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Frame by Frame – Episode 2

In this week’s episode of Frame by Frame, Jim and Nick discuss War Dogs, the new film by director Todd Phillips. Also, in anticipation of the

Frame by Frame: Episode 1

Frame by Frame is a new weekly film and television review show on upstart. Every week La Trobe students Jim Files and Nick Feain will discuss

The Astor announces the end of an era

The announcement of a closing date for the Astor Theatre signifies an impending loss of Melbourne culture, writes Samuel Trask-Marino.

Movie Review: Gravity

Will Gravity be the classic sci-fi movie of our generation? Maybe not, but it’s still pretty good, writes Tom Midwood.

Girl Power

While comic book movies are currently dominating Hollywood, Tom Midwood ponders why there’s still no sign of a female superhero getting her own solo feature.

Summer blockbuster season review

With the northern summer blockbuster season of 2013 winding down, Tom Midwood looks back at what Hollywood had to offer.

Big budgets, small ambition

Are sequels, reboots and franchises stifling movie industry creativity? Jesse Setaro looks at the state of Hollywood in 2013.

Oscars gongs up for grabs

The world’s best actors, actresses and directors will be vying for the movie industry’s holy grail at midday on Monday (AEST). Ashley Shenker previews the top six categories of the 85th Academy Awards.

upstart’s favourite Christmas movies

upstart will be celebrating the Christmas season by reviewing some of our favourite Christmas films. Get festive and contribute!