Movie Review: Backlight
Let’s be honest, I’ve been known to frequent the odd Liam Neeson movie or two, so when an invite for his latest offering Backlight came in it was a no…
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Movie Review: After Love
Having been widowed myself I tend to avoid movies about grief, and widows in particular. Yet there was something different about the movie blurb about After Love. For one thing…
Movie Review: The 355
Recent years have seen several spy, action movies made with an all female cast. Some have bombed, some have been okay, none have yet to set the bar, at least…
Perth Festival 2020: Lotterywest Films – 5 Tips
It’s that time of the year again, time to dig out the diary and work out how to juggle all the things you want to see at this years Perth…
Movie Review: Best Sellers
In reviewing the movie Best Sellers I could just say three words, Sir Michael Caine. That’s usually enough for me but no doubt you want more. So here’s why you…
British Film Festival 2021: Tips
My favourite film festival is here, the 2021 British Film Festival. We’re so lucky to be out of lockdown and able to enjoy films on the big screen. Now to…
ST. ALi Italian Film Festival 2021
It’s been a super busy time here at The Ponder Room so I’m popping in to give you a quick heads up about another great film fest, the 22nd St.…
Movie Review: Riders Of Justice
Quite simply the Riders of Justice movie is a delightful surprise. Another superbly acted dark Danish comedy to add to your list of must see movies.
Movie Review: Ainbo Amazon Princess
If you’re looking for a cute movie for the little ones this school holidays check out Ainbo Amazon Princess. With an environmental focus and a message about being strong and…
Movie Review: Nitram
To be honest if I was left to my own devices I probably wouldn’t have gone to see Nitram, the movie about the events leading up to the 1996 Port…
Movie Review: Pig
It takes a lot to get me into a cinema when there’s a sunny spring afternoon outside so Pig, a movie about a reclusive chef turned truffle hunter searching for…
Movie Review: Coming Home In The Dark
As a movie reviewer I see a lot of movies and by the end of the year there’s usually only one or two that remain top of mind. Having just…
Movie Review: Die In A Gunfight
If you’re partial to a Romeo and Juliet tale you may want to check out the latest incarnation in the movie, Die In A Gunfight. If you’re partial to Travis…
Movie Review: The Ice Road
What would happen if you took the usual car chases but using long haul trucks? And what if the fight scenes happened inside the tight confine of the truck drivers…
Movie Review: We Don’t Deserve Dogs
The We Don’t Deserve Dogs movie is on a short run from August 5 to 15th. Make sure you get to see this thought-provoking documentary about the universality of dogs…
Movie Review: Gunpowder Milkshake
The movie Gunpowder Milkshake asks the question “would a high body count action movie work with an all female cast?”
Movie Review: The Toll
Day three of lockdown I watched The Toll, a fun dark comedy thriller set in Wales. The movie was just what I needed and am sure it will be for…
Tips for Scandinavian Film Festival 2021
With the current cold snap we’re having, anyone feel like they’re an extra standing around in a winter Nordic film? What better time then to head inside for The Scandinavian…
