PATERSON (2016) and THE FAMILY (2016) Welcome to the 12th edition of my 2016 Melbourne International Film Festival (a.k.a. MIFF) audio reviews. In this one, I share my thoughts on director Jim Jarmusch’s latest film PATERSON and the cult themed Aussie documentary THE FAMILY. Download HERE – Bede Jermyn
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[Review] Goldstone (2016) by Bede Jermyn
You know what’s kind of funny? Even though there are so many sequels released every year from Hollywood, there are surprisingly not that many sequels to Australian films. It’s not to say that they don’t exist (the MAD MAX series would be the first one to pop into people’s heads), it’s just that they’re few … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] A Month Of Sundays (2015) and The Man Who Knew Infinity (2015) by Bede Jermyn
A MONTH OF SUNDAYS (2015) Dir: Matthew Saville Starring: Anthony LaPaglia, Julia Blake, Justine Clarke, John Clarke, Indiana Crowther. IMDb Synopsis: Real estate agent Frank Mollard (Anthony LaPaglia) won’t admit it, but he can’t move on. Divorced but still attached, he can’t sell a house in a property boom and much less connect with his teenage son. … Continue reading
[Review] Is This The Real World (2015) by Bede Jermyn
I know that I’m probably sound like a broken record once for saying this since I’ve said this many times in the past: I’m big fan of Australian films. Not because they are made in my home country, I genuinely do believe that the Australian film industry has made some truly great and quality films … Continue reading
My Movie Song Of The Week #294
“Song To The Siren” by Paul Charlier feat. Paula Arndrell (from CANDY) – Bede Jermyn
[Review] Sherpa (2015) by Bede Jermyn
If you ask me what one of my favourite genres of film, documentaries would definitely up there as one of my personal favs. One of the reasons why I love them is that no matter which subject they tackle (whether it’s something that’s either interesting, bizarre or even mundane), they always manage to explore them … Continue reading
[Video Review] The Dressmaker (2015) by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Jocelyn Moorhouse Starring: Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving, Sarah Snook, Sacha Horler, Caroline Goodall, Rebecca Gibney, Shane Bourne, Barry Otto, Shane Jacobson, Alison Whyte, Gyton Grantley, Julia Blake. IMDb Synopsis: A glamorous woman returns to her small town in rural Australia. With her sewing machine and haute couture style, she transforms the women and exacts sweet … Continue reading
[Video Review] Now Add Honey (2015) by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Wayne Hope Starring: Robyn Butler, Lucy Fry, Hamish Blake, Erik Thomson, Angus Sampson, Robbie Magasiva, Portia de Rossi. IMDb Synopsis: Normal life implodes for a suburban family when their pop-star cousin comes to stay. My rating: – Bede Jermyn
[Audio Review] Oddball (2015) by Super Marcey, Bede and Bea
2015 has been a big year for Australian films, especially ones that are aimed for families. One of which is the fact-based family comedy ODDBALL, which has so far has been a huge hit at the Aussie box office. Super Marcey, Bede ‘The Terrible Australian’ Jermyn and Bea Harper saw the film recently and got … Continue reading
[Video Review] Blinky Bill: The Movie (2015) by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Deane Taylor Starring: Ryan Kwanten, Robin McLevy, David Wenham, Barry Humphries, Richard Roxburgh, Deborah Mailman, Barry Otto, Rufus Sewell, Toni Collette. IMDb Synopsis: An adventurous young koala embarks on a journey across the wild and dangerous Australian outback in the hope of finding his missing father, but he soon discovers that there is more to … Continue reading
[Video Review] Holding The Man (2015) by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Neil Armfield Starring: Ryan Corr, Craig Stott, Kerry Fox, Camilla Ah Kin, Sarah Snook, Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce, Anthony LaPaglia. IMDb Synopsis: Tim and John fell in love while teenagers at their all-boys high school. John was captain of the football team, Tim an aspiring actor playing a minor part in “Romeo and Juliet”. Their romance … Continue reading
[Video Review] Last Cab To Darwin (2015) by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Jeremy Sims Starring: Michael Caton, Ningali Lawford, Mark Coles Smith, Emma Hamilton, John Howard, David Field, Jacki Weaver. IMDb Synopsis: Rex is a loner, and when he’s told he doesn’t have long to live, he embarks on an epic drive through the Australian outback from Broken Hill to Darwin to die on his own terms; but his journey reveals … Continue reading
[Video Review] Ruben Guthrie (2015) by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Brendan Cowell Starring: Patrick Brammall, Alex Dimitriades, Abbey Lee, Harriet Dyer, Jeremy Sims, Brenton Thwaites, Robyn Nevin, Jack Thompson. IMDb Synopsis: Life is good for ad man Ruben Guthrie – he leads a party boy lifestyle, has a model fiancée and lives in a house on the water. He’s at the top of his game, until some … Continue reading
[Video Review] Partisan (2015) by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Ariel Kleiman Starring: Vincent Cassel, Jeremy Chabriel, Florence Mezzara, Alex Balaganskiy, Katalin Hegedus. IMDb Synopsis: Alexander who, raised to see the world through Gregori’s eyes, is starting to think for himself. My rating: – Bede Jermyn