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The magic of Marley continues

Posted: 5/01/2009 | If you loved the book Marley and Me, you have to see the film of the same name says Lisa Wachsmuth. |

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The power of becoming a Yes Man

Posted: 2/01/2009 | Jim Carrey takes to the screen in the comedy Yes Man this holiday season. Kilmeny Adie critiques the movie. |

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Benjamin Button a curious film

Posted: 29/12/2008 | Considering the hype surrounding it, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button does not inspire a passionate response muses Kilmeny Adie. |

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Some light Holiday fare

Posted: 5/12/2008 | The family issues that arise at Christmas are reflected in the accessible comedy, Four Holidays, writes Kilmeny Adie. |

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Musical hits a high note

Posted: 5/12/2008 | It may be cheesy but High School Musical 3 is an uplifting movie reports Ilsa Cunningham. |

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Epic attempt with Australia

Posted: 26/11/2008 | In what has to be the most hyped and self-consciously Australian film since 1984's The Man From Snowy River, Australia is not a bad film says JIM SCHEMBRI. |

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Quantum of confusion

Posted: 26/11/2008 | The latest Bond film, Quantum of Solace, is a good film let down by a director who doesn't understand action sequences. |

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Sex Drive worth going along for the ride

Posted: 14/11/2008 | The plot - guy wants to lose his virginity only to end up falling in love with a female friend he's known since they were kids - might be unoriginal. But who cares? It's funny. |

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Talented cast lose friends and alienate people

Posted: 24/10/2008 | In How to Lose Friends and Alienate People the minor roles nearly upstage Simon Pegg's performance as the socially inept Sidney Young in this classic fish-out-of water film. |

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No connecting with The Narcissist

Posted: 23/10/2008 | The Narcissist, playing at the Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, brings contemporary Australian events and voices to the stage but doesn't quite nail it, says KILMENY ADIE. |

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The Duchess delivers

Posted: 3/10/2008 | Keira Knightley dons period costume once more and the result, Kilmeny Adie says, is ultimately enjoyable. |

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Posted: 18/09/2008 | Animation company Pixar has ended a run of average films with its latest offering WALL-E. So much so, GLEN HUMPHRIES gets a lump in his throat and the odd tear in his eye from watching robots. |

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The Visitor has wrong focus

Posted: 16/09/2008 | An economics professor is treading water in his job but a chance meeting with a Syrian immigrant opens his eyes to a different world. GLEN HUMPHRIES reviews The Visitor. |

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It's just not happening

Posted: 10/09/2008 | Feel like dancing? Well, you won't find any new moves here. KILMENY ADIE reviews the film Make It Happen. |

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An admirable man

Posted: 4/09/2008 | KILMENY ADIE reviews One Man, Steven Berkoff's latest and most daring theatre endeavour. |

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Characters drive Binchy film

Posted: 4/09/2008 | It's slow and steady viewing for Maeve Binchy fans says KILMENY ADIE of the film How About You. |

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A tale of love between three

Posted: 27/08/2008 | The Edge of Love is a sweeping period piece with a solid cast says KILMENY ADIE. |

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Baby talk

Posted: 27/08/2008 | The film Baby Mama is cute and funny but, says ILSA CUNNINGHAM, it lacks any depth. |

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Always a drama with dad

Posted: 27/08/2008 | It's a clunky name but can the same be said of the film? Ilsa Cunningham reviews And When Did You Last See Your Father? It's rated (M). |

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Mediocrity strikes back in Star Wars

Posted: 27/08/2008 | Has George Lucas reached the bottom of the barrel with his latest film Star Wars: The Clone Wars? GLEN HUMPHRIES reviews the PG rated film. |

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