IN THE LOST LANDS Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Paul W S AndersonStars: Milla Jovovich, Dave Bautista, Arly Jover, Amara Okereke, Fraser James, Simon Loof, Dierdre Mullins. Set in a post-apocalyptic world In The Lost Lands is the latest film from Paul W S Anderson, the director best known for his Resident Evil series. In a post-apocalyptic wasteland two people head through the lost lands …
THE POOL – interview with Ian Darling
Ian Darling Interview by GREG KINGBondi icebergs is the most photographed pool in the world and it has occupied a special place in the hearts of millions of Sydneysiders for over half a century. In this wonderful documentary filmmaker Ian Darling (The Final Quarter, etc) captures the sense of community of this dedicated group of swimmers.Ian and his crew spent 100 days filming and capturing the stories of many …
IRIS AND THE MEN
IRIS AND THE MEN Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Caroline VignalStars: Laure Calamy, Vincent Elbaz, Suzanne De Baecque.Charming little French romcom that deals with some troubling themes albeit in a light fashion. Iris (played by Laure Calamy) is fifty and runs a successful dental practice in Paris but she seems to be experiencing a mid-life crisis. When the film opens Iris confesses her …
IO CAPITANO
IO CAPITANO reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Matteo GarroneStars: Seydou Sarr, Moustapha Fall, Khady Sy, Isaaka Sawadago, Venus Gueye, Hichem Yacoubi, Doodoo Sagna.Two teenaged boys from Dakar in Senegal dream of moving to Europe to pursue a music career. This harrowing drama comes from Italian filmmaker Matteo Garrone, who in 2008 gave us the hard-hitting Mafia drama Gomorrah. Written by Garrone, Massimo …
INSIDIOUS: THE RED DOOR
Insidious The Red Door Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Patrick WilsonStars: Patrick Wilson, Ty Simkins, Rose Byrne, Sinclair Daniel, Hiam Abbass, Andrew Astor, Joseph Bishara, Leigh Whannel, Angus Sampson, Lin Shaye, E Roger Mitchell, Dagmara Dominczyk.Patrick Wilson, who has been a mainstay of the Insidious series created by Australian filmmakers Leigh Whannel and Jaes Wan in 2010 makes his directorial …
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY
INDIANA JONES AND THE DIAL OF DESTINY Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: James MangoldStars: Harrison Ford, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Mads Mikkelsen, Toby Jones, Antonio Banderas, Ethann Isidore, John Rhys-Davies, Shaunette Renee Wilson, Karen Allen, Thomas Kretschmann, Boyd Holbrook, Olivier Richters, Martin McDougall, Nasser Memarzia.This is the fifth film in the franchise featuring Harrison Ford in his …