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23 Walks is a ‘walk in the park’ for acclaimed director
Charming and esoteric, 23 Walks is the new romantic drama from Paul Morrison, who was Oscar-nominated for his debut feature Solomon & Gaenor. Starring Alison Steadman and Dave Johns, 23 Walks is…
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House of Cardin is built on solid foundations
A fascinating biopic about the life and extraordinary success of fashion designer Pierre Cardin, House of Cardin both enthrals and captivates its audience. Tracing the life of one of the world’s most…
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New movie The Lighthouse burns brightly
Despite its low budget, US director Robert Eggers’ black-and-white follow up to ‘The Witch’ leaves the viewer reeling in shock and awe. The powerful tale of two lighthouse keepers who slowly drive…
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Never Look Away holds the audience in its spell
Loosely based on the life of renowned German artist Gerhard Richter, Never Look Away is the absorbing and at times mesmerising account of the famous painter’s rise to popularity in post-war East…
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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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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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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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Destroyer – Kidman sizzles in the role of her life
Fuelled by an insatiable anger throughout, Nicole Kidman produces the performance of her life in Destroyer. And such is the gravity and depth of this thriller that the audience’s eyes are, almost…
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Hotel Mumbai – a harrowingly true tale of terror
The debut ‘docu-drama’ thriller Hotel Mumbai – from acclaimed South Australian director Anthony Maras – is a jaw-dropping and highly realistic re-enactment of the terrifying events that occurred in Mumbai in 2008.…
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Emotions run high in racial drama – If Beale Street Could Talk
Based on the novel by celebrated American writer James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk is the new film by acclaimed director Barry Jenkins. Lush, sumptuous and mesmerizingly shot in 1970s New…
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