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Red Joan draws audience into a tangled web of intrigue
The political thriller Red Joan becomes even more intriguing when you realise it is, albeit loosely, based on a true story. The tangled web of deceit and subterfuge weaved by Joan Stanley…
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5 Ways to be a Good Strategic Leader
Strategic thinking involves understanding the tricky relationship between the organisation and its environment – as well as taking strong action consistent with the strategic direction of the organisation. Good strategic leaders are…
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‘Keeping it REAL’ – 4 Ways to Be More Resilient at Work
By definition – resilience is about embracing change. And there are many proven ways to practice resilience – with learning high on the list. In her article ‘Thriving In Tough Times’, US…
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‘Procrastination plus’ for Me and My Left Brain
The film Me and My Left Brain relies heavily on the theory that most people are either ‘left-brained’ or ‘right-brained’: meaning one side of the brain is dominant. If the theory is correct, and you are mostly…
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Gripping political thriller ‘The Realm’ keeps audience enthralled
Part of the Luna Leederville’s upcoming Spanish Film Festival, The Realm is a taut and mesmerising thriller that holds its audience spellbound right until the end. While corruption in Spanish politics is…
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All is True – a masterpiece of Shakespearian proportions
An audacious tale of the final years of William Shakespeare’s life, All is True is superbly written by Ben Elton and directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also plays the famous bard. Picking…
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The Chaperone is a ‘slow burn’ – but worth the watch
As a 1920s period drama, The Chaperone is a sometimes ponderous yet intriguing film that builds slowly. Written by “Downton Abbey” creator Julian Fellowes and directed by Michael Engler, the film focuses…
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Celeste – a story of tragedy and hope
The story of a retired international opera star making her comeback in her hometown, Celeste is written and directed by Brisbane-born Ben Hackworth (Corroboree). While Radha Mitchell’s performance in the title role…
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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote wows the audience
A kaleidoscope of colour – a veritable feast of fantasy. Terry Gilliam’s long-awaited film The Man Who Killed Don Quixote has all the hallmarks of a classic. Created in the mould of…
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Woman at War – the story of an environmental eco-warrior
Quirky, zany, surreal and eccentric. These are just a few of the adjectives that describe Woman at War: the new Icelandic film by Benedikt Erlingsson, commencing soon at Luna Leederville. The film…
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