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In Review

Welcome to In Review! Check out the latest reviews across film, TV, theatre and so much more…

Malachy Lewis Malachy Lewis

Sensemaking Through Photography: The Language of Light

Cochrane has created something very affirming with The Language of Light. Tracking an artist's progression in this documentarian manner works wonders in seeing the motivation and often radical protest that goes into art.

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Jodie Daalder Jodie Daalder

Film Review - The Odyssey

What’s most impressive about The Odyssey isn’t its scale - it’s that the bigger Nolan’s filmmaking gets, the more human it becomes.

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Malachy Lewis Malachy Lewis

Film Review - Jackass: Best and Last

This is the tension through which Jackass is at its most thematically resonant: the belief that their careers as stuntmen could end at any moment, one way or another.

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Kayne Beasy Kayne Beasy

NOR26 Film Review - Fjord

If you’re looking for answers, Mungiu and his film don’t have them, just the questions. It’s up to you to decide how you want to answer them.

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Malachy Lewis Malachy Lewis

Eyes Like Diamonds: A Conversation with Jonathon Buckland

Despite the Thylacine’s officially declared status as extinct, sightings and alleged evidence of surviving examples persist. Neil Waters, through his 'Thylacine Awareness Group of Australia', has been on a mission to prove to the world that the Thylacine survives. I spoke with Jonathon Buckland, who has directed the feature-length documentary Eyes Like Diamonds, all about Neil’s efforts.

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Jodie Daalder Jodie Daalder

Film Review - Silent Friend

Charting the collision between academia and spirituality over the course of 100 years, Hungarian auteur Ildikó Enyedi’s Silent Friend is an enthralling study of both scientific and personal discovery.

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Jodie Daalder Jodie Daalder

Film Review - First Light

It would have been logical for Robinson to leverage his Hollywood connections and his talent for incendiary imagery into a provocative, starry filmmaking debut. But First Light, his first feature as writer and director, is a determinedly minimalistic effort.

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Alyssa De Leo Alyssa De Leo

Film Review - Supergirl

Supergirl still manages to soar high enough to keep faith instilled in Gunn’s new universe. If the studio keeps heading in this direction, it appears there is a lot to look forward to for comic book fans.

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Kayne Beasy Kayne Beasy

Film Review - The Invite

The Invite is a different kind of lewd comedy, there’s no nudity or a truly explicit love scene. Rather, it discusses the lewd, how different couples are sexually. It’ll make you think about your own neighbours; what are they really like behind those closed doors? If they’re anything like Hawk and Pína, you may just want to invite them over for your own dinner party if you’re open-minded enough.

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Tyler Brusamarello Tyler Brusamarello

Film Review - Toy Story 5

Toy Story 5 is a fantastic ride and great addition to the franchise. It’s a significant improvement over the fourth entry, matches some of the highs of the original three films and is definitely worth checking out in cinemas.  

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Film Review Alyssa De Leo Film Review Alyssa De Leo

Film Review - Masters of the Universe

Masters of the Universe is perfect for old and new audiences alike. There’s enough nostalgia to keep those who grew up with the show happy, but the film’s unabashed wit, heart and visual splendour will charm a whole new generation too.

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