It’s always hard to choose just five. But if I have to pick, here are some of my favourite Brisbane International Film Festival (BIFF 2020) films. The vitality and authenticity of the female friendships, well-crafted characters and sheer joy in Rocks is what makes this film such a pleasure to watch. Delve into the liquid-like…
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This collection of films champion the imperative of taking matters into your own hands and how grass roots movements can change the world. Brazen Hussies 2020 charts the women’s liberation movement which began by having conversations together, BIFF closing night film Firestarter: The Story of Bangarra 2020 and Looky Looky Here Comes Cooky 2020 are…
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Despite the many unexpected surprises that 2020 has thrown the world’s way, it has remained a fascinating and dynamic year for cinema. From emerging voices to new films from the old guard, there has been a bevy of exciting releases from all corners of the world. Five of my personal favourites are the stunning new…
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As winter comes to a close and spring begins once more, what better time than now to retreat to an invitingly dark cinema and get scared out of your mind? Here are some horror-infused films to keep you on the edge of your seat. Our spine-tingling choices this year are: the Queensland-made Bloody Hell 2020,…
Whenever I declare a top 5 list, I immediately miss all the fabulous films I’ve left out. But there you have it; I’ll leave those gems for you to discover in BIFF 2020 yourselves. Like many, this year has put me in a reflective mood, drawing me to films which interweave stories of personal challenges,…
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I was chatting with a friend the other day which reminded me of a game we used to play – which dream film house or apartment did we want to move into? From an elegantly chic apartment in Mumbai (Sir 2018), Pedro Almodovar’s colourful apartment in (Pain and Glory 2019), the super stylish kitchen of…
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