BACKROOMS Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Kane ParsonsStars: Chiwtel Ejiofor, Renate Reisnve, Mark Duplass, Lukita Maxwell, Finn Bennett.This supernatural horror film is the feature debut for young British American filmmaker Kane Parsons. Backrooms began life in 2022 as a short film on the You Tube streaming platform, where the nine-minute film garnered over 2 million views. The short film used the found …
SYDNEY FILM FESTIVAL 2026 REVIEWS
The Sydney Film Festival is one of the world’s longest running and most prestigious film festivals. The 73rd edition, taking place from 3 to 14 June 2026, will showcase the very best in contemporary cinema and offer audiences the chance to experience premieres, red carpet events, and exciting special programs across Sydney. There are films sourced directly from film festivals including Cannes and Sundance.ALL …
FINDING EMILY
FINDING EMILY Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Alicia MacDonaldStars: Angourie Rice, Spike Fearn, Minnie Driver, Sadie Soverall, Jack Riddiford, Isabella Laughland, Fiona Allen, Prasanna Puwanarajah.When Owen met Emily? Desperately seeking Emily?This is a charming and enjoyable British romantic comedy that works as a variation on the 80s classic When Harry Met Sally. This is the kind of thing that the …
IN THE GREY
IN THE GREY Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Guy RitchieStars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Henry Cavill, Eiza Gonzalez, Fisher Stevens, Carlos Bardem, Rosamund Pike, Kojo Attah, Jason Wong, Christopher Ochoa, Emmet J Scanlan, Kristofer Hivju, Mohammed Al Turki.In The Grey is a stylish, generic globetrotting action thriller and somewhat formulaic crime caper from prolific British director Guy Ritchie. This is his …
CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – interview with artistic director THOMAS CALDWELL
by GREG KINGThe curated festival screens at the Lido, Classic, Cameo and Ritz Cinemas from June 6 through to July 10. This year the festival presents 30 brilliant kid’s films from around the world. The selection of films caters to small cinephiles from ages three to 12. There are two retrospective screenings – 1986’s Flight Of The Navigator and 1996’s Fly Away Home. There is also a special screening of the new …
SEVEN SNIPERS
SEVEN SNIPERS Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Sandra SciberrasStars: Radha Mitchell, Tim Roth, Ioan Gruffudd, Damien Ryan, Annabel Wolfe, Charles Cottier. Ryan Kwanten, Pacharo Mzembe, Bianca Williams.There have been a lot of movies featuring snipers – from the classic The Day Of The Jackal featuring Edward Fox’s steely assassin; Shooter with Mark Wahlberg as Bob Lee Swagger; the Sniper franchise …
