I don’t expect much from a midnight horror screening at the Melbourne Film Festival, but I want something with a good level of scariness that isn’t too ridiculous in its narrative arc.
Continue readingImposters (2026)
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The History of Concrete (2026)
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Before seeing this film, someone in a film queue told me that, of course this wouldn’t be a film about concrete.
Continue readingGentle Monster (2026)
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There is a warning at the start of this film that it contains references to child sexual abuse and so you know it is going to be potentially a tough watch.
Continue readingLa Bola Negra (2026)
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Sumptuous and poetic exploration of queer love under fascism and the vestiges of repression that leak out into the future.
Continue readingMiddle of the Night (1959)
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This is one of the Kim Novak retrospective films, and I have a newfound appreciation for her.
Continue readingGhost in the Cell (2026)
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This was perfect late night horror fare. The gore factor was excellent without being overwhelming and there were some great comedic moments and set pieces to balance it out.
Continue readingI Want Your Sex (2026)
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This is a mid-MIFF panacea. Gregg Araki switches the gender roles of an abusive workplace relationship and manages to provoke thought and also delight in its cheeky absurdity.
Continue readingSweet Milk Lake (2026)
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Okay, I only went to see this because I know one of the ‘background talent’ – that is the term director, writer, producer and star Harvey Zielinski used in his introduction to the film.
Continue readingMinotaur (Минотавр) (2026)
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Yesterday I watched the film that this is a remake of – Chabrol’s The Unfaithful Wife. I suspect it kept me intellectually rather than emotionally engaged with the story.
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