab adaptation for the big screen. I can understand that. Remember Da Kath and Kim Code? The small-to-silver screen move rarely ever results in anything even edging…
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…
‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’ Mad Hatter’s Tea Party at IMAX Melbourne
Note: This article contains no spoilers for the film. Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland was hugely successful when it was released back in 2010, raking in over $1 billion at the box office for Disney. It was a little surprising…