By Simon Miraudo September 13, 2013 What a relief it must be for an actor to realise they’re in one of Woody Allen‘s good movies; a biennial event! Allen is still a prolific talent in his 70s, churning out a new film each year, and it would be unwise for any performer to turn down […]
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Poster Debut: Blue Jasmine
May 22, 2013 
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A not-at-all informative poster for Woody Allen’s upcoming Blue Jasmine has been unveiled. Pretty though! According to distributor Sony Pictures, “it is the story of the final stages of an acute crisis and a life of a fashionable New York housewife.” That housewife is played by Cate Blanchett, seen beneath the eclectic group of names assembled […]
Continue readingThe life aquatic – Submarine review
January 12, 2012 0 Comments
Submarine – Starring Craig Roberts, Noah Taylor and Sally Hawkins. Directed by Richard Ayoade. Rated M. Originally published July 24, 2011. By Simon Miraudo. Give me an affectation-heavy coming-of-age comedy, and make it extra affectatious! Richard Ayoade (best known as Moss from The IT Crowd) makes his feature film directorial debut with Submarine, an adaptation of Joe Dunthorne’s novel of the same name. It stars Craig Roberts as Oliver […]
Continue readingThe 10 best female performances of 2011
December 8, 2011 2 Comments
The 10 best female performances of 2011. By Simon Miraudo. Acting! It’s perhaps the most subjective craft in the entire moviemaking process. What better way to celebrate its unquantifiable nature than by ranking our favourite performances of the year? Look past the inherent ridiculousness of comparing a batch of boisterous bridesmaids with sisters awaiting the end […]
Continue readingThe life aquatic – Submarine review
September 5, 2011 0 Comments
Submarine – Starring Craig Roberts, Noah Taylor and Sally Hawkins. Directed by Richard Ayoade. Rated M. Originally published July 24, 2011. By Simon Miraudo. This review was first run during the Melbourne International Film Festival. Submarine opens nationally on September 8, 2011. Give me an affectation-heavy coming-of-age comedy, and make it extra affectatious! Richard Ayoade (best known as […]
Continue readingMelbourne International Film Festival – Submarine review
July 28, 2011 0 Comments
Submarine – Starring Craig Roberts, Yasmin Paige and Sally Hawkins. Directed by Richard Ayoade. Rated M. By Jess Lomas. Submarine plays the Melbourne International Film Festival on Thursday 28 July. The feature directorial debut for actor Richard Ayoade is an impressive though familiar exploration into the coming of age for one awkward teenager. Based on […]
Continue readingPretty nomad – Desert Flower review
February 14, 2011 0 Comments
Desert Flower – Starring Liya Kebede, Sally Hawkins and Timothy Spall. Directed by Sherry Horman. Rated MA. By Simon Miraudo. Desert Flower has an exclusive two week season at the Perth International Arts Festival from February 14th to February 27th. Click here for more details. Desert Flower is just like Pretty Woman, if Pretty Woman […]
Continue readingTrailer Debut: Submarine
February 9, 2011 0 Comments
The first trailer for the very buzzy British indie flick Submarine has debuted online. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September of 2010 to much acclaim, and has been circling the festival circuit (including a stop at Sundance) ahead of its March release. Submarine is written and directed by Richard Ayoade, […]
Continue readingNever Let Me Go trailer debut
June 17, 2010 0 Comments
The feature trailer for Mark Romanek‘s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro acclaimed novel Never Let Me Go has debuted online. The film stars Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightley and Andrew Garfield as three friends who reunite to reflect on their time at a mysterious private school, and uncover the secrets of their past. Ishiguro’s novel was named […]
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