EGO: THE MICHAEL GUDINSKI STORY Reviewed by GREG KING Documentary Director: Paul Goldman The documentary Ego focusses on the impact and legacy of Michael Gudinski, the music entrepreneur who died in 2021 at the age of 68. Gudinski was a larger-than-life figure and a loveable rogue, full of passion and energy, who wanted to… Continue Reading »
QUANT
QUANT Reviewed by GREG KING Documentary Director: Sadie Frost This documentary is a loving tribute to fashion icon Mary Quant, who typified the changing face of Britain through the 60s and 70s. She was a trailblazer who was credited with creating the mini-skirt and who was well known for her dynamic use of colours, and… Continue Reading »
THE NARROW BRIDGE – interview with Esther Takac
Esther Takac Interview by GREG KING This documentary is a searching journey into the souls of four people who, after searing pain, develop strengths they never had before. Bushra, Rami, Meytal and Bassam, women and men who lost a child or parent in violent conflict, are creating a sacred space for change as they transform… Continue Reading »
YOU CAN GO NOW
You Can Go Now Reviewed by GREG KING Documentary Director: Larissa Behrendt. Trailblazing indigenous artist and outspoken provocateur Richard Bell is arguably one of our most important artists whose work has been exhibited internationally. But he is also confrontational and unapologetic in his opinions about Australia’s treatment of its First Nations people, and he also… Continue Reading »
MY OLD SCHOOL
My Old School Reviewed by GREG KING Documentary Director: Jono McLeod Stars: Alan Cumming, voices of Lulu, Clare Grogan, Dawn Steele, Joe Mcfadden, Gary Lamont, Brian MacKinnon. My Old School is a quirky and unusual documentary that is constructed from a mix of archival footage, interviews and animation. In 1993 17-year-old Brandon Lee enrolled as… Continue Reading »
THE VELVET QUEEN
Reviewed by GREG KING Documentary Directors: Marie Amiguet, Vincent Munier In 2019, award winning nature photographer Vincent Munier set out to try and capture vision of the rare and elusive snow leopard in its natural habitat. There are less than 7000 snow leopards in the world today and they mostly live in the most remote… Continue Reading »