By: Laura Bennett
If you ask me, Ford v Ferrari is the reason why cinema can’t be totally abandoned in favour of streaming services.
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New “Charlie’s Angels” Aims Low and Gives Feminism a Bad Name
By: Laura Bennett
‘Discombobulated’. It’s a fun word to say, and apparently, was the feeling in the writers’ room when Charlies Angels was being developed.
‘Last Christmas’ Reminds us We’re All Connected [Movie Review]
By: Laura Bennett
The great thing about the pre-Christmas season, is that it’s totally OK for Australians to indulge in White Christmas fantasies, and watch reruns of the most cheesy “holiday content” with utter abandon.
‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ is Less Evil Than it Sounds and Looks
By: Laura Bennett
When a movie’s called ‘Maleficent: Mistress of Evil’ it doesn’t seem like one with sound moral values – but don’t let its dark visuals and fantastical themes fool you.
‘Judy’ Garland Biopic a Reminder of the Tragic Price of Unchecked Fame [Movie Review]
By: Laura Bennett
The first time Judy Garland sang for an audience, she was two and a half years old. At 13 she signed a movie contract with MGM, and at 16 her fame was cemented as she starred as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.
Brad Pitt’s Philosophical Sci-Fi — A Review of ‘Ad Astra’
By: Laura Bennett
Space movies have been all the rage with the 50th anniversary of the moon landing this year. We’ve seen the Apollo 11 documentary. Armstrong is soon to be released, and First Man prepped us for the milestone a while ago.
“Unplanned” Anti-Abortion Movie Confronting, but Surprisingly Balanced
By: Laura Bennett
As NSW has just decriminalised abortion, Unplanned is a timely release. The first thing to acknowledge ahead of this review, is that people’s beliefs about abortion are complex.
“Ride Like a Girl” – A Gutsy and Feminine Aussie Flick with a Big Heart
By: Laura Bennett
Aussie flicks can sometimes get a bad rap. We have a reputation for going iconically cringe-worthy in movies like The Castle or Crocodile Dundee, or for favouring our dark side in ones like Wolf Creek and Animal Kingdom.
Downton Abbey Residents Defend Honour in Midst of Royal Visit
By: Laura Bennett
It’s time to plop a plumb in your mouth and book a visit to the country, Downton Abbey the movie, is finally here.
Angry Birds 2 – A Worthy Sequel, Celebrating Teamwork – and Girls in S.T.E.M! [Movie Review]
By: Laura Bennett
An addictive video game may have spawned the Angry Birds franchise, but don’t let that turn you off the movie.