Australian and New Zealand Films
Seduction in the City: the Birth of Shopping (Episode 1: A Genius Idea): how department stores both freed and enslaved women
Sally Aitken, “Seduction in the City: the Birth of Shopping (Episode 1: A Genius Idea)”
Category: Australian and New Zealand Films
Reviews of all films made in Australia and New Zealand.
Australian and New Zealand Films
A welcome look at the importance of an independent label in the music industry through “Heavenly Pop Hits: the Flying Nun Story”
Mitchell Hawkes, “Heavenly Pop Hits: the Flying Nun Story” (2002) A long overdue and welcome
Australian and New Zealand Films
What the Future Sounded Like: modest little documentary on a pioneering electronic music company in Britain
Matthew Bate, “What the Future Sounded Like” (2006) Here be a good little documentary about the
Australian and New Zealand Films | Multi-media Presentations
Xerox Missive 1977 / 2011: investigation of alternative, intersecting views of reality from historical archives
Ms&Mr, “Xerox Missive 1977 / 2011”, multi-channel video installation (2011) Technically not a film but a
Australian and New Zealand Films
The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello: beautiful layered Gothic steampunk film steers viewers into a heart of darkness
Anthony Lucas, “The Mysterious Geographic Explorations of Jasper Morello” (2004) A nominee for a Best
Australian and New Zealand Films | British Films
Night of the Hell Hamsters / Eel Girl: two efficient comedy horror film shorts
Paul Campion, “Night of the Hell Hamsters” (2005), “Eel Girl” (2008) Film shorts are a
Australian and New Zealand Films
Once Were Warriors: compelling film with complex characters but disappointing message
Lee Tamahori, “Once Were Warriors” (1994) An intense film from New Zealand of a family
Australian and New Zealand Films | Eastern European Films
Penelope: film’s beauty can’t compensate for static plot and characters
Ben Ferris, “Penelopa” aka “Penelope” (2009) Lovely to look at but beautiful, almost abstract scenes
Australian and New Zealand Films
Recipe for Murder: an entertaining look at thallium poisoning craze in society traumatised by post-war social changes
Sonia Bible, “Recipe for Murder” (2010) Contrary to what most people think about the 1950’s,
Australian and New Zealand Films
Heavenly Creatures: a rich and dark dramatisation of a real-life matricide
Peter Jackson, “Heavenly Creatures” (1994) Having made his reputation as purveyor of gory splatter horror