Ultimate Wave Tahiti »

Surfing documentaries have been released in large numbers over he past decade. The increase in technology, coupled with the publics growing appetite for the sport has made surfing flicks a huge hit at the big screens.
However, every now and then one surfing film is released that really captivates the sport and puts meaning behind why [...]

Precious »

Oscar time is a great time for cinema. But one of the bad things about it is that there are so many good movies to watch that we often miss a few real gems, which manage to get overlooked by the bigger, highly publicized movies.
Precious is one of these films. With the likes of Avatar, [...]

The Hurt Locker »

Avatar seems to have taken to viewers’ choice of movie of the year, but that decision may have been made a little prematurely, especially considering the release of The Hurt Locker was such a short time ago.
In terms of Oscar betting for the film of the year, it is a two horse race between both [...]

Sherlock Holmes »

When we first think of Sherlock Holmes, we visualize a kids’ movie, where an olden day good guy investigates, and solves, crimes.
On first glance this is the case for the new adaptation of the highly popular television series and books.

G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra »

Director: Stephen Sommers
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Marlon Wayans, Sienna Miller
In Cinemas: 6 August 2009
REVIEW:
Let’s start with a little exercise. I’d like you to pretend you’re at a party; a housewarming or something casual like that. You’re sitting on a comfy couch, a couple of friends on either side, a [...]

Public Enemies »

Director: Michael Mann
Stars: Christian Bale, Johnny Depp
In Cinemas: 2 July 2009

With school holiday fun films being released it comes as a surprise to see “Public Enemies” hit our theatres today. The serious and ominous film is the story of infamous gangster John Dillinger, based on an insight into one of America’s most famous criminals [...]

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince »

[Note: This review contains small spoilers for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. Nothing major, but if you’d like a completely fresh viewing experience, please read this AFTER you’ve seen the movie!]

Brüno »

Director: Larry Charles
Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Richard Bey, Ron Paul
In Cinemas: 8 July 2009
Bruno comes to Australia
Bruno, the “hottest” gay Austrian fashionista right now has finally hit Australian shores. The knight in shining armour paraded around Sydney’s CBD causing a stir. Bruno asked the thousands of fans “”Vassup Sydney! Do you like my [...]

Year One »

Director: Harold Ramis
Starring: Jack Black, Michael Cera, Olivia Wilde
In Cinemas: 18 June 2009
Set in the Paleolithic era, hungter-gatherer Zed (Jack Black) eats an apple from the tree of knowledge of good and evil. Believing himself to be The Chosen One, he calls upon the help of his friend Oh (Michael Cera) and together they [...]

2012 »

Director: Roland Emmerich
Stars: John Cusack, Thandie Newton, Chiwetel Ejiofor
In cinemas: 12th November 2009
What can I say about this one? It’s from Roland Emmerich the director of Independence Day, Godzilla and The Day After Tomorrow. This guy has a fetish for end of the world settings and 2012 seems to be a culmination of all [...]