Movie Review: Perfumes
Perfumes the movie is a delightfully charming French drama/comedy which pits a socially oblivious perfume expert against her outspoken driver. The outcome, a charming insight into what we can teach…
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Movie Review: The Man In The Hat
The Man In The Hat movie had me at Fiat Bambino. Add in the silent movie escapade approach, the travel through northern France and I was sold. A fun, quirky…
Movie Review: Twist
Ever wondered what the classic tale of Oliver Twist would look like today? Wonder no more. The latest twist on the classic story has been presented in a movie called…
WA Reflections Initiative
If your eyes gloss over for a second when you hear the name Iwan Iwanoff, it’s a safe bet that you grew up in Perth in the 1980’s. Sadly several…
4 Tips for Perth Comedy Festival 2021
The Perth Comedy Festival is one of my favourite events every year, and after the tough year we’ve had who can blame us for wanting to go out, forget everything…
Movie Review: Six Minutes To Midnight
Dame Judi Dench, Eddie Izzard, Jim Broadbent, do I need to say anymore? Okay, okay. Think, well behaved St Trinian’s girls school meets Miss Marple, then base the story on…
Movie Review: Collective (Colectiv)
I must admit that when a documentary is billed as “the best ever” the cynic in me thinks it’s probably just market spin. Consequently it was with some reluctance that…
Movie Review: The Courier
With Russia and American on the brink of nuclear war, MI6 and the CIA face an opportunity to receive top secret information from a Russian Soviet officer. But with few…
Movie Review: The Last Vermeer
The Last Vermeer is based on the true story of priceless paintings being sold to the Germans during the Second World War. With the war over and the paintings being…
Movie Review: French Exit
When an aging Manhattan heiress realises she’s going to run out of money what’s a girl to do? Answer, move to Paris with her aimless son and cat. What follows…
Movie Review: From Sky To Sea
If life in general has got you feeling flat, I highly recommend you get along to see From Sky To Sea. Filled with stunning scenery of dolphins, whales and other…
6 Tips For The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival 2021
Sometimes this jaded reviewer can come away uninspired from a film festival preview, however from what I’ve seen of the 2021 Alliance Francaise Film Festival, this year is going to…
Sculpture By The Sea, Cottesloe 2021
Last year Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe, the annual outdoor sculpture exhibition, was cut short due to Covid. I’m so pleased to report that it returns for a 17th year. The famous…
Food Review: May Street Lader
For years I’ve been trying to get to this cafe. Finally I made it and was not disappointed. They say a picture paints a thousand words and this is especially…
Movie Review: Days Of Bagnold Summer
You may have already seen this movie as it’s been in a few festivals, but if you haven’t please make sure you keep an eye out for it. Days Of…
Movie Review: Minari
I’d heard that a new Korean movie Minari was a heartfelt film not to be missed. After the delight of another Korean movie Parasite, I was in. Courtesy of Sundance…
Movie Review: The Food Club
Danish movie, The Food Club is a gentle movie about life-long friendships, food and wonderful Italian scenery. A perfect antidote to a five day Covid lockdown.
Movie Review: High Ground
On the eve of Australia Day I went to see the latest Australian movie High Ground. It turned out to be perfect timing for this powerfully, unique, visually stunning movie,…
