AMMONITE Review: In 1840s England, palaeontologist, Mary Anning and a young woman Charlotte Murchison who is sent to convalesce by the sea develop an intense relationship that… Read more “Ammonite”
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Wonder Wheel
WONDER WHEEL Review: Set in the 1950s on Coney Island. A lifeguard tells the story of a middle-aged carousel operator, his beleaguered wife who works as a… Read more “Wonder Wheel”
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND Review: Joel Barish and Clementine’s relationship turns sour, at different times they decide to undergo a medical procedure. This procedure is… Read more “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind”
Finding Neverland
FINDING NEVERLAND Review: A biography of playwright James Matthew Barrie and the friendship he has with his neighbours who inspired him to create Peter Pan. Director: Marc… Read more “Finding Neverland”
Iris
IRIS Review: This is a true story of Iris Murdoch and her husband John Bayley and their lifelong romance. The story runs from her student days through to her… Read more “Iris”
Steve Jobs
STEVE JOBS Review: A biopic about Steve Jobs who was the co-founder of Apple Inc. Director: Danny Boyle Actors: Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet, Seth Rogen and Jeff Daniels… Read more “Steve Jobs”
The Dressmaker
THE DRESSMAKER Review: A film set in the 1950’s. Tilly Dunnage returns to her small town in rural Australia. She arrives with her sewing machine and couture… Read more “The Dressmaker”
A Little Chaos
A LITTLE CHAOS Review: Sabine is a talented landscape designer and is chosen to design a garden feature at the Palace of Versailles for King Louis XIV.… Read more “A Little Chaos”
Revolutionary Road
REVOLUTIONARY ROAD Review: Set in a Connecticut suburb during the mid-1950’s. Frank and April are struggling to come to terms with their personal problems while they try… Read more “Revolutionary Road”
The Reader
THE READER Review: Set in Post-WWII Germany. Nearly 10 years have gone by after his affair with an older woman twice his age came to a mysterious… Read more “The Reader”