It used to be that I’d have to endure a media blockout through an entire Monday so I could enjoy the Oscars telecast. As it happens live on a Sunday night in the States, it’s actually around 10AM Monday morning in Australia, and in the past the TV network screening the event wouldn’t do so until the prime time slot later that evening, usually 8 or 9 pm. This meant having to avoid all computers,...
Ordinarily, getting my wife to watch a film with me simply because I state: “it’s supposed to be really good, it’s up for an Oscar!” isn’t enough to get her keen on viewing it. She has good reason to doubt my judgement, and once you’ve done the house duties and put the kiddies to sleep, what precious time you have left in the evening should not be spent on a dud film. In the...
I can appreciate the extra-exhilaration an American citizen might experience when watching The Hurt Locker. While the film speaks for any human soul with a will to live, it remains incredibly patriotic and makes sure to put things like ‘the American way of life’ and ‘The American Dream’ in the spotlight. Without getting overly political about the actual situation in Iraq and why...
I’m having one of those days where I’m tired of being overly critical. I try to remain in an objective frame of mind as often as possible, especially when tackling film thoughts, but on this particular day here Down Under it’s too friggin’ hot to get into anything too deep and meaningful– which works in favour for the Get Him To The Greek trailer I just watched.
Seems the creators of...
For an American-only event, the worldwide reception of the NFL Super Bowl, now in its 44th year, is remarkably impressive. This is thanks to the attention it receives reaching far beyond the game itself and into the spectacle that surrounds it, particularly the half-time entertainment and the lucrative advertising opportunities. If you have a few million sitting around and you have a product you want to push, the...
Writer/Director Christopher Nolan has a track record of impressive films that cannot be ignored. It simply demands attention. I cannot vouch for being a Nolan ‘fan’, however I must admit to enjoying every single one of his films. He has a natural touch, it seems, whether it be stories about the Caped Crusader and his adventures in Gotham City or a film presented with scenes played out backwards...
By default, I’m supposed to look forward to a new Kevin Smith film. As regulars may know, I have a soft spot for the director, despite fair criticisms and past blunders (Jersey Girl, Clerks II), I cannot deny what an inspiration Kevin Smith is. I’ve been a fan since Chasing Amy (1997) and am always impressed by his public appearances and his simple yet effective filmmaking approach.
I was crushed with...
Don’t let the title of this romantic comedy scare you, It’s Complicated is anything but. If you are to be scared of anything, I’d recommend caution for the (once again) unnecessary length you must endure to reach the end credits.
I hate to harp on the duration of films today (I have done so in a number of pieces now) but some really do feel like they are unnecessarily long. I have no doubt...
It should come as no surprise to learn that James Cameron’s epic 3D sci-fi/fantasy film Avatar– which apparently you all went to see– has surpassed Titanic’s $1.8 billion worldwide takings to officially become the highest grossing motion picture of all time. This means James Cameron directed the two highest grossing films in history, accumulating almost $4 billion (possibly even more,...
G’day! It’s January 26 Down Under, the day the entire nation takes a Summer day off work to commemorate the arrival of the First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788… and drink beer.
Australia Day!
We thought it’d be appropriately patriotic to use this day to take a moment from our cold beverages, sizzling BBQ’s, trips to the beach, cricket on the telly and lunch with family and mates, and...
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