‘Over time, movie fans tend to let nostalgia get in the way of reality, which is why a film such as Patrick Swayze’s 1989 action flick Road House has attained cult status.’
Ben O'Shea
‘Bustin’ still makes one feel good, if Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is anything to go by.’
‘Wicked Little Letters . . . is elevated immeasurably by a cast that includes Oscar winner Olivia Colman, Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley, the great Timothy Spall and BAFTA-winning Gemma Jones.
‘Ricky Stanicky is a Farrelly movie through and through, it’s just not immediately obvious what kind of Farrelly movie we’re talking about’
Ben O'Shea and Jay Hanna
It’s rare that a sequel is better than the original, but Dune: Part Two breaks the mould in more ways than one.
Ben O’Shea
It’s grabbed five Oscar nominations, a BAFTA, a Critics Choice Award, and now American Fiction is finally hitting Aussie screens.
The biggest night in Britain’s film calendar saw a host of A-listers from both sides of the Atlantic descend on the capital, with Oppenheimer taking out Best Film.
Jennifer Ruby and Dolly Busby
Australian Chamber Orchestra’s River movie and score turn turbulent when sepia tint pollutes one half of the screen at Perth Concert Hall on Friday.
David Cusworth
This year’s jury prize winner at Cannes, Fallen Leaves, is quite unlike any movie you’ve seen, unless you’re familiar with the work of Finnish director Aki Kaurismaki.
If Dakota Johnson actually possessed the precognition superpowers of her character in Sony’s latest Spider-Man spin-off, she would’ve thrown the script of Madame Web in the bin and looked for another project.
If Dakota Johnson actually possessed the precognition superpowers of her character in Sony’s latest Spider-Man spinoff, she would’ve thrown the script of Madame Web in the bin and looked for another project.
Against a backdrop of hits such as Bohemian Rhapsody, Rocketman and Elvis, Bob Marley: One Love may seem like just another biopic. But don’t worry about a thing, ‘cause every little thing is gonna be alright.
The Dry, released in 2021 was a huge hit for Aussie cinema, but can this follow-up capture that same magic?
‘The first clue that all is not what it seems is the director credit on the poster — Matthew Vaughn — the British filmmaker who has made a career out of keeping audiences on their toes.’
For those who like their espionage flicks tense and taut like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy or sexy and slick like a Bond movie, this one might seem a little silly at first. But stick with it.
‘Think Gone Girl crossed with the true crime docuseries The Staircase, but better than both.’
‘To say The Iron Claw is Zac Efron’s finest moment is a bit like saying Chris Martin is the finest member of Coldplay — there ain’t many other alternative options’
‘If you loved Paul Giamatti in Sideways — and, if you didn’t, that says more about you — run, don’t walk, to buy a ticket to see The Holdovers.’
Yes, Ferrari has fast cars, the awesome Adam Driver and typically stylish filmmaking from director Michael Mann. But let’s take a moment to appreciate the greatness of Spanish actor Penelope Cruz.
A calamitous series of mishaps while touring the Greek islands test the reunion of two estranged friends — and teaches them about themselves and each other.
‘There are foie gras geese that aren’t force-fed as brutally as Aquaman 2 attempts to shove its climate change message down our throats.’
In what was a tumultuous year for film, a diverse range of movies still manged to shine through. But do you agree with our list?
Is this the best movie of 2023? Our reviewer thinks so.
The original book and film had plenty of darker elements, but the latest film from the world of Wonka keeps things light and fluffy.
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