THE ROOSTER reviewed by GREG KING Director: Mark Leonard Winter Stars: Hugo Weaving, Phoenix Raei, John Waters, Rhys Mitchell, Robert Menzies. Acclaimed actor Mark Leonard Winter (The Dressmaker, etc) makes his feature film directorial debut with this bleak and challenging character study about two broken men who form an unlikely connection. The Rooster explores themes… Continue Reading »
THE DRESSMAKER
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Jocelyn Moorhouse Stars: Kate Winslet, Liam Hemsworth, Judy Davis, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Snook, Shane Jacobson, Shane Bourne, Kerry Fox, Caroline Goodall, Rebecca Gibney, Barry Otto, Gyton Grantley, James MacKay, Genevieve Picot, Julia Blake, Terry Norris, Sacha Horler, Alison Whyte, Mark Leonard Winter. “I’m back, you bastards.” With those words, Myrtle… Continue Reading »
ONE EYED GIRL
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Nick Matthews Stars: Mark Leonard Winter, Steve Le Marquand, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, Craig Behanna. Psychiatry and religion are two crutches that people turn to in times of trouble, seeking help, spiritual guidance and comfort. But these twin sources of help are also double-edged swords and have often been exploited for darker… Continue Reading »
ONE-EYED GIRL – interview with director Nick Matthews
by GREG KING Nick Matthews’ critically acclaimed dark psychological thriller One-Eyed Girl will have its Melbourne premiere screening Thursday April 23 at 7pm at the Classic Cinema. Having won the Austin Film Festival’s prestigious Dark Matters Best Picture Award, Nick Matthews debut film features first rate performances by Mark Leonard Winter (Healing) and Tilda Cobham-Hervey… Continue Reading »
BLAME
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Michael Henry Stars: Damian de Montemas, Sophie Lowe, Simon Stone, Mark Leonard Winter, Kestie Morassi, Ashley Zuckerman. Blame is another strong local production that should appeal to audiences who love tense dramas. This taut new Australian film is a variation of the home invasion thriller, in the vein of Funny… Continue Reading »
