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 …
INFINITY POOL
Infinity Pool Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Brandon CronenbergStars: Alexander Skarsgard, Mia Goth, Cleopatra Coleman, Jalil Laspert, Thomas Kretschman.The third film from auteur Brandon Cronenberg (son of legendary Canadian filmmaker David Cronenberg) is a hybrid mix of sci-fi, horror and trenchant social commentary on class, wealth, privilege, artistic conceits, power, western decadence, guilt and …
THE INSPECTION
The Inspection Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Elegance BrattonStars: Jeremy Pope, Bokeem Woodbine, Raul Castillo, Gabrielle Union, McCaul Lombardi, Eman Esfandi.This film examining the toxic masculinity and institutional bigotry and homophobia of the military is based on director Elegance Bratton’s own experiences as a gay black man trying to become a US Marine. Bratton’s alter ego here is …
THE INNOCENT
The Innocent Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Louis GarrelStars: 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 of his wife in a car accident for which he feels …
INNER WEST FILM FESTIVAL – interview with GREGORY DOLGOPOLOV
GREGORY DOLGOPOLOV Interview by GREG KINGINNER 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 from 31 March through to 2 April. Across venues including the legendary …
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I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY
I Wanna Dance With Somebody Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Kasi LemmonsStars: Naomi Ackie, Stanley Tucci, Tamara Tunie, Nafessa Williams, Clarke Peters, Ashton Sanders.Fans of the late, great Whitney Houston will not really learn anything new or particularly surprising from this so-so biopic of the late singer. I Wanna Dance With Somebody is a more sanitised look at her life mainly due to the …
