11 Perfect Cinematic Moments

It's been a while since I've participated in any blogathons, but when Fisti put forward this one - well, it was a no-brainer. 

Titled 'A Fistful of Moments', the premise is simple - to compile together and showcase a collection of our personal favourite cinematic moments in film and cinema. You know, the kind of scenes that capture our collective imagination and are showered in love and adulation for encapsulating the very essence of cinema. Not an easy ask, but here's what I put together...

Film Review: Insurgent

Insurgent is the eagerly-awaited inevitable sequel to 2014's mediocre YA adaptation, Divergent. Based on a trilogy of popular young adult novels by Veronica Roth, this latest Hunger Games wannabe sports a hot young cast and is loaded with spectacle - and, believe it or not, actually improves upon the muddled first entry. 

Film Review: God Help The Girl

God Help The Girl is a British musical written and directed by Stuart Murdoch (from Scottish indie pop group Belle & Sebastian). 

It stars Emily Browning as Eve, a troubled young girl with a talent for songwriting and signing who, along with her friends James (Olly Alexander) and Cassie (Hannah Murray), delve into the Glaswegian music scene over one long, dream-like summer.

Film Review: Top Five

Top Five is a comedy that is written by, directed by and starring Chris Rock. In it, Rock plays a washed-up actor named Andre Allen who is haunted by a series of demeaning comedy films he wants to leave behind. 

It also stars Rosario Dawson, JB Smoove, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart and Tracy Morgan.

Film Review: Focus

Focus is a high-stakes crime caper starring Will Smith, Margot Robbie and Rodrigo Santoro. It sees Smith play Nicky, a seasoned con-man who takes Jess (Robbie) under his wing to tutor her in art of hustling. Expect twists, turns and double-crosses that'll wrinkle your brain - but in a good way.

Film Review: The Babadook

The Babadook is a critically-acclaimed Australian horror film from first time director Jennifer Kent. Joint winner of the 2015 AACTA Award for Best Film (alongside The Water Diviner), The Babadook is a sublime, terrifying and spine-tingling film that'll leave you shaking.

60 Second Film Reviews #17

Quick movie reviews, without the waffle. 60 Second Film Reviews is a regular feature where I compile together brief reviews of recent films I've watched at home or at the movies - and generally couldn't be arsed didn't find time to write a proper review for.

On the slate this month is Shawn Levy's comedy This Is Where I Leave You, Aussie apocalypse drama These Final Hours, drippy rom-com No Strings Attached and Colin Trevorrow's Safety Not Guaranteed.

Film Review: What We Did On Our Holiday

What We Did On Our Holiday is a quaint British comedy from Andy Hamilton and Guy Jenkin, the creative minds behind the BBC improv sitcom, Outnumbered. It's sweet, heartfelt and the right kind of quirky - and although it might veer into unexpected territory at one point or another, the final product is something unrelentingly charming.