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Film review: The Way Back

The Way Back delves into a dark chapter of human history, following a group of escapees on a 7,000 km journey from a Siberian Gulag to India. It’s a painful landscape, according to Suzannah Marshall Macbeth.

Film review – Conviction

Conviction is a film based on the true story of exonerated killer Kenneth Waters. It’s worth seeing, says Radhika Chopra.

Inception: Review

Movies with depth and complexity are all too rare these days. But Inception is an exception, according to Matt De Neef.

Can anything “hurt” Avatar?

The 82nd Academy Awards are looming. The conspicuously underacknowledged Michael Calle previews what is shaping up to be a done-and-dusted Oscar night.

The Blind Side: Review

It’s Oscar season and our film reviewers have got the fever. James Madden checks out an advance screening of ‘The Blind Side’, a flick up for a couple of the big ones; Best Picture and Best Actress.

Release your inner film ‘skanc’

There’s a new and original film festival playing tonight in Melbourne that will help you find your inner film ‘skanc’. Kim Hellard reports on how she discovered hers.

When Harry Met Sally: Review

While lovebirds will flock to the cinemas this Sunday to see the latest rom-com ‘Valentine’s Day’, film reviewer James Madden tells us why there is one classic that is a much better option.

It’s Complicated: Review

Typically, a young man would only buy a ticket to see ‘It’s Complicated’ if he were on a date. However, after James Madden sat alone through the latest rom-com offering from Nancy Meyers, he found a lot of things to like.

Not the best films of the decade — but close

The noughties was a memorable decade for film. Just think of such gems as Battlefield Earth, Glitter starring Mariah Carey, and Catwoman — none of which made Michael Calle’s list of the ten best films of the decade.

Avatar: Review

Avatar has literally added a new dimension to the cinema experience, according to upstart’s film critic Michael Calle.

Fame: no pain, no gain

Dance was her first true love. But when Kelly Theobald saw the new movie, Fame, it evoked more than mere nostalgia.