Films that undermine expectations in strategic ways are frequently a lot of fun, especially when audience members are able to feel that little bit superior
Author: Thomas Caldwell
Writer, broadcaster, film critic, public speaker and film programmer.
Film review – Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
In 1969 an extraordinary music festival took place. It occurred over six Sundays in Harlem, New York City, it was produced and MCed by an
Film review – Respect (2021)
One of the great cinema events of the past decade was the release of Amazing Grace in 2018. Long delayed for technical and legal reasons,
Film review – Rosa’s Wedding (2020)
One of the fascinating side effects of film criticism over the past 18-months has been viewing films through the lens of living life under lockdown,
Film review – Black Widow (2021)
There is something unusual about the prologue of Black Widow: it is emotionally engaging and visually interesting, possessing the tactile look and feel of Australian
Film review – The Sparks Brothers (2021)
Everything about the band Sparks seems like a contradiction. They are a hugely influential pop and rock duo and yet have been overlooked and underrated
