reviews
Todd Haynes doco on The Velvet Underground is disappointingly conventional
Jonathan Richman and John Waters elevate what can be a dour story told by jaded people.
15 Oct
Amelia Berry
Amelia is a writer and musician, currently working as Creative Director for 95bFM (she writes the ads). Her favorite films include 2000 Maniacs, the music video for ABC's The Look of Love, and something with witches.
features
The top 20 comedy movies on Netflix
An updated list of the very best in Netflix crackups.
10 Oct
reviews
Diana: The Musical is such a profound failure, you could almost mistake it for satire
Yep, it’s a stage musical about Princess Diana. Is it good? Is it even a good idea?
02 Oct
reviews
You’ll never see another movie like improbable, one-of-a-kind musical Annette
It’s something of a miracle that Annette exists at all.
28 Sep
news
Scenes from a Marriage and the electric chemistry of Jessica Chastain and Oscar Isaac
It’s as much about acting and performance as marriage, love, infidelity, or family.
15 Sep
features
The 15 all-time weirdest, most bizarre movie musicals
Includes organ-harvesting, vampires, shoes and… snooker?
23 Aug
reviews
Gunpowder Milkshake is a stylish, brutal and fast-paced action pic
“The action is beautifully choreographed, very creative, and surprisingly graphic.”
15 Jul
reviews
Plodding first act aside, Cruella’s campy absurdity makes for a pretty fun movie
The whole film comes to life with the arrival of a gleefully evil Emma Thompson.
26 May
features
Wino Forever – the essential Ryder, from vamp to vampire
Waxing lyrical about number one Gen X heartthrob, the Strange and Unusual Winona Ryder.
10 May
reviews
At its best, Things Heard & Seen is gleefully pulpy – at its worst, downright silly
It’s almost impressive how little of its haunted house setup actually pays off.
29 Apr
reviews
Even those so-so on Frank Zappa ought to get a lot out of this new doco
The footage from Zappa’s personal archive proves to be the film’s saving grace.
17 Mar
reviews
Vital NZ film communicates trans experiences like no other
For a trans audience, seeing Rūrangi will feel like coming home for the first time.
03 Feb
reviews
Hitchcock’s psychodrama is missing from Ben Wheatley’s glossy take on Rebecca
Rebecca stands in the shadow, not only of Hitchcock, but also Wheatley’s own films.
21 Oct
features
The 10 best queer shows and films on Netflix
Amelia Berry on the best LGBTQ+ shows and films to stream on Netflix.
14 Jul
reviews
Downhill is a bafflingly inconsistent and occasionally jarring remake
Remaking Force Majeure with less tension is like remaking The Birds with less birds.
04 Mar
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