The Evil Dead trilogy is a god damn institution for me. Not only is the 1981 classic my favourite horror movie, it is also hands down one of my most beloved movies of all time. So imagine my elation when Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell announced that they were bringing their wacky creation to the…
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 4th November 2015 Blindspot-Seven-8.30pm AEST Starring Aussie soon-to-be superstar Sullivan Stapleton and Jaime Alexander, Blindspot is one…
After four weeks on top of the box office The Martian has finally been dethroned by The Dressmaker, which is great news as Australian films continue to contribute to an already stellar year. Starring Kate Winslet and directed by Jocelyn Moorhouse, the adaptation of the novel of the same name made AU$3.1 million while The…
B430 – Live Like a Local, the new 6-part series coming to Channel [V] will be the definitive guide to things you must do overseas before you turn 30. The show aims to unlock local knowledge tourists miss out on and how to truly “Live Like A Local”. The show ventures to Tokyo, Rio De…
Internationally renowned and distinguished acting coach Ivana Chubbuck will conduct a first ever Masterclass for both actors and directors in Melbourne in January next year, in collaboration with 16th Street Actors Studio. Having famously coached Halle Berry to her Oscar win for Best Actress in Monster’s Ball, Ivana Chubbuck is also the author of the…
Oh joyous occasion. HBO has announced that the network has just signed a four-year production pact with one of the sharpest, wittiest television personalities of the past few years, Jon Stewart. The deal will have him focusing on short-form digital content for the company’s HBO Go and HBO NOW channels, with the possibility of other…
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse Director Christopher Landen is perhaps best known for writing four back-to-back films in the now thankfully defunct (apparently) Paranormal Activity franchise (he also directed The Marked Ones). Knowing that, you’d be forgiven for going into this horror-comedy with low expectations, even when considering the film’s title and trailer. It’s…
Next week, a 35th anniversary screening of the 1980 reggae drama Babylon will be co-presented by Groovescooter and Foreigndub, with a free dub-reggae DJ set in the bar to follow. The film confronts issues of race and police brutality during the politically charged Thatcher years. It features a soundtrack composed by Dennis Bovell, plus tracks…
The fallout from “Thank You” will have to wait for a few weeks while The Walking Dead follow their tried-and-tested formula of breaking apart the present storyline and exploring other paths. Here, the path winds all the way back to the Morgan we saw in Season 3’s stand-out episode “Clear” and fleshes the character out…
The last time we were treated to an appearance by the Zygons was in the 50th anniversary episode of Doctor Who, titled “The Day of the Doctor”. Foregrounding the episode in recounting that episode, “The Zygon Invasion” had much to live up to. If you don’t recall, “The Day of the Doctor” explored how the Doctor(s)…
Comedy and tragedy go hand-in-hand in The Dressmaker, a larger-than-life, heartbreaking laugher that benefits from its brave cast and stellar wardrobe selection. Not the warm and fuzzy dramedy some may be expecting based off its trailer, Jocelyn Moorhouse’s adaptation of Rosalie Ham’s novel is a considerably dark affair with vibrant brushes of eccentricity to keep…
From Borat to The Dictator, Sacha Baron Cohen is a name that’s almost impossible to ignore; his brand of comedy is a constant source of controversy, but when it’s done right, it’s done brilliant (case in point: Borat). Sony Pictures are hoping that he does it right again this time with the forthcoming The Brothers…
Can a few dating wrongs allow you to find Mr. Right? That is the question that is asked in the British rom-com, Man Up. The film is simply one zany night stretched out to feature length. It’s an evening filled with mishaps and misadventures and it’s all madcap fun that is uncomplicated, funny and silly….
In August, Insert Coin(s) started to really shape up as one of Sydney’s newest and most exciting events. At it’s home of Oxford Art Factory, attendees were able to immerse themselves in a range of retro, modern, and indie games as the Sydney institution was transformed into a dedicated gamer’s paradise; we’re talking arcade games…
Yes, Terminator Genisys is a robotic movie in more ways than one, often confusing as it appears to be a prequel, a sequel, and a reboot, often all at once. Alan Taylor, the director behind Thor: The Dark World, gives us an inconsistent new entry into this iconic sci-fi film franchise, taking contrived stabs at…
Jake (Jason Sudeikis) and Lainey (Alison Brie) impulsively lose their virginity to each other in college. When their paths cross twelve years later in New York City, they realize they both have become serial cheaters. Bonding over their chronic commitment issues, they form a platonic friendship to support each other in their quests for healthy…
Professional Hurley surfer John John Florence has announced the worldwide release details for his View From A Blue Moon. The film is the first surf film shot entirely in 4K and will have its first public screening anywhere in the world in Sydney – at United Cinemas, Collaroy on November 11, ahead of its worldwide release on December 1st, courtesy…
The shinking Australian dollar does have is advantages – much as it did in the late 90’s when films like The Matrix were enticed to come to Australia, two massive new projects will film in Australia in the year ahead, as the US sees their dollar going further here – with financial support from the…
Set for release in a time usually suited to Academy Award favourites and the tail end of the big blockbuster runs (see: Star Wars), one of the first big comedies set for release in 2016 is shaping up to be Dirty Grandpa, starring Robert De Niro, Zac Efron, Julianne Hough, Aubrey Plaza and Dermot Mulroney and…
It’s time to celebrate Halloween! And as part of Event Cinema’s In The House series, tonight at 10pm they’re taking us back to 1987 and the now classic horror film Evil Dead 2. We’ve teased the audience with this little bit of trivia: So, did you spot director Sam Raimi in the film? He was the first…
As expected, last weeks two new releases Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension and Bridge of Spies did in fact make an impact at the box office, but not enough to conquer The Martian, which enjoys its fourth week at the top. The Martian made another very impressive AU$2.2 million as it continues to stave off…
Called “A superior action thriller” (Stephen Romei, The Australian), the new chapter in the iconic franchise Terminator Genisys has just exploded onto Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack, DVD, and On Demand from Paramount Home Media Distribution. In the war of man against machine, Kyle Reese (Jai Courtney, The Divergent Series) is sent back to 1984…
It’s comedy magic when Simon Pegg teams up with the voices of the Monty Python team and Robin Williams to remind us to be careful what you wish for in Absolutely Anything. Unbeknownst to school teacher Neil Clarke (Pegg), a group of eccentric aliens decide to place the fate of humanity in his hands. In…
The final film in what has been one of the most epic film franchises of the past few years is almost upon us. Part 2 of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay will be in cinemas in less than a month and to celebrate Lionsgate has released a new TV spot with an even closer look at…
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 28th October 2015 Kitchen Cabinet-ABC-8pm AEST Political journalist and commentator Annabel Crabb’s Kitchen Cabinet has been a…
Going into the Vin Disel-fronted supernatural action film The Last Witch Hunter, I wasn’t quite certain what to expect. Sure, the idea of Vin Diesel as an immortal witch hunter who saved humanity from hidden supernatural threats is dumb – but as everyone familiar with horror movies knows, dumb doesn’t have to mean bad. In…
The largest short film festival, Tropfest has just announced the national venues for the event on December 6th. Continuing their partnership with Moonlight Cinema and hotel QT Sydney, the festival is set to screen at Sydney’s Centennial Parklands; and at Moonlight Cinema venues across the country including Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens Central Lawn, Perth’s Kings…
This week’s DVD releases all feature, or are about, talented young women who have gained immense fame in a short period of time. Amy Amy Winehouse’s tragic demise was a source of endless tabloid gossip, and this documentary uses much of that archival paparazzi footage, as well as home videos, to tell her story. Directed…
Since The Walking Dead aired “Thank You”, it’s third episode of the sixth season, this week the internet has been rampant with talk about that scene, the one in which the show seems to kill off one of the absolute fan favourites in a shocking, and frankly quite disappointing, way. The following contains spoilers for…
Another week; another shitty monster. This week marks the third conclusion to Doctor Who’s consecutive two-parter trend, and just like the others, reiterates that it seems that the show may have lost its spark. Last week, we were left with a huge cliffhanger in “The Girl Who Died”; the Doctor left Ashildr (Maisie Williams) immortal, which, through cause and…
