by GREG KING BAM BAM is a revealing documentary that follows Bianca Elmir, a Muslim female boxer in the lead up to the World Championships in 2016. It charts her successes and her set-backs as well as exploring how she is caught between two worlds and cultures. The film screens on July 14 at Backlot… Continue Reading »
BROTHERS’ NEST – interview with Clayton Jacobson
by GREG KING Brothers’ Nest is a dark and twisted claustrophobic comedy thriller that stars Clayton and Shane Jacobson as two brothers who concoct a plan to kill their stepfather to ensure that they inherit the family home when their terminally ill mother passes away. Clayton (Kenny, etc) also directs the film, which was written… Continue Reading »
HANGMAN – interview with Johnny Martin
by GREG KING In Hangman, a detective (played by Al Pacino) tries to catch an elusive serial killer whose crimes are inspired by the childhood game. The film has been directed by former stuntman turned director Johnny Martin (who worked on Titanic amongst others). Greg spoke to Johnny to find out more about the movie,… Continue Reading »
SYDNEY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2018 – interview with festival director Nashen Moodley
by GREG KING The Sydney Film Festival runs from June 6 to June 17. Once again festival director Nashen Moodley has put together an impressive program that features over 250 films from across the globe. There will also be retrospective screenings, talks, parties and Q&As featuring international and local filmmakers. The opening night film is… Continue Reading »
DING DONG I’M GAY – interview with writer and creator Tim Spencer
by GREG KING Ding Dong I’m Gay is a new Australian comedic web series that follows Cameron, an overachieving people-pleaser who reluctantly takes on the role of hopeless fairy godmother when his newly out cousin Toby arrives on his Sydney doorstep looking for somewhere to live. Cameron sets out to teach Toby a thing or… Continue Reading »
GERMAN FILM FESTIVAL 2018 – interview with co-ordinator Bettina Kinski
by GREG KING After a hiatus in 2017, the German Film Festival returns to Palace cinemas in May, with a packed program. The opening night film is the award-winning drama The Silent Revolution, while closing night sees a special screening of a restored print of Wim Wenders’ 1987 film Wings Of Desire. There is also… Continue Reading »