Reviewed by GREG KING Directors: Ben Howling, Yolande Ramke Stars: Martin Freeman, Susie Porter, Anthony Hayes, Simone Landers, Kris McQuade, David Gulpilil, Caren Pistorious, Natasha Wanganeen, Bruce R Carter. A strange virus has wiped out most of the population, leaving behind hordes of the walking dead. When someone is bitten by these “zombies” they have… Continue Reading »
HOUNDS OF LOVE
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Ben Young Stars: Stephen Curry, Emma Booth, Ashleigh Cummings, Susie Porter, Harrison Gilbertson, Damian De Montemas. Australian filmmakers have produced some tough, gritty uncompromising crime dramas in the past, with films like Romper Stomper, The Boys, Animal Kingdom, and Snowtown all exploring the darker side of the Australian male psyche.… Continue Reading »
DON’T TELL
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Tori Garrett Stars: Jack Thompson, Aden Young, Sara West, Rachel Griffiths, Susie Porter, Martin Sacks, Robert Taylor, Jacqueline McKenzie, Robert Coleby, Gyton Grantley, Kiara Freeman, Leeanna Walsman, Ashlee Lollback, Caroline Kennison. Based on a true story, this Australian courtroom drama shares a common theme with the Oscar winning drama Spotlight.… Continue Reading »
IS THIS THE REAL WORLD
Is This The Real World Reviewed by GREG KING Director: Martin McKenna Stars: Sean Keenan, Greg Stone, Matt Cowell, Charlotte Best, Susie Porter, Julia Blake. An Australian Rebel Without A Cause? There is a strong cinematic tradition of coming of age tales about teenage angst and rebellious youth trying to find their place in the… Continue Reading »
STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF THE CLONES
Reviewed by GREG KING Director: George Lucas Stars: Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Samuel L Jackson, Ian McDiarmid, Hayden Christensen, Christopher Lee, Jack Thompson, Joel Edgerton, Rose Byrne, Susie Porter It seems as though George Lucas has at least listened to much of the criticism leveled at The Phantom Menace, his disappointing 1999 effort to revive… Continue Reading »
