The Jewish International Film Festival screens from October 27 and runs through until November 23. This year’s selection of films includes some provocative documentaries and features and lots of Australian premieres. The opening night film is Denial, starring Rachel Weisz. ALL REVIEWS BY GREG KING LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 29, 2016 JERRY LEWIS: THE MAN BEHIND… Continue Reading »
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2016 REVIEWS
by GREG KING The Melbourne International Film Festival screens from July 28 through until August 14. There are some 300 features and documentaries screening, both local and international productions. The opening night film is The Death And Life Of Otto Bloom, starring Xavier Samuel, and the closing night film is David Mackenzie’s contemporary western Hell… Continue Reading »
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL 2015 – REVIEWS
By GREG KING. Celebrating its 26th year in 2015, the Alliance Française French Film Festival is a highly anticipated and extremely popular event on the Australian cultural calendar. It is not only the biggest film festival in Australia; it is also the biggest festival of French films outside of France. Over a period of eight… Continue Reading »
MONSTERFEST 2014
by GREG KING. Monsterfest hits the cinema Nova on November 20, with an impressive line up of almost forty horror films from here and overseas. There are lots of special guests, including Ashley C Williams, the star of The Human Centipede; Bill Moseley from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2; Canada’s twisted twin sisters Jen and… Continue Reading »
RUSSIAN RESURRECTION FILM FESTIVAL 2014 – REVIEWS
by GREG KING The 11th Russian Resurrection Film Festival is screening around Australia throughout October and November. It screens in Melbourne at ACMI cinemas from November 13 through until November 23. There are a number of Australian premier screenings. The opening night film is the epic Vasilisa, a love story set against the backdrop of… Continue Reading »
JEWISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2014
by GREG KING. JIFF 2014 brings audiences new films from Israel and Jewish themed films, including award winning films from 43 major international festivals. JIFF is an opportunity to challenge our preconceived ideas on religion, politics, news. The opening night film is the drama Gett: The Trial Of Vivianne Amsalem, about the tribulations faced by… Continue Reading »