“That was. The most amazingly horrible film I have. EVER. Seen.”

My friend was staring at me, his face bearing not only a huge grin, but also eyes full of wonder and shock. The credits were rolling, and I could hear spattered applause throughout the rest of the audience. What does one do after watching a film as gloriously bad, as terribly enjoyable and hilarious as Mega Piranha? Does one clap? [...]

In a time where trousers and ties are preferred skinny, and thick-rimmed glasses should be embraced (not mocked, please), and every self-respecting hipster proudly holds a Moleskine and a Penguin Classic in their bag, it seems almost puzzling that there isn’t already a slew of films centering around the so-called “Beat Generation”. Suit-wearing, bespectacled, disillusioned and intellectual, the Beats of 1950s America almost serve as a template to any Gen-Y [...]

All too often it seems as if audiences will choose to see one film over another not because of an intriguing premise or festival buzz, but because of the star power attached to the project. I’ll be the the first to admit that it’s difficult to be immune to that particular thought process, as it was the banner that read “From Writer/Director James L. Brooks” that drew me to the [...]

No one can deny the sheer film nerd excitement and anticipation surrounding the release of the Coen brothers’ take on True Grit, which rode into Australian cinemas last week. To have Joel and Ethan at the helm of a (Western) project starring Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin, it’s a nigh-on pants wetting excitement. Wondering what filmic magic the Coen brothers have in store for [...]

Yes, we have seen the “spunky young woman succeeds against all odds in new job/town/situation and lands a hot boyfriend” plot play out countless times before, but thankfully Roger Michell’s Morning Glory does it rather well. It’s surprisingly smart, funny and very entertaining. Not only is this due to a cracking, intelligently written script by Aline “The Devil Wears Prada” McKenna, it’s also a real credit to leads Rachel McAdams, [...]

If you’re like me, then you probably have a bit of a love/hate relationship with Christmas. Present-giving and copious amounts of food? Definitely the highlights. Not so wonderful, are the endless crowds and modern pop or rap interpretations of Christmas carols. Similarly, for every genuinely funny or heartwarming Christmas film release, there’s undoubtedly a Jingle All the Way or Christmas With the Cranks or anything starring Tim Allen. So, in this season [...]