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

The Longest Ride

The Longest Ride is a 2015 American romantic drama film directed by George Tillman, Jr. and written by Craig Bolotin. Based on Nicholas Sparks' novel of the same name, the film stars Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin, Alan Alda, Melissa Benoist, and Lolita Davidovich.

Luke Collins is a bull rider who is seriously injured one night while riding. One year later he gets back on and meets Sophia Danko by chance. On their first date they encounter an older gentleman who has crashed his car and help rescue him. Luke continues riding bulls, no matter the risk of being hurt again. He and Sophia fall in love. Meanwhile, Sophia continuously visits the man she and Luke rescued, Ira Levinson. He tells her the story of how he met his late wife, Ruth; their stories interweave.

Indeed an outstanding and haunting movie everyone must see.

 
- Alisha Akram

Mr Beans Holiday Movie

Most Americans haven’t really had the chance to appreciate the quirky humour of Mr. Bean, especially if their only experience with Rowan Atkinson’s bumbling character was the painfully dull Bean which bored theatre audiences to tears in the late 90s. Those of us on the States side of the pond who were lucky enough to have a television station that aired old BBC shows know Atkinson has much more to offer. Mr. Bean doesn’t need a stupid Americanized family-comedy script to be funny, and in fact he does better without much of a script at all. Someone had that realization when they pulled together Bean’s latest cinematic adventure and the result is classic Mr. Bean comedy goodness.

There’s still a big problem though: Mr. Bean is at his best in small doses. Those ten to fifteen minute sketches from the show were absolutely perfect. In movie form Bean is still good for a laugh and as always Atkinson’s comedic talents are spot on from start to finish, but a solid hour and half is just too darn long.

Thankfully, even though you could pack a big complicated comedic plot into those ninety minutes, the movie keeps things simple and sweet. Mr. Bean wins a local contest and the prize is a trip to the beach on the French Riviera. It’s a straightforward starting point, the perfect sort of situation for Bean to get into trouble.

Setting off with video camera in hand, he can’t even get on the train without creating chaos. An innocent mistake causes Bean to accidentally separate a young Russian boy from his father. The train pulls away with Bean and the boy on board and the left-behind father, a famous juror for the Cannes film festival, thinking that Bean has kidnapped his son launches a nationwide search for his missing son. Not that I blame him. If I had a kid I’d be worried too if he was last seen in the presence of someone as creepy as Mr. Bean. Overall it was a great movie to watch!'

By Mohammad Shah

 

The Edge

The Edge rock climbing gym in castle hill is a venue I have been going to for a years (on and off) now.

Although it is a small venue it boasts some of the longest indoor climbing routes in the Australia.  The gym is filled with and run by quirky characters happy to help anyone with problem they be having with a particular route.  It’s this friendly atmosphere that really fuels this place and keeps the doors open. 

The gym has 2 separate levels and is separated into 3 different area’s.  You have the bouldering and lead climbing routes at the bottom and the top ropes on the first level.  There is a good variety of different climbs and although the bouldering section is, well… Tiny.  The routes are updated and changed on a weekly basis.  So if you ever find yourself around the area make sure to drop in and check the gym out for yourself.    


- Kris