KNEECAP Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Rich PeppiattStars: Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, J J Ó Dochartaigh, Michael Fassbender, Josie Walker, Simone Kirby, Fionnuala Flaherty, Jessica Reynolds, Adam Best.Like Alan Parker’s fantastic 1991 drama The Commitments, Kneecap tells the story of an Irish band from humble working-class beginnings. But unlike that film, which was based on a Roddy …
KILL
KILL Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Nikhil Nagesh BhatStars: Laksya, Tanya Maniktala, Abhishek Chauhan, Raghav Juyal.The title says it all you need to know about this visceral, ultra-violent action thriller from India. Kill delivers a high body count and plenty of gore and mayhem. Most of the action is confined to a train, so it comes across like The Raid set on a train. The film takes place on …
KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES
KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Wes BallStars: Owen Teague, Freya Allen, Kevin Durand, Peter Macon, William H Macy, Eka Darville, Lydia Peckham, Travis Jeffery.This continuation of the long running sci-fi franchise (ten films, a tv series and several comic books) based on the classic 1963 novel written by Pierre Boulle appears to breathe new life into the series and take …
THE KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA – interview with programmer Frances Lee
THE KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL IN AUSTRALIA – interview with programmer Frances Lee by GREG KINGThe Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) makes triumphant return in 2023, showcasing an impressive line-up of highly acclaimed and captivating Korean films. KOFFIA 2023 will offer a dazzling array of cinema across genres, showcasing the brilliance and diversity of Korean filmmaking. From comedy and romance to …
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KNOCK AT THE CABIN
Knock at the Cabin Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: M Night ShyamalanStars: Dave Bautista, Ben Aldridge, Jonathan Groff, Nikki Amuka Bird, Abby Quinn, Rupert Grint, Kristen Cui.M Night Shyamalan announced himself as a filmmaker to watch with 1999’s atmospheric psychological thriller The Sixth Sense and its unexpected twist at the end, and these twists have since become one of his signature touches in …
KOMPROMAT
Kompromat Reviewed by GREG KINGDirector: Jerome SalleStars: Gilles Lelouche, Joanna Kulig, Aleksey Gorbunov, Elisa Lasowski, Olivia Malahieude, Daniil Vorobyov, Mikhail Goreyov, Igor Jijiine, Louis-Do de Lencquesai.This tense French produced chase thriller provides a grim and sobering glimpse into the oppressive nature of Russia under Putin. Kompromat is a Russian word for compromising material which …
