Cert 12 | 97 mins | 2019
5 stars of hilarious, heartwarming and heartbreaking comedy drama.
Departures is written by Fergal Rock, a magnificent feature debut and directed by Peter Hutchings (The Outcasts, Rhymes With Banana). It was originally titled ‘Then Came You’.
“I’m a little promiscuous when it comes to support groups.”
Calvin (Asa Butterfield – Ender’s Game, Hugo) is a baggage handler at the airport, working alongside his…more
Cert 18 | 92 mins | 2019
4 stars of snarling and snorting Aussie giant pig action.
Boar is written and directed by Chris Sun (Charlie’s Farm, Daddy’s Little Girl) and is presented here as part of Signature Entertainment‘s Frightfest Presents collection.
Packed with gore and plenty of good hearty Australian language, this film is more deserving of its 18 certificate than most and is not for the faint…more
Cert 15 | 81 mins | 2017
2 stars of vaguely amusing cliches.
Fun Mom Dinner is directed by Alethea Jones (A History of Radness) and written by Julie Rudd. Both are making their feature film debut here and unfortunately the lack of experience is very evident.
“Looks like we might have targeted the wrong vessel.”
Emily (Katie Aselton – The Gift, Black Rock) is unhappy with her life. Her…more
Cert 15 | 92 mins | 2017
3 stars of thriller/creature feature.
Enclosure (also known as Arbor Demon) is written by Michelle Davidson (Lucky, Boss) and Patrick Rea (House Mother, Nailbiter), who also directed.
“Nails suits you. Mummy doesn’t…”
Dana (Fiona Dourif – Manhattan, Curse of Chucky), or Nails as she’s known by her husband Charles (Kevin Ryan – Laredo, Copper) is an adventurous would-be photographer. Charles is a paramedic…more
Cert 12 | 106 mins | 2016
4 star journey from tacos to chopsticks.
East Side Sushi is written and directed by Anthony Lucero and is his very impressive feature film directorial debut.
“A good sushi chef can pick up his knife and go anywhere he chooses, like a samurai warrior.”
This heartwarming film tells us the story of Juana Martinez (Diana Elizabeth Torres – Private Number), a young Mexican…more
108 mins | 2016
5 stars of heaving bosoms, blades and brainsss.
Pride & Prejudice & Zombies is based on the original story and characters from the classic 1813 novel written by Jane Austen and has undergone quite a significant transformation at the hands of Seth Grahame-Smith.
“Franklin, are there more scones?”
It’s 19th century England and a mysterious and deadly plague has swept the country. The…more
Cert 15 | 93 mins
2 stars for this vaguely creepy but ultimately disappointing horror film.
The Forest is the directorial debut of Jason Zada, best known for writing The Houses October Built. Although it is a valiant effort, the lack of experience clearly shows here.
“Do not leave the path…”
The story revolves around Sara Price (Natalie Dormer – Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games), a young…more
