Reviews

The Naked Gun is notorious for its brand of ridiculous slapstick and politically incorrect comedy. The late Leslie Nielsen starred as Detective Frank Drebin. Drebin is a  well-intentioned detective who is a magnet for mishaps. One cannot logically fathom how he makes it to work in the morning, never mind foil the villains’ nefarious plans….

Movies focused on the environment seem to be flooding our screens this year. We had David Attenborough’s Ocean, then Wilding… and now we have Future Council, the final piece in the holy trinity. Damon Gameau’s documentary is a rich explosion of colour, making it seem at odds with the gloom and doom of climate change. However, this…

Holy Cow follows the trials and tribulations of Totone, a carefree eighteen year old with a penchant for boozing, skirt-chasing and hijinks with his mates. That all comes to a screeching halt when his father passes away unexpectedly and he is left to fend for himself and his little sister Claire. With no one seemingly…

It’s truffle season here in Perth, so how timely that Espresso Cinema has included Trifole in its lineup this year. Truffle hunting season in Piedmont primarily runs in Autumn and Winter. So I was surprised when I was greeted with a montage of bright colours, reminiscent of sunny Spring day. As we watch our protagonist,…

The Smurfs were a regular part of my Saturday morning cartoon diet. I loved them so much that I wouldn’t be surprised if my dad switched over to BP so that he could get little bratty Nadia those promotional Smurfs figurines with every refuel. Despite this obsession with Smurfs, I have never seen a Smurf…

The anticipation for Superman is real. As superhero movie geeks entered the cinema, there were two burning questions on their minds. Would David Corenswet be able to wear the cape convincingly? Or would he live up to the “Shein Henry Cavill” memes? Secondly, and perhaps most importantly: what would Marvel Studios’ former golden boy, James…

As someone who identifies as being part Indian, Indian representation in Western media always catches my interest. For a brief period between the late nineties and early noughties, desi flavoured rom coms were in. Think Gurinder Chadha’s Bend it Like Beckham in 2002 and Bride and Prejudice in 2004. Both were fluffy outings with a…

The premise of 2 Michelin starred Mugaritz is seemingly straightforward. From November to April every year, the restaurant is closed so that chefs can work on next season’s menu. This isn’t just a case of creating a menu showcasing seasonal produce. Mugaritz aims to evoke emotive responses out of its concept-based menu. It aims to…

Once upon a time, rom coms were fluffy movies which lived in its own canon. Even before the first scene rolls, you’d know that Meg Ryan will always have her happy ending. However, rom coms have evolved. While they still predominantly end with happily ever after, characters and storylines are getting increasingly complex. Some might…

I’m not going to lie. When I heard about a live action remake of How to Train Your Dragon, I was filled with a sense of trepidation. As someone who adores the original series and its cat-like dragon, I was worried Toothless would get mangled. The challenge of adapting anything animated to live action is…