INTERSTELLAR!

INTERSTELLAR captures the serenity of space through Christopher Nolan's visionary mind. Calling the visuals breathtaking is an understatement, the score is riveting to hear and the performances are all pitch perfect. But unfortunately, the movie fails to execute it's mind blowing concepts in a way that truly resonates. It's overlong, as needlessly puzzling as it is intellectually stimulating and bogged down by a messy script full of cloying sentimentality. I still highly recommend this movie for the experience alone, but know that it is divisive. People will both love and resent this film in equal measure. I'm somewhere in between.


Rating: PG 13

Run time: 169 minutes

IMBD rating: 8.7/10

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 72%

Meteoritic rating: 74%

Personally, I would rate this movie 6.5/10

 - Shivraj Nanra

Nextflix Frenzy

While Stan, Presto and Quickflix have done a good job of giving Australians a Netflix-like experience of late, we've all been waiting for the big one to arrive.

Netflix Australia is finally here and there's one question on everyone's lips: how does it stack up to the US version of the service?

Netflix Australia starts from $8.99 per month for the entry-level, single-stream standard definition package, all the way up to $14.99 for the deluxe, 4K quality, four-stream package.

While not everyone is going to be able to take advantage of 4K streaming quality, either due to the resolution capabilities of their TV set, or the bandwidth quality that's available to them, the package is unquestionably great value.

If you're worried about the kind of stream quality you're going to get from the service, never fear: you can try Netflix out with an obligation-free 30 day trial period.

While we can't really recommend the standard definition package to anyone who can help it, it is a nice option for those with poor quality internet connections.

- Alisha Akram

Mean Girls Vs Mean Girls 2

Mean Girls 2 would have been so much better if it wasn't up against Mean Girls. I mean if it was called something else, it might have maybe been an okay movie. But when you stack it against Mean Girls, and have the expectations so high of course it's not going to be good. It had nothing to do with the original Mean Girls, I was so mad that they would use the Mean Girls title. And especially because half the actors in the movie were from freaking Disney Channel? Like really? I hated it. I honestly wouldn't even watch it again. I can't believe the creators of Mean Girls would let this happen. I'm so utterly disappointed. I mean they didn't even keep the same track as the original. At the end of the original, they were all friends - which showed that no matter what people go through they can still be friends. In the new one, the character portrayed as Regina George goes to JAIL - WHAT EVEN!? It was so unrealistic, I wanted to just walk away.

Mean Girls is one of those movies that you just DON'T re-do. Lindsey Lohan and Rachel McAdams MADE Mean Girls what it was. And to make the "2" full of Disney Channel characters, made it so much worse. The acting was so tacky, and it wasn't even funny! The original was HILARIOUS. People still make jokes with the quotes and mean girls 2 had ZERO quotes. It was just so poorly made. And I love how the person who played Abby was a millionaire, yet she wore T-shirts? The movie was so horrible, don't even watch it.



- Alisha Akram

WHITE CHICKS MY ALL TIME FAVOURITE!!!

This movie is simply funny, it aims to make you laugh and no more. Anyone who dissect the plot and put the acting and screenplay of this film under a microscope is missing the entire point of this movie.

This is a comedy, not a documentary or an historical saga, this is plane humour, dumb with a bit of a slapstick taste... The entire situation is fictional of course and that's what so funny about it. I've read some comment about this movie here and the people who wrote these comment are way off, talking like those big-shot movie critics.

This is a fun movie to watch with a "stupid" yet hilarious story, simple comedy and a lot of what some people call "toilet humour" (which is always funny) - it's nothing more than pure entertainment and it leaves you with a smile on your face which is never a bad thing, right? I've seen this movie 5 times and I still laugh my heart out! :-D By Mohammad Shah

   

 

 

 

FOXCATCHER! Great Movie

FOXCATCHER is a flat out masterpiece of a movie. A profound and quietly poetic character portrait that descends deep into the cesspool of American hedonism with subtlety and a biting, unflinching harshness. All at once, this film is a chilling study of mental illness, a moving tale of brotherhood and a Shakespearean tragedy on country, wealth and sport. Steve Carell, Mark Ruffalo and a revelatory Channing Tatum all deliver complex, layered, performances that exercise restraint more than showy, Oscar bait emotion. Ultimately, they help drive home the true message of Foxcatcher, which is that the American dream is after all, only a dream...

All in all, based on actual events, FOXCATCHER is a gripping and profoundly American story of fragile men who pinned their hopes for love and redemption on a desperate obsession for greatness that was to end in tragedy. A must watch!!

- Shivraj Nanra

BOYHOOD

BOYHOOD is one of the greatest achievements in movie history. Period. A movie filmed over the course of 12 years, following a child from primary school and right into his teenage years in college. If anything, this extraordinary feat already makes it worth seeing. Thankfully, the movie itself spends all this time well, with deeply moving themes exploring youth, family and the experience of childhood. Despite some slightly over preachy scenes, this is an excellent coming of age film that views life as a series of moments that are seized best when lived to the fullest.

Boyhood is many things: mainstream but experimental, subtle but powerful, epic but personal. Ultimately it is a rites of passage story. Some of these rights are distinctly American, like eating at diners, Yankee-style graduation celebrations and the handing down of a family rifle that has been in the family for generations. Great movie overall, 9.5/10.

- Shivraj Nanra

Lost River was disappointing...

LOST RIVER is the sadistically surreal directorial debut of actor Ryan Gosling. A twisted, experiential exercise, Gosling invades the screen with a nightmarish barrage of hallucinatory neon, mystical mayhem and fetishist brutality, with each shot shimmering into a frenzy of overwhelming aesthetic beauty. That said, Gosling ultimately sails into deep waters and sinks this brave vessel through a hollow, two dimensional script that's too clouded by it's influences - like Terrence Malick and Nicolas Winding Refn to name a few. All in all, this movie's heightened, delirious reality barely warrants a recommendation. Just know that this is definitely more "Nosferatu" than "Notebook." 
This movie is rated R (for disturbing violent images, language and some sexual content), therefore it is not suitable for children or people under the age of 18.

"Ryan Gosling tries his hand at writing and directing with this fantasy thriller starring Christina Hendricks as a mother struggling to protect her kids in a dreamlike city." - Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

- Shivraj Nanra

The Lion King

The lion King is a great film. Along with a great story (inspired by William Shakespeare's Hamlet), terrific animation, and an all-star cast of voices, there are the lessons that are learned from this film (despite being a little rough for the younger children). Like responsibility and honour.

I rank this animated film among the great films I have ever seen. It was part of my childhood and it is a film experience I will never forget. And hopefully, you won't either.

This is a film that can entertain anyone young or old, I usually don't care for animated movies but this film is the real deal, this is one of Disney’s best animated movies. The animation is top notch and flawless.

The best Disney animated film ever. This film had it all, it was funny, emotional, had family drama, and above all, great animation and songs! My personal favourite character is Rafiki, the Baboon! I still can’t forget the line he says to Simba, "Past can hurt, but as I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it!" it is so true! i loved Zazu's weirdness, and shenzi's humour, above all, i loved Pumba's innocence and Timon's intelligence! In short, i found the film the best film ever... The voice cast is also great. Mathew did complete justice to Simba, and what can I say about Mufasa, He is the best King, and dad anyone can ever get! The movie is not meant for kids, its meant to teach every adult a lesson...to find our place in the great "Circle Of Life". I give this film a perfect 10.


------ Md Ana Nabin

Entertainment in Sydney !!

Sydney's famous for its entertainment scene, a heady mix of world-class theatre, contemporary dance productions, festivals and the hottest touring acts in town.

For big name stars and cutting-edge theatre productions, Sydney is the place. Good smaller theatres around Sydney are situated around Surry Hills, Elizabethan Bay and Newtown. Fans of musical theatre should head to The Capitol Theatre, an opulent venue that's like stepping back in time to the 1930s. And if you love contemporary dance or ballet, you can't beat a performance at The Sydney Opera House.



Escape Hunt is an exciting new experience that has just hit the sunny shores of Sydney! It is Sydney's first real life escape game. You will find it exciting, addictive, challenging .Sydney is filled with a wide range of events to excite and inspire. Well, no matter what time of year your visit, there’s a variety of things to do in the harbour city that will attract the young and young at heart. You’ll never be bored in this fine city.

There’s plenty of fun to be had with outdoor festivals whilst special events abound. Visit Circular Quay, The Rocks and Darling Harbour any day of the week and you’ll discover themed markets, musical performances and free family events. What if the weather takes a turn for the worse? You’ll be able to peruse an abundance of fantastic seasonal and permanent exhibitions in our many museums and art galleries including the Australian Museum, Australian National Maritime Museum, Art Gallery of NSW, Museum of Contemporary Art and many more.

Lovers of great theatre are also in their element with many top stage shows featuring at our famous historical venues such as the Sydney Opera House, Capitol Theatre and Theatre Royal. With everything from musicals, comedy and drama productions to opera and ballet, Sydney has all genres covered for entertainment.




------ Md Ana Nabin