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Movie Review: The Man In The Hat

The Man In The Hat movie had me at Fiat Bambino. Add in the silent movie escapade approach, the travel through northern France and I was sold. A fun, quirky movie ideal for anyone missing overseas...

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Movie Review: Perfumes

Perfumes the movie is a delightfully charming French drama/comedy which pits a socially oblivious perfume expert against her outspoken driver. The outcome, a charming insight into what we can teach...

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Revelation Perth International Film Festival Tips

The Revelation Perth International Film Festival is on again from 1-11 July. If you’ve not heard of this festival (where have you been), the quickest way to explain it is to ask … “when was the last...

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Tips for Scandinavian Film Festival 2021

With the current cold snap we’re having, anyone feel like they’re an extra standing around in a winter Nordic film? What better time then to head inside for The Scandinavian Film Festival. The...

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Movie Review: The Toll

Day three of lockdown I watched The Toll, a fun dark comedy thriller set in Wales. The movie was just what I needed and am sure it will be for you too. Definitely one to watch out for. The Toll Set in...

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Movie Review: Dating Amber

Dating Amber is a tender comedic movie about two gay school friends pretending to be a couple to fit in. The movie fits well in the shadow of Gregory’s Girl. Set in Ireland in 1995, Amber (Lola...

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Movie Review: Gunpowder Milkshake

The movie Gunpowder Milkshake asks the question “would a high body count action movie work with an all female cast?” As a young girl Sam (Karen Gillan) sits at a diner booth doing as her mother...

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Movie Review: The Rose Maker

If you liked the movie Perfumes, you’ll enjoy the heart warming comedy drama, The Rose Maker and if you like flowers, particularly roses, you’ll love it. Apart from the movie itself there’s the added...

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Movie Review: We Don’t Deserve Dogs

The We Don’t Deserve Dogs movie is on a short run from August 5 to 15th. Make sure you get to see this thought-provoking documentary about the universality of dogs and how much they bring to our...

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Movie Review: The Ice Road

What would happen if you took the usual car chases but using long haul trucks? And what if the fight scenes happened inside the tight confine of the truck drivers cabin? Don’t know? The Ice Road movie...

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Movie Review: Die In A Gunfight

If you’re partial to a Romeo and Juliet tale you may want to check out the latest incarnation in the movie, Die In A Gunfight. If you’re partial to Travis Fimmel you’ll definitely want to take a look....

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Movie Review: Coming Home In The Dark

As a movie reviewer I see a lot of movies and by the end of the year there’s usually only one or two that remain top of mind. Having just seen Coming Home In The Dark I’m fairly sure this is going to...

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Food Review: Haven Lounge Westin Hotel

Everybody needs a place to runaway and recharge their batteries. For me that’s often in a hotel foyer. The aptly named Haven Lounge in the Westin Hotel East Perth has become my latest hideout. Just...

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Movie Review: Pig

It takes a lot to get me into a cinema when there’s a sunny spring afternoon outside so Pig, a movie about a reclusive chef turned truffle hunter searching for his stolen pig, was up against it. I’m...

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Movie Review: Nitram

To be honest if I was left to my own devices I probably wouldn’t have gone to see Nitram, the movie about the events leading up to the 1996 Port Arthur massacre. it somehow felt disrespectful or...

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Movie Review: Riders Of Justice

Quite simply the Riders of Justice movie is a delightful surprise. Another superbly acted dark Danish comedy to add to your list of must see movies. Opening in Estonia a young girl dreams of a blue...

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Flashback to Tedx Perth 2019

Around this time of year I usually start getting excited about Tedx Perth. What topics will be presented? In 2019 this excitement was mixed with dread as I was in the mix to be a speaker. This year I...

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Fringe World 2024: Pear But Braver

Who doesn’t want to check out a comedy show by 6 foot 7 identical twins. No? Well, what about two guys who won the Critic’s Choice Award, FRINGE WORLD 2023. Pear: But Braver After a critic suggested...

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Fringe World Review: Murder Village

Not many Fringe World shows are sold out before they even arrive in Perth. That’s the case with Murder Village, An Improvised Whodunnit. Think Midsomer Murders meets Thank God You’re Here and you’ll...

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Movie Review: How To Have Sex

The movie How To Have Sex sneaks up on you, with great performances and an authentic storyline that is sadly very familiar for way too many people. How To Have Sex Set in Malia in the Greek island of...

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