In Review
Welcome to In Review! Check out the latest reviews across film, TV, theatre and so much more…
Film Review - One of Them Days
If you’re looking for a bit of lighthearted fun, One of Them Days is one release you won’t want to miss!
Film Review - Black Bag
Steven Soderbergh continues his prolific ‘post-retirement’ run with Black Bag, a tightly-wound spy thriller that is as cleverly composed as it is devilishly paranoid.
Film Review - My Melbourne
My Melbourne is the people we all know: our friends, our family, our neighbours, our coworkers, our bosses, our classmates, the people on our tram rides in the morning, and the people we talk to on a night out.
Film Review - The Elephant Man
From a young age, the film stuck in my mind as undyingly sympathetic, and upon my revisiting it recently, I love it more than ever as not only the purest demonstration of Lynch’s ability to thrive within the studio system, but also the directorial attention to his own idiosyncratic way of loving the people of the world around him.
French Film Fest 2025 Review - Meet the Leroys
Meet the Leroys (Nous, les Leroy), the directorial debut of Florent Bernard, is a 102-minute French dramedy that explores the emotional toll of divorce on an entire family.
Film Review - Dahomey
Dahomey is a compelling narrative that underscores the legacy of a colonial past onto the present while demonstrating hope for a future shaped by the Beninese people.
Film Review - Hard Truths
Hard Truths is a masterclass in great writing and acting, and despite a shaky ending, still packs a huge punch.
Film Review - The Seed of the Sacred Fig
Rasoulof brings the audience directly into Tehran - this film will most likely be the closest thing we’ll ever have to see into the lives of those who have been oppressed in Iran.
Film Review - I’m Still Here
While I’m Still Here is quite simple in terms of filmmaking, it is elevated by its incredible performances, storytelling and authentic portrayal of the time period.
Film Review - The Monkey
The Monkey is a weird and fundamentally unserious, yet somehow still kind of moving experience. The end result is an absolutely fantastic time at the movies, a testament to taking wild career swings and giving the audience the maximum bang for their buck in terms of entertainment value.
Film Review - Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is a tale bound to resonate with every woman’s experiences.
Film Review - Inside
Inside is a well-directed debut feature that is unforgiving, and filled with stand out moments from the whole cast.
Film Review - The Last Showgirl
The Last Showgirl is a reflection on how the end is just the beginning, and the whimsy of girlhood can persevere into womanhood.
Europa Europa Film Fest 2025 - Bagger Drama
Having already won the New Directors Award at the San Sebastián International Film Festival, Baumgartner has proved himself a deeply talented auteur to watch, reminding audiences of the fierce talent that Switzerland has to behold.
Europa Europa Film Fest 2025 - Shoot the Piano Player
Visually, this film feels like a masterclass of instinctive storytelling.
Europa Europa Film Fest 2025 - Finally, Sunday!
Occasionally awkward performances and deliveries are mostly forgiven by this fine adaption of a scandalous mystery.
Europa Europa Film Fest 2025 - Places in the Sun
What is art without family? Although providing no concrete answer, Arens does tell us that life is worth creating, and creativity comes from those around us.
Film Review - Bird
Bird is a visceral coming-of-age tale that soars thanks to its naturalistic approach to both performances and on-screen craft.
Europa Europa Film Fest 2025 Review - They Will Be Dust
if you’re into making a mockery of death, ethereal dancing, classical art allegories, and ‘tacky’ playlists then They Will be Dust is the film for you.
Europa Europa Film Fest 2025 Review - Julie Keeps Quiet
What stands out the most is the ironically loud message of Julie Keeps Quiet.