Tag: movie

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….

Underground Cinema: Hope 2.0

The Underground Cinema experience is gathering a grand following in Melbourne, despite its reputation for secrecy and surprise. The setup is simple: ticket holders are shown an undisclosed film at the end of an evening of live interaction and participation….

BBC British Film Festival: The Plus Ones’ Guide

The BBC British Film Festival is here. Beginning October 28 and running through November 18, get ready for 22 days awash with dry humour, costume dramas and wry romantic comedies. With all the fascinating new films from breakout film directors and…

Korean Film Festival: The Plus Ones’ top picks

The latest instalment of the Korean Film Festival kicks off September 3rd in Melbourne with a great program of 20 feature films and a range of quirky activities that definitely speak to the unique culture of Korea. Upload a picture of your…

Underground Cinema: Money

Money, fast money, 1980s money. That’s all we knew about Underground Cinema‘s event, ‘MONEY’. Needless to say, with my background being in finance I was curious. What could the movie be? Oliver Stone’s original Wall Street? Too obvious. Or perhaps…

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Best Melbourne Events July 2015: Mid-Month

Melbourne Truffle Festival 2015 Truffles make everything better, this is my general view. So when you can get a truffle butter, truffle infused egg, truffle oil, and truffle salt bruschetta or a ‘quadruple truffle smash’ (my own phrase) you can bet that…