Tag: film

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…

Human Rights Arts and Film Festival 2016 – The Plus Ones’ guide

Activists unite! The 2016 The Human Rights Arts and Film Festival (HRAFF) is coming to Melbourne on the 5th of May and running through to the 19th. It showcases an incredible selection of documentaries, narrative films, animated features, and shorts. I spoke…

Best of March 2016: monthly wrap

Melbourne never stops. From rooftop fashion parties, to pop-up cinemas combining food with film, we’ve got it all. Here, in our monthly wrap series, we’re showcasing a few of our favourite happenings in March. Yelp SASS Rooftop Fashion Party Trust Yelp…

March 2016: What To Do and Where To Go

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…