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The Loved Ones (2009)
Well that was a well hidden gem
I had never heard of this little Aussie gorefest until today when it popped up on a review channel and it looked good. It harks back to the good old bloody massacres movies of the 80s and I thoroughly enjoyed it. More people need to know about this movie. I would describe it as how I imagine Tobe Hooper would direct a high school prom. The actors all do a really good job and the practical effects just put the icing on the cake. The soundtrack with "Am I not pretty enough" a popular song in Australia at the time nails down a great late 90s feel soundtrack. Highly recommended for those who love bloody films.
The Idol (2023)
Showgirls The TV Show
Ridiculous script. It is Showgirls bad and now I realise that is why Basic Instinct is played in the beginning of the first ep. It is really bad.
Then there is the non-existent wardrobe but I'll get to that.
Hank Azaria doing another strange accent as usual.
I was actually looking forward to this show but what we got was some rambling vanilla story that they have attempted to make edgy by removing Depp's clothing and adding additional letters to everyone's otherwise dull names.
Maybe they should have just called this Underboob, that was the real star of this mess.
The only thing worth saving in this mess is Da'Vine Joy Randolph.
Did I mention the script is bad?
Interior (2014)
A horror movie with scares! Finally
I love found footage horror movies, and I watch a lot of them. This one I found by accident and I am so glad I did. I absolutely loved it and it gave me that knot in my stomach I've not had from a horror movie in 20 years. This is what I expected the Conjuring universe to be like, but it wasn't This has great jump scares, but it's how it manipulates you being in that room is amazing.
Be My Cat: A Film for Anne (2015)
A surprisingly good film especially for found footage fans
I had not heard of this film, but watched it following a recommendation in a FF group. I expected a foreign language film, but though it is set in Romania with Romanian actors, it is in English and made for an American audience (I'm an Aussie). The main actor is also the director, editor, sound engineer, etc etc and his passion for his film is what makes this well worth the watch. I would liken the central character to Josef/Aaron in the Creep series, he is that kind of weird but friendly but unnerving guy who just doesn't seem right and this is what makes it work so well. Definitely worth a watch and I'm interested to see what else he does. .
Death to 2020 (2020)
The "Year in Review" film this year needed
Found this by accident and am having a few giggles. The truth can be funnier than fiction and this is the perfect way to do a year in review "doco". Such a first rate satirical look at the worst year we've all shared. An amaxing mixed bag of a cast but it's perfect.
Insatiable (2018)
A darkly funny satire
I saw this before I read all of the negative BS going on. Most of it was based on the trailer apparently. I enjoyed it for what it was. I didn't need to listen to the morally outraged do-gooders who have nothing better to do than complain. Give the show a go. It is some good viewing with a little heart.
500 Miles (2014)
A raw, gripping independent movie that shows great promise
I have to start by saying, though I am an Aussie, I hate Aussie films. I also have to say that I hate romance movies. I assumed I would come out hating this film. Oh how wrong I was.
500 Miles is a cathartic journey for Emily - a journey where rock bottom is only one stop along her out of control roller coaster ride in rural Queensland.
The film features an excellent ensemble cast of newcomers to Australian cinema that I look forward to seeing more from, but Ebony Nave who plays Emily was the stand out. She takes you on Emily's harrowing journey, you are there with her, wanting to help her, wanting to love her. She has a maturity and a darkness - a tortured soul - that makes the character believable and broken.
The scenery of rural Australia is breathtaking and adds to the film's rawness as Emily's journey is juxtaposed with the isolation and desolation of outback Australia. The soundtrack also adds to the film's beauty and yes the song 500 Miles does make an appearance.
I am happy to admit that this film has changed my mind on Australian film. Well done to the team who made this!
Coffee Town (2013)
This is where Kevin Smith used to be
I found this film by accident and am glad I did. What a great film, great comic timing, a great storyline and a great cast. Yes I thought the film was great.
The film harks back to the films Kevin Smith made in the beginning of his career and I wish he had continued.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film from its brilliant and creative opening credits to its little jokes in the end credits. There were actual laugh out loud moments and I really think that Josh Groban stole the show.
The cast worked well together and they all seemed to enjoy the film. The extras, down to Phil's happy birthday opera being dismissed was really funny.
Those who hate politically incorrect jokes may not enjoy the film as much as I did, but if you just enjoy a joke for the sake of a joke then this film is one to see.