Reviewed by GREG KING Documentary Directors: Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. 20,000 Days On Earth documents a fictitious day in the life of one Nick Cave, of Australia’s most iconic creative artists and one of the darlings of the alternative rock scene for over three decades. Directors Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard take an unusual… Continue Reading »
HAPPY CHRISTMAS – interview with director Joe Swanberg
by GREG KING Happy Christmas is the latest film from independent filmmaker Joe Swanberg, one of the darlings of the “mumblecore” movement, whose films often centre around real-life, believable characters and situations. His films provide some insights into human nature and are truthful and at times painful. His films are often minimalist in style and… Continue Reading »
PREDESTINATION – interview with Michael and Peter Spierig
by GREG KING The opening night film at MIFF 2014 was Predestination, a mind-scratching sci-fi thriller that plays around with the conventions and paradoxes of time travel. It is based on a short story written by Robert Heinlein, and stars Ethan Hawke as a “temporal agent” on one final mission, and Sarah Snook in a… Continue Reading »
THE ANIMAL CONDITION – interview with director Michael Dahlstrom
by GREG KING The Animal Condition is a provocative and thought provoking new documentary exploring the murky ethics of animal farming. Featuring interviews with politicians, animal welfare activists, this documentary from filmmaker Michael Dahlstrom is objective and even-handed in its treatment of an issue that has moved from a fringe issue into the mainstream consciousness.… Continue Reading »
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 2014 – interview with Thomas Caldwell, programmer of the NEXT GEN program
by GREG KING An initiative of the Melbourne International Film Festival, NextGen was created in 2007 to provide a program of entertaining and thought-provoking films aimed at a youth audience. The films are designed to promote discussion, social awareness and also to encourage students to become active viewers who question and challenge the moving image.… Continue Reading »