The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Starring: Martin Freeman, Sir Ian McKellen Directed By: Peter Jackson Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 3.5/5] There’s two hobbits afoot in the cinema at the […]
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Jack Reacher Director: Christopher McQuarrie. Starring: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike. Reviewed by Ben Carey. [rating: 2.5/5] After seeing the first trailer for Jack Reacher I thought it looked like a
The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour (EMI) [rating: 4/5] George Harrison once referred to the Magical Mystery Tour as a charabanc trip: a piss up/sing-a-long coach ride. Paul McCartney, while denying
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Zero Dark Thirty Starring: Jessica Chastain Directed By: Katherine Bigelow Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4.5/5] On May 2nd 2011, Osama Bin Laden – leader of the terrorist organisation Al-Qaeda
Quartet Starring: Maggie Smith, Billy Connolly, Tom Courtenay, Pauline Collins Directed By: Dustin Hoffman Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 3.5/5] Watching elderly people cracking jokes in a light-hearted manner is
This Is 40 Starring: Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann Directed By: Judd Apatow Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 3.5/5] This is an ode to women who lie about their age, men
Save Your Legs Starring: Stephen Curry, Damon Gameau, Brendan Cowell Directed By: Boyd Hicklin Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 3.5/5] Aussie humour is indulging in its own unique flavour due
Wreck-It-Ralph Starring: John C. Rielly, Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch, Jack McBrayer Directed By: Rich Moore Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4/5] Old-school gaming fans and lovers of animation that doesn’t
Live 2012 (EMI) [rating: 4.5/5] Two discs, one box: and it does exactly what it says on the tin. A terrific reminder of what we’ve just seen, this DVD/CD collection
American Songwriter Starring: Danny Darst Directed By: Michael Altman Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 3.5/5] With a guitar permanently attached to his front, dark shades and solemn expression, Danny Darst
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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Directed By: Bill Condon Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 2/5] Here we go again – Twilight
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Skyfall Starring: Daniel Craig, Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomie Harris Directed By: Sam Mendes Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4/5] It’s common knowledge Quantum of Solace was a
PARIS-MANHATTAN Directed By: Sophie Lellouche Starring: Alice Taglioni, Patrick Bruel, Woody Allen [Rating: 3/5] Reviewed By: Stephanie Wong Over the top, drawn out and mildly stimulating seems to be the
New to DVD “Live Kisses” captures Paul McCartney performing the songs from his acclaimed “Kisses On The Bottom” album live from the legendary Capitol Studios in Hollywood. Paul is joined
Brisbane International Film Festival 14th – 25th November The Brisbane International Film Festival opens on the 14th of November. With a program packed with comedies, dramas, slashers and gunfights
The Master Starring: Joaquin Phoenix, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams Directed By: Paul Thomas Andersen Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 2.5/4] Written and directed by Paul Thomas Andersen (There Will
Love Is All You Need Director: Susanne Bier. Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Trine Dyrholm. Reviewed by Ben Carey. [rating: 3/5] Chick flicks. You either love them or you hate them. Personally,
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The Intouchables Starring: Francois Cluzet, Omar Sy Directed By: Olivier Nakache, Eric Toledano Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4.5/5] This is probably the most beautiful, touching and heartwarming film that
Dredd 3D Starring: Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headley Directed By: Pete Travis Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4/5] So apparently there was a version of Dredd made in the
Frankenweenie Director: Tim Burton. Starring: Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder. Reviewed by Ben Carey. [rating: 3/5] Tim Burton is not only one of the most prolific directors of our time,
Argo Starring: Ben Affleck, John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Scoot McNair Directed by: Ben Affleck Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4.5/5] If nominations for the Academy Awards were based on films
Lawless Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Tom Hardy, Directed By: Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 3.5/5] The film formerly known as The Wettest County formerly known as The Promised Land formerly known
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Wuthering Heights Starring: Kaya Scodelario, James Howson, Shannon Beer, Solomon Glave Directed By: Andrea Arnold Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4/5] I am one of those somewhat uncultured folk who
EXPERIENCE THE LEGENDARY LED ZEPPELIN ON THE BIG SCREEN! ONE NIGHT ONLY – WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER One of the greatest rock ’n’ roll bands of all time, Led Zeppelin, will hit
The 2012 Italian Film Festival marks the event’s 13th anniversary. Year after year the cream of Italy’s cinema crop is rounded up and presented to film lovers throughout the nation.
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Mental Starring: Toni Collette, Rebecca Gibney, Anthony LaPaglia, Director: P.J. Hogan Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating: 4/5] You know when the double act of P.J Hogan and Toni Collette decide
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TAKEN 2 Directed by: Olivier Megaton Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen Reviewed by: Stephanie Wong [Rating: 3.5/5] As a fan of Liam Neeson and action films, I jumped
BIFF ATTRACTS BIG NAME FILM PREMIERES Arts Minister Ros Bates has opened the envelope to reveal the two big name premiere films chosen to open and close Screen Queensland’s 21st
Lore Starring: Saskia Rosendahl, Kai Malina, Ursina Lardi, Nele Trebs Directed By: Cate Shortland Reviewed by: Stephanie Wong [rating: 4/5] Restless fans of Cate Shortland will finally be at ease
On The Road Starring: Garrett Hedlund, Sam Riley, Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortenson, Directed By: Walter Salles Reviewed by Danielle Muir [rating 4/5] “The only people for me are
Killing Them Softly Starring: Brad Pitt, Ben Mendolson, Ray Liotta, James Gandolfini Directed By: Andrew Dominik Reviewed by Danielle Muir [Rating: 4/5] Money. People die for and over it. The
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Love (Shock) Angels & Airwaves stumped up the cash to make this oblique film on human connectivity. Written and directed by William Eubank, the film was produced on a modest
