In Review
Welcome to In Review! Check out the latest reviews across film, TV, theatre and so much more…
Live Performance Review - I hope this means something
I hope this means something brilliantly captures the perils of isolation and the turbulence that can accompany bereavement, concurrently conveying the impact of the pressing need for action amidst despair.
Italian Film Fest 2024 Review - The Beautiful Summer
If you like pretty Italian towns then you might find some enjoyment, but if you're looking for a compelling film I suggest you look elsewhere.
Comedy Review - Anthony Locascio: Pappou
Locascio’s act was incredibly refreshing with his third-generation perspective, as well as an exploration of deeper themes like intergenerational trauma, and what it means to be an ethnic man in the 21st century.
Film Review - Speak No Evil
With strong performances, and a compelling narrative that deviates just enough from the original, Speak No Evil is worth a hearty recommendation for fans of the genre.
Web Series Review - Buried
Go watch this show. It’s got a rocking soundtrack, a feminist cop, and a surprising number of discussions on road safety.
Film Review - Megalopolis
It's hard to say how the film will be received by audiences now, but it is sure to have an impact.
Film Review - Runt
If you’re into Aussie battlers, beautiful Australian scenery, cute speedy dogs, and blatantly crying your heart out in public then Runt is the film for you.
Book Review - Entitlement
Unfortunately, Entitlement reminds audiences that no amount of social commentary, witticisms, or poignant themes can account for a total lack of story.
Film Review - Transformers One
From my formerly substantial experience with the Transformers fandom I can say that this will please them, and whether you choose to interpret that as an indictment on them is up to you!
Film Review - The Wild Robot
If you’re going to see one animated robot film this spring, check out The Wild Robot.
MIFF 2024 Shorts Review - Accelerator Shorts 2
The MIFF Accelerator Shorts 2 program included a staggering variety of films, all unique in terms of style and theme, but bound by a shared examination of escape, identity, and societal constraints. The diverse selection presented an invaluable insight into the potential of short films to communicate meaningful stories in a matter of minutes.
MIFF 2024 Film Review - Us and the Night
I don’t know if I will ever get to watch Us and the Night again given its unique formatting and distribution, but it’s quite radically put my love of film into perspective.
Film Review - The Crow
The best part of the screening was the little black cupcakes that were handed out outside the cinema afterwards, almost like a little treat for slugging through the disappointment that was this movie.
Film Review - Bookworm
Bookworm is a delightful ride that offers the humour, heart and thrills of the best old-fashioned adventure films, while remaining grounded and character-driven.
MIFF 2024 Film Review - Janet Planet
Through the Summer of 1991 in rural Massachusetts, the unapologetic yet awkward 11-year-old Lacy (newcomer Zoe Ziegler) is entrenched in the captivating orbit of her mother Janet (Julianne Nicholson).
MIFF 2024 Feature - Godzilla 70th Anniversary Marathon
Much like Godzilla’s messy and complicated birth as a concept and popular culture figure, I too feel as though I’ve come out of this experience a strange creature. It’s something I won’t soon forget.
MIFF 2024 Film Review - Timestalker
Timestalker tells the story of a woman named Agnes who keeps falling in love with the wrong man in several different time periods, after being continuously reincarnated.
MIFF 2024 Film Review - All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt
A quietly ambitious work sure to attract allegations of pretension, Raven Jackson swings big in All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt.
Live Performance Review - A Streetcar Named Desire
This rendition of A Streetcar Named Desire —one of my all-time favourites— was truly a masterpiece.