Ten Film Picks For The Alliance Francaise French Film Festival 2022
The 33rd Alliance Française French Film Festival touches down on March 9th. Time to escape from the day to day gloom into the delights of French cinema. The funny, romantic,…
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Movie Review: Blind Ambition
I missed the media preview of the movie Blind Ambition but definitely have it on my list of must see movies, and you should too.
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…
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…
New to Fringe 2022
Fringe 2022 opened on the weekend and some of you may have made it to Fringe Sunday Funday last weekend. 3,000 sqm of pink astro turf running down Northbridge, with…
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.…
Flashback to Tedx Perth 2019
Around this time of year I usually start getting excited about Tedx Perth. What topics will be presented? In 2019 this excitement was mixed with dread as I was in…
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…
Food Review: Haven Lounge Westin Hotel
Everybody needs a place to runaway and recharge their batteries. For me that’s often in a hotel foyer. The aptly named Haven Lounge in the Westin Hotel East Perth has…
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…
