Fabienne Berthaud's film meanders between dissonant, ethereal scenes in the sanatorium and the frenetic action of a photographer's studios... the contrast between these two worlds is absolute.

~ George Williamson -

Fabienne Berthaud's film meanders between dissonant, ethereal scenes in the sanatorium and the frenetic action of a photographer's studios... the contrast between these two worlds is absolute.

~ George Williamson -

The dialogue is sparse and when the characters do speak, it's clunkily written, laden with insipid profundities, and often badly delivered.

~ George Williamson -

The dialogue is sparse and when the characters do speak, it's clunkily written, laden with insipid profundities, and often badly delivered.

~ George Williamson -

Heredia is fresh and perfectly cast as the hyperactive rent boy and his vital energy really pushes the film along, making up for the fairly ordinary cinematography and shaky camera work.

~ George Williamson -

Heredia is fresh and perfectly cast as the hyperactive rent boy and his vital energy really pushes the film along, making up for the fairly ordinary cinematography and shaky camera work.

~ George Williamson -

These are all good films - some traditional, some genuinely different and new.

~ George Williamson -

These are all good films - some traditional, some genuinely different and new.

~ George Williamson -

A longer review than I planned, but that's only because there is simply so much good stuff in this collection of animated shorts that anything less wouldn't have done it justice.

~ George Williamson -

A longer review than I planned, but that's only because there is simply so much good stuff in this collection of animated shorts that anything less wouldn't have done it justice.

~ George Williamson -

A fantastic nostalgic trip.

~ George Williamson -

A fantastic nostalgic trip.

~ George Williamson -

Memorable videos include Evan Bernard's inspired A-Z of drugs stereotypes promo for Soulwax - it's an alphabetic cornucopia of narcotics and their effects.

~ George Williamson -

Memorable videos include Evan Bernard's inspired A-Z of drugs stereotypes promo for Soulwax - it's an alphabetic cornucopia of narcotics and their effects.

~ George Williamson -

Daniel's music is heard throughout, adding immeasurable depth to his story.

~ George Williamson -

Daniel's music is heard throughout, adding immeasurable depth to his story.

~ George Williamson -

Special effects are obviously dated, but their quaintness only adds to the film's charm.

~ George Williamson -

Special effects are obviously dated, but their quaintness only adds to the film's charm.

~ George Williamson -

Made on a budget of $7000, this is an incredible achievement.

~ George Williamson -

Made on a budget of $7000, this is an incredible achievement.

~ George Williamson -

What might once have been seen as a dark and mysteriously chilling tale of rural horror feels ridden with cliches.

~ George Williamson -

What might once have been seen as a dark and mysteriously chilling tale of rural horror feels ridden with cliches.

~ George Williamson -

Patrice Leconte is an enduring master of French cinema, coaxing the absolute best from well-seasoned players.

~ George Williamson -

Patrice Leconte is an enduring master of French cinema, coaxing the absolute best from well-seasoned players.

~ George Williamson -

The performances from the central three child actors are refreshingly good.

~ George Williamson -

The performances from the central three child actors are refreshingly good.

~ George Williamson -

The plot of Jindabyne is interpretable on myriad levels; the racial conflict between the slighted aborigines and the white population, personal values versus tribal ties, trust between husbands and wives.

~ George Williamson -

The plot of Jindabyne is interpretable on myriad levels; the racial conflict between the slighted aborigines and the white population, personal values versus tribal ties, trust between husbands and wives.

~ George Williamson -

The production design is fascinatingly intricate - the endless dimly lit corridors of the girls' flat are beutifully grubby and claustrophobic - and the music is aptly menacing.

~ George Williamson -

The production design is fascinatingly intricate - the endless dimly lit corridors of the girls' flat are beutifully grubby and claustrophobic - and the music is aptly menacing.

~ George Williamson -

Rarely will you see a collection of music videos so widely varied and yet of such consistently high quality.

~ George Williamson -

This year's selection is emminently missable.

~ George Williamson -

A fascinating film for anyone interested in China or progressive documentary filmmaking.

~ George Williamson -

A fascinating film for anyone interested in China or progressive documentary filmmaking.

~ George Williamson -

At times the neon-tinged speedfreak race sequences are CGI-sublime, utterly divorced from realism, a loving reinterpretation of the garish original anime series; but they can't hide a litany of tedious cliches.

~ George Williamson -

At times the neon-tinged speedfreak race sequences are CGI-sublime, utterly divorced from realism, a loving reinterpretation of the garish original anime series; but they can't hide a litany of tedious cliches.

~ George Williamson -

Smart People is definitely well acted and enjoyable, but aside from keen performances from Quaid and Page there's nothing that really elevates.

~ George Williamson -

Smart People is definitely well acted and enjoyable, but aside from keen performances from Quaid and Page there's nothing that really elevates.

~ George Williamson -

Woody Allen is responsible for many favourite films and a fair number of questionable ones; Cassandra's Dream is by far his worst yet.

~ George Williamson -

Woody Allen is responsible for many favourite films and a fair number of questionable ones; Cassandra's Dream is by far his worst yet.

~ George Williamson -

Some sections of the film feel like a soapbox for her to stand on, to proselytize her personal politics; to bolster her image as a radical poet.

~ George Williamson -

Some sections of the film feel like a soapbox for her to stand on, to proselytize her personal politics; to bolster her image as a radical poet.

~ George Williamson -

Mongol charges onto the screen from the beautifully desolate steppes, leaving clouds of dust, severed limbs and burning yurts in its wake. This is a classic epic.

~ George Williamson -

Mongol charges onto the screen from the beautifully desolate steppes, leaving clouds of dust, severed limbs and burning yurts in its wake. This is a classic epic.

~ George Williamson -

Superhero Movie follows almost exactly in the footsteps of its forebears, the Scary Movie films; this time the parody is aimed at the bloated belly of comic book hero movies.

~ George Williamson -

Superhero Movie follows almost exactly in the footsteps of its forebears, the Scary Movie films; this time the parody is aimed at the bloated belly of comic book hero movies.

~ George Williamson -

Superficially Summer Hours is an examination of the emotional fallout from the death of a loved mother, but digging deeper reveals insightful comment on nostalgia, mortality, property and family.

~ George Williamson -

Superficially Summer Hours is an examination of the emotional fallout from the death of a loved mother, but digging deeper reveals insightful comment on nostalgia, mortality, property and family.

~ George Williamson -

Pageant is a little more mainstream than might have been hoped, but it's still an entertaining portrait of some wonderfully larger than life characters, a mind blowing amount of effort and an incredible desire to win.

~ George Williamson -

Pageant is a little more mainstream than might have been hoped, but it's still an entertaining portrait of some wonderfully larger than life characters, a mind blowing amount of effort and an incredible desire to win.

~ George Williamson -

While the events unfolding may be rather depressing, the film remains compelling.

~ George Williamson -

While the events unfolding may be rather depressing, the film remains compelling.

~ George Williamson -

If you've a personal interest in the lingering death of culturally stagnant Welsh valley communities then this may be interesting, otherwise it's best avoided.

~ George Williamson -

If you've a personal interest in the lingering death of culturally stagnant Welsh valley communities then this may be interesting, otherwise it's best avoided.

~ George Williamson -

The Order of Myths is more than a look at the celebration of Mardi Gras, it's a deep gaze into the history and the people of Mobile.

~ George Williamson -

The Order of Myths is more than a look at the celebration of Mardi Gras, it's a deep gaze into the history and the people of Mobile.

~ George Williamson -

Fear(s) of the Dark is a collection of great animations, but while each of its chapters are great, the overall film doesn't gel brilliantly.

~ George Williamson -

Fear(s) of the Dark is a collection of great animations, but while each of its chapters are great, the overall film doesn't gel brilliantly.

~ George Williamson -

While the movie has some interesting ideas, the acting from the leads really lets it down.

~ George Williamson -

While the movie has some interesting ideas, the acting from the leads really lets it down.

~ George Williamson -

Summer is sublime.

~ George Williamson -

Summer is sublime.

~ George Williamson -

The Upsetter is must see film for fans of Dub and Reggae who want to learn about the roots of the music as told by one of its forefathers.

~ George Williamson -

The Upsetter is must see film for fans of Dub and Reggae who want to learn about the roots of the music as told by one of its forefathers.

~ George Williamson -

While the lighter sections are wonderful to watch, the film doesn't fare as well when dealing with more serious portions of the story.

~ George Williamson -

While the lighter sections are wonderful to watch, the film doesn't fare as well when dealing with more serious portions of the story.

~ George Williamson -

This film is adapted from a stage play by Eugene O'Brien and has made the transition to screen very smoothly.

~ George Williamson -

This film is adapted from a stage play by Eugene O'Brien and has made the transition to screen very smoothly.

~ George Williamson -

A depressingly mainstream plot played out by one dimensional pantomime heroes and villains.

~ George Williamson -

A depressingly mainstream plot played out by one dimensional pantomime heroes and villains.

~ George Williamson -

Strives for profundity but instead grates irritatingly.

~ George Williamson -

Strives for profundity but instead grates irritatingly.

~ George Williamson -

A mumblecore masterpiece.

~ George Williamson -

A mumblecore masterpiece.

~ George Williamson -

A unique experience and profoundly enjoyable.

~ George Williamson -

A unique experience and profoundly enjoyable.

~ George Williamson -

Fortunately the elaborate back-story is more than a springboard for the action sequences - which are some of the very best you’re likely to see - and actually stands up as comic glue for the proceedings - even if some of the humour is lost in translation.

~ George Williamson -

Fortunately the elaborate back-story is more than a springboard for the action sequences - which are some of the very best you’re likely to see - and actually stands up as comic glue for the proceedings - even if some of the humour is lost in translation.

~ George Williamson -