It’s not often that a show so incredibly surprising, ridiculous, and fantastic finds its way onto our screens, but that’s exactly what happened when Jane the Virgin aired in America in late 2014. Equal parts comedy, drama, murder mystery, soap opera, romance, family drama, and coming-of-age, Jane the Virgin has something for everyone, and even…
Sacha Baron Cohen resurrected Borat, arguably his best character to date, on a recent addition of Jimmy Kimmel Live to premiere the trailer for his new film Grimsby. Poking fun at Kimmel’s name, pulling out stock Borat jokes, and hilariously implying that Donald Trump is a Baron Cohen character, Borat jokes with the show’s host…
Mankind’s eternal search for the fountain of youth has seen Hollywood explore more than one scenario where immortality is a reality, always at some morally reprehensible dystopic expense. Films such as Elysium,The Island, Transcendence or more recentlyChappie have approached the idea from different angles with great success. Whether director Tarsem Singh’s (The Fall, Immortals, The…
This week’s DVD releases all feature kick-ass ladies who aren’t afraid to break the rules. Iris 93-year-old Iris Apfel is a New York style icon, well-known for her flamboyant fashion sense and commitment to sartorial experimentation. Directed by renowned documentary filmmaker Albert Maysles (who, sadly, died six weeks before the release of his final film),…
The fifth annual Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Awards (AACTA) were presented last night at Sydney’s Star Event Centre, the awards recognising the last 12 months in Australian film. George Miller’s Mad Max: Fury Road took out the top award for Best Film, George Miller receiving the award for Best Director. The Dressmaker dominated…
Directed by Gavin Hood, Eye In The Sky tackles the controversies surrounding modern day warfare and is a thriller about a group of intelligence staff tasked to decide whether to target a village in order to potentially thwart a terrorist attack. The first trailer for the film – due out in March – was released…
Relatively speaking, I used the iPhone 4s (still Apple’s highest selling model and one they continued to produce until September 2014) for a long, long time; getting my hands on the product on its release in October 2011, and keeping it going until the latest 6s models were released some four years later. Along the way…
It’s been announced today that on Wednesday, January 13th, 2016 actors Samuel L. Jackson and Kurt Russell will join previously announced guest Quentin Tarantino on the red carpet at Event Cinemas George Street, Sydney for the Australian premiere of The Hateful Eight. The film will then be screened exclusively in 70mm for a one week from January…
Director Shane Black is set to release his latest action film The Nice Guys in 2016, and the first trailer was released today. The film features a bruised, bloodied and goofy Ryan Gosling, along side Russell Crowe who plays a tough-guy private investigator. Set in 1970s Los Angeles — complete with flares — the odd duo work together…
The first look at Down Under, the sure-to-be controversial Australian black comedy telling the story of the aftermath of the Cronulla riots has arrived. The image, and film, features both perspectives of the fight and, through humour, director Abe Forsythe deliberately confronts racism head on. “There is nothing more satisfying than getting people to laugh…
Sydney’s summer nights will see the return of free movies at World Square’s outdoor cinema. Starting in January 2016, movies such as Jaws, The Holiday, Love Actually, Muriel’s Wedding, Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure and Romeo & Juliet will screen. Headphones and deckchairs will be provided and there will be plenty of options for dinner and…
The world’s largest short film festival, Tropfest, was set for this week, but was cancelled earlier in November because of mishandling of funds. But now, after aid from CGU insurance, the festival will return for its 24th year on Sunday 14th of February 2016, in Centennial Parklands, Sydney. John Polson, founder and festival director of…
In the Heart of the Sea is exactly as it sounds – a film centred on the perils for seamen and sea creatures alike. Directed by award-winning director Ron Howard, the film is historically based on the whaling ship Essex and how real-life author Herman Melville (Ben Whishaw) became inspired to write the classic Moby…
Ramsay, Cersei, and Daenerys feature in the very first footage released from Season 6 of Game of Thrones. HBO have released their yearly trailer showcasing what’s in store for the channel next year, and while our look at GoT is very, very brief, we do get to see at least some of the focus of…
Black comedy is a tricky thing to execute correctly, and sadly The Voices, despite an intriguing premise and a considerably talented ensemble, fails to balance its ingredients successfully. It’s a bit too brutal to be truly funny yet similarly it’s a little too off-kilter to be deemed a straight-up horror film – but who’s to…
With Australia’s biggest popular culture exhibition, Supanova returning in April/June of next year to Melbourne, Gold Coast, Sydney, and Perth, anticipation is high for the rounds of line-up announcements that bring in big, upcoming, and niche stars from all over the world. Next year’s Supanova have managed to lock in some pretty impressive names, spanning…
The program for the St George OpenAir Cinema has been announced for 2016, with tickets going on sale from tomorrow -Monday, 7th December at 9am AEDT. The program reveals a 38 night season, with screenings of films such as Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Spectre, Steve Jobs and more, playing at Mrs Macquaries Point against…
Flight Facilities are a household name in Australian dance music but a never-before-seen mini documentary shows us that behind the polished performances are two good mates who make music for a living, and love it. Red Bull Media House produced Across America during the duo’s coast-spanning tour of the USA in early 2015. It is hard…
There’s a a line in this weeks episode of Ash VS Evil Dead that not only reflects how Ruby views all of these deranged events on her hunt to find Ash but in a much more understated way, how a viewer should approach this new off the wall series. “I used to think everything should…
Well here we have it… the three-eyed raven (Max von Sydow) speaks in the first teaser for season 6 of Game of Thrones. “The past is already written, the ink is dry”, the mysterious character in an imposingly deep voice, soundtracking many of the major scenes thus far in the show. And then Bran (Issac…
Need to do your Christmas shopping? This week’s DVD releases feature a variety of films and television series to keep everyone happy. ANT-MAN One of the latest superheroes to join the Marvel ranks, Ant-Man was released earlier this year to positive reviews, mostly due to its star, Paul Rudd. Rudd plays the titular superhero, who…
Long time no Z. The anticipation for Zoolander 2 is still at fever pitch, thanks the very first trailer released the other week. Now, the sequel to one of the most quotable (and hilarious) comedies of all time has an official international trailer, showcasing even more footage and giving us a closer look at Penelope…
For the second week straight, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 leads the charge against its blockbuster brethren Spectre. Despite earning US$100 million less in its second week, Hunger Games still sits on top both here and in The States. It made AU$5.2 million and kept the new Bond film to AU$3.4 million. Not…
Due for release in March, the anticipated follow up to Man of Steel, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice has just received its first full length trailer, which sees Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot) and Batman (Ben Affleck) join Superman (Henry Cavill) for the first time. Yes – DC are getting their Film Universe together… it will be…
Need to catch a TV break and don’t know what to watch? Simon takes us through his top picks on must-see shows and films for the week. Click through to see what’s showing for your entertainment needs. Wednesday 2nd December 2015 Inside the Clinic – ABC2 – 9.30pm AEST You know a show must be…
In a major move for Museum Victoria, the world premiere of Jurassic World: The Exhibition will be taking a place at the Melbourne institution in March 2016, running until October before touring the world. The news was announced this past weekend by Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren who detailed the new immersive…
Fans of The Hunger Games have something to look forward to as they bid their final three-fingered salute to cinema-screens across the globe as Mockingjay, Part 2 comes to a conclusion Lionsgate, along with Dubai Parks and Resorts, have announced two upcoming rides that will open at Motiongate – soon to be the largest Hollywood-inspired…
Iconic and constantly relevant channel ABC are now making their services available for live streaming on iview, tapping into the demand for better, more convenient access to their programs by computer, smartphone, and tablet users. Programs shown in the live stream will reflect ABC’s Sydney schedule with plans already underway to extend live streaming on…
“Well that was different” I exclaimed as Woodstock-esque music accompanied the credits of this weeks episode of Ash vs Evil Dead. Four episodes in and the horror/comedy series has decided to wreak havoc on its tried and true formula and just dive head long into crazy town. I know, for a review of an episode of an…
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) in Melbourne has announced their Summer Film Program, and are set to host screenings of a selection of biographies, documentaries, punk classics and foreign language movies. The program begins December 2015 and runs until February 2016. Here’s a look at what has been revealed: WATTSTAX R18+ Seven years…
