'Primate' is an uneven chimp-carnage horror with aspirations of Donkey Kong–level fun. If you just want to see a middling slasher that gets in and out quick though, this might just have the right amount of monkey business. Full review @novastream.bsky.social novastreamnetwork.com/movies/prima...

With 'The Baltimorons', Jay Duplass delivers a cosy, comforting yuletide tale of unexpected connection and festive serendipity. I had the pleasure of seeing this at this year's @melbfilmfest.bsky.social Read my full review at @thisisfilm.bsky.social 🎄 thisisfilm.com/review/the-b...

Kim A. Snyder’s powerful documentary 'The Librarians' chronicles the fight against censorship in an era of Christian nationalism. Playing at @melbfilmfest.bsky.social, the film imbues hope to a dangerous situation. Full review at @novastream.bsky.social novastreamnetwork.com/mff/the-libr...

As MIFF continues, Slovenian filmmaker Urška Djukić's debut feature 'Little Trouble Girls' is delicate, disquieting, and drenched in desire. The film plays at @melbfilmfest.bsky.social online until Aug 31st. Read my full review @novastream.bsky.social novastreamnetwork.com/mff/little-t...

Maya, Give Me a Title' is an ode to fatherhood, creativity, and the inventive ways you can connect with your family. It's a delightful yet silly little film that will briefly please children and adults alike. Read my full review @thecurb.com.au www.thecurb.com.au/miff-review-...

Based on the beloved video game, 'Exit 8' is a very dramatic version of spot-the-difference. I enjoyed it, even if it puts you through one too many loops. Playing at MIFF on the 16th and 22nd August, read my full review @thecurb.com.au www.thecurb.com.au/miff-review-...

Pixar returns with a reminder that friendship and community can extend beyond the galaxy. Elio features charming characters, eye-popping animation, and universal themes of love, belonging, and family. A decent return for Pixar. Read my review @thisisfilm.bsky.social🌌 thisisfilm.com/review/elio-...

'Sinners' is one of the best films of the year, and we aren't even halfway. I write about Delta Blues, vampires, and a well-realised piece of historical fiction. Special thanks to @nadinewhitney.bsky.social for the edit. Read my full thoughts here @thecurb.com.au www.thecurb.com.au/sinners-revi...

'The Accountant 2' is back with far less accounting but a lot more laughs. When it's a thriller, it's weak. When it's an actioner, it's passable. When it's a comedy , it's a TOTAL blast. Read all my thoughts for @thecurb.com.au below!🧾 www.thecurb.com.au/the-accounta...

'Death of a Unicorn' is disappointing. Another entry into the genre I call 'Eat the Rich' fatigue - broad class satires that offer nothing original or creative. An enticing premise is wasted on shoddy vfx and bad messaging. Full review @novastream.bsky.social novastreamnetwork.com/movies/death...

Jason Statham and David Ayer have a formula that, when utilised in A Working Man, sees the lead actor clock back in for another violent round of shift work. @kahnduncan.bsky.social reviews for the Curb here: www.thecurb.com.au/a-working-ma...

Disney's Snow White's newly revised Princess of the People fails to rejuvenate Disney's waning kingdom. Not as atrocious as the current review-bombing campaign, but far from good. Gal Gadot, however, is that atrocious. Check my review out @thisisfilm.bsky.social thisisfilm.com/review/snow-...

'The Alto Knights' tries very hard to recreate the success of Nicholas Pileggi's previous writing credits on 'Casino' and 'Goodfellas', but even Scorsese would be shaking his head. Double De Niro does not equal double the fun. My review for @thisisfilm.bsky.social thisisfilm.com/review/the-a...

I haven't had as much catty fun in a movie since Conclave until I watched Steven Soderbergh's 'Black Bag'. In channelling a John le Carré novel, it is a taut, slick chamber piece pairing romance and espionage. Highly recommend! Read my review at @thecurb.com.au www.thecurb.com.au/black-bag-re...

As technology allows us to escape further and further from reality , 'Eat the Night' is a dark reminder of late-stage capitalism's effect on the real and virtual world. I was captivated as equally as I was emotionally drained. Review @novastream.bsky.social novastreamnetwork.com/movies/eat-t...

I did not expect to enjoy the last entry in the Bridget Jones series, but I was pleasantly surprised. Everyone's favourite hapless, romcom heroine's final diary entry is witty, charming, and unexpectedly moving. Hugh Grant on fire. Review at @thisisfilm.bsky.social thisisfilm.com/review/bridg...

I admired 'Grand Tour' more than I enjoyed watching it. It uses anachronism and a hypnosis-inducing travelogue form to portray a screwball comedy akin to the colonial romances in the early days of Hollywood. Read my review here at @thecurb.com.au www.thecurb.com.au/grand-tour-r...

'Magic Beach' is a well-intentioned experiment that stays playing in the shallows. With a narrative as thin as angel hair spaghetti - It's frustrating at best and a tired gimmick at worst. The craft is admirable. Read more of my review at #NovastreamNetwork novastreamnetwork.com/movies/magic...

'Wolf Man' is a serviceable Blumhouse affair at best and a misguided, ugly remake at worst. A strong prologue quickly whimpers out by the time the claws start sharpening. See what I thought of Leigh Whannell's new horror film below! 🐺 www.thecurb.com.au/wolf-man-rev...

What's there to say about 'Kraven the Hunter' you don't already know. It's a final nail in the coffin for a doomed cinematic universe. I enjoyed it more than Madame Web - take with that what you will. Review for @thisisfilm.bsky.social below! thisisfilm.com/review/krave...

I found it hard to rank my Top 10 films of the year. A special mention to Trần Anh Hùng's achingly romantic historical drama 'The Taste of Things' that I completely forgot to mention. Thanks @insessionfilm.bsky.social for the opportunity! Happy New Year. insessionfilm.com/list-kahn-du...

Living under the weight of political oppression during Peru in the early 1990s is at the centre of Swiss-Peruvian filmmaker Klaudia Reynicke's family drama - 'Reinas'. Families become symbols for the nation. Read my review of this tender film at @thecurb.com.au www.thecurb.com.au/reinas-revie...

Wicked: Part 1 is an Extravagant, Epic Musical Fantasy Destined to Defy Gravity. A joyous time on the big screen (minus VXF) that should please all who want to take another trip back to Oz. Oscar nom for Erivo, please. Check out my review for 'This Is Film'🩷💚 thisisfilm.com/review/wicke...