by GREG KING Far From Here is a very personal story, a romantic drama set in Romania that charts the changing nature of the relationship between Grant and Sofia as the pressures of work and separation take its toll. It is the debut feature for Sydney filmmaker James Pillion. Greg spoke to James to find… Continue Reading »
OTHER PEOPLE’S PROBLEMS – Interview with Penelope Chai and Jane Dickenson
by GREG KING Seven years ago, Melbourne writers Penelope Chai and Jane Dickerson began a bartering project called Clothing For Correspondence in which they offered their services as letter writers for people who were struggling to put pen to paper to express their complaints, their confessions, etc. In exchange they asked for an item of… Continue Reading »
JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Jake Kasdan Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Bobby Cannavale, Nick Jonas, Alex Wolff, Ser’Darius Blain, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, Colin Hanks. Not quite a remake of the Joe Johnston directed 1995 film that starred Robin Williams, but rather a lively reboot and an attempt to kickstart… Continue Reading »
JUST TO BE SURE
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Carina Tardieu Stars: Francoise Damiens, Cecile de France, Alice de Lencquesaing, Guy Marchand, Andre Wilms, Esteban. Erman Gourmelon (played by Francois Damiens, from the entertaining comedy The Family Belier, etc) is a widower in his mid-forties. He works as a bomb disposal expert, helping to clear mines and building sites… Continue Reading »
THE WOUND – interview with John Trengrove
by GREG KING The debut feature film from South African filmmaker John Trengrove, The Wound deals with the traditional but taboo topic of the Xhosa initiation into manhood. The Wound is an examination of culture, masculinity and sexuality. The film has done well on the international film festival circuit and screened at the Melbourne International… Continue Reading »
JUSTICE LEAGUE
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Zack Snyder Stars: Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, Ezra Miller, Jason Momoa, Ray Fisher, Ciaran Hinds, Jeremy Irons, Amy Adams, Diane Lane, J K Simmons, Joe Morton, Connie Nielsen, Amber Heard, Billy Crudup, David Thewlis. While Marvel tends to dominate the cinematic superhero and comic book market at the… Continue Reading »