Cate Blanchett
Film Review: Manifesto
The line between art and film has become increasingly blurred as technological advances allow artists more access to digital media. Indeed, many have decided to specialise in multi-media installations and exhibitions. Julian Rosefeldt’s latest multi-screen installation debuted at Australian Centre for the Moving Image in 2015. After moving to Berlin and then New York, the …
Film Review: Cinderella
Once upon a time, around about the 1970s, there was a Ladybird book called Cinderella. This book was so beloved, not only because it recreated the story for a whole generation of children, but most notably because Cinderella attended the ball on three different evenings, wearing three different dresses, which was simply amazing. This book …
Film Review: The Turning
Australia have produced more than its fair share of famous actors over the last few decades. Cate Blanchett, Mia Wasikowska, Naomi Watts, Mel Gibson, Guy Pearce, Nicole Kidman, Hugo Weaving, Geoffrey Rush, Hugh Jackman and Chris Hemsworth are all firmly established in Hollywood. Behind the camera there’s a similar story. Baz Luhrmann, James Wan, Peter …
Film Review: Blue Jasmine
Woo hoo! My annual dose of new Woody Allen. Sorry, but as a fan I can barely contain myself when another Allen movie pops over the horizon. It was something I resisted for many years, but curiosity got the better of me and viewing the brilliant Vicky, Christina, Barcelona sucked me in. Being a fan …