Summer in Australia = Hollywood awards season so this is when movie studios release their biggest and best. I’ve bundled up a few here with a SUPER cut to the chase approach, even shorter than in the past.
SHE SAID - loved this dramatisation of when two young women journalists uncovered Harvey Weinstein’s crimes, it’s absolutely fantastic. Trailer here.
TAR - my friend and I couldn’t believe how bad this was. It’s getting many rave reviews which means our expectations were high. They were not met. Cate Blanchett stars and her performance is incredible but not enough to save this. Long, slow and nowhere near enough tension to be a thriller. Trailer here.
BANSHEES OF INISHERIN - loved this. It’s bleak in parts (animal lovers, prepare for a moment of devastation) but funny and complex and full of excellent performances including from Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Trailer here.
THE FABELMANS - started out enjoying this semi-autobiographical coming of age story by Stephen Spielberg but my god it outstays its welcome. At 2.5 hours it’s 45 minutes too long and you feel it. Michelle Williams’ performance is excellent - I imagine she and Cate Blanchett will fight it out for the Best Actress Oscar. Trailer here.