COYOTE VS ACME Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Dave GreenStars: Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, P J Byrne, Tone Bell, Martha Kelly, Luiz Guzman, voices of Eric Bauza, Candi Milo.Taking its cues from Who Framed Roger Rabbit and Space Jam, both of which served up a clever mix of CGI animation and live action, comes this hugely entertaining and enjoyable family friendly film from the Warner Bros …
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 …
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 …
CALLE MALAGA
CALLE MALAGA Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Maryam TouzaniStars: Carmen Maura, Marta Etura, Ahmed Boulane, Maria Alfonsa Rosso, Ghali Errazqi, Miguel Garces,This is another bittersweet but charming and feel-good drama about an elderly woman asserting her independence and rediscovering her sexuality and love at a late stage of her life.Seventy-nine-year-old Maria Angeles (played by Carmen Maura) has …
COLD STORAGE
COLD STORAGE Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Jonny CampbellStars: Liam Neeson, Joe Keery, Georgina Campbell, Lesley Manville, Gavin Spokes, Aaron Heffernan, Vanessa Redgrave, Ellor Torchin, Sosie Bacon, Richard Brake.This very enjoyable comedic variation on the usual tropes of the zombie movie comes from director Jonny Campbell. It was written by veteran screenwriter David Koepp (Jurassic Park, etc) who …
CRIME 101
CRIME 101 Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Bart LaytonStars: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Halle Berry, Nick Nolte, Monica Barbaro, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Corey Hawkins, Tate Donovan, Devon Bostick, Matthew Del Negro.This slick, sleek and well-made heist thriller set in Los Angeles pays homage to the classic heist films of yesteryear. The plot again centres around a jewel thief who plans …
