MIFF 2020 is almost upon us; although this year, thanks to Covid-19 it's going to be very different. One of the things I've always loved about MIFF is experiencing a film in a large, crowded theatre. It's terrific being with up to a thousand other people enjoying a story. That's not going to happen this year. We will all be watching films on-line … [Read more...] about MIFF 2019 – Five Star Films
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Virtual Cinémathèque
Weekly Cinematique screenings were abandoned as soon as the restriction on large gatherings was put in place in March. But the clever people at ACMI were quick off the mark introducing on the 19th of March the Virtual Cinématèque providing screenings we could access in our homes. They put together a terrific range of films announcing on Twitter … [Read more...] about Virtual Cinémathèque
MIFF 2019 – Overview
This is my first blog about MIFF 2019. Starting with a complete overview of my ratings, with D indicating documentaries. I'll move on to more detailed critiques of the films over time. Unusually some of these are already on general release. Normally it takes much longer for instance the wonderful documentary The Eulogy is only now being shown … [Read more...] about MIFF 2019 – Overview
Ceylan At Cinematique
Melbourne Cinematique's 2019 programme is full of great films. Membership which is not expensive is great value providing the opportunity to see a couple of films a week, many which you don't have access to any other way. You get to see some incredible films. They generally run them in seasons either based on directors, actors or … [Read more...] about Ceylan At Cinematique
Contemplating The End Of The World
On The Beach, the film of Neville Shute's novel, was shown at ACMI in February this year. Along with the documentary about the making of the film, Fallout. These mini seasons are one of the great things about ACMI. And so I finally read the book as well. The cover of this relatively modern reprint of the novel reflects images from the film. … [Read more...] about Contemplating The End Of The World
Mad Men and Wilder Women: Focus on Billy Wilder
ACMI had a Billy Wilder film festival over January 2019. I saw three films, The Seven Year Itch, Love In The Afternoon and Sunset Boulevard; none of which I'd seen before. I'd seen a third, Double Indemnity last year at Cinematique. A great film maker. According to the article online accompanying the festival, able to see American culture - all … [Read more...] about Mad Men and Wilder Women: Focus on Billy Wilder