After three very long years away due to being cancelled and postpone because of the COVID-19 pandemic, one of Australia’s biggest and most prestigious film festivals the Melbourne International Festival (or MIFF for short), will be making its long-awaited return to the cinema for its screenings between August 4th-21st (along with an online program between … Continue reading
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Bede’s 2019 Melbourne International Film Festival Preview
I can’t believe it. Has has it been a year already? That’s right, everyone. It’s that time of year where my hometown of Melbourne celebrates one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals in all of Australia: the Melbourne International Film Festival (or as it’s also know as MIFF for short). Over the course … Continue reading
Bede’s 2018 Melbourne International Film Festival Preview
Man, I can’t believe it’s upon us once again. Has has it been a year already? Time has gone by so quickly. Yep, it’s that time of year where my adoptive city of Melbourne celebrates one of the largest and most prestigious film festivals in Australia: the Melbourne International Film Festival (or MIFF for short). Over the … Continue reading
Bede’s 2017 Melbourne International Film Festival Preview
Yes! I can’t believe that one of my favourite events of the year has finally come around once again: the Melbourne International Film Festival (or MIFF for short). For those out there who don’t know what it is, MIFF is one of Australia’s biggest and most prestigious film festivals that my adoptive home town of Melbourne … Continue reading
Bede’s 2016 Melbourne International Film Festival Preview
You know I think that it’s pretty much an understatement about how excited I am at the moment. Why am I excited about you ask? It’s because one of my favourite times of the year as a film geek is finally here. Yes, that’s right people: it’s MIFF time! It’s that time of year once again … Continue reading
The Shelter(2015) Review
Plot Synopsis: A homeless man named Thomas finds shelter for the night winthin a lavish abandoned two-story house. He eventually discovers that he is not alone. Someone, or some thing, has drawn him here and has no intention of letting him leave. Ever since it’s announcement, I’ve been eagerly anticipating seeing The Shelter. Director John … Continue reading
Bede’s 2015 Melbourne International Film Festival Preview
Oh, boy. Oh, boy. Oh, boy. I can’t believe that one of my favourite times of the year is finally upon us once again. Yes, that’s right everyone: it’s MIFF time! It’s that time of year once again when my adoptive home town of Melbourne celebrates one of the most prestigious film festivals in Australia: the Melbourne International Film Festival … Continue reading
Villainlicious: John Ryder (The Hitcher 1986) [by Bea Harper]
Who is he? WHAT is he? What does he want? John Ryder isn’t so much a man, but an entity, a transient force of nihilism, despair and moral existentialism who literally appears out of nowhere to terrorise and question young Jim Halsey (C.Thomas Howell) in Robert Harmons’ The Hitcher. Overview Although The Hitcher is relatively obscure compared … Continue reading
Villainlicious: The Governor (The Walking Dead television series) [by Bea Harper]
SO. After the highly indulgent and poorly veiled worship of Col. Tavington, I decided to basically made a column devoted to the discussion and exploration of my favourite villains from film, television and literature because as you may well know, I adore my villains quite frankly, I can’t imagine an exciting fictional life without them. … Continue reading
Bede’s 2015 Oscar Predictions
I can’t believe that time of the year is almost over, in two days the Oscars will finally be announced. I have to say that it has been a very interesting race this year. While the acting are pretty easy to figure out, I must admit that I still no idea who is going the other categories. This would … Continue reading
Bede’s 2014 Melbourne International Film Festival Preview
Man, I can’t believe it has been a year already. Yes, that’s right folks. It’s that time of year once again when my adoptive home town of Melbourne celebrates one of the most prestigious film festivals in Australia: the Melbourne International Film Festival (or MIFF for short). Over the course of 18 days MIFF will be … Continue reading
Marcey & Bea’s Cast List for a Female Version of The Crow
We all know by now that “The Crow” [1994] is completely irreplaceable because it isn’t just one of the finest comic book films made, it’s one of the best films ever. We don’t need to go over why it’s so brilliant. So why, you ask, are you reading an article dedicated to the casting of … Continue reading
Marcey & Bea’s Top ‘That Guy’ Actors
“Oh … that guy!” how many times have we all said that while watching a film or TV show? I know my mum says it often, “it’s that guy who guest starred on Friends as Monicas boyfriend!” she said of Jon Favreau while watching Iron Man. We often remember a face from a certain things … Continue reading
Ben Affleck is the new Batman – It’s a good choice and here’s why …
The internet is currently buzzing with the news that Ben Affleck is the new Batman, in the new film from Zack Snyder. This will feature both Batman and Superman (played by Henry Cavill), is a verus situation as has been talked about. While I don’t necessarily agree the next film should be about these two … Continue reading