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New film outlines artist Van Gogh’s life – a story of tragic genius
When Vincent Van Gogh died in 1890 at the age of only 37 he had sold only a handful of his paintings, along with a couple of drawings. Why is it then…
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Dark comedy The Favourite turns period drama on its head
Anyone who has seen Yorgos Lanthimos’ previous film, The Lobster, will be familiar with his unrestrained vivacity and unique directing style. His new dark comedy The Favourite is another wild ride into…
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As I Lay Dying tears at the heartstrings
Iranian director Mostafa Sayari’s debut feature As I Lay Dying is a freely adapted film version of the classic American novel by William Faulkner. And while it may seem somewhat incongruous for…
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New version of play ‘Julie’ both delights and exasperates!
Shocking and irresistible. These two words probably best describe the new National Theatre production of Julie now showing at Luna Leederville. Polly Stenham has written this modern adaptation after the original August…
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Jirga focuses on the human tragedy of Afghanistan
Australian actor Sam Smith excels himself in this moving and sometimes harrowing account of the return of an Australian soldier (Mike Wheeler) to his former battlefield. Director Benjamin Gilmour’s risky and sometimes…
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Beirut – a taut and tense thriller that delivers
The new thriller Beirut by acclaimed screenwriter Tony Gilroy (Michael Clayton, the Bourne series) certainly doesn’t disappoint. Director Brad Anderson (The Machinist, Transsiberian) has produced a gripping, suspenseful film that leans partially…
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RBG not so notorious!
A moving and entertaining film co-directed by Julie Cohen and Betsy West, RBG portrays the remarkable life of 85-year old Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. For the past 70 years, Ginsburg…
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Gripping Iranian drama keeps you guessing to the end
The new Iranian movie No Date, No Signature is filled with drama and tension – making it one of the most compelling films I have seen for a long time. Directed by…
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Jasper Jones preview screening is a hit with audience
Director Rachel Perkins and author Craig Silvey provided some thought-provoking answers to audience questions at the end of last night’s Jasper Jones preview screening at the Luna Cinema in Leederville. It was…
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