Movie pundits often refer to January as the dumping ground for movies the studio doesn’t have much faith in. Fortunately, January is the month in which all the movies likely to nominated come out in Australia. I only got too review four movies this month but I left feeling positive about all of them which... Continue Reading →
I, Tonya Review
In 1994 an event occurred that shocked the sporting world. An unknown assailant attacked Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan after training, potentially ruining her career. It was later discovered that the ex husband of her rival, Tonya Harding, was responsible. This event ruined Tonya’s career and made her the most hated person in America for... Continue Reading →
The Shape of Water Review
Through The Shape of Water, director Guillermo Del Toro brings to life a romantic and unique love story likened to Beauty and the Beast, with protagonist Elisa starting a beautiful relationship with an underwater creature. This love story has the setting of the Cold War, with the US eager to find a way to beat... Continue Reading →
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Review
Following on from his previous directing credits, Martin McDonagh brings to life a new level of dark comedy that only works if you embrace the darkness of the humour. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri is the story of Mildred Hayes (Francis McDormand), a mother grieving over the death of her daughter, whose case still has... Continue Reading →
In Theatres This Week: January 25th
Coming out in theatres this week around Australia I, Tonya Synopsis: Competitive ice skater Tonya Harding rises amongst the ranks at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, but her future in the activity is thrown into doubt when her ex-husband intervenes. Starring: Margot Robbie, Allison Janney, Sebastian Stan, Julianne Nicholson, Caitlin Carver, Bojana Novaković, Paul Walter Hauser, Mckenna Grace Director: Craig Gillespie Running Time: 119... Continue Reading →
In Theatres This Week: January 18th
Coming out in theatres this week around Australia Maze Runner: Death Cure Synopsis: Young hero Thomas embarks on a mission to find a cure for a deadly disease known as the "Flare". Starring: Dylan O'Brien, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Ki Hong Lee, Kaya Scodelario, Katherine McNamara, Giancarlo Esposito, Rosa Salazar, Barry Pepper, Aidan Gillen, Patricia Clarkson Director: Wes Ball Running Time: 142 mins Rating: M Science fiction... Continue Reading →
In Theatres This Week: January 11th
Coming out in theatres this week around Australia The Darkest Hour Synopsis: During the early days of World War II, the fate of Western Europe hangs on the newly-appointed British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, who must decide whether to negotiate with Hitler, or fight on against incredible odds. Starring: Gary Oldman, Lily James, Ben Mendelsohn, John Hurt, Kristin Scott... Continue Reading →
The Greatest Showman Review
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story might be the best tag line for The Greatest Showman. Todays greatest showman, Hugh Jackman brings to the big screen one of the great showman’s of his time, P.T. Barnum. The Greatest Showman might not be the most historically accurate movie about the... Continue Reading →
In Theatres This Week: January 1st
Happy New Year Everyone! Here are the movies coming out in theatres this week around Australia on the 1st Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri Synopsis: A mother personally challenges the local authorities to solve her daughter's murder when they fail to catch the culprit. Starring: Frances McDormand, Woody Harrelson, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish, Lucas Hedges, Caleb Landry Jones, John Hawkes, Peter Dinklage... Continue Reading →