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The masterful ‘Antebellum’ will soon enter pop-culture legend

The masterful ‘Antebellum’ will soon enter pop-culture legend

by James Jay Edwards | Sep 20, 2020 | Featured, Film Reviews, Society

‘Antebellum’ is a tour-de-force that will soon enter the zeitgeist, and thusly, spoiled. Go see it while you can.

Here I am, writing a Hallmark movie as the world falls apart

Here I am, writing a Hallmark movie as the world falls apart

by Claire J. Harris | Aug 19, 2020 | Featured, Film Reviews, Society

In the height of the historic bushfire season, I was attempting to write small-town romance and snowball fights. The irony was certainly not lost.

Zellweger’s spectral possession of Judy Garland elevates a by-the-numbers biopic

Zellweger’s spectral possession of Judy Garland elevates a by-the-numbers biopic

by The Lesser Column | Oct 13, 2019 | Featured, Film Reviews, Society

‘Judy’ is not notable for the narrative, but rather the accuracy of Zellweger’s portrayal of the legendary singer/wreck. It’s a scene, man.

‘Green Light’ documentary throws the veil back on medicinal cannabis

‘Green Light’ documentary throws the veil back on medicinal cannabis

by Paul Gregoire | Oct 10, 2019 | Featured, Film Reviews, Society

The ACT may have just legalised the use of cannabis, but those seeking the drug for medicinal purposes are being left behind. ‘Green Light’ tells the story of two men risking their freedom to treat those in need.

Joaquin’s ‘Joker’ is no laughing matter

Joaquin’s ‘Joker’ is no laughing matter

by Mark Thompson | Sep 28, 2019 | Featured, Film Reviews, Society

Joaquin’s Joker is an ugly, purposeless film, one that attempts to take us through the transformation into pure evil, but comes up well short.

Aping Kubrick does not make you Kubrick: The self-referential problems of ‘Midsommar’

Aping Kubrick does not make you Kubrick: The self-referential problems of ‘Midsommar’

by Jason Arment | Jul 21, 2019 | Featured, Film Reviews, Society

Midsommar is a film made during a breakup, and it feels like tepid self-reference, instead of meaningful self-reflection.

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