Hoff’s film is a ravishing account of the birth of Australian surf culture, and the accompanying indie film movement, but its ambitious scope comes at the cost of depth.
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As for the question that may be on every cinephile’s mind: Is Kinds of Kindness Lanthimos’ best work thus far? No, and it’s certainly not for everyone. It is cruel, gory, abstract and, in my opinion, less palatable than Lanthimos’ collaborations with Tony McNamara.
If Crazy Rich Asians walked so Minari could run, The Quiet Migration is leisurely pacing on a different road and microdosing LSD.
At the Sydney Film Festival, guest Jane Campion introduced the documentary directed by Julie Bertuccelli recounting Campion’s creative journey and her navigation of “trouble”, “secrets”, plus the highs and lows of the film industry.
A man finds himself drawn to the Pretty Red Dress that hangs on the back of his bedroom door.
Out of the 25 million people in Australia, the Greater Western Sydney region is home to 2.5 million people. Here Out West seeks to tell their story.
An underwater fairytale.
The early days of film appreciation at Sydney University led to the birth of the Sydney Film Festival and even aroused suspicions from ASIO.
Another Round is an alcohol-fuelled dark comedy.
High Ground highlights Australia’s history of injustice with a necessary harshness.