Film & TV

They’re really getting on the nostalgia train to promote the final in The Hobbit trilogy aren’t they? Well, this recent trailer is no different. Highlighting the journey from Lord of the Rings to now, the featurette is a culmination of everything leading up to the defining chapter of the Middle-earth legend. In their own promotional…

A new six-part drama series, Glitch, tells the discovery of 6 people who have inexplicably risen from the dead in perfect health. Although without any memory of their identities, it’s not long before the links to why they have risen start to show. Written and produced by the team from Matchbox Pictures (The Slap, Old…

Kat Czornij counts down her five favourite motion picture soundtracks of 2014. To avoid any confusion, this list only takes into account the original soundtracks – the ones that feature the film scores and original compositions – rather than the soundtracks inspired by a motion picture. You know, the one that has 14 tracks that…

“Earth is all that live here.” The magic of Japanese cinema is its vibrant, often startling diversity; perhaps most favoured for samurai action flicks, or dream-like anime films, Japanese filmmakers have become synonymous with movie masterpieces. More prominently, however, dramas have similarly come to the fore; following the 2012 film Bread of Happiness, Yukiko Mishima’s…

If you remember the sixties, you weren’t there. But this is no longer a problem thanks to the 10-part documentary series, The Sixties. The program is an informative and in-depth account of a formative and tumultuous decade, especially for America (and it is from this slant and perspective that this TV series is told). The…

One Last Time. It’s the hashtag that’s being used to promote the last film in the epic Lord of the Rings universe – a reference to a line in the film, but also a clever reminder about how we’re supposed to feel about the film. NOSTALGIC. This is (hopefully) the last time we’ll have the…

In this dramatic thriller biopic The Imitation Game examines the life of Alan Turing, an English mathematician and logician who along with his team of code-breakers, crack the German Enigma code and helped the Allies win World War II. The film examines the parallels of Turing’s personal and early life and how it shaped him…

In the next installment of the Night At The Museum film franchise our hero, night security guard Larry must discover why the magical tablet that brings all the museum displays to life is beginning to lose its power. As one of a handful of family friendly films released for the Christmas holiday period we check…

Monday The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, ABC 2, 7:53pm AEST Join Jimmy Fallon on Monday for what is sure to be a fantastic show with Amy Adams and Nick Offerman. Offerman, in particular, is always a good interview with his unique sense of humour and surprising talents. Castle, Ch. 7, 9:30pm AEST Enjoy Castle’s…

Good news for PlayStation 4 (PS4) owners, from today, all users will have access to one of Australia’s favourite internet TV service, ABC iview. The new ABC iview app for PS4 will make it even easier for users to enjoy ABC TV on demand through a cinematic and easy-to-use big-screen interface. In addition, the latest version…

After the success of their debut event in February this year, the launch of The Projects Short Film Festival will be back for 2015. Once again hosted by The Projects Enmore, one of Sydney’s newest and hippest art venues, the festival will bring together a collection of the greatest shorts from around Australia. The team…

The Making of Boyhood is a ten-minute feature about the film of the same name that was written, produced and directed by Richard Linklater (Dazed & Confused, School of Rock). Boyhood is a film that was 12 years in the making and is partly fictional and partly autobiographical. It’s also one that could be renamed…

Thursday Stephen Fry’s Key to the City, ABC, 9:21 pm AEST In this special program, the ever-charming Stephen Fry takes the viewer on a tour around the city of London, divulging some of the hidden mysteries of this fascinating city. A must-see for history buffs and Fry fanatics alike. Friday Heart and Souls, Eleven, 7:30…

    Well Hunger Games may have slowed a little. Mockingjay Part 1 has been relegated to 2nd spot earning $1.7 million. No small feat but the action flick has been toppled by the second installment of comedy goldmine Horrible Bosses. The film (read our review here!) fell just short of $2 million. Ridley Scott’s…

Legendary Pictures’ epic follow-up has received a definitive name. The upcoming film will now be titled Kong: Skull Island. Originally slated for release in Novemeber 2016, the monster flick has been pushed back to March 10th 2017. That is a US release date and no word of an international date has been reported. The second installment to…

  Not to be confused with gaming giant Grand Theft Auto and its PS2 record breaker, San Andreas – Dwayne Johnsons latest venture – is no less exciting. And now its has a trailer. Who doesn’t love a classic disaster movie? While Roland Emmerich has entered a couple of duds into the sub-genre, Brad Peyton…

Nominees for the 72nd Annual Golden Globe Awards has been announced, reflecting upon the year that was in the world of entertainment. In celebrating the best cinema and TV had to offer, the January 11th ceremony comes off of an amazing year in cinema with films like Richard Linklater’s Boyhood and Morten Tyldum’s The Imitation…

The home release of this year’s long awaited film reboot of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is now in stores, bringing the epic Michael Bay remake to homes around the world and packing on the special features to really play on nostalgia as well as give insight into how the reboot came together as well as…

By Kimberley Veart This week Bones went back in time to the glory days of Hollywood, when the hairstyles were sprayed to perfection and the dialogue was fast and witty. The 200th episode acts as a tribute to its stars, the series and to the Hitchcock style mysteries it descends from. The show is a…

By Kimberley Veart Monday Win Win, ONE, 9.30 pm AEST This skilfully created drama-comedy will make you laugh, cry and everything in between. Paul Giamatti stars as lawyer/high school wrestling coach Mike Flaherty who discovers wrestling talent in the troubled grandson of one of his clients. The talented Amy Ryan also features as his wife,…

Tropfest announced recently on the 7th of December that Julian Lucas from Elwood in Victoria has won the coveted fruit trophy for Granny Smith. The short film was chosen by an expert panel of five judges – Australian actor Kat Stewart (Offspring’s Billy Proudman); Australian writer Marcus Zusak – writer of The Book Thief; Hannibal,…

Besides tanning, going for a swim and eating fish and chips while trying to avoid those annoying seagulls what’s a better way of spending some downtime on the beach? Flickerfest Australia that is. Being the most respected short film festival to kick off this summer, fellow Sydneysiders will be the first to enjoy a marathon…

By Amy Nancarrow It’s the last Mindy for the year, and the stakes were high this week as we (and Danny) know that Mindy wants to be engaged to Danny by Christmas. This week’s Christmas themed episode promised just that – numerous times – but ended up going to a different (and better) place. Mindy…

“Everybody’s gone out of their mind, you’re not the only one Max”. The hopeless, lawless post-apocalyptic world of iconic Australian film franchise Mad Max is about to make a return and re-introduce itself to a whole new generation, reaffirming it’s dominance as one of the most influential in the trendy film genre. The trailer has…

In 2011, during the aftermath of the GFC and in the wake of what would become the Occupy Movement, Hollywood gave the world three unlikely heroes, who were well and truly part of the 99%, and created a plot that would allow this trio – Dale (Charlie Day), Nick (Jason Bateman) and Kurt (Jason Sudeikis)…

Thursday Chow Masters, 7 Mate, 8 pm AEST In this episode, chef Sammy DeMarco and Hollywood director Frank Coraci travel to America’s Music City, Nashville to devour a trio of mouthwatering barbecue sandwiches. From glazed pork belly to a Goo Goo Cluster mole sauce, this program is sure to leave you salivating like one of…

WARNING: This piece contains spoilers regarding the final episode of Sons of Anarchy. “Doubt thou the stars are fire Doubt that the sun doth move  Doubt truth to be a liar But never doubt I love.” Appearing just prior to the end credits’ final scroll, Hamlet’s words to Ophelia hung onscreen as fans of FX’s outlaw drama Sons…

The home release of Michael Bay’s latest foray into the iconic Transformers franchise is here just in time for Christmas, and home release is as epic as the blockbuster itself, with a barrage of features to demystify the blockbuster blend of cutting edge visual effects and masterful production. The Iris’ Carina Nilma reviewed the film…

In its second week since opening The Hunger Games has performed incredibly at the box office, taking number 1 again with just over $3 million. Opener Exodus: Gods & Kings – Ridley Scott’s new venture also had an impressive first week, making $2.6 million. The story of Moses and his war on the Egyptian army has helped push…

  DC go-to-guy and target for nerd rage David Goyer has partnered with SyFy to create a new series called Krypton. Penned by Ian Goldberg (Flash Forward) the Warner Bros/DC production will tell an origin story, not unlike Gotham, that shapes the future home of our hero. Superman won’t make any appearances (as far as we know) as…