After yet another pain au chocolat for breakfast, I walked through some relentless rain, cursing my giant umbrella. Here in Cannes, the smartest guys are the umbrella sellers posted on every corner.
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Alicia Malone’s Cannes Diary: Day 2
Waking with a start, my tired eyes struggled to focus. Wait, where am I? I asked myself, and… am I late for something?
Alicia Malone’s Cannes Diary: Day 1
Given all the traveling I do, you’d think I’d be good at it. This month, by the time I get back to LA after Cannes, I will have sat in a plane seat for about…
Why is horror dying at the Australian Cinema? by Casey Radford
Why didn’t The Cabin In The Woods show at my local cinema but Andre Rieu’s Maastricht Concert is? I mean, Mama and Evil Dead (2013) are barely getting a release over here yet did fairly well in the US.
The perks of snagging award winning film reviewer Laurence Barber
Film geek ladies and gentleman, I am once again thrilled to announce the addition of another fantastic contributor to the ranks of Graffiti with Punctuation.
It’s Such a Beautiful Day: the best animated film you’ve never seen
One of the best films of this barely embryonic century is a 62-minute stick figure animation. And you’ve probably never seen it.
No & Oblivion – The Meaning of Reality
In the past week two very different films have premiered that offer completely different versions of the world we know. No, the latest feature from Pablo Larrain and Oblivion, the sophomore film from Joseph Kosinski (TRON: Legacy).
Film and Twitter: Game over man
It’s a “game over man” moment. It’s as if these people are hoping that their tweet will be some divine intervention that will send you bolting to the cinema door.
Springbreakers Is The B-Side Of A Postmodern Compilation
I think I get Harmony Korine’s Springbreakers, but where to start with it?
Adaptation Fixation: Charles Bukowski’s Women
Here’s a few pointers as to why this would be a success …
Adaptation Fixation – YA Edition: Mortal Engines
Maria Lewis’ final ‘Young Adult’ Adaptation Fixation: Mortal Engines
The New Action Movie, Brought To You By Super Nintendo
What is clearly evident however is director Jon M. Chu hasn’t spliced this opening together with some clever editing as influenced by gangster films of the 70s. Rather, the inspiration is drawn from that old device that sat under the television during the 90s – the Super Nintendo.
THE SODA FACTORY: Pulp Kitchen
Concealed behind a shiny single serve soda bar, entering through a faux ‘cool room’ door is one of Sydney’s newest and coolest night spots; The Soda Factory.
Out-there Anime Review: Hellsing Ultimate (2006 – Present)
Hellsing is an absolute mainstay staple of an anime series, but it is also one of the most out-there horror genre efforts ever.
Adaptation Fixation: Divergent
Want to talk author success stories? Forget E.L. James. Meet Veronica Roth: author of the best-selling dystopian YA series that begins with Divergent. She wrote the first book while in college and at the age of 22 girlfriend had sold the film rights before the first book was even published. At 2011 Comic Con Summit Entertainment were pushing Roth and her tale heavily and it’s easy to see why.
Lets make it official
It’s with a Frank Capra-esque joy that I welcome another terrific writer to the ranks of Graffiti With Punctuation – Lisa Malouf.
Adaptation Fixation – YA Edition: The Host
In a post Harry Potter world, in a post Twilight universe, there’s no denying the power the Young Adult (YA) novel has had on modern moviemaking. They command huge box office and attract a frenzied…
Out-there Anime Review: Princess Jellyfish (2010)
Hi and welcome to a new segment Out-there Anime. Here I aim to highlight some groundbreaking and unexpectedly great series available in Australia, without further ado, let’s begin with one I almost shrugged off on title alone; Princess Jellyfish. Allow me to elaborate!
Adaptation Fixation: Warm Bodies
The potential for a safe franchise has led them to rival comic book movies in recent years as the go-to tent pole film. In a five part series we take a look at several YA properties heading for the big screen and consider their prospects. This is Adaptation Fixation – Warm Bodies.
Who is next to Direct Bond?
… the director’s chair on one of the world’s biggest film franchises is open.
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FIVE STAR FILMS
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FIVE STAR FILMS #44: The Leopard (1963) by Lee Zachariah
Exactly fifty years ago, The Leopard won the Palm D’or at the 1963 Cannes Film Festival, and this is why. Read more →
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FIVE STAR FILMS #43: Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
So now on to some reasons WHY Singin’ in The Rain (co-directed by greats Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen) is so beloved … Read more →
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FIVE STAR FILMS: Kern Saxton (director of Sushi Girl) – Apocalypse Now (1979)
Kern Saxton, the writer, producer, editor, director and star of 'Sushi Girl' sat down with Graffiti With Punctuation to share his pick for a Five Star Film. Read more →
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FIVE STAR FILMS: Thomas Keneally (Booker Prize Winning Author) Fargo (1996)
TK: "I think that 'Fargo' is a superb film." Read more →
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FIVE STAR FILMS #42: Before Sunset (2004)
Before Sunset is an incredible film on every level, impeccably written, directed and acted, and it is embarrassing to admit that I only watched it for the first time just this month. Contrary to my belief, it proved to be even better than Before Sunrise, a film I would also award five stars. Read more →
Latest Features
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Alicia Malone’s Cannes Diary: Day 4
After yet another pain au chocolat for breakfast, I walked through some relentless rain, cursing my giant umbrella. Here in Cannes, the smartest guys are the umbrella sellers posted on every corner.
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Alicia Malone’s Cannes Diary: Day 2
Waking with a start, my tired eyes struggled to focus. Wait, where am I? I asked myself, and… am I late for something?
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Alicia Malone’s Cannes Diary: Day 1
Given all the traveling I do, you’d think I’d be good at it. This month, by the time I get back to LA after Cannes, I will have sat in a plane seat for about
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Why is horror dying at the Australian Cinema? by Casey Radford
Why didn’t The Cabin In The Woods show at my local cinema but Andre Rieu’s Maastricht Concert is? I mean, Mama and Evil Dead (2013) are barely getting a release over here yet did fairly well in the US.
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The perks of snagging award winning film reviewer Laurence Barber
Film geek ladies and gentleman, I am once again thrilled to announce the addition of another fantastic contributor to the ranks of Graffiti with Punctuation.