Strictly Ballroom: Cheat Sheet
A guide to Baz Luhrmann’s 1992 Australian cinema landmark, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this week.
The Red Turtle (2016)
The Red Turtle is imbued with the resonant power of a creation myth, thanks to the simple yet expressive animation, the naturalistic sound effects, the swell of the vast ocean.
Annabelle: Creation Steadies the Conjuring Franchise With Some Serious Scares
Annabelle Creation is nothing particularly original, sure, but neither was The Conjuring. What it does deliver is judiciously-executed scares and a pervasive atmosphere of dread.
Black Eyes and Bare Breasts: Atomic Blonde and the Aesthetics of the Body
Charlize Theron plays a female James Bond – so why is she introduced in the nude?
Giveaway: Win Double Passes to 47 Metres Down [COMPLETED]
Thanks to Vendetta Films, ccpopculture has 5 double passes to give away to 47 Metres Down, releasing in Australian cinemas August 24th.
The Big Sick: The Refreshing Return of the Rom-Com
The Big Sick feels like a miracle of sorts, a breath of fresh air in a stale theatre stocked with tired also-rans.
Amagi Brilliant Park
Amagi Brilliant Park is a great example of the kind of frivolous fun I favour when it comes to anime.
The Trip to Spain (2017)
You know what to expect from the Trip films, and it’s here in abundance: cheesy puns, duelling impersonations, great food, glorious landscapes.
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle
Undefeated Bahamut Chronicle is a whole lotta anime.
Jasper Jones (2017)
Using an unexplained death to examine small town politics is a well-established trope. Why doesn’t it seem to work in Jasper Jones?
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