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Rocky Mountains the perfect backdrop for directorial debut Land
A real ‘one-woman show’, Luna Cinema’s new, post-Covid drama ‘Land’ is the perfect vehicle for multi-talented US actor Robin Wright, who makes her feature directorial debut and also stars in it. In…
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New movie The Climb is worth the effort
If you like dark comedies, you will love The Climb. Quirky, thought-provoking and at times a little eccentric, The Climb is the debut film for director Michael Angelo Covino, and depicts the…
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New Cloudstreet production keeps audience captivated
The recent Black Swan State Theatre Company production of Cloudstreet was a highlight of the 2020 Perth Festival. An Australian classic, Cloudstreet centres on the lives of two distinctly different Perth families…
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Honey Boy – a dramatic, true-to-life masterpiece
The plot and execution of Shia laBoeuf’s new movie Honey Boy is all the more extraordinary considering it is true. The autobiographical story of laBoeuf’s turbulent upbringing under the care of his…
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New movie The Lighthouse burns brightly
Despite its low budget, US director Robert Eggers’ black-and-white follow up to ‘The Witch’ leaves the viewer reeling in shock and awe. The powerful tale of two lighthouse keepers who slowly drive…
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The Ideal Palace – a true story of love and tragedy
What makes this poignant French film so moving is its authenticity. The true story of Cheval – a humble postman with a huge dream – The Ideal Palace delivers on so many…
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Fisherman’s Friends guaranteed to lift the spirits
For anyone feeling a bit down, or that the world is somehow against them, the new ‘Britcom’ movie Fisherman’s Friends is bound to lift your spirits. The widely acclaimed, true story of…
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Animals takes audience on a wild ride of drinking and decadence
The new movie Animals, directed by Australian filmmaker Sophie Hyde, should probably have been called Party Animals, considering the copious amount of drinking and carousing throughout. Always captivating, Animals is the fast-paced…
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Red Joan draws audience into a tangled web of intrigue
The political thriller Red Joan becomes even more intriguing when you realise it is, albeit loosely, based on a true story. The tangled web of deceit and subterfuge weaved by Joan Stanley…
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The Man Who Killed Don Quixote wows the audience
A kaleidoscope of colour – a veritable feast of fantasy. Terry Gilliam’s long-awaited film The Man Who Killed Don Quixote has all the hallmarks of a classic. Created in the mould of…
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