While the service boasts a treasure trove of beloved classics, Disney+ still searches for their original content identity. The platform's debut year showcased a few highlights (Black is King and The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special), though those sparks were matched by a few unceremonious duds (Artemis Fowl and Mulan).
Matriochkas: Review. By Trent Neely. This short film from Belgium tells the story of Anna (Heloise Volle) a sixteen year old who is experiencing her sexual awakening. Anna lives with her mother Rebecca (Victoire Du Bois) with whom she shares a complicated relationship. Rebecca frequently has parties and a string
Craig Fairbrass has long established himself as a hardman amongst hardmen, stealing scene after scene with his bristling intensity. Muscle, the third film from Gerard Johnson, is the best realisation yet of Fairbrass’s imposing screen presence, in what is an ominously powerful character study of manipulation and psychopathy. Our focaliser is
Choir Girl: Review. By Hugues Porquier. “Choir Girl” is John Fraser's first feature film released in Australia in December 2019. In this movie, entirely in black and white, we follow Eugene (played by Peter Flaherty), a photographer who lives with his sick father and leads a mediocre life. He photographs
Audrey (Sheila McCarthy) and Henry Walsh (Julian Richings) are a sweet couple nearing their retirement years. Henry works as an obstetrician, loved by his community and his patients and Audrey looks after their house while he’s at work. However, when their grandson, Jackson dies they see no other option than
