by GREG KING And Mrs is an unusual take on the traditional romcom. Written by Melissa Bubnic the film follows Gemma (played by Aisling Bea) as she sets out on a quest to marry her dead boyfriend Nathan (played by Colin Hanks). The film balances the raw emotions of grief and loss with some moments of humour. It also stars Billie Lourd in a key role as Audrey. Greg spoke to director Daniel Reisinger about what …
ASSASSIN’S PLAN
ASSASSIN'S PLAN Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Michael Keaton Stars: Michael Keaton, James Marsden, Marcia Gay Harden, Al Pacino, Ray McKinnon, Joanna Kulig, Suzy Nakamura, John Hoogenakker, Lela Loren. Michael Keaton both stars in and directs this slow burn crime drama about a contract hitman who is suffering from an incurable and rapidly developing case of dementia. This marks Keaton’s second effort …
A HORSE NAMED WINX
A HORSE NAMED WINX Reviewed by GREG KING Documentary Director: Janine Hosking Australians love their sports, especially the sport of horse racing. Australian filmmakers have also celebrated some of the champions of the racetrack with Simon Wincer’s 1983 film biopic Phar Lap; also his 2011 moving film The Cup, about 2002 Melbourne Cup winner Media Puzzle and jockey Damien Oliver’s personal journey; and Ride …
BOOKWORM – interview with ANT TIMPSON
BOOKWORM – interview with ANT TIMPSON By GREG KING In this family friendly drama from New Zealand filmmaker Ant Timpson, an 11-year-old girl named Mildred finds her world turned upside down when her estranged father, the washed-up magician Strawn Wise, comes to look after her while her mother is in hospital. He reluctantly agrees to take her camping to find a mythological beast known as the Canterbury …
ALIEN ROMULUS
ALIEN ROMULUS Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Fede Alvarez Stars: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Aileen Wu, Isabele Merced, Spike Fearn, Ian Holm. Alien Romulus is the seventh film in the Alien franchise that began way back in 1979 with Ridley Scott’s superb fusion of sci-fi and horror. It is a legacy sequel that pays lip service to the original films. The film is set in the year …
ABIGAIL
ABIGAIL Reviewed by GREG KING Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Oplin and Tyler Gillett Stars: Dan Stevens, Melissa Barrera, Alisha Weir, William Catlett, Kathryn Newton, Kevin Durand, Angus Cloud, Giancarlo Esposito. Abigail is a gory and blood-soaked hybrid of crime drama, horror and comedy with a black streak of humour, and proves to be one of the guilty pleasures of the year. A disparate group …
