A film about horny Americans on shore leave in Australia
8.7
… an immersive and beautifully written story that will capture those who value narrative depth over aesthetic polish.
6.5
... a fevered, wholly whacked-out mockumentary ...
Australian writer, producer and actor James Ivor is doing the hard yards with his evocative drama Storm Bird, getting the film in front of audiences himself for a series of
Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin and Ridley Scott couldn't work their magic with The Dog Stars to dislodge Spidey, Odyssey and Insidious off the podium, whilst Andre Rieu continued his reign
The recent TV option for popular queer novel After the Siren is the latest in a long history of LGBTQ+ stories enjoyed on Aussie TV and cinema screens.
7.3
… an insightful look at sex work that balances serious workplace analysis with a decidedly unserious sense of humour.
8
… moving but never twee, boasting a genuinely stunning lead performance and a sharp, incisive script.
Yellow Letters (Gelbe Briefe, in German) is a timely take on the ongoing oppression of artistic freedom during authoritarian times. Directed and co-written by Turkish-born, German-based filmmaker İlker Çatak, the
8
… twisted and compelling …