Writing a Hallmark movie as the world falls apart
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.
Cruella: An excellent photoshoot for Vogue, but it is not a film
Disney’s ‘Cruella’ desperately wants us to have sympathy for the devil, aiming for something like a Lady Joker. Alas, she comes up woefully short.
The masterful ‘Antebellum’ will soon enter pop-culture legend
‘Antebellum’ is a tour-de-force that will soon enter the zeitgeist, and thusly, spoiled. Go see it while you can.
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.
