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“It wasn’t easy, but it’s worth it”. These words from co-writer and star of Bros, Billy Eichner, in his Q&A after its Melbourne premiere screening resonated with a thundering echo. Not just in terms of…

After a recent rewatch of The Amazing Spider-Man, I have decided that, while I think Tom Holland is still the best Spider-Man, Andrew Garfield may be on the same level. The Amazing Spider-Man, which hit the big screen ten…

I refuse to watch the Broadway musical Newsies because I have a strong loyalty to the 1992 Disney film version of the production starring Christian Bale. Why do I love it so much? The numbers are catchy,…

The Last Thing Mary Saw is a 19th-century folk story, centered around sin and suspicion. We are introduced to Mary (Stefanie Scott) as she is blindfolded in a dark, candle-lit room. This is at the…

Dating at a young age is like trying to maneuver through a minefield, especially in relationships that go horribly wrong. You still have no idea who you are, and you can almost forget knowing how…

2019 was a big year for A24, which distributed some of the more noteworthy and beloved indie films, including The Lighthouse, Midsommar, High Life, The Farewell, and many more. But arguably none were more successful…

Uncut Gems feels like it is partially plucked from my dream journal. It has so many things that I love or am captivated by, from a New York-based crime story to a great Adam Sandler…

Noah Baumbach has made a career off of telling stories about crumbling relationships among people surrounding or involved heavily in the Arts. Marriage Story is no different in that respect, but it also shows how…

In 1984, Bill Murray took a long four-year break from acting after his success in Ghostbusters. His big return saw him facing down some very different ghosts — those of the Dickensian sort. Directed by Richard…

Every so often, you come across a movie that is so unbelievable and has so many layers that it can’t possibly be true. Three Identical Strangers is that kind of movie, except with one, painfully obvious difference: the entire…

Even in his old age, Woody Allen remains prolific as a director, churning out movies like no other.  Although some would claim that his movies have taken a dip in quality in recent years, he…