*** My review of Sweet Country is now up *** A tale of death and racism in 1920s Australia, Sweet Country is a gut-wrenching but brilliant and gripping film set amid an arid but beautiful landscape, from director Warwick Thornton (Samson And Delilah). Sam (Hamilton Morris in his first professional role), an aboriginal farmer, is… Sweet Country Trailer: Warwick Thornton Tackles Racism & Justice Read More
Hollywood’s Sexiest MmmmmmmMen
Nothing like a little male objectification to keep life interesting. Yes some of them are getting on a bit but 40+ is when people reach their prime. Just ask me! So may I present to you: 1. Keanu Reeves Truly the world’s sexiest middle aged man. He makes me want to say “dude!” and quote Bill… Hollywood’s Sexiest MmmmmmmMen Read More
Hunt For The Wilderpeople 4.5 stars
It’s fair to say that films about lost boys looking for a father figure and settling on the least likely candidate aren’t exactly rare. But you’ll be hard pressed to find a more satisfying example of the genre than Hunt for the Wilderpeople. Charming, funny, and moving, it still manages to avoid the cloying sentimentality of many… Hunt For The Wilderpeople Read More
Scary Movies Not Including Scary Movie
See also: Places I can’t go because… Horror Movies! Cabin in the woods borrowed from an absent cousin – check. Stormy night – check. Power lines down – check. New bikinis to try on – check. Hazardous waste facility nearby – check. Ancient cat graveyard – check. Simon Pegg – check. Calling from inside the house – actually that doesn’t really work any… Scary Movies Not Including Scary Movie Read More