The zombie sub-genre has been running strong, with many films and television shows featuring the undead, from Night Of The Living Dead (1968) to The Walking Dead (2010-). It seems zombies have not lost their popularity and really captured a strong fan base, and it is not difficult to see why. There are many angles … Continue reading
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[MIFF ’19] The Nightingale (2018)
Marcella reviews The Nightingale, the new film from writer/director Jennifer Kent Continue reading
Bede’s MIFF 2013 Video Reviews #1: Mystery Road and Ain’t Them Bodies Saints
MYSTERY ROAD and AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS Welcome to the 1st edition of my Melbourne International Film Festival (a.k.a. MIFF) video reviews. In this 1st edition, I share my thoughts on the Aussie mystery/drama MYSTERY ROAD and indie period drama AIN’T THEM BODIES SAINTS. For more of my experiences at MIFF, follow me at http://www.twitter.com/BedeJermyn for my daily random … Continue reading
[AFFFF ’13] Mini Review: Ernest and Celestine & The Big Night
Mini Review: Ernest & Celestine (Ernest et Célestine) Directors: Benjamin Renner, Stéphane Aubier, Vincent Patar France, Belgium, Luxembourg | Animated movie, children’s film | 80 mins | 2012 | ALL AGES Ernest and Celestine is a film that is an absolute treasure, and one that I am so happy I got to see. As I … Continue reading
[AFFFF ’13] Mini Review: Journal de France & Welcome Aboard
Mini Review: Journal de France Directors: Raymond Depardon, Claudine Nougaret | Documentary | 100 mins | 2012 | PG I absolutely love documentaries; I will watch them whether or not I know anything about the subject. A sign of a good documentary is one that engages the audience and provides an interesting story to tell. … Continue reading
Bede’s MIFF 2012 Video Reviews #9: The Hunt and Alps
In this 9th and final edition of my 2012 Melbourne International Film Festival video reviews, I share my thoughts on “The Hunt” starring Mads Mikkelsen in his Cannes Film Festival Best Actor winning performance and “Alps”, the follow-up film from the director of the Oscar nominated “Dogtooth” Continue reading
Bede’s MIFF 2012 Video Reviews #8: 100 Bloody Acres and Sound Of My Voice
In this 8th edition of my 2012 Melbourne International Film Festival video reviews, I share my thoughts on the Australian horror/comedy “100 Bloody Acres” and the indie sci-fi thriller “Sound Of My Voice”. Continue reading
[RRFF ’12] Siberia, Monamour
Siberia, Monamour was quite a different film than the others I saw as part of the Russian Resurrection Film Festival. This was a much darker and depressing film, yet by the end there was a sense of hope and the impossible suddenly felt possible. This is the kind of film that isn’t an easy watch, … Continue reading
[RRFF ’12] My Boyfriend Is An Angel
Every so often a film comes out of the angel-sub genre variety, and they certainly range in subject matter. I prefer films such as Dogma, and try and avoid the City Of Angels type … Continue reading
[RRFF ’12] Two Days (Два дня)
Two Days is a romantic/comedy/drama, and an unexpected one. Heading into this film, I felt a little unsure of what sort of film it was going to be. The first act reveals a few hints, but it is during its middle act where it’s true colours are really shown, and I was delighted by what … Continue reading
Bede’s MIFF 2012 Video Reviews #7: The Imposter and Undefeated
In this 7th edition of my 2012 Melbourne International Film Festival video reviews, I share my thoughts on the acclaimed documentary “The Imposter” and the 2011 Best Documentary Oscar winner “Undefeated”. Continue reading
Bede’s MIFF 2012 Video Reviews #6: Maniac and Amour
In this 6th edition of my 2012 Melbourne International Film Festival video reviews, I share my thoughts on the horror remake “Maniac” and Michael Haneke’s Palme d’Or winning film “Amour”. Continue reading
Russian Resurrection Film Festival 2012 in Australia – Dates + Films
An absolutely wonderful event is taking place around the country, and that is the Russian Resurrection Film Festival 2012. Australia is very fortunate to be showcasing some wonderful Russian films, and now is your chance to get your dose of films. Continue reading
Bede’s MIFF 2012 Video Reviews #5: [Rec] 3: Genesis and ParaNorman
In this 5th edition of my 2012 Melbourne International Film Festival video reviews, I share my thoughts on the 3rd installment of the “[Rec]” series “[Rec] 3: Genesis” and the animated family horror film “ParaNorman”. Continue reading