Here I am, writing a Hallmark movie as the world falls apart
In the height of the world bushfires we’ve yet experienced, I was attempting to write small-town romance and snowball fights. The irony was certainly not lost on me.
Zellweger’s spectral possession of Judy Garland elevates a by-the-numbers biopic
‘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
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 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’
Midsommar is a film made during a breakup, and it feels like tepid self-reference, instead of meaningful self-reflection.
Dawn of the drab: ‘The Dead Don’t Die’ should have been brilliant – it isn’t
‘The Dead Don’t Die’ is a zombie film with the finest cast and director it could have. Sadly, it’s not really sure what it wants to be, and dies a death because of it.