It feels rare to watch a film that centres itself on female friendship. This seems to be an important element in this gentle drama, an underlying message about the persistence of community.
Continue readingThe Friend’s House is Here (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 readingMārama (2025)
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Māori and gothic horror are major tick boxes for me, particularly when I see an image like the one above.
Continue readingSpecies (Sanguine) (2026)
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This was such a contrast to AnyMart (2026) which hid its horror shocks behind a whole lot of scene development. Species – or Blood as its original title translates – hits you with it in the first act and is delightfully gory and darkly comedic.
Continue readingRehearsals for a Revolution (2026)
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It felt like I was entering the same kind of world as Past Future Continuous but with a much more authentic pay off.
Continue readingSchool for Defectors (2026)
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Well, this one snuck up on me. It feels like a pretty standard documentary, set in one of a handful of schools in South Korea that are set up specifically for the children of defectors from North Korea.
Continue readingGuided by Horses (2026)
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I’m on day 15 of the Melbourne Film Festival and probably film number 50 and so it’s a rarity to watch one that feels rejuvenating.
Continue readingMary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World (2026)
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This will hit you in the feels if you are at all a fan of Mary Oliver‘s poetry and make you want to go out and buy one of her books if you are not.
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 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.
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