The Innocent Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Louis Garrel Stars: Louis Garrel, Noemie Merlant, Roschdy Zem), Anouk Grinberg, Jean-Claude Pautot. Thirtysomething Abel Lefranc (writer/director Louis Garrel) is a widowed marine biologist who also works as a tourist guide at the local aquarium. But he is depressed as he has never quite got over the loss… Continue Reading »
INNER WEST FILM FESTIVAL – interview with GREGORY DOLGOPOLOV
GREGORY DOLGOPOLOV Interview by GREG KING INNER WEST FILM FESTIVAL – interview with GREGORY DOLGOPOLOV In one of The Inner West’s most unifying and collective moments yet, this pulsating slice of urban Sydney will now play host to its very own film festival, with The Inner West Film Fest rolling out for the very first time… Continue Reading »
EUROPA EUROPA FILM FESTIVAL – interview with Thomas Caldwell
Thomas Caldwell Interview by GREG KING The second Europa Europa Film Festival screens in Melbourne and Sydney from February 16 through until March 7. In Melbourne it will screen at both the Lido and Classic Cinemas, while in Sydney it will screen at the Ritz. The festival features a curated selection of films from many… Continue Reading »
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022 – REVIEWS
ALL REVIEWS WRITTEN BY GREG KING LAST UPDATED AUGUST 8, 2022 OF AN AGE. The opening night film of the Melbourne International Film Festival this year was Of An Age, a queer themed drama and coming of age tale that seems to draw inspiration from the likes of Richard Linklater’s Before Midnight and the classic… Continue Reading »
CHILDRENS’ INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL – interview with Thomas Caldwell
by GREG KING The fourth Childrens’ International Film Festival screens at the Lido, Classic, Cameo and Ritz Cinemas from May 28. The program features 21 kid friendly films and tv series from around the world, as well as plenty of hands-on family friendly activities. The festival also includes a 40th anniversary screening of Don Bluth’s… Continue Reading »
JEWISH INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2022 – interview with artistic director Eddie Tamir.
by GREG KING This year the Jewish International Film Festival serves up a selection of 55 premiere films from 20 countries, which explore the challenges accompanying change. As usual there is a balance between documentaries and fictional features, as well as a curated selection of short films. The festival premiers two new Australian films. The… Continue Reading »