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…
“Please look after this bear”. This is what the tag that is initially around Paddington’s neck says but it is also applicable to this movie adaptation. The film is a re-telling of Michael Bond’s stories that has been carefully updated to a modern setting. This means it’s a charming tale that doesn’t compromise on quality…
Love is Now is ultimately a testament to DSLR film making, with striking photography and some superb production coming together to ensure the film never dips below a certain visual standard, playing out as something photographers the world over will herald as a marvel achievement. Backed by Nikon Australia, the film succeeds at capturing the…
Treasure hunting TV series Black Sails has enjoyed a successful first season this year, with the Michael Bay-produced show filling the need for a pirate-themed television show in the current landscape of popular fantastical TV. Anchor Bay Entertainment has now delivered the Starz Originals series on home release, following the show’s premiere season on Foxtel’s…
Bones is at the top of its game with its 199th episode, so the expectations are high for next week’s Hitchcock inspired 200th show. This week was both sweet and fun and introduced some new dynamics to the show that are going to be interesting to explore over the season. In this episode, the Jeffersonian…
Monday Castle, Ch. 7, 9.30pm AEST Tune in to Castle for a tense hour of television as Det. Kate Beckett (Stana Katic) and mystery writer Richard Castle (Nathan Fillon) work to unravel the motives of a gunman holding their colleague Esposito (Jon Huertas), and others, hostage on a subway. It promises to be one of…
Ridley Scott’s latest shot at epic storytelling Exodus: Gods and Kings as is as grand as one would expect, making full use of cutting edge visual effects and immersive, atmospheric set pieces to ensure the film is never dull to look. In terms of plot, the other side of the coin is balanced much better…
This past week saw legendary West Coast emcee Ice Cube return to Sydney on his current Australian tour for the first of two shows at the famed Enmore Theatre. Fans were not only treated to a set list of some of Cube’s best tracks, but they also became some of the first in the world…
What a great way to start the new year. Families can now enjoy the fourth annual Little Darlings Night Owls Kids Film Festival which will be held in Sydney’s Darling Quarter from Friday January 9 to Sunday January 25 2015. The Festival will bring a program jam-packed with films for kids, families and the young…
“The Hanging Tree”, the breakout track from The Hunger Games Mockingjay – Part 1 has debuted at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart with the soundtrack debuting in the Top 20 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart and score for the film debuting in the Top 40. In its first week, “The Hanging Tree”…
Get ready for those quotable, robotic one-liners because Arnold Schwarzenegger is back on the big screen for the upcoming reboot of the Terminator film series. Terminator: Genisys will be the first film in what is apparently going to be a trilogy reworking the iconic franchise. The impressive cast line up also includes Australian actors Jai Courtney…
Thursday 12 Drinks of Christmas, SBS, 8:30 pm AEST If your favourite thing about the festive season is the consumption of alcohol, then this program is for you! In this BBC special, brothers-in-law Alexander Armstrong and Giles Coren search for the best festive drinks, testing out egg nog, mulled wine and other holiday favourites. Friday…
By Amy Nancarrow With the news last week that Adam Pally will be leaving The Mindy Project in the New Year, I was hoping that Mindy would use him immensely during his last few episodes as series regular. Thankfully my prayers were answered, as not only were we treated to a lot of Peter, but…
It hasn’t even been that long since the Supanova Pop Culture Expo packed up their temp base at Brisbane’s Convention and Exhibition Centre and bid farewell to their Supa-Star guests, but they’re not slowing the momentum down, today revealing the first crop of guests for their 2015 expos in Melbourne and on the Gold Coast! Fans…
Less of a battle and more of a profound statement, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1, decimates its closest competitor, taking in over $5.5 million in its second week. Interstellar remains at a solid number 2, making over $1.5 million and Lets Be Cops drops to 3rd spot, taking just under $500,000. New release Nightcrawler…
Classic anime series Sailor Moon will soon be the recipient of a small resurgence after its acquisition by Madman Entertainment. The ever-popular series will be released in Australia on DVD, Blu-Ray and Digital Platforms. The set will include all 200 episodes of the series, 3 feature films and the previously unreleased series Sailor Moon S, Sailor Moon Super S…
Supanova is back again to give fans the chance to meet their heroes. Meredith McLean got to speak with one such hero touring for Supanova this year. Optimus Prime, who has been voiced by Peter Cullen for three decades. He shared his experiences over the past 30 years as well as his own relationship with…
Monday Who Do You Think You Are? Gem, 8:30pm AEST Jim Parsons features on Who Do You Think You Are? The show traces the genealogy of Parsons’ family and this episode reveals the childhood and family history of the Big Bang Theory star. The Ring, Ch. 11, 9.30pm AEST Naomi Watts and Martin Henderson star…
You don’t bring a knife to a gun fight, not in The Walking Dead and not anywhere (unless it’s a katana and you are Michonne). This seems like an obvious survival rule to someone who has been built up as an increasingly capable survivor, but good decisions don’t always make for good TV do they?…
Director J.J Abrams has allowed us a small peek into the upcoming Star Wars: Episode XII – The Force Awakens, giving us a nice little trip of nostalgia as well as giving us the impression that next year’s latest installment in the iconic film series will be bigger and more epic than ever before. For…
It will be a sad goodbye to a very long-running Australian program as At the Movies with beloved film critics Margaret Pomeranz and David Stratton bring their 28-year show to a close. From SBS to ABC, they have been the most trusted and most respected of film critics and so their final episode is guaranteed…
Serena is an adaptation of a Ron Rash novel that at times is considered even too strange to be fiction. This period drama starts off as a sumptuous, romantic tale set in North Carolina during the Depression. It is a slow burn to begin with but in the final act it turns into a bizarre…
