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Top Five: Tim Burton Films | By Ella Wardlaw

Ella Wardlaw — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:46:17 +0000

You know a Tim Burton movie the moment you see one. His films have become so unmistakably recognisable – twisty and dark, yet quirky and fun — that the term ‘Burtonesque’ is now a part of our everyday lingo. Few directors can juxtapose gothic horror with social satire the way Burton can. Sure, most of his films spring from recycled fairytales, horror films, comics and TV sitcoms, but this doesn’t [...]

Top Five: Female Stars of Tomorrow | By Ella Wardlaw

Ella Wardlaw — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:16:25 +0000

In the cutthroat world of Hollywood, it can be hard to make an impression as an aspiring actor, especially when it comes to escaping the range-limiting teen roles that often kick-start young careers. As a result, many fresh-faced stars fail to make the time-limited transition from child star to mature actor, struggling to deal with the scrutiny that comes with any breakout success. The following five female actors, however, have [...]

Tom’s 20 Best (Unseen) Films of 2011 | By Tom Clift

Tom Clift — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 01:58:39 +0000

In 2011, I made close to one hundred and fifty trips to the cinema. The films I viewed came in all shapes and sizes, genres and languages, and ranged from good to bad to just plain unbearable. It’s a feat I’m both pleased and slightly embarrassed by (and one I suspect I may top before this current year comes to a close).

But even the biggest film buff (and I’m certainly [...]

10 Best Movie Posters of 2011 | By Anders Wotzke

Anders Wotzke — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:21:49 +0000

Of all the filmic things I write about on this little corner of the internet, I look forward to sharing my thoughts on year’s best movie posters the most. I just adore good graphic design, almost as much as I adore good movies. Heck, I’m the guy who’ll flick through a magazine just to look at the composition of the ads, shaking my head in awe at the inventive ways [...]

The 10 Worst Films of 2011 | By Anders Wotzke

Anders Wotzke — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:39:35 +0000

So you think a job where you’re required to watch lots of movies is a breeze. Well… you’re right! It’s a pretty good gig, no question. Or at least it is most of the time. You see, moviegoers such as yourself have the option – the right – to not see a movie. I suppose we critics do too, but we’re often left feeling guilty about enacting that right. And [...]

The 10 Best Films of 2011 | By Anders Wotzke

Anders Wotzke — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:54:39 +0000

It’s 2012 now, in case you didn’t notice, so before the world comes to an end and Roland Emmerich can say “I told you so!”, I think it’s best we reflect on the year that was.

Speaking for myself here – and not for Tom Clift, whose list is also below — 2011 was one of those years where the average quality of movies was quite high, [...]

The 10 Best and Worst Films of 2010 | By Anders Wotzke

Anders Wotzke — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 10:42:38 +0000

I’m sure most critics will agree that writing an end of year list is a frustrating and unnecessarily difficult process. You’d think the 5-star grading system this site employs would make the task easy, but it doesn’t; an action blockbuster I gave four stars doesn’t necessarily mean it’s better than that gritty urban drama I gave three-and-a-half. And then comes the issue of ordering; what makes film B not quite [...]

10 Festive Films That Won’t Make You Vomit | By Rebecca Mery

Rebecca Mery — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 07:48:02 +0000

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 [...]

10 Best and Worst Movie Posters of 2010 | By Anders Wotzke

Anders Wotzke — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 04:31:37 +0000

The poster is likely to be the first thing moviegoers will see of an upcoming film, so it’s vital that they make a good first impression. A great poster possesses many qualities; they’re visually arresting, they’re in sync with the mood and themes of the film and, most importantly, they increase your anticipation for the movie. Few posters fit this bill each year, which is why it’s important to acknowledge [...]

The Best and Worst Films of 2009 | By Anders Wotzke

Anders Wotzke — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:45:44 +0000

It seems silly to post a year-end list before the year is actually over, yet a number of film commentators were gleefully posting their top ten films of 2009 during the first week of December. How dare they choose their favourite films before seeing Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squekquel! Not to mention Avatar, which amazingly is the only film to make both mine and Katina's top 10 lists this year. That said, Australian films were given strong representation by us both, which is a testament to the quality films being produced in this country...but ultimatley ones that don't have wide appeal, or the marketing budget to widen their appeal. But that's another discussion all together, so let's cut the chatter and just get to the lists.