Reflections of war

Reflections of war

I had no idea what to expect from Ang Lee’s latest movie. Any apprehension I felt towards it vanished from the very first scene, which was a gripping, heart wrenching and realistic view of the Iraq war, which sets the pace for a brilliant movie. Billy Lyn’s Long...
Not too bad

Not too bad

When Bad Santa hit cinemas in 2003 it left audiences rolling with laughter at the hilarious and irreverent antics conman Billy Bob Thornton got up to working as Santa Clause to rob a department store. More than ten years later the sequel unfortunately did not live up...
Rowling casts another spell

Rowling casts another spell

A gripping story coupled with charming characters and creatures makes the newest foray into J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter universe Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them a satisfying adventure. The screenplay for the spinoff was written by Rowling herself and was based...
A welcome invasion

A welcome invasion

If you get the time to see Canadian director Denis Villeneuve’s (Prisoners, Sicario) Arrival you will leave the theatre questioning the very concept of time itself. Coupling philosophical questions with the standard alien sci-fi is the new norm these days after the...
Leather clad legend back for an encore

Leather clad legend back for an encore

The first lady of rock and roll is returning to Australia in February. Suzi Quatro has been performing for more than 50 years and this will be her thirty-second Australian tour. This time there are a couple of surprises – she is bringing her new band with her...